Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-05-10

:es. and empowering him TO raise regl-
,sn, of dfaroonss or mounted rifle men.
considerable time was spent in-dlscus-
,;ag The bill making appropriation fs the
nrmy. and the resolution proposing inqu'-
~ into the mode of selecting deposite
banks. sc. ,o., 81
MIR. Williams moved, on the 2sth APrls'
TO suspend the rules for the purpose 0. ol'
leriug resolution Of inquiry into the ex-
pediency of recognizing the independence
of Texas. Nega,ived. /
The House was called to order at ~
o'clock A. nj. pursuant to resolution
passed some days since.
Afler the journal of Friday had been
read,
MIR. Pinckney rose, and addressed'the
House TO the following effect: Mr.. Spea-
per: Often ms death has already been
amongst ,Atl,is session, he has again en-
tered within these walls, and taken another
oxd one of the most excellent members,
Of this honorable body. Yes, sir, death
has again been amongst.us; and II Is 10
consequence of one of those sudden and
awful dispensations of Divine Providence,
to which, however painfully we may feel
them, it is our duty to submit. that now
rise to announce to this House the decease
Of INV late honored and lamsnted col
league RichardI. Manning. lie left this
city on Fridy last, en- visit to fh'ia-
deiphia, and died, as | am informed, at
that place, on Sunday evening, Ola he
mortgage, produced by the rupture of n
blood vessel ID his lungs. Surely, IT ever
there was an event which could teach US
"what poor shadows We are, and what
shadows we pursue," this is one which,
should impress that lesson deeply on our
minds. But a few days ago he was here,
in his place upon this floor. in the pride OF
intellect and vigor Of manhood, m'nsIiHg
freely wiyi, MS icnew-members, partaIsing
the cares and honors Of Legislation, and
diischarsng the high duties ofa represen.
tative Of the People in the councils of the
nation. Nowhe is nnmbered with the 81
lent dead. Il know it IS customary, upon
occasions Of this kind, TO deliver seulog,es
upon the character of departed members.
But I shalt make no such attempt upon the
present occasion. could not do justice
to to such a character as his. To say that
he was a man Of sound judgment and cx-
tensivc information gentleman, IN the
strietest sisni6calion ofthe term--a man
of sterling honor. and integrity-adevoted
husband, and most, tender parent--pure
and irrcpreachablein all the relations o!
lite-alt this is true, perfectly true, and
vet it conveys but a poor idea of the beau
ttifuI cluster Of noble and cstimable quail
tiles were concentred in him. He
was more than oil this. He was. emphat-
really, a patriot, who discharged all hts
duties to his country with ardor and fidel-
ity; and he was a sincere and consistent
Christian, who adorned the doctrine OF ms
Lord and Saviour. He died, like pat
riot, in the service of his county; md his
life as Christiunassures me that he IS
now reposing in The bosom Of his God.
As an evidence ,eflhe high estimation in
which he was held by the People OF his
nativs State. it will suffice to observe. that
he was repeatedly elected to tho Legisla-
ture of Soath Carolina, once unanimously
chosen Governor a,f that State, and, twice
elevated 10 a scat in Congress. In times
Of the bitterest party contention. in South
Carolina, he retained tho unqualified res
pect Of his political opponents, nor do !
believe he had a personal enemy. But
all his talents! his virtues, l:his noble
qualities Of head and heart, could not. save
him from the grasp ofthe destroyer. He
is gone-gone from me, whom he honored
with his friendship gonc from this House
which he adorned by his virtues. His
place here will know him no more. He
cannot listen to the poor tribute l throw
upon his tomb. He cannot witness the
deep and respectful sympathy manifested
by this honorable body. No sir, he Is
gone; and all thai; ace can do is. to lament
bis loss, and initiate his virtues, and pay
ito his memory the unavailing honors eFthe
dead. 'ss ! go 6
Fnow beg leave to offer The following.
resolutions for adoption by the Honse,
Z. /. Resotued,e nanimously That this
House has received with deep regret, the
melancholy Of thedeatifO the
Hon. RlGHARD1. MANNING, a rep,
reseatative from the State Of South Car
o3ir,a. z%s - ~ - ~
2. Resolred, unanimously, That this
House tender the expression OF their SYM
pathy to the relatives of the deceased,
upon this mournfll event; and In testimony
OF regret for his loss and respect for his
thirty days.
The resolutions having been urani.
mously adopted,