The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-04-03

ago, built up at the same time their own fortunes
and the prosperity oflhe ciy which we partly repre-
scented upon ais floor but The libeiality with which
he dispensed his gains around him. was equal olhe
sagaciiy " hich be manifested in their acquisition.
Two public schools one founded By his father and
The oher by himself, have long made his name
blessed by The destitute widow, 10 whose children
the rich gin OF education was thus benevolcnly and
wisely impaired. The two hundred orphan boys
who have habitualy attended the school oil ISAAC
McKM, may perhaps be unconscious of The loss
which they have sustained but The tears Oh ihclr
widowed mothers, shed in secret sorrow viii attest
their mingled gratitude and regret Sir, 10 rescue
from the temptations aud dangers OF ideness and ~
norance, any port OF the youth u our country, IS
10 effect work in which patriotism and philanthropy
emincntly unite But il was not in this instance
d one that the kind-hearicdneSs Of my deceased
friend Was manifested cannot cab 10 mind sin
gle individual in our extensive population whose
loss will be more felt or deplored. He has passed
through lie with such an unsiained character, that
all men Of integrity knew him 70 be their proper as
soci te, Mild and courteous in his department to-
wards others, he followed, as guide IA his own con-
duct, that sincerity and honesty of purpose upon
which his friends never counted in vain.
I Nextto his family, Mr.. Speaker, his loss falls
most heavily upon myself. Elected by the same
constituency, We have been, for some years, in the
habit of the most unreServed communication with
each other upon every topic relating 10 our public
duties, and upon his strong Sagacily have been ac-
cuslomed greatly 10 rely His untring attention 10
business has long been conspicuous in this House.
No care no time, no labor seemed 10 him too great
10 be devoted TO The public service In this House,
among his constituents IN his Stale, and BY his coun-
Try, his absence will be felt
Mr.. HOWARD moved the customary resclu-
TONS of which was that the House should attend
The funeral 10 morrow al III o'clock
On motion Of Mr.. HOWARD,
The House adjourned 10 II o'clock on Wednes-
day.
On Friday last
Mr.. MCKAY, from the Committee on Military
Affairs, reported a joint resolution from The Senate
directing the expenditure Of an appropriation here
tuiure made for The removal OF the troops from Fol
Gibson, with an amendment; which was read and
concurred in BY the House, and The resolution was
ordered 10 be read third time 10 day.
The SPEAKER laid before the House letter
from the Secretary OF the Treasury in answer 10
| resolution of the House OF the 9th inst requiring
copies Of all letters written by him 10 Collectors and
Receivers between The LIST OF January, 1884, and The
present time, having reference 10 deacations, omis-
Siol> 10 comply with the laws and regulations es-
tabished for their Government and other irre5ula-
| rites, DC. &C.
LATE DUEL.
Mr.. BIRDSALL, on leave, presented the proceed
! ings Of public meeting Of The citizens of Wayne
county New York held at the Clyde Hotel, the 10Th
day OF March, 1888, of which Col. Ira Jenkins was
chairman, and S. Salisbury, Jr, Secretary, conven-
ed for the purpose of expressing their opinions, in
relation to the late sanguinary affair." at the seat OF
the National Government, which resulted in the
death of the Hon Jonathan Ciey, member OF
Congress which, on motion of MIR. b., were refer
red 10 The select committee of the House OF Repre-
sentaves, now investigating that subject.
. Mr. BlRDSALL, on leave, presented the memo
rial OF John De Mott and l55 others, inhabitants OF
| Seneca county, New York also the memorial 0
Lewis Johnson, and l29 others, inhabitants OF Sene
ca county, N. Y, praying Congress 10 expel every
member of that body criminally engaged in The duel
between the late Mr. Cilley, and Graves, and that
they he handed over 10 the legal tribunals OF that
Stale whose criminal code they have violated,
which, mott on OF Mr. Z. were referred TO the Sc
| lcct committee, now investigating that subject r..
| Mr.. B. also asked leave 10 present the petition OF
Thomas McClintock, and 36 others, inhabitants OF
Waterloo, New York, praying the House OF Repre-
sentaIves 10 rescind the resolution of Mr.. Patton of
the 2lst December, 1887, the subject Of abolition
memorials objection being made the same was not
| received "M..