The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-04-09
TWENTY-sIxTH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
IN SENATE,

TUESDAY, April Z, 1910.
The VICE PRESIDENT communicated TO the
Senate letter from the Treasury Department.; which
was referred to the Committee on Finance.
Memorials and petitions were presented and re-
ferred, viz:
BY Mr.. WHITE From eitizensof Indiana pray
ing the enactment Of a uniform bankrupt law.
BY MIR. CALHOUN: From citizens OF New
York, asking the passage of a uniform bankrupt
BY Mr.. WALKER: From Davis Hutchins.
REPORTS rRon coxHTrsEs
BY Mr.. SEWER, from the Committee on Indian
Affairs: bill for The relief Of Geo. Duvall, with
out amendment.
BY Mr. HUBBARD, from the Committee Of
Claims; A bill for the relief of Capt. John Downes,
without amendment.
Also, the bill Tor the reliet Of Jno. Underwood re-
commenting that il be rejected.
Also, an adverse report on the petition Of James
Ryiand.
DEATH OF THE HON. THADDEUS BETTS.
Mr.. SMITH, of Connecticut, addressed the Sc
nate as follows:
Mr.. PRESIDENT The melancholy duty devoives
upon me TO announce to the Senate the death of my
colleague, the Hon. THADDsus BErTs, who departed
this life this morning, few minutes before six
o'clock visited him yesterday at his lodgings, and
though was strongly impressed with the opinion
be the opinion of those around him that he was in any
immediate danger. My own indisposition, I trust,
will be sufficient apology for the brevity OF my re-
marks on this melancholy occasion. Mr.. BErrs
was man Of high order Of intellect and Of varied
and extensive requirements. The confidence Of the
people Of his State in his abilities and worth was
manifested BY the many elevated and important pub
lie trusts to which their voices called him; and he
discharged their various duties with honor to him
self and satisfaction to the Public. Al the bar, few
enjoyed higher reputation and the urbanity and
courtesy which marked his intercourse with his pro-
fessional brethren made him general favoriie. In
the relations OF friend and Citizen the testimony OF
all who had the pleasure Of his acquaintance will
be given to the high estimation in which he was
held
And though all his acquaintance mourn his loss.
none feel their bereavement with such intensity
as those who looked to him as their protector the
wife has lost 10 him kind and devoted husband the
children a fond and affectionae father.
On motion of Mr.. DAVIS, the following resolu.
tons were adopted:
Resoiped, unanimously, That . committee he an
pointed to take order for superipte the funeral
OF the HoI. THADpEus BErrs. which will take place
10 morrow, at half past IL O'Clock that The Senate
VIII attend the same, and thai notice thereof will be
given to the House Of Representatives.
Resolved, unanimously, That the members of the
Senate from sincere desire Of showing every mark
OF respect due u the memory Of the Hon THApprus
Belts, deceased, late member thereof, will 90 into
mourning for one month, by the usual mode Of wear
Ing Grape on the len arm.
Resotred, unanimously, That as an additional mark
oci respect for the memory of the Hon. TRApDEu,
BETS, the Senate do now adjourn.
The resolutions we're unanimously adopted: and
The Senate adjourned.