Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-06-08
Mr.. Presioll

the following was declared 10 be the result
Whole number of votes 81
For Mr. Merrick q
Mr.. Preston
Mr.. Tappan
Mr.. Merrick declared to be duly elected.
The Senate then proceeded to ballot for Chairman
of the Committee Patents and the Patent Offce,
and the following declared TO be the result:
Whole number of votes So
For Mr.. Prentiss y
MIR. Sturgeon
MIR. Allen |
MIR. Clayton
Mr. Prentss was declared to be duly elected
The Senate then proceeded to ballot for chairman
of the Committee TO audit and control the contingent
expenses Of the Senate and the following was declared
10 be the result
Whole number of votes 80
For Mr.. White 20
MIR. Preston
MIR. Fulton
Mr.. Clayton
Mr.. Smith Of Conn.
Mr.. White declared to be duly elected.
The Senate then proceeded to ballot for a chairman
of the Committee on Enrolled Bills and the following
was declared TO be the result:
Whole number of votes 80
For MIR. McRoberts 20
Mr.. Preston
MIR. Barrow
MIR. Henderson
Mr.. Clay OF Ky.
Mr. mcRoberts was declared to be duly elected.
man of the Committee on Public Buildings and the fol-
lowing declared to be the result:
Whole number Of votes 50
For Mr.. Barrow %
Mr.. Fulton
Mr. Barrow was declared to be duly elected.
The Chair having announced that the committees
had been gone through with
On motion by Mr.. KING, and by general consent, it
was ordered that the Chair should appoint the remain
ing members of the committee AMI report the to
the Senate tomorrow.
Mr.. CLAY thea offered the following resolution, Of
which he had given notice yesterday:
Rcsolred That SO much of tfe Presidents Message
as relates to uniform currency and suitable fiscal
agent capable OF adding increased facilities in the col
lection disbursement and security OF the public reve-
nue., be referred 10 select committee.
The resolution agreed TO, md the committee or
dered to consist Of nine
The following joint resolution q the House was taken
up:
Resolred That committee o. member from
each State in the Union be appointed on the part OF
this House, to join such committee as may be appoint
ed the part of the Senate to consider and report by
what token of respect and affection it may be proper
for the Congress Of the IT, S, cypress the deep
siby Of the nation TO the event the decease OF their
late President, WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON: and that
much Of the message of the President relates 10
that melancholy event be referred 10 the said commit
tee.
concurred in, and the Committee the part Of the
Senate ordered to consist of five persons.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Wednesday, June =, 1-4l
Tho names of the following gentlemen an
nounced by the Clerk the Committee on the part Of
the House. in pursuance Of the resolution adopte on
yesterday, providing for the appointment of Commit
tee one member from each State in the Union, to
join such Committee may be appointed on he part
Of the Senate consider and report by what token OF
spec and affection it may be proper for the Congress
Of the United States TO express the deep senHbIy oil
the nation TO the event of the decease of their late
President, William Henry Harrison, and that so much
Of the message of the President relates TO that me-
lancholy event be referred to that Committee, viz:
MIR. J. q. Adams, of Massachusetts.
Mr.. Fessenden, Of Maine.
MIR. Tillinghast, Of Rhode Island
Mr. Anterior, of New Hampshire.
Mr.. Thomas w. Williams, Of Connecticut.
MIR. Horace Everett, of Vermont.
Mr.. Greig, of New York.
Mr.. Aycrgg, Of New Jersey.
Mr.. Sergeant, of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Rodney, Of Delaware
MIR. w. G. Johnson, Of Maryland.
Mr.. Taliaferro, Of Virginia.
Mr. Lewis Williams, of N. Carolina.
MIR. John Campbell, of S. Carolina.
Mr.. w. &. Dawson, of Georgia
MIR. Pope, of Kentucky.
Mr. Aaron V. Brown, of Tennessee.
Mr. Samson Mason, of Ohio.
Mr.. +. d. White, of Louisiana
MIR. Wallace, Of Indiana.
Mr. John Miller, of Missouri
MIR. Cross, Of Arkansas
Mr.. John Nj. Howard, of Michigan
The Hon JOHN B. DAWSON, member elect from
the State of Louisiana, appeared, was guahed' ana
took his seat.
DEATH OF THE HON. CHARLES oGLE- :,
Mr. COOPER of Pennsylvania then announced Inc
death of the Hon. Chas. Ogle.
He died (said Nr. c. at his residence IN Somerset, on
The 10th OF May St in the midst of those constituents
of whom he was so proud and who loved him 50 we'll
He had scarcely attained the maturity OF his intellect
when he cut off in the midst of life 1t might pe
said that he fell the very spring of promise. bus
brief yeur ago, he babe fair for long he as Tue
Youngest and strongest amongst u.s. but nelther you.h
nor strength can shield from death. The highest IN
place for whom the pfooundes respect of nation may
be expressed as liable to he smltten down oy MS
mercess aim as the poorest and humbest again sao
experience has reminded of this truth; and u %ouiu
be if should by this, be taught lesson OF deep
| humility.
Mr.. { said it not his purpose to deliver an eu-
logium on the life and character Of his deceased COL
league and friend. He would only say that those VINO
knew him best esteemed him most, and that he was as
much distinguished for his kindness and benevocnce
in private life as for his ability and fidelity as pubc
man. With his bereaved family he deeply and SIN
cerey sympathzed. Their loss was irreparabe'-
How should they he consoled: Words OF coincidence,
lie knew, zen %itIioul oH lHe eai VI o.
| and there was no comfort in them. But let US (sad
Mr. c. trust that the bengnity of Him who "temPers
the wind 10 the shorn lamb, will not be less kind TO
the widow and orphan children Of our deceased friend
AS tribute Of respect TO his memory, and to show
those 10 whom lie was so dear that he is held IN re-
spectful and aflectionate remembrance by us, with
whom he associated, respectfully ask the concur
renee of the House in the following resolutions:
Resored, That the members of this House have
heard with deep sensibility of the death of the Hon
Charles OgIe, late Representative from the State OF
Pennsy lvana.
Resored, That testimonial ofrespect for the cha
racter Of the deceased they will wear the usual badge
of mourning for the space Of thirty days.
Resolrcd, That further testimonial Of respect,
the House will now adjourn, to meet at IL o'clock to-
morrow
The resolutions adopted; and then, at 80 mi
nutes past II o'clock,
The House adjourned
IN SENATE.
I'll.