New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-06-24
THINGS IN WASHINGTON.
From orr Regular Correspondent
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From our Regular Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, June p, Midnight.
There is nothing of importance TO write about TO-
night Both Houses adjourned over today Oh the
announcement of Nj Herrick' death. Tomorrow
his funeral will be attended and Congress will trans
ACT no public business
The remarks Of Messrs CARROLL and DIX were
appropriate and Just. Many of the members shed
tears while Mr.. Carroll was speaking.
Mr. DIX bore testimony 10 the many virtues OF the
deceased The presence Of death in these b eHs, ne
said was always solemn and Impressive ana douoiy
so when he comes among as without warning ana
when the victim be has singled out is strack down
in the fulness of health and strength
twas not he said. until Saturday morning that
Mr. HERRIcK as considered in danger, but before
the day closed he was numbered win me dead
Circumstances like these, said MIR. DIX, ADDRESS
tbanselves 10 our reflection They were, and are
s as likely TO attend our final exit from these halls
as his They admonish strongly OF the uncertain
,ennre nv which life and its honors are held In
ne denartnre of those whose lives have been well
spent. however unexpected they may be cahed
aYav from the scenes OF their LABOR there Is uselui
and a consolatory lesson.
Eo- Jrbile il teaches US that we cannot stay the
aiebt of Time il teaches US also that we may, by
faithful discharge of our duties, so measure MS
course that he shall not ouistrlp US IN the race we
are anpon;ed 10 run with him. We may be cut on
in the midst of our labors; our worldly designs may
be left unfinished but the great purposes OF our
lives NAV nevertheless be fulfilled.
Mr. Dix paid lust tribute IN the public and per
eonaI virtues of Mr. HgRRICK. The residences OF
The two were only separated by the Hudson River.
Mr. H. was known 10 be unbiemlshed In all Tue re-
e,ions of life-a faithful, honorable and good man,
and az such loved and esteemed by all who knew
him.
Mrs Rerrck left the city some time since TO At
tend one of her daughters in her illness. and was
not here TO perform the kind Offices OF the sick cham
ber and is here 10 perform the last sad Offices oil
the grave The death was communicated Ia 4 son
of MIR II. by telegraph on Saturday evening, but in
consequence OF the storm II was not I'll midnight
that the information reached New ork, which had
been transmitted six hours before
Mr. CARROLL stated that the Delegation had de-
volved on him the duty OF announcing the death oil
his lamented colleague. He who decreed all things
for good had seen III 10 take TO himself another OF
the members Of this House. Hon RICHARD +;
HERRlcK of the 18th Congressional District died
n, his lodgings in this city on Saturday al 2 NJ
after painful illness Of few days His constitu'
ton Welded, and his spirit departed from him with
all the resignation Of man prepared 10 die, and his
colleagues have the consortlon OF believing that lie
has but left his abode earth for the eternal habta-
ton among the Just made perfect in the Heavens
Would that ! had known my colleague longer
and better tina, might the more readily acqualnt
this House with his many virtues. You, Mr.. Speak
er. his colleagues and every Member OF this House,
will bear witness 10 his kindness, purity OF purpose
diligence in business and The interest he took In
the discharge of all his public duties. His uniform
urbanity of manners, his social and benevolent
qualities will never be effaced from The m emory OF
those who knew him here and al home. And one
of u.s. so lately Joined all OF us in the discharge OF
our duties here, has gone-the late and loved occu-
pant of yonder seat pointing 10 the seat immedi-
ately upon the LEFT oil the Speaker "hch hso oeeh
occupied by Mr. II
To the Inhabitants OF the County Of Rensselaer,,
whom he represented here, these tidings will
be DO less sombre than unexpected. His
father had been endeared 10 that people
by his active participation in the war OF the Rev.
olu,ion from his boyhood he had lived among them
until he had reached the age of ffty-four years.
Long he had been looked upon as one OF the most
worthy industrious, enerprsing and upright of the
people whom he represented. He had been the
founder Of his own fame and fortune until he had
gradually come to occupy large sphere in business
among the people with whom he lived. he had
identified himself with their institutions Of religion
and learning.
To his bereaved family the blow has been most
sudden aud unexpected He knew and keeny
felt all the tender relations Of life and all the duties
of faithful and sfFecIionate husband and father
were performed by him, one happy IL the dis
charge of all the obligations Of life.
There is still much talk of new organization Of
the Cabinet Mr.. BUCHANAN would be willing 10
go on The Bench, and doubt not wishes he was
there now Mr.. BANCROFT has great many en-
couragemerts 10 leave. He will probably be nomi
mated land confirmed p 10 some foreign mission. Ii
is said that Mr.. WALKER will also leave. and the
Mission England is talked Of for him. 1t is sup
posed that his Free Trade notions would make him
popular in England. They certainly more for the
benefit OF that country than our own.
Rev. Mr.. Taylor of Boston. the celebrated Sailor
Preacher, arrived a, Coleman's this evening
This has been s very cold day. Members Of Con-
gress are revivng their recolec,ions OF winter by
cheerful looking fires. Overcoats and blankets al q
premium-ce creams al discount. RIcHELlEU.
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