Mobile register and journal., 1846-12-24

REMARKS or MR BowDfN, oi AL,o ma. in ihe Gen FELix McNoENELL.
 MR SPtAKER:-My col. ag,e, hate assisEed ne the p,iniul fuy al announcing The death. sinre h- close ui rhe lasi session of Congress, nf lien FKLix GRuNDY Mo osNELL. iaie a representa- li,- from ihe state nf 4 labanm In ths city, the IOh day oi Sepen,be last. in amnlenl of msanil, , he fell an unconscious victim 10 blows mf1,cied by his own hand Time. in iisever onward march, al fnrds many awful admpni,ions of e fral tenure ut human existence, and ihe f"tlng character "l the highest obircs of earthly amhitIon But m no n stance is this great mnral lesson impt es-i' ely taught than in lhe irngical death of hIm whose un timely end we all deplore. His moui nlul iaie draws a tear from the eye of adecliun. an arouses tmo- tions of deepest sympathy in every gener' hosom lt is my purpose Co pronnunce cal gS npuH the deceased He has passed away, and is now insen- sbe alike to our nraise or cenSure. My duty can be best discharged by brief statement of the facts connected ~itb his history. Gen Mcconnell vas born in Nashville, Tennessee, on the 5th day of A. pri 1909 He removed with his father to Fa,etle vile. in that sisie, in lsll, and there continued to resde until 1884. when he located in Talladesa, Alabama. His early education was neg ecled. and when approp ching majority he was engaged m the vocation of mechauice. Subsequently he studied law; bat Ihe dry details and onerous duties of the gal profession were unconsenal 10 his ardent tem DcraEent, anu He fOpn huhuuuhth IT LOT tUe mOfe exciting field of politics, 10 which his genius was better adapted, and in which he was eninently sue cessiuI. In 1898 he was chosen meu Der of ihe popular branch of the iegis hiure of Alablma. In the following year he was elected to the Senate. in which body he continued to be active and ilicenl member until h,s elevation, in lS43, to seat u the Congress of The Uniied Slates. During he last siQh years he was six candidate for various offices and was never defeated. This uniform suc- cess and rapid elevation was aot the result of dent. II 2 was peculiar character; every feature was striking and positive. There was nothing neg live about hin. warm und generous heart and high socill qualities commented him 10 the good will of many. who were not insensible to his occa- sional ercenriciiies. qn ok perception. close ob serya,i ion. and reentive memory suppliea to a con sIderable exient the wani O' regular education 4 ready wit and constant fund Of humor and anec dote, accomplished ends beyond the reacl not un lreouenly, of ihe maturest judgment. These en- twmen 5. united to an almost inluitive Knowledge of human nature, great energy oi character, and frmness of purpose, gave him an influence over the feelings and aciions of men nat possessed hy many minds of profound learning lhe highest polish Of ,is career a member of this body, need not speak. He fell m the noonday of life, whilst cloth ed win high and responsible office. Let the sod which rests on his bosom cover also his fraiies, whilst the heart renders Ihe trbule of respect due to the menor, of his manly virtues. Having d,schar sed lhe duty rose 10 perform, move the adoption of the resolution appro,riaIe to the occasion.
 In concusion, Mir. B submitted the iollowng res. olu,ions, which were unanimously agt eed to:
 R.soired, That ihis House h's heard with deep sensbiliiy the annunciaiion Of the derease of the Hon. FELIX G. McCoSEELL. a member of this House from ihe Stale of Aaham,.
 R.soirtd, That the lIeuse te der to ihe surviving widow and relatives of inc deceased he expression of sympathy on this affiicting bereavement; aud AS testimony of resrecl for the memory of the de- ceased the members and officers of lbis House will wear crape on the left arm for lhrt, days.
 Resolved, That as further mark of respect for the memory of the deceased the House do now ad journ.
 The Hopss tterssPOs adjoGssd.