The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-17

iaht be tho probable result extraordinary issue be-
north and south, about 10 be tried At me oar OF this
House have heard his reply to questions that would be
asked him about this con,rovcrsy reply that should sink
deep into hearts OF politicians IL was, that nc never
doubted there still remained sense and virtue enough ~
The body of the people adhere TO the compact OIL their
fathers and preserve this Union The love OF this onoh
was passion with distinguished and his faith
in and prosperity of this coniederacy was
such "a n danger crisis could shake
The diminished majority by which he was elected to The
present Congress would those at distance to- ndi-
cate that had lost ground with his party No fears We're
ever of his election, and well understood
in his district that pumbers OF his friends withheld
their votes, with the kind intention of merely trying the
Christening effect Of small and seeming Indifference
But few doubted that he the decided vorite of his
district and had every political friend of his been Impress
ed with the belief that his vote necessary hazard moth
inc saying he would have been returned by majority
of eight hundred votes.
Mr. Speaker, am sure no is disposed TO regret the
little time have occupied in endcavoring give short
and imperfect sketch OF the life aud character of this justly
disting man In few days more, sir Judging from
the signs of tao times this House viii be by every pas
sion that conspre destroy the wisdom OF its debera
lions, and contribute TO a country's ruin
It may have salutary effect, and mitigate in
ure the erocy Of the war pause awhile and bend for
space the gave OF one who, few months ago,
himself actually engaged in the political conflicts
which even then threatened the peace OF the country.
That which then sooiten heard above the Storm
and never unheeded is hushed in death So must the
passions which disturb the bosoms of his survivors,
fret their brief hour and finally ubside in the sence OF the
grave
What have said, Mr. Speaker, of this gifted man.
no less due his high character and extraordinary
qualities This House, of which he long distin
susled member, than the deep affection and abiding
confidence Of his constituents, who believed that his
try like themselves, with single will wash away the
remembrance Of his faults, WHILE with proud and lofty
emotions, she may contemplate in his character that no
blest work of God--an honest man."
In conclusion, MIR. M. submitted the following resolu-
lions; which were agreed to, viz:
Rssolred That ,hiS House deeply regret the death Of the
Hon. GEORGE &. DRoMGooE late member OF this House.
| from the State of Virginia
Rssolped, That the members and officers of this House
will testify their respect for the OF the deceased by
wearing The usual badge of mourning for thirty days
nearest relatives OF the deceased
Rssolrd That, further mark of respect, this House
! The House accordingly adjourned.
PETITIONS.
The following petitions and memorials were presented
under the rule and referred to the appropriate committees
| Bv Mr. DUNN The memorial of l.. @. Hoggat and
others citizens Of the counties OF Lawrence and Monroe IN
route from the town Of Salem, in Washington county, to
Bloomington. in Monroe county, by OF Leesvie in the
referred to The Comnee on The Post Office and Post Roads
The memorial OF Thomas b. Graham, of Davess county,
Indiana asking compensation for haboat and cargo los,
on The Mississippi river, Memphis, by being struck
sunk by the government steamrsate Aeglany' re-
l}y Mr. HUNT: The petition Of Lewis Benedict, asking
passage of law authorizing him to locate section OF
BY Mr.. LUMPKIN: The petition and papers of Samuel
w Bell, Cherokee Indian, were withdrawn from the
files OF tie clerks Office, and referred to the Committee OH
BY Mr.. CATHCART. Six memorials of citizens of In.
diana PRAYING donation OF land to aid in The construction
Of the Buffalo and Mississippi rai1ad' referred to the
Committee on Roads and Canals The memorial Of the
of township 3S north OF range east Elkhart
county, praying for school land; referred to the Comm
the PaLic Lands Tue memorial Of citizens OF Fulton
county Indiana ing grant OF other lands In lieu OF
sectien 49, township 20 perth, Of range EAST eleJed 70
citizens Cass county, Indiana, asking donation of pub
lie land for Simon kenon soldier OF the last WAR; re-
mortal Of J. B. Fuwier and other citizens Indiana
ing that pension be granted to Captain Louis Dronard
ion of A. A. Whock and others behalf of Samuel
lIause OF indana referred to the COMMITTEES on Invalid
| BY MIR. MURPHY. The petition ofJohn Manley, mid.
shipnan in the revolutionary war; who wounded in
osoned in The old Jersey prison-ship for pension
by MIR La sERE, The petition Of A. G. Farragut of
the city New Orleans lieutenant in the navy Of the u
States praying that he may be promoted the rank
captain, Nc referred the Committee Naval Affairs.
The petition OF A. Baudouin and A. D. Robert OF the city
aat-boat loaded with Ice caused by collision with the
to & Claims. hi The
mortal of John Crosby of New Orleans, administrator
behalf o0 the ohdeen Of the dsoea.ed praying hat
sion may be granted them for FIVE years. referred to the
,nted balance due the late Nathaniel Cox form.
ery navy agent New Orleans. referred to the Com
mtee of Claims. The petition of Frederick Durrive,
praying to be confirmed in the purchase Of OF land
referred to the Committee Private Land Claims. The
petition OF Mary L. Keen, of New Oleans asking the
payment OF OF money dsbursed by her late husband,
from his private means, whilst attached to the recruiting
station New York referred to the Committee OF Cai
MIR. WICK Withdrew from the files the petition of James
McAvoy and relied the same, be- referred to the Com
| mttee OF Claims: it was so referred.
BY Mr. HALL: The petition Of James Sloan and Others
Tor Appropriation for the hrbor Buffalo, New York.
The petition OF Ephran e. Glort, OF Erie county New
York. praying for provision for the settlement and payment
| Of his claims against the government.
BY Mr. COLLAMER: The petition of Phineas Raymond,
ior pension The petition OF Polly Adrich for pension.
The petition Of sas Waterman Tor pension The petit
lion of seventyo ladies for the abolition of slavery in the
| District of Columbia.
BY Nh WENTWORTH; The petition Of sundry citizens
Illinois and Indiana for the confirmation OF the titles of
Indian the purchasers tereol refer
| ed TO the Cofnmttee on Indian Affairs.
BY Mr. ROSE: Thespetition of Moses Van Camper, for
he payment certain revolutionary claims; referred
| he Committee Revolutionary Claims. The petition OF
Anne w. Angus, praying TO be placed the pension roll
| cierred 70 the Committee on Naval Affairs.
BY Mr. ST JOHN: The petition OF Jesse Young, of IIec
tor, Tompkns county, New Yok, wounded soldier, pray
ing for increase OF pension Mr. ST. ]. also moved that
petition of the heirs of Benjamin Montanye be taken
The files of the House, and referred to the Committee
m Revolutionary Claims
BY Mr.. ABBOTT The memorial of John Porter and l27
ytlers citizens of Newbury and Newburyport, Massach
eits earnestly praying Congress and the Executive take
possible, necessary steps, by tho of all
Ius md mi INN ed