The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-27

furnished to Congress at the beginning of the ses
sion II So why should he present this matter in such
read the reports, he would have that these de6cen
cies were brought regularly and directly before the
notice OF the House
Mr. SCHENCK said the gentleman had not understood
him. He would say, that when the million of dollars
was wanted for the purpose OF meeting the deficiencies
OF which we had before been appzed, il should have
been so stated in communication to the House. as it was
TO the committee. He hoped he was understood
The deficiency set forth in the report, but not the
necessity for an immediate appropriation Tor supplying it,
Let such communications be made to the House. and let
the House refer eTd them hssIr to the committee
point OF the gentleman's remarks TO be Withdrawn. 1t
was admitted that there desire or design the
part of the Secretary to shun responsibility He made
full statement of the the report The only OBJ
ect OF his communication to the committee was to inform
them that half a million of drafts were expected very
SOON and that there was no money to meet them Now,
the records and would not find instance of such an
application being made directly TO this House 1t was
always brought simply and respectfully to the notice of
the committee
DEATH FAIRFIELD.
Here message from the Senate received, commu-
nlcang resolutions IN relation to the decease and the
funeral of the Hon. JOHN FAIRFIELD, Senator from the
State of Maine.
When the resolutions had been read,
Mr.. HAMMONS rose and spoke follows:
Mr. SPEAKER In raising my voice for the first in
this hail. devoves upon perform the painful
and melancholy duty of my life
day last, at IL meridian, ia the enjoyment of good
health, with unusual flow of spirits, surrounded with
honos and possessed of all the enoyments that earth
atord quarter before eight the evening of the
day, he had bid adeu time, and his pure and manly
spirit had returned to Him who gave it,
Most of the morning of that day spent with him in
friendly and social converse OF the evening" in Witnessing
his poignant suerngs his struggles with the King of Ter
ror., and in watching his lifcess remains.
How sad how sudden, how awful the change!-a change
which now can hardly realize.
In the meridian of life, in the midst of his Of
usefulness and while in the full vigor of his intellect he
has fallen.
Governor FAIRFIELD was emphaticaly selfmade
BY his own industry and exerons, he acquired educa-
on studied law, and at early day took rank among
the first of his profession.
His fine talents and afable department attracted
public attention and he called early age from
the enoyments of private life and domestic happiness to
the performance of arduous aad responsible public duties
His public career though not long, was brilliant The
office of reporter of the decisions of the supreme Of
Maine, elections member of this House, four cleo
tons the chief executive of his native State, and two
elections the Senate of the United Sates-a within the
short period of twelve the rewards of his worthy
and generous aspirations.
The complicated and arduous duties ofal these high and
honorable stations he discharged with ahulness and dis
ngished ability, and the entire satisfaction OF those
who had elevated him power.
He possessed in eminent degree all the elements Of
popularity and had doubtless stronger hold upon the af
ectons of the people OF Maine than other man living
the of his decease have not doubt he possessed
and devoted friends than any former pc
Rod of his life. mistaken rmness, ndomitable perseve
and sincerity that knew guile the distn
gushing traits of his character
His whole life evinced unwavcring devotion justice
and to the great principles of popular rights
In his DEATH Maine has lost of her worthy and
noble whom she delighted honor society
been bere Of of its best and brightest
and the Senate of the United States Of of its ables
upright, and most useful members
OF the loss the partner of his BOSOM and
pledges of their Affection it is vain speak The blow
has fallen upon them with crushing weight, which
language express, and which but those who have
called drink of the bitter cup can conceive
May He who tempers the wind to the shon lamb" give
them that support and consolation which earthly power
can bestow.
will close this hasty and very imperfect sketch ofmy
friends life and character by moving the adoption of the
customary resolutions.
| The resolutions, which were as follows, were read
| and adopted:
Resolved, That this House has heard with deep sensb-
y the of the death Of the Hon. JOHN FAIR
FIELD, senator from the State of Maine.
RESOLVED, That testimony of respect for the memory
the deceased the members and officers of this House will
the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
Resoiped, That the proceedings of this House relation
the death Of the Hon. JOHN FAIRFIELD, be
TO the family of the deceased by the Clerk.
ResolUsd, That this House will attend the funeral of the
deceased in body and, further mark of respect for
his memory, that It do now adjourn
| The House accordingly adjourned
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