Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-12-11
THIRTIETH CONGRESS
FIRST SESSION.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, lS47.
IN SENATE.
On motion ~ Mr. PEARCE

On motion Of Mr.. PEARCE,
Resolved That the Secretary OF War be directed TO COM
uncate 10 the copy Of the military reconnaissance
the from Fort Leayenworth, in Missouri, 70 San
Diego California, BY Lieut. Wm. H. Emory Of the topo-
graphical engineers with the mp OF said route and OF the
Arkansas Del Nore, and Ga rivers also The report Of
Col Philip ST. George Cookies route 70 California, after d.
yergng from the track OF Gen. kearny.
Mr. NILES, Of Connecticut rose and addressed the Sc
nate follows
Mr. PREsIrEST 1t is painful duty deyolyed upon me 10
TO the Senate that during its vacation, one Of It's
members has been removed by death.
The Hon. JAREZ w. HuHTINGToS a Senator from Con
ncctcp died his residence in Norwich, in that State on
the second day Of November last HIS sickness was short
but severe which he bore with the Christian orude be
coming strong mind and died with comness and resisnatlon
and an abiding hope Of happy Immortality
OF the public services and private character Of my late col
league deem necessary say but few words on TINS oc-
cason Those who knew him best and were enabled most
Justly to appreciate his abilities and manly virtues, Wll take
that justice be done TO his memory.
With the advantages of regular classical education, Mr.
Huntington prepared himself for the legal profession, which
he entered upon with high promise Of success winch his
talents md Industry soon realized. At early age he al
tanned reputation and standing At the bar which command
ed the respect Of his professional ehren and the confidence
of the public.
In connection with his professional business, he for
vera years associated with the late Judge Gould in law
school, where his lectures eynced the extent and accuracy o
his legal requirements.
take part in the public councils Of his State and country
frst member of the State Legislature then as repre-
sentative in the Congress Of the United States, followed
by reelection the ed and again 10 the 23i Congress
During his five years service in the House OF Representatives
he distinguished for his industry and Tor his Jealous ana
laborious devotion public duties Ia May, 1854 WINS,
year Of his Congressional term renamed ne was cae
10 seat the bench of the Supreme Court OF Judeaue
the State the arduous and responsible duties q which he
discharged for wears with iathfancss and ability and TO
the general acceptance Of the public. From this exalted sta
en in sl0 lie transferred 10 the Senate Of the United
States, fill unexpired of four years. and sub
sequeny reelected for six from the 18th OF March, ls45.
OF his services in this body, his remarkable industry his
habits of research and investigation, his jealous and aborious
devotion public business, necessary for speak,
MS those cf ou who associated with him these high
duties bear gessony his abors his researches and
his ability ..@
If he sometimes displayed the ardor of the parsan all
think, will accord him the merit OF frankness sincerity,
and honesty his opinions and purposes Jealous
politician he sincere friend his county, and ardeny
sought advance what he believed be its highest interests
its most enduring fame. X
Both in his public career and in his reproachabe charac
the walks of private life, il is sufficient say that he
well sustained the honor Of name he bore, distinguished
has been the public history of his native State.
In concluding these remarks hope be excused for al
udng the unexampled bereavements which the Senate has
sustained the past year the death Of four OF it's members
all in the prime OF life, all endeaed their associates, and
all sustaining high and honorable standing here and before
county May dispensations Providence adnon-
h that public hono and exalted station do add the least
strength 10 the by which hold lives May they
remind all that the exciting which surround u.s. andhe
eep interest IN questions which before may
individually but for day hour and, by moderatng
he nempefance of partisan ZEAL may they dispose the minds
1f ALL this interesting crisis of public affairs with
moderation and Justice and with single view to the best and
highest interests Of common country.
On motion of MF MILES, the usual resolutions of respect
Were then adopted
And the Senate adjourned to Monday.