The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-09
In CONGRESS- OF THE u. STATES.
Thirtieth Congress-First ssasio
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 0, Is47.
SENATE.

l THURSDAY, DECEMBER y, 1871 y
SENATE.
The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate
communication from the Treasury Department, made
urers with the United States for the Sd and h
quarters of lsi6, and LIST and ID quarters OF 1sl7 as
adjusted by the accounting officers Of the Treasury
| The VICE PRESIDENT also laid before the Senate a
communication from the ID Auditor Of the Treasury,
made agreeably 10 law, transmitting copies of such ac-
counts as have been rendered by persons charged or
ntrusted with the disbursement application of
goods, effects for the benefit of the Indians from the
LIST October, 1915, to the Both September 1885, inclusive
together with statement containing list of the names
of all persons to whom goods moneys, or effects have
been delivered within the same period, specifying the
amount and object for which they intended, the
amount accounted for and the balances (under each spe
ciic head) still remaining in their hands.
Payne WIDOW Of Ra sssf Pane s deeease sod Sf
the last war with Great Britain, praying that she may be
| Mr.. DOUGLASS presented the petition of David b.
Sears OF Illinois praying the right Of pre-empton to
| MIR. CLARKE presented resolutions of the State of
Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, in favor OF a
railroad from Lake Michigan to the Pacific coast, and
the appropriation OF public lands the route for the pur
pose of cfecting that object
Mr., HALE asked and obtained leave to Withdraw
from the files of the Senate the petition and papers Of
| William Fuller and Orlando Saltmarsh.
Mr.. STURGEON asked and obtained leave TO with
draw from the files of the Senate the memorial of Titan
r. Peale and accompanying documents.
Mr. PEARCE submitted the following resolution
which was considered BY unanimous consent and agreed
to-:
Resolved That the Secretary War be directed
muncae the Senate copy of the military reconnois-
sance of the route from Fort eavenworth, in Missouri
San Diego in California by Lieut. VIM t. Emory ,n, OF the
Of the Arkansas Del NoIe and CHA rivers as also the re-
after divergng from the track of Gen. Kearny
On motion, il was
Ordered That when the Senate adjourn, it be Monday
next.
THE LATE SENATOR HUNTINGTON.
Mr. NILES rose and addressed the Senate as follows
Mr.. President: 1t painful duty devolved upon TO
announce that during its vacation Of its
members has been removed by death.
The Hon. JABEz w HUNTINGTON, senator om Connec-
cu died at his residence in Norwich, in that State. on
the ond day November last His sickness was short
but which he bore with the Christian orttude be-
coming strong mind, and died with calmness and resg-
nation and an abiding hope of happy immortality
OF the public services and private character OF my late
colleague deem it necessary say but few words on
this occasion Those who knew him best, and were ena
BLEED justly appreciate his abilities and manly viz
tues will 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
which his talents and industry soon realized At an early
age he attained reputation and standing at the bar which
respect Of his professional brethren, and
the confidence of the public.
In connexion with his professional business he was for
associated with the late Judge Gould in law
school, where his lectures evnced the extent ana accuracy
of his legal requirements.
From this field Of his labors he removed in 1873 to
take part the public councils his State and country
first as a member of the State Legislature, then repre-
sentative in the Congress of the United States
followed by reelection the twentysecond and again
to the twentyhid Congress. During his five years ser.
vice the House of Representatives he distinguished
for his industry and for his Jealous and aborous devotion
to public duties. In May, 1884, whilst one year of his con-
prcssiona remained, he called seat-on the
bench supreme court of udcaiure of the State the
aruous responsible duties OF which he discharged for
six wears with faithihncss and ability, and the general
acceptance Of the public. From this exalted station in
1910 he transferred the Senate of the United States
TO fill pred of four years. and subsequent
y reelected for six years from the 4t of March, 1876
OF his services in this bodyhis remarkable industry
his habits of research and investgatonhis jealous and
aboous devotion public businesst is not necessary
speak, those OF you who were associated with
him in these high duties cnn bear testimony to his labors
his researches, and his ability
Ifhe sometimes displayed the ardor of the PARTISAN all
think will accord to him the merit of frankness sincerity,
and honesty in his opinions and purposes If Jealous
pocian he was sincere friend to his country,
IDENTITY advance what he believed to be its high
est interests, its most enduring fame
Both in his public and in his rreproachabe char
acer in the walks of private fe it is sufficient say that
he well sustained the honor of the he bore, dstn
gushed as it has been in the public history of his native
State.
In concluding these remarks hope to be excused for al
hiding to the unexampled bereaveents which the Senate
the past year ueatn OIL
bers all in the prime OF e all endeared their socates
and all sustaining high and honorable Standing here and
before the country May these dspensaons OF Providence
admonsh that public honors and exalted station do
add the strength the by which hold
lives May they remind all that the exciting scenes
which surround US, and the deep interest in questions
which before concern us individually but for
day hour and, by moderang the intemperance of
partisan ZEAL may they dispose the minds of ALL this
eresng crisis OF public affairs, with moderation
JUSTICE and with single view to the best and highest
interests of common country
Mr. NILES concluded by offering the following Teso-
lutons:
Resolped unanimously, That the Senate from sincere
desire Of showing every mark of due the
nv OF the Hon. Jabez W. huntington late member there
Of will go into mourning by wearing Grape the left arm
for thirty days
Resolped, CONTINUOUSLY That, additional mark Of
respect for tho memory of the Hon Mr.. Huntington, the
| Senate do now adjourn.
| The resolutions having been adopted,
| The Senate adjourned.
Arrival Of General Taylor.
| General Taylor arrived below New Orleans the LIST
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