The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-04-05
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
WEDNESDAY MORNING. APRIL $. isAs.


TUESDAY, MARCH 4, l84S.
In the Senate, Mr. Pcarcs presented memorial OF INT
College of Pharmacy in Maryland, praying for measures
n preyen the importation Of spurious and adulterate
drugs and medicines.
Mr. Miller presented petition from Mary Coleman,
praying for pension
Mr. Badger presented petition from Agnes Freeland'
praying for pension.
Mr. Johnson, of Mary presented petition IRON
citizens of the United Staes praying Congress to pur-
chase the estate of Mount Vernon.
Mr. Dix presented memorial of G. r. Cox and others,
praying that the of steam vessels may DC re-
aured by law to adopt Evans's safety guard IN the con-
sucton OF their engines used in the passenger Doas
Mr. Cass from the Committee on Military Affairs, re-
no,ea Hill for the payment OF the fourth regiment
IN The second brigade of the third division OF the Vermont
militia for services al the battle OF Plasbug which
read first time.
Mr. Cass from the same committee, reported, withou,
amendment, House bill for the relief of Colonel Robert
Wallace aid de-camp of General VIM. Hull
Mr. Wesco, from the Committee Claims, reported,
without amendment, House bill Tor the relief OF Arch-
bald Bull and L. S. Finch.
Mr. Bradbury. from the Committee Revolutionary
Claims moved that the committee be discharged from
the consideration OF the memorial of Francis Hutinack
and that il be referred to the Committee Pensions
which agreed to.
Mr.. Miller on leave, introduced bill relating to
dover; which was read twice.
| Mr. Phelps on leave, introduced bill granting a
pension TO William Pittman; which was read twice.
Mr. Rusk, on leave, introduced bill to regulate the
trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes residing
within the limits OF the State OF Texas which was read
| twice
Mr. Fech from the Committee on Expenditures, made
an uniavorabe report the resolution to allow all the
messengers in the Senate the same compensation paid 10
R. P Anderson and J. L. Club; which agreed TO-
Also, resolution to give the two youths employed in
the Senate post Office last session. zone hundred dol
lars EACH amended to read forty dollars, instead
Of one hundred; which was agreed to.
message received from the House Of Represent
atves announcing the death of the Hon. John Augustus
Black representative from South Carolina, and the
proceedings thereupon; when ~
Mr. Butler rose and addressed the Senate as follows
The death which has just been communicated by the
resolutions from the House OF Representatives is
well calculated attention and inspire serious
fec,on This is the fourth death That has occurred among
us during this sessona period Of four monthsand the
ninth occasion upon which have been called go
mourning for the loss OF member belonging to the Both
Congress- These circumstances that gvingto
session melancholy celebrity
My late colleague the Hon. JAMES AUGUSTUS BLACK,
seized the 10th OF the last month with violent conges
tive chill which terminated in obstinate and ncurabl
pneumonia, oil which he died his lodgings, in this city
might, tvenyv minutes after eleven o'clock. Be-
fore he i'll he had the prospect of many days be
lore him. With robust constitution, he in the enjoy
ment Of vigorous health neither OF which had been i'm
paired by previous disease His last sickness violent
PAINFUL and protracted, but it borne with sustaining
fortitude worthy Of man and Christian
Our departed friend born of respectable parents in
Abbevile district, South Carolina and the time of4his
death he in the 9Th year of his age The deceased
entered the in 1872 at the age Of eighteen with the
commission Of lieutenant and promoted the grade
ofcapian before the close of the war.
Captain BLACK had not, believe any opportunity OF
distinction the field of battle. But he left the service
with the reputation Of excellent officer, having m ade
strong and favorable impression the minds Of his asso
ciaes and military conrades. His keen sagacity pene
tating observation Of men, his prompt judgment and un
firing industry associated with cordially and frankness
manner qualities that well fitted him for military
command Upon occasion, whilst he station
ed ST. Marys. the intrepidity of his benevoence
and courage put a called for by signal ex
erton to life. By of those sudden floods which
oaCur in that part Of tho country, the hedges
ways and houses submerged aud swept away, de
sroying many lives and property. Captain BLACK, with
much peril to HIMSELF found gentleman, then young
midshipman, captain in the navy, insensble and
exhausted, floating the wreck OF vessel This gentle
hearing of the Illness of Mr. BLACK, repaired his
bedside and inspired by the delicacy of gratitude
and friendship, minstered to his with the tenderness
almost Of a woman. tt4 n 9s-@ q
On the close of the Captain BLACK retired private
life, and engaged in business with characteristic energy
and industry Prior his election member OF Congress
ne nicd several situations OF trust and responsibility He
possessed in eminent degree the lfreance OF self
made with the peculiares of department and char
acte that made him popular favore. From the period
oil his return to the 18th Congress others have enjoyed
ter opportunities than myself of forming estimate of his
public But the deep and aeciionate anxiety
manifested during his Illness and the profound sensation
which his death occasioned amongst those who par
tculary associated with him. honorable commentaries
upon his private virtues and his public worth.
AT an early period Mr.. BLACK became disciple of the
old republican doctrines and he afterwards maintain
ed them with unnching fmness and uniform consisten
y lie has been sustained during his public career by the
mistaken confidence oil Intelligent, Numerous, and
wealthy constituency Ia
few days before he died he gave expression his
shrinking faith in the hopes and consultations of the Chris
uan religion He retained throughout his painful i1css
inc possession of his mental faculties, and remark
which he made worthy Of record it affords at
matter OF consolation and admiration He said that a
cahed was not the place to prepare for DEATH and tina,
nc had not deferred till the last the solemn
defauons connected with his spiritual welfare He pro
essed confident adherence the Christian iah and
pressed the hope that through its efficacy he should enjoy
happy existence hereafter few days before his death,
iPpoachcd his bedside and endeavored cheer and
courage HIM This is indeed great trial, he said, shut
VIII try and meet il rs becomes Carolinian!" After
wards he said have only request make let my
zones rest in tho soil Of my native land!"
This is not fitting occasion ON which to speak Of the
domestic relations of my departed colleague Into that
ne a'her were displayed it for enter 1t is
ory mat his wife, son, and brother reached his dying
% IN une to receive aectonate recognition and that
c his earthly with firm hope OF happiness be-
yonu The grave, leaving behind him unsulled name,
anu Tue reputation of gdOd and upright man.