Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-01
CONGRE ESS.
DEATH OF SENATOR ELMoRE
THURSDAY, May 80, 1850.

Mr. BUTLER rose and said Mr.. President, my heart
sinks under the melancholy duty which misfortune and a
Fiction have imposed upon It. rt
Within less than three years has fallen TO my lot to
the deaths OF colleagues Of the other House and
it but the other day that communicated to the Senate
the death Of the lamented CALHOUN We have scarcely d
vested ourselves Of the badges Of mourning TO his memory
before we called replace them the occasion Of bis
successors death, whose place in the Senate but
transit to a tomb Such is human existence II is
as shadow that feeth and con,nueth not
My friend and colleague, the late FRASKLIs HARpER
ELaoRE breahed his last his lodgings in this city last
night half past o'clock For several years the Of
his health has been Of sctude and anxiety his
friends. His mind had been tasked by many and
sponsbiie and it was thought that even change Of
citement and employment would afford him relief 1t
with reluctance that he accepted the distinguished compliment
implied in the appointment that rendered him by the
Governor of South Carolina fill for time the vacancy in
The Senate occssoned by the death of his nsous prede
He took his seat in this body the 9th Of this
month"; aud for week ten dayshe hearts Of his family
and friends gaddened by the prospects and hopes
turning health These delusve hopes excited only
make disappointment the poignant and affective.
form Of disease neuralgia that pervaded the whole
systemwas the hand of death upon him. His susrings
very great, and from the time Of his attack were
It Of consolation that he retained his
mind until the actual invasion Of death His physicians, dis
tngushed for their skill and knowledge, gave his
common attention. and did all in their power afford him
relief Il his happiness have with him beingthe
to him by all the Of this earh the partner Of his
bosom and the mother Of his chldre-a devoted wife, who
poured out upon him all that aeconate heart could be-
stow These aevations and of solace in
hour Of awful trial but they could the demands Of
the memorable messenger.
In witnessing my friends exit from this EARTH hope have
not had a lesson without its mournful instruction
Mr. ELMoRE from the time be entered upon the of
life till his DEATH has acted ordinary part in public
affairs He has filled many employmens and trusts of honor
and esponsiblty-and the confidence Of his felowcizens
to the last honorable commentary the manner in
which he discharged these duties.
Mr.. ELMoRE native of Laurens district, South Car
ona, and died in the Of his age. His father Gen.
Elmore, native Of Virginia, and was active soldier
Of the revolution serving under Gen. Greene, in his cee
brated Southern campaign Of l5l. His mother Miss
Saxon, distinguished in the partisan Of the Reyo
luton. After passing through the ordinary academcal
course my friend entered the South Carolina College 10
November, 1917, and graduated years afterwards with
honor and with reputation that presented him
The favorable consideration Of the public He read law in my
office, in the town Of Columbia, and in s2 admitted to
the bar 4
Such the impression that he had already made
cety that in the year 1922 the year after his admission
practice he had conferred him Of the highest honors
of his profession He elected solicitor Ca public prose-
cutting ocer) Of the southern crcu-an office that involved
high responsibility and important public duties His energy,
industry, and ability confirmed the sanguine expeca
ions of his friends
He continued to be successfully elected this office until
called by his fellow citizens to fill sphere of
onand for which have always thought him eminent
qualified both from taste and ambition. He took his seat
the House of Representatives in December 1886, to fill
7acancy occasioned by the resignation Of Gen. Hammond he
again elected and served the 25 Congress
During this time be high reputation for parliamentary
ADDRESS and ability The impression which he made his
colleagues and contemporaries such aer the pride
md crafty the ambition of any public man.
In December, 1889, Mr. ELMoRE elected President of
he Bank Of the State Of South Carolina. This posi-
ion Of real difficulty, that required financial talents Of high
der Its abors and responsibilities great and almost
overwhelming My friend continued to be elected to this Of
ice until his late nomination to the Senate. Such .esimon
lis of merit higher and abiding than verbal eulogy
Shortly after Mr. Polk came into Office he rendered to Col
ILMoRE the distinguished mission in his gift mission
The Court of ST. James His modest di.trust of his
qualifications equal public expecaton well his duties
nd obligations at home, indu ed him decline the honor
A. Polks opinion had been formed of Mr.. ELMoRE whilst
hey members of Congress, and aeng tribute
his character.
AS public man, COL ELMoRE showed great sagacity in
is opinions Of Whilst he prudent in taking his
ourse he showed great ensciy of purpose, and exhibited
perseverance in the attainment of contemplated
nds His private relations presented his life in that
is friends may well love TO look upon. His habits were
smperae his department modest and his disposition amiabe
husband and father he loved and loved with deep
nd tender section Although this place would not to
low of such indulgence hope my friendship for their
enerabe and veneraed grandmohers family, will be par
for saying word that may be Of service to the bereaved
hldren Of deceased friend You have fathers example
guide you and fathers reputation to preserve These
nth an aectonate mothers care may inculcate you
itues that will carry you through the temptations Of life
honor and respect God grant that friends remark may
lave beneficial influence on your future destiny
Mr.. President, offer the following resolutions
Resolved unanimously That committee be appointed by
Vice President to take order for experimenting the M
eal Of the Hon FRANKLIN H. ELsfoRE, which will take
IL O'Clock meridan and that the Senate
will attend the same.
Resolted unanimously, That the members Of the Senate,
rem desire Of showing every mark Of respect due
he memory the Hon. FRAsKLIs H. ELNoaE deceased late
member thereof will 60 into mourning for him one month";
y the usual mode Of wearing Grape on the left arm.
Resolved unanimously, That additional mark Of res
the memory OF the Hon. FRANKLIN H. ELMORE the
enate do adjourn /
Mr.. HUNTER. I cannot permit the occasion to pass
sihout offering my tribute Of respect the memory Of the
ead /, too, knew him, and knew him as friend. We
ntered Congress together and for the first tme had
imposed, in 1887, when there perhaps bitter
in party divisions than have known before since
have counseed with him, have acted with him, and can
ruy say that found him wise in counsel, firm and ener
e,c in action. 4 have him under circumstances and
exposed to trials which severely the qualities Of the
read and the heart; and under all circumstances and in all
he bore himself win the confidence Of
riends and respect adsersares say adversares,
because if he had enemy, did not know see him.
His the high capacity and excellence of pfsuing
lis own ends with ability and fmness, but in so
kindly gentle and persuasive, dsam political oppo
i,ion Of all personal bitterness.
Mr. President, speak not in the exravagance OF euogy,
from observation and experience when say that his was
indeed rare and beautiful character in which the stronger
md gener elements mingled in the happest popor-
ions. He could command your confidence by the means
which won your love. When heard he to be sent to
his place, Mr. Pcsiden there man who reJ9iced
the prospect of his coming than myself thought
the very be useful in the troubled scene upon
which he about His wisdom, his hrmness his
,nown moderation and patriotism, all fitted him for the time