The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-11-11
THE SOUTHERN PRESS.

DEATH OF JOHN H. HARMANsoS.--lt becomes
am, nsi,f.I, drty 10 record the death OF the Hon.
John IN Harlnanson, Representative of the
Third Congressional District of this State, and
for MANY wears resident of the parish of Point
Coupe, Whence he emigrated IN 1892 from his
native State Virginia. ! r. 7. &. 81 q g. I
Comment upon the life and character and
public services of man so well and so favor
ably known, whose charities and virtues were
appreciated and admired, everywhere, would be
unnecessary, because in every sphere Of life,
whether at home, surrounded by his family and
neighbors, or on the floor of the House of Re-
personalities, in debate with the first intellects
of the country, he uniformly preserved dignity
of character and maintained holiness of pur-
pose, which commanded the confidence aud re-
spect of all his associates.
Mr. Harmanson was identified with several Of
the most important and salutary measures, affect
ing directly the prosperity Of Louisiana, which
were presented TO the Congress of the United
States. He was successful in carrying through
Congress bill ceding the overlooked lands
within the limits of Louisiana, to the State,
which for long time il was believed he would
fail in, from the fierce opposition that was raised
by members from the adjoining States. He
never however, wearied in his exertions until
this important measure received its sanction and
the oblectaccompGshed which had been ardently
desired by the first men in louisiana.
II would require much time and space to de-
Tomato fully the prominent events in the history
Of this gentleman and present in a becoming
light the many patriotic efforts made by him in
defence Of liberal principles and Southern insti-
tutions. Demagogueism and unfnirness in de-
bate did not enter in his political character He
was open, free and frank, and the honesty of his
heart, disnterestedncss of purpose and spirit
which Stunned rather than courted personal
malei O.ence, never caused him to forget the
amenities of life that formed part of his early
education. lie was ardently attached to the
sovereignty of the States, and all his public
efforts had Il tendency to preserve the po,cers of
the Federal Government separate and distinct
from those of the States. He was not radical
yet his convictions were as dear to him as his
existence, and he chung to them with untiriug
zeal TO the last. During all the struggles o
party, pending presidential contests, and thu
anger exhibited in the national legislature TO
political ascendeDcy, Mr. Harmanson was founc
invariably with the South and pure democracy
which gave supremacy to the Constitution as the
first and last hope Of ireemen.
At no time did he give his assent to an unne-
cessary expenditure of the public money, and
only voted for appropriations when it was clearly
HhnucSt tilaI tue pubic Boou ueNanueG IL. Tic
fought against reckless expenditures us devour-
ing flame, which, if tolerated, would lead to bank
ruptcy and ruin, and against special corporations
as at war with the prosperity Of the greater
number. :. e.
We must stop, and leave it to others to re-
count the many good deeds of the lamentet
liarmanson. His history would form brigh
page i'll the chronicles of our State, to which h,
came when young man, and to whose honor an'
prosperity he has largely contributed He ha'
been declining in health for several years, ant
was obliged, in August last to retire from hi
labors at Washington, fearing from his rapid de
cline he could not live long
lie expired on last Friday, at the residence q
his friend DR.. Davezac, surrounded by his famil
and many scquaintances, who had gathered Il
his bedside to pay the last Offices of respect an
aitcction.-Ne,r Orleans Bee