The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-05-31
IN CONGRESS- OF THE U. STATES.
rnlrsy-Err-t Congress First Session.
THURSDAY, MAY 80. 1850.
On motion by Mr. HUNTER, the reading OF the JOUR-
nal was dispensed with.

DEATH OF THE HON. fRANiih H. ELmohh'
Mr. BUTLER arose and said:
Mr. President my heart sinks under the melancholy duty
which misfortune and aficton have imposed upon L.
Within years IL has fallen lot 10 an
nounce the deaths OF two colleagues OF the other House
and was but the other day that communicated to the
sanate the death OF the lsmented Calhoun. We have
arev yested ourselves the badges of mourning TO his
,emorv before we are called replace them on the
occasion OF his successors death, whose place IN me
senate was but q transit TO common tomb, ouch
human exisience II Is shadow that heeth and con-
tinueth not I!
NY friend and colleague the late FRANKLIN HARrRR
ErMoRE breathed his his lodgings In this city, last
night at hapast o'clock For several years the state OF
hs health has been socitude and anxiety his
friends His mind had been tasked by many cares and
responsibilities and it thought that even change Of
excitement and employment would afford him relief II
was with reluctance that he accepted the distinguished
Compliment implied in the appointment that rendered
him by the governor of South Carona to fill f,r time the
vacancy Ia Senate occasoned by the death OF his illus
ous predecessor He took his seat In This body on the
6b of his month"; and week days the hearts OF
bis family and friends gaddeed by the prospects and
hopes of returning health These deusive hopes were
cited only make disappointment ,e more poignant and
aiictive form of dsease-a neuralgia that perya
ded the whole as the hand OF death upon nim
His sufferngs wee very great and from the time Of his
attack were inces is OF fconsolaon that he
retained his mind until the actual invasion OF DEATH His
physicians distinguished for their skill and knowledge.
gave his case uncommon attention, and did oil in their
power afford him relief Il his happiness 10 have
with him abeingthe nearest to him by all the ties OF this
earh the Of his bosom and the mother of his chill
dcen-a devoted wife, who poured out upon him all that
an aectonate heart could bes,ow. These allevia
lions and of soace in hour Of awful trial but
they could the demands of the inexorabe mes
enger.
In witnessing my friends exit from this earth hope
have not had lesson without its mournlu instruc
ion.
Mr. ELMoRE from the time he entered upon the Of
life ill his DEATH has ordinary part in public af-
He hasf flled nd of
and responsibility; and the confidence of his
10 the last was an honorable commentary the in
which he discharged these duties
Mr. EIMoRR was a native of Laurens district South Caro-
lima and died in 5ls year Of his age His father, Gen
Emore was Of vrg and was active soldier
the revolution, serving under Gen. Greene in his cello
braed southern campaign OF l7Si his mother was MISS
Saxon-a dstng usbed in the partisan war OF the
revolution Alter passing through the ordinary academca
course, my friend entered The South Carolina College in
November 1877 and graduated afterwards with
honor and with reputation that presented him
the favorable consideration the public He read law in
my office In the Of Columbis and in 1921 was admit
led 10 the bar.
Such the impression Thai he had already made on
society," the year 1922 The after his admission to
pnctice he had conferred him of the highest honos
his profession He elected solicitor "a public prose-
cutting ocer) e the southern crcuit-an office that In
voyed high responsibility and important public duties His
energy, industry and ability confirmed the sanguine
expectations OF his friends.
He continued be successfully elected this Office until
be called by his feowci,zens to fill new sphere of
sction, and for which have always thought him
sminently qualified, both from and ambition. He
nok his seat the House of Representatives In December
1885, 10 l vacancy occasioned by the resignation Of Cen
Hammoud-was again elected, and served throughout the
18Th Congress- During this Time he won high reputation
br parliamentary address and ability. The impression
which he made his colleagues and contemporaries was
mh aaer the pride and CRAFTY the ambition Of any
public man.
In December 1885, Mr. ELnoRK was elected president Of
H. p.oL ..ofS.. ~ ne
OF real difficulty, that required financial talents of
high order Its labors and responsibilities great and
amo, overwhelming My friend continued TO be elected
this office until his late nomination to the Senate. Such
testimonials of merit higher and more abiding than
verbal euogy.
Shortly after Mr.. Polk into office, he rendered to
Col ELzoRK the disiing mission in his giita
mission to the Court OF 81. James. His own modest dis
trust Of his qualifications equal public expectation, as
well bis duties and obligations at home, induced him TO
decline the honor Mr. Folks opinion had been formed Of
M ELMoRR whilst they members oi Congress, and
vast aauerlng tribute to his character.
As public man. Col EiMoRr showed great sagaciiy In
hopnions Of Whilst he prudentin taking his
course he showed great enacy Of purpose. and exhibited
'ncomnon in the attainment OF contemplated
nds His private relations presented his life In view that
n friends may well love look upon. His habits were
snPerae, his department modest, and his disposition
ansble As husband and father, lie loved and loved
with deep and tender affection Although this place would
na seem 10 allow Of such indulgence. hope my friend
mp for their venerable and venerated grandnotbers
hmiB will be pardon for saying wofd that may be
service TO the bereaved children OF deceased friends
lou have a,6ers example guide you, and fathers
reputation preserve These, with affcctiona,e
mothers care, may incucaic you tho virtues that will
carry you through the temptations OF life honor and
respect God grant that friends remark ma have bene
hc'a inhnence on your future destiny.
10 conclusion Mr. B. submitted the following resolu.
uonsj which were read
h'olpsd nnanimossy, That a committee be appointed
me Vice President take order Tor superntendng the
place To- morrow, ati2 o'clock meridian and that the SEN
Riiced snanimousiv That the members OF the Senate
om sincere desire OF showing mark
The memory of the Hon. FRAsKLIs II EIsfoRR, deceased
ate member thereof will go into mourning for him
month by the usual mode OF wearing Grape the left
ann
Rporsd s,.anisnopsiy, That additional mark OF
respect for the memory Of the Hon. FRANKLIN H. ELMoRE.
ne senaie do now adjourn.
Mr. HUNTER. cannot permit the occasion to pass
Without Offering my uiLule ofrespect the memory OF the
ead. J. 100. knew him, and knew him as a friend. We
uttered Congress together and Tor the first time, as had
npposed IN 1887 when there was, perhaps, more bitter
es IN parry divisions than have known before or since
have connsehed with him, have acted with him,
and can truly say that found him wise Ia counsel, firm
snd energetic Ia action. have seen him uadcr circum-
stances and exposed to trials which test most severely the
Qualities Of the head and the heart and under all cfcum
nahces and in al emergencies he 20 bore himself
Nn the confidence Of friend, and the respect OF adversa
tes say advcrsaies because IL he had an enemy did
/ nOtk tha ~od