The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-02
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4 I X S&E ANlsrAD CLAIM Ml
ThA Setq{s proceeded 10 the consderatiVs The FOL
10 ing resolution, submitted yesterday By Mr. AALE
which WAS agreed to-
Roip.d That the Pesiden, Of the United STATES be re
guessed 70 commncate to ths Senate. VI in his opinion
be- com with the public interest, all spondence
which has taken place between the of Spain
and United States touching the claim oil
me A%snd ' sa on Of the 0s'0n
PosT- ROUTES IN CALIFORNIA
The Senate proceeded 10 The consideration Of the fol-
lowing resolution, submitted yesterday BY Mr. GwIN
which was agreed to
Rsso'psd, That the Committee the Post Office and
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EXECUTIVE BUSINESS.
On motion by Mi. GWlN. the Senate then proceeded
to The consideration OF executive business after some
time spent therein, The doors were reopened
DEATH OF HON. DAVID s. KAurMAN
me ssage was received from the House OF Represent
atyes by Mr. Young their Clerk, communicating 10 The
Senate intelligence OF the death Of Hon David Kauf
man, q representative from the State OF Texas
Mr. RUSk. Mr. President rise to perform a mourn
full duty coanexon with the announcement lust ma
to the Senate Of the death OF my late colleague The
Hon. Dawn 5. KAUFMAN, one OF The representatives
from the State of Texas in the Congress OF he United
Stae4. He departed this life al his lodgings in this city
about O'Clock yesterday afternoon, SUR unded BY an
atec,ionate family Death usually gives warning OF his
in the from the active and busy scenes OF lie
the silence OF the tomb Of the early history of MIR
KAUFMAN have but Iiule knowledge. He wa born 10
Cumne,lan county, pennsy the year 1919 and
received his education Nassau Hall. Princeton New
jersey My frst acquaintance with him began in The
ear 1887, in Texas. when that republic Vas in the
midst OF The trying scenes of her revolution in the dan
gers OF which he actively participated In The 1898
he eeced member OF the congress OF Texas, ami
took prominent part IN her legislation In 1899 he
second time elected TO congress- and chosen speaker OF
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two sessions with great credit 10 himself In JS43 he
was elected TO the senate. which ONCE he held until the
annexation OF Texas 10 this unon--a measure which
mad his warmest support After the acceptance of the
proposition of the Uaed States by Texas he selected
and sent to THIS government as envoy by President Jones
HIS services to Texas were not IN civil capacity alone
During several CAM algns he bore his full shae in the
Struggles OF his adopted county tor liberty and parci-
paei IN several battles in one OF which he received
an hon0rab wound IN The lace Al The first election after
the entrance OF Texas into the Union he chosen
La member OF the House OF Representatives OF the
zeal and fidelity with which he dlsch trged the duties
this position II is unnecessary for me- TO speak. HIS
constituents al the second eli con manifested their al-
pr, val OF his course by almost unanimous election
for second term. IN the midst OF which he has been
off, For fourteen years have had the honor of in
innate personal acquaintance with the deceased. | have
been eyewitness of his ability in the councils OF his
country. and his chvalry and gallant bearing the field
OF battle. But he is now gone from among us, and he
places that have known him shall know him no more
forever" trust his spirit has winged lis way from
world OF care, trouble and anxiety 10 The mansions OF
eternal bliss, where pain and sorrow enter.
Our lamented friend has left behind him an affection.
ale and devoted wife, and most Interesting family OF
children His children, although present too young
be OF the loss they have sustained. will as their
intellectual faculties shall be developed find in the his
tory OF their fathers short but useful bright exam
pies to guide their footsteps May the all merclful Be-
ing who husband 10 the widow. and father 10 the
alheess watch the hereavei partner OF his bosom
and her sorowng children, and sustain them in this
their time of fliction.
Mr. President this affecting dispensa,on should be
warning those oil us no survive Three houts before
lamented friend called to his last account he
actively engaged in the business Of life any OF
US. He doubtless animated by as strong hopes OF
prosperous and honorable future are, Now, the
voice of and OF praise falls alike UNDECIDED upon
The dull. cold ear OF death.
Sir, we should learn 10 look forward to the even,
which happen TO each Of us, with the timiJiy
which paalyZes exertion but with the calm confidence
inspired by the belief that life has been bestowed upon
us by a-wise Creator a gift TO be employed fol-
the advancement OF human happiness, and with the de-
termination that come when II may death shall lind
endeavoring faithfully to discharge the great duties OF
life.
| MIR President, | move that the resolutions which
send to the Chair be adopted
R,scipd That the Senate has received with deep scns
bity the from the House of Representatives.
nouncing the death Of the Hon. DAVID s KAUFMAN, rep
| 70 .enta i've from the State OF Texas.
Rsopsd That in token Of respect for the memory of
deceased the Senate will attend his funeral the hour
pointed bv the House of enarive. and will wear
the usual badge Of mourning Tor tsiry days.
Rsoued, That as further testimony OF for the
| memory Of the deceased tho Senate do adjourn.
| The resolutions were considered by unanimous con.
sent, and agreed to +; whereupon,
The Senate adjourned.