The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-02-13
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communication from the War Department, en-
closing report of Lieut.. Whipple's expedition
from San Diego to the Colorado.
Messrs Seward, Clay, and Dayton, presented
petition praying for modification Of the tariff of
1916.
Mr.. Hunter submitted the following resolution,
which was as reed to:
and quarter dola be composed Of gold and silver in
proportion of equal according to the relative standard
between the two metals, as now fixed by law.
Mr.. Holmes resolution, calling for copies of all
correspondence between the United States and
Spain in relation to the Spanish claims arising out
Of the Amistad case, was taken up and adopted.
The Senate then proceeded to the consideration
Of Executive business, and after some time the
doors were re-opened.
A message was received from the House an
nouncing the death OF the Hon. David S. Kaufman,
of Texas.
Mr. Rusk said that his acquaintance with the
early history of the deceased was slight. He was
born in Cumberland county, Pa, in the year 1918,
and was educated at Nassau, New Jersey. They
became acquainted in Texas during the struggle
for independence. Mr.. Kaufman was repeatedly
elected to the Texas Congress, both as Represen-
tatiye and Senator, and was for two years Speaker
Of the House. He was, after the annexation of
Texas, twice chosen to the United States House
OF Representatives. He not only served Texas
sso in the field He leaves an interesting family
to deplore his sudden summons.
He submitted the usual resolutions which were
agreed to, and The Senate adjourned
HoUsE.-The House was opened as usual with
prayer by the Chaplain, the Rev. Mr.. Gurley who,
in feeling manner, alluded to affecting dispen-
sation of Providence by which the House had been
deprived of the services of one of its members
and who besought the Almighty that the event
might make suitable impression all present,
and that the bereavement might be sanctiied to
the surviving family and relatives of the deceased.
Some time elapsed after the conclusion of this
prayer before any business transacted and the
Speaker did not take the chair until twenty five
minutes before o'clock.
Immediately after the journal read, Mr..
Howard, from Texas, and announced the de-
mise of the Hon. David s. Kaufman, the other
Representative from that State, who he sad on
the preceding day, was in the Hall of Representa-
tives, apparently in robust and vigorous health
but who, within three or four hours afterwards
struck down by the hand of death.
Soon after leaving the House, at little before 3
O'Clock, Mr.. kaufman felt unwell he retired to
bed and soon after Unexpectedly breathed his last
In the midst OF his family, almost without strug-
gle, about o'clock in the afternoon, OF disease
of the heart.
His late colleague he said, was born in Cumber-
land in 1912, and graduated at Princeton college in
1888, where he DISTINGUISHED himself not long after
which, he finished his studies in Mississippi. In
1885 he settled in Louisiana, and succeeded in his
profession, although surrounded by older members
OF the bar. In 1887 he emigrated to Texas and in
1888 he so far succeeded there, that he was twice
elected member of the Congress, and twice chosen
its speaker; the duties of which few persons were
better qualified to perform. In 1913 he drew up
report IN favor OF the annexation of Texas to the
United States and after the occurrence of that
event. became one of the first members of Congress
from that State, and such he had continued, down
to the hour OF his death and no representative, he
repeated, could be more Jealous to the performance
OF his duty or more careful to transact the business
committed to his care. In his social qualities he
was kind-he was good neghbor and was always
willing to advance those who merited and sought
his assistance.
MIR. Howard concluded by saying that the grief
OF the surviving relatives of his deceased colleague
he should not attempt to portray, and briefly alluded
to the effect which this new lesson of the uncer-
tain of life would produce in the minds of all
who heard him. When we see an aged man, he
said, struck down by death, all feel that he has
fulfilled his mission, and, in the fulness of time,
had met his destiny but when a comparatively
Young man is thus suddenly taken away, in the
u promise of future usefulness, there remains not
the same consolation, and it remained only 10 sub.
init, with resignation, to the dispensation of that
Providence who doeth all things well, and where
the system of divine government is perfect and
complete.
The Clerk then read the usual resolutions, ten.
derlng the sympathles OF the House TO the relatives
of the deceased-that members wear Grape during
thirty days, that they attend the funeral of the de-
ceased, which will take place from the Hall of The
Representatives. on Monday next, at IL o'clock
that committee make the necessary arrangements
to carry into effect the resolution of the House
that the Senate be invited to attend the funeral
obsequies, and that the House adjourn.
Mr. Morse, of Louisiana, followed. The late
m IN her from ha rIu in
habltant of the district which he represented, and
was then one of his constituents and those whom
he represented would not pardon him if he did not
express their feelings, well as his own, on the
present occasion. He alluded TO the public rela-
tons in which Mr. Kaufman and himself as well
as his ns,luents, had stood, and alluded to The
sudden and unexpected nature of his death, ID
which no member of the House, twenty. four hours
before, appeared less liable than the deceased His
concluding remarks were almost inaudible, evil
dently arising from emotion.
Mr.. McLanahan felt called upon as the represen-
tative of the county of Cumberland, to bear testi-
mony to the high character of the deceased, witt
whom personal acquaintance commenced on INV
entering Congress- and whose success in life illus
traed The superiority OF the institutions OF ms ma
live country; whom no discourage ment could
daunt, and who manfully met aud overcame every
difficulty
Mr. McClernand, of Illinois, alluded to his ad-
quain'ance with Mr. Kaufman for long period
man and accomplished gentleman. He came to
the halls of Congress, he said, at time of angry
political contests and the scrutiniZing eyes of every
observer We're fixed upon him.
The part he had to perform, he manfully met and
nOby sustained, thus adding to his own reputation
and comforting benefit on The State which he re-
presented, and which With their common country
will feel his loss but more than ALL if would be
felt by an afflicted family, to whom he could only
offer the coincidence of a sympathzng friend
The Speaker then took the question, and the
House adjourned.
A pamphlet has been handed to the members Of
the House, and which we found on the reporters
desk, " requesting the passage of bill declaring
New Mexico one of the United STATES, upon certain
conditions" 1t is from the pen Of R. H. Weight
man, Esq, Senator elect, from whom it appears
Mr.. Messervy, the Representative elect differs as
to making New Mexico State, and who think
that bill providing territorial government f0i
the people, is better suited to their wants and con
ditions."
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 1851.
SENATE,-The Senate met, and, on motion, pro
ceeded to The Hall of the House of Representatives
10 attend the funeral ceremonies of ID. S. Kauf
man, OF Texas.
After attending the funeral, the Senate re. Assem-
bled in their hall, and, on motion, adjourned.
HoUsE.-The members of the House being a.
sembled, the Rev. Mr.. Gurley offered up praye
for tue occasion.
The Speaker then called the House to order, and
the proceedings of Saturday were read.
At quarter past twelve the corpse of the de-
ceased member was brought intoth Hall, preceded
by the Committee of Arrangements and Pail. bear,
ers, the whole closing with the m turner's Of the
departed member.
Soon after, The Senate of the United States was
announced, who entered, preceded by the Rev. DIR
Butler, repeating the introductory OF the Episcopal
funeral service.
The President of the United States and Cabinet
were then announced, the announcement being
followed by that of the Supreme Court.
The President took his seat at the right of the