The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-05

TUESDAY, MAY 4, 1854.


TUESDAY. May 4. 1854.
The President pve lem. laid before the Senate q
report Of he Secretary Of the Navy in answer 70
q resolutions Of The Senate, calling for information
in rslatisn 10 ocsrs of the navy receiving greater
compensation than il provided by the act Of March
3, 1885 which was read.
Mr.. HALE said he was glad to learn by this
communication that the abuse referred to in the
resolution did not exist. He moved that the re-
port lie on the table, which was agreed to.
DEATH or HON. Ma. AHDREws.
The action of the House on occasion OF the
death Of the Hon. Mr.. AHDAEws, late Represent
alive in Congress from Maine, having been an
nounced,
MIR HAMLIN rose and said
Mr. Prestdent: The resolution which has just
been read informing the Senate or the decedss OF
nv colleague in the House, ID but another admon-
ision to ~ all, Of the fraity of human existence.
IL NAV, a. it should. subserve useful purpose.
| am Indeed forcibly reminded, as it becomes my
duty to pay tribute to his memory, that under
the DEGREES of an inscrutable Providence, he might
have been spared to perform like service to
mine.
He came to this city in November last, to dis
charge the duties Of Representative IN Congress,
which had been devolved upon him by generous
and coD6ding constituency. accompanied MN
from hia home, and took rooms with him here
He was then in feeble health, but It was the hope
and belief of himself and his friends, that a more
genial climate than his home afforded would re-
store him to health. 1t, however, soon became
evident TO all but himself that the fatal disease SO
prevalent at the North, and which allows OF no
mastery, was deep seated upon him. STILL with
a wonderful energy and signal fidelity, he con
tinued to discharge all of his various duties until
within about three weeks since, when gradually
failing in his strength under the earnest soiica-
ton Of fiienLs he returned TO his home IN Maine,
where he expired on the morning OF the 3oth OF
April, in the bosom Of his family
While was in this city. it was my duty as It,
was my pleasure, to be with him much OF ms
time to aid him in his abors, to cheer HIM In his
Distress and 10 sympathlZe with HIM In MS pain
and trials He endured his sickness with great
fbrtitudr, and was sustained ina most remarkable
manner by that de!usive hope which seems always
and careful attention could do was done by all his
friends while he was here. Still, to me, and !
NAV say TO all my colleagues, 1t IS matter OF
consolation to know that friends and nome ana
wife all contributed 10 cheer and alleviate ms pam
and suffering in the last days and hours OF ms
life. There is no place for those VINO suHer me
home, and not hand to alleviate 1t like that OF a
wife.
He was man Of vigorous intellect ana great
energy. The speech delivered by him IN the
House, at this session on American iniefVehtioh'
affords remarkable evidence OF his energy ~heh
it is known as il was to his friends, that II was
prepared under that state Of disease which would
have nrostrated most men Frankness and gen
crosby were distinguishing traits IN his character,
seeming to draw around them warm ana afaeh'
friends
He was member of the legal profession, and
Sustained good reputation as an advocate al Inc
bar, in his native county, where ne resided ana
nracticed. He was eminently sef-made man,
without the aid of thorough early education,
without the aid of wealth, family influence, or
other adventurous circumstances, few men IN
Maine Of his age, have shared more OF public
trust and confidence. He was three times elected
member Of the legislature and once as Speaker
of the house of representatives. tie was then the
candidate Of his party for a seat IN the otner
House Afterwards, he was elected to the ofhce
of clerk Of the judicial courts for Oxford county,
which Office he filled for the term OF four years.
A member of the Baltimore convention IN lo45,
and OF the national Democratic convention ana
again cand date for and elected to the seat
which he held in the House at the time of his
decease. All his duties were discharged TO the
accordance Of those who had conferred them upon
him. These public trust, and the manner IN
which they were performed, convey most APP
propriate commentator Of the man. They are
facts which speak eulogy to his worth ana ms
memory more truthful and appropriate than
could pronounce.
"Leaves have their time. time to fall,
Ard flowers to wither at the north WIND 9 oreath'
And stars to Set-but all 49,,
Thou hast all seasons for thine own, oh death
mourn his loss as sincere friend. The State
ia bereft of one of her distinguished sons. his
constituents are deprived Of the valuable and eit-
Gent services of an able representative. "A wid-
owed wife and orphan children weep in nome
made desolate for the irreparabe loss OF KIND
husband and an affect'onate father. But INTO
that mourning circle it is not my province 10 enter.
Time, with healing on its wings, will assuage
their grief and their reliance must be on " Him
who doeth all things well.
The House has paid tribute to his worth,
and manifested their appreciation of the man, IN
their resolutions which have been communicated
TO the Senate ask the Senate to join with the
House in an expression OF respect for the deceased
and of sympathy for the surviving relatives oy
adopting the resolution which send TO the Char
Resolped, That the Serate receives with sincere
regret the announcement of the death OF the Hon
CHARLES ANDREWS, late member OF the House
of Representatives from the State of Maine, and
tenders to the relations of the deceased the assu-
ance of their sympathy, with them under the be-
reavement they have been called to sustain.
Resoiped, That the Secretary Of the Senate be
directed to transmit to the family of Mr.. ANDREWS
certified copy Of the foregoing resolutions
Mr. BRADBURY then rose and said
In seconding the resolutions offered by my col
league, desire to express my full concurrence IN
the Just memory and character of the deceased
Although my acquaintance with him was more
recent than that Of my colleague, had yet known
him long enough to appreciate his honesty OF pur,
pose, his energy and abb ity as public man and
his kindness. generosity and AVAILABILITY as clti-
zen, a neighbor, and in that family circle wnlch
must always mourn his loss.
The re- solution having been agreed to,
On motion by Mr.. BRADBURY, the Senate ad-
journed
xr~r,rr, AN 7, r,nn L,S, 4, Mt, A TWINS
TUESDAY, May 4.
The journal of yesterday having been read
OBITUARY.