The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-05
THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
TUESDAY, May 1, 1882.
SENATE.


he secretary Of the Navy in answer to resolution
of the Senate. calling for information IN regard 10
cff;cers of the navy receiving greater compensa-
non than is provided by the act Of March 5, 1882
which was read.
NJ HALE moved that it lie on the table and be
Drjntcd He said he had looked at the report OF
Inc Secretary and now satisfied that the abuse
which was suspected or rumGed ana mol IN iac'
exist
FRENCH sPoLIATIoNs.
Mo SUMNER presented the resolutions o! the
LEGISLATURE OF Nassac husetts in favor of the pay
ment of the claims Of American citizens for spola
tioas by the French prior 10 loOl.
FALLS OF SAINT MARIE.
MIR SUMNER presented n resolution Of the Leg
isature Of Massachusetts, in favor OF the consiruc-
tiun Of ship anal around the Falls of Saint Marie
DEATH OF THE HON. cHAs. ANDREWS, OF MAINE
A message was received from the House, com
municating information Of the death Of the Hon.
CHARLES AsDREws, Of Maine, and the proceedings
OF the House thereon.
MIR. HAMLIN submitted the following resou-
tions
Rssoloed, That the Senate receives with sincere
regret the announcement of the death of the Hon.
CHARLES ANDREws, late member OF the House
Cf Representatives. from the State OF Maine, and
tenders TO the relatives Of the deceased the assu-
II nee OF its sympathy with them under the be-
rcavcn.ent they have been called 10 sustain.
Resolved, That the Secretary OF the Senate be
directed TO transmit 10 the family of Mr.. AN
pREws certified copy OF the foregoing resolution.
Mr. HAMLiN SAID: The resolution which has
lrst been read informing the Senate OF the decease
81 my colleague in the House, is but another ad-
monitor to all Of the irailty of human exist
,nce. Il may, as II should, subserve useful pur.
pose am, indeed, ioFcibly reminded, as 1t be-
COnCe iny duty TO pay tribute 10 his memory,
that, under the DEGREES of an inscrutable Provi-
donce, he might have been spared TO perform
like service to mine.
He came TO this city in November last to dis
barge the duties of a Representative in Congress,
whir h had been devoved upon him by generous
and couhuing constituency. accompanied him
from his home, and took rooms with him here. He
was then feeble health; but it was the hope and
belief of himself and his friends that more ge
NAL climate than his home afforded would restore
him TO health Ii, however, soon became evident
all but himself that the fatal disease go prcva
lent At the North, and which allows of
terry, WAS deep seated upon him Still, with
wonderful energy and signal fidelity, he continued
70 discharge all Of his various duties until "! thin
about three weeks since, when, gradually failing
IN his strength, under the earnest solicitation of
friends, he returned 10 bis home in Maine, where
he expired the morning OF the 3Oth Of April, III
the bosom OF bis family.
He was a few weeks more than thiry-eight
yeata OF age. He died from pulmonary )nz Jump
ton, in the spring tide OF time, in the summer Of
hiI manhood. and has gone TO that repose which
must succeed the toilsolne day OF human life.
While he in this city It was my duty as il
wss my pleasure 10 be with him much of his time
10 aid him in his labors, to cheer him in his dis
trees, and to sympathize with him in his pain and
trials. lie endured his sickness with great fort-
tudc, and was sustained, III most remar kable
manner by that delusive hope which seems always
20 accompany that disease. All that kindness and
careful attention could do was done by all his
friends while he az here. Still, TO Inc, and mo y
ray 10 all my colleagues, II Is matter oil consola-
ton 10 know that friends and home, and wife and
all contributed To cheer and alleviate his pain and
suffering IN the last days and hours vi his life.
There is no place for those who suffer like home,
and 10 Eand to alleviate it like that Of a wife
lie was u man Il vigorous intellect and great
energy The speech delivered by him in the
iIouse at THE session on American intervention,
affords remarkable evidence Of his energy, when
% is known, il was to his frcnds that it wac
prepared under that state Of disease which would
have prcstrated most men. FrankEess and gen
crGsity were gushing traits In his character,
sewing 10 draw around him warm and ardent
fficnGs. FrankHess and generosity may challenge
our admiration, while they may even beiray into
LlfIcuItes from which cool and calculating pro-
dcnce would escape.
he was a member Of the legal profess. on, and
sustained n good reputation lie advocate at the
tar Ia bis native county, where he resided and prac-
diced. He was eminepuy a self made man. With.
oct the ali Of a thorough esrly education, without
the aid Of wealth, family influence, or other adven-
ttious circumstances lew men in Maine Of HE &c
have shared more Of public trust and confidence.
He was three times elected a member Of the Legig-
lature, and once as Speaker of the House Of Repre-
.cntatyes lie was then the candidate Of his party
for a scat in the other House. Afterwards he was
elected 10 the office Of clerk OF the Judicial courts
for Oxford county, which Office he filed for the
term Of four years; member Of the Baltimore
Convention in 1915, and Of the National Demo.
cratic Committee; and again candidate for, and
elected To, the seat which he held in the House
at the time Of his decease All his duties we're dis
charged 10 the acceptance OF those who had con-
ierfcd them upon him. These public trusts, and
the manner in which they were performed, convey
n most appropriate commentator OF the man.
They arc facts which speak eulogy TO his worth
and his memory more truthful aud appropriate
than could pronounce.
Leaves have their time 10 fall
And flowers TO wither at The north winds breath,
And stars TO set-but oil,
Thou hast all seasons fVr thine own, Oh, death"
! mourn his loss as a sincere friend. The State
10 bereft Of of her disting ushed sons. His
sutuents deprived Of the valuable and efficient
services Of an able Representative. widowed
wife and orphan children weep in a home made
dcsolate for the rreparable loss OF kind husbs nd
and an aticctionate father. But into that mourn
ing circle IT 10 not my province TO enter. Time,
with healing on its wings" will sssOage their
grief, and their reliance must be "ElIm who
doeth all things we'll"
The House has paid tribute 10 bis worth, and
manifested their appreciation u the man, ia their
resolutions which have been communicated 20 the
senate. ! ask the Senate 10 Join with the House IN
an expression Of respect Tor the deceased und u
sympathy for the surviving relatives, by adopting
tie resolution which send to the Chair
Hr. BRADBURY. la seconding the resOlutiOu,
offered by my colleague, desire u express my
foil concurrence in the just tribute Of respcct he
has paid 10 the memory and character Of the dc.
ceased
Although my acquaintance with him more
recent than that Of my colleague, had yet known
him long enough TO appreciate HE honesty OF ptu
pose, his energy and ability as public man, and
his kindness, generosity, and amiabity cit.
rem, a neigbbor, and in that family circle which
must sluays mourn his loss.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted; and
then
Ga motion by Mr.. BRADBURY
The Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
pEA1H or THE Kos. cHARLtg ANDRgws.
!. Z. D., D., 4 81.