The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-05-05
MEMORIALS, PETITIONS, ETC.

concerning the claimants for French spoa
TONS in which they instruct their senators in Congress
and request their representatives TO use their best
tons TO procure from the government full and adequate
ndemnties therefor though said claims still existed
against The government OF France, and to aid BY all
proper the passage of any bill for the speedy and
equitable liquidation thereof; and they also direct the
to transmit copies OF these resolutions 10 each
of the senators and OF that State in Con-
gIess, and request them lay the before their
spectve houses AS the subject referred to in these
ulons has already been disposed Of in this body. do
not ask for their feadng but simply move that they be
laid upon the table, and printed for the OF the Senate
The motion was agreed 10.
Mr. s. have also another series Of resolutions OF
the legislature Of Massachusetts concerning the
ton OF shp-canal around the Sault Ste Marie these
ask to be read sua
The resolutions were read accordingly and on motion
by Mr.. SUMNER, they were then ordered to lie on the
table and to be printed for the use OF the Senate.
CHARLES ANDREWS.
message received from the House of Represent.
aves by Mr. Forney, their clerk, communicating the
ANDREWS member of the House from the State OF
Maine. and the proceedings OF the House thereon.
Mr.. HAMLlN. The resolution which has just been
read informing the Senae OF the decease OF my colleague
in the House, but another admonihon to all of the
frailiy OF human existence. II may as il should, sab
serve useful purpose am, indeed, fociby reminded,
under the DEGREES OF an nscruable Providence he nigh,
have been spared to perform like service 10 mine.
He came to this city in November last 10 discharge the
duties OF representative in Congress- which had been
devoved upon him by generous and condng consli,u
ency. accompanied him from his home, and took rooms
with him here He was then in feeble health; but was
more genial climate than his home afforded would restore
him 10 health. It, however, soon became evident to all
but himself that the fatal disease, prevalent at the
North, and which allows of mastery. deep seated
upon him. Still, with wonderful energy and signal
fidelity he continued TO discharge all oil his various duties
unil within about three weeks since when, gradually
failing in his strength, under the solicitation oil
friends. he returned 10 his home in Name where he
PRED on the morning OF The 3oh OF April, ia the bosom
OF his family.
He was a few weeks more than thirty EIGHT years of
age. He died from pulmonary consumption in the spring
tide OF time-in the summer OF his manhood-and has
gone 10 that repoe which must succeed The tosome day
OF human life
While he was in this city it was my duty as was my
pleasure, 10 be with him much OF his time 10 aid him IN
bis abos 10 cheer him in his distress, and TO sympaihze
with him in his pain and trials He endured his sickness
with great fortitude and sustained in most
able manner by that deusve hope which seems always
attention could do done BY all his friends while he
was here Still, 10 me, and may say to all my coll
leagues is matter Of consolation to know that friends
and home and wife, all contributed to cheer and alleviate
his pain and suffering in the last days and hours OF his
life There is no place to those who suffer like home.
He WIS man OF vigorous intellect and great energy
The speech delivered by him 10 the House al this session
American intervention affords remarkable evidence OF
his energy, when il is known, as was 10 his friends
that it prepared under that state OF disease which
would have Frustrated most men, Frankness and gen
crosby distinguishing traits in his character serving
10 draw AROUND nun warm anu ardent
and generosity may challenge admiration while
they may beay into difficulties from which cool,
calculating prudence would escape.
lie was member OF the legal profession, and sus. |
tanned good reputation advocate at the bar in his
native county. where he resided and practsed He was
eminently self made man. Without the aid OF thorough
early education, without the aid OF wealth, family IN
fuence OF other adventurous crcum stances, few men in
Maine OF his age have shared more OF public trust and
confidence. He was three times elected a member OF
the Legislature, and once speaker OF the house OF rep
esenatves He was then the candidate OF his party Tor
seat in the other house Afterwards he elected 10
the office Of clerk Of the judicial courts Tor Oxford coun
". which Office he filled for the term OF four years
member of the Baltimore Convention in lsis, and Of the
National Democratic Committee and again a candidate
at The time Of his deeease All bis duties were discharged
10 the acceptance OF those who had conferred them upon
him These public trusts, and the manner in which they
performed, convey most appropriate commenda
ton OF the man They are facts which speak euogy
to his worth and his memory truthful and sppro-
pirate than could pronounce.
LEAVES have their time to fall,
And flowers to wher at the north Winds breath,
AID stars TO set-but all, ..a....
Thou hast all seasons for thine own. oh Death"
mourn his loss as a sincere friend The Stale is be-
ref OF one OF her distinguished His constituents
deprived OF the valuable and efficient services of an
able representative widowed wife and orphan chill
dsn Tsep ~ made ,0I hs o,
that mourning circle II Is not my province 10 enter
Time, "with healing its WINGS, will assuage their
gef. and their reliance must be on Him who doelh all
things we'll" ....a
The House has paid tribute to his worth. and mani
tested their appreciation OF the in their resolutions
which have been communicated TO the Senate. | ask
the Senate to join with the House in expression OF
respect for the deceased and of sympathy for the
vivng relatives, by adopting The resolutions which
send TO the chair.
The resolutions read as follows
Resoved That the Senate receives with sincere regret
the OF the death OF the Hon CHARLEs An
DREws late a member OF the House Of Represents
from the State Of Msne and tenders the relatives Of the
deceased the assurance OF their sympathy with them under
the bereavement they have been called to sustain.
Rsorsd Tba the Secretary of the Senate be directed to
TRANSMIT, tho family OF Mr. ANDREWS certified copy Of
the foregoing resolution.
MIR BRADBURY. 10 secondng the resolutions offer
ed by my colleague, desire to express my full concur
renee in the Just tribute OF respect he has paid 10 the
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 10 appreciate his honesty Of purpose, his energy
and abrny public man, aud his kindness, generosity,
and amiabilty as citizen neghbor, and in that fam
lily circle which must ways mourn bis lose
The resolutions unanimously adopted and, on
motion by Mr. BRADBURY,
The Senate heo ADJOURNED
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,
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