The daily union., 1852-12-09

has efforts and others the proposed institution is
being erected.
In lhe autumn OF ls4s before his senatorial term had
expired the people OF his district elected him TO the
Thirty -hrst Congress. His abers in that Congress are
better known TO many OF this House than 10 speak
advsedly, however when say that he diligent and
honest He could not be otherwise and act accordance
with his own heart and weearned reputation. His
speeches the California question and the reduction OF
letter postage have been Published TO the country They
speak their author and reflect his character.
Mr. FOWLER elected 10 the present Congress
enjoyed the light of his counenance the wisdom OF his
counsel and the strength OF his intellect, until death has
dissolved relations His last speech in this body
made at the recent session. is production which will
long be preserved in the memory OF his friends and
sliluents II contains brief and bold statement OF his
views upon many OF the prominent measures which al
times az tate the republic and divide her statesmen
In the death Of Mr. FOWLER. Massachusetts has lost
representative who was faithful 10 his trust No man,
whatever his talents, brought more devoted and
sincere heart to the service OF his country His strength
IN the House consisted much in eloquence and
readiness OF debate as in dilgent research and knowl
edge OF facts Labor and moi words was the source OF
bis influence and no one, OF whatever party or difference
OF opinion, could but respect his intentions and admire
his fidelity. His zeal in The performance OF duty kept
hm steadily at his post, and no movement either OF
order business escaped his attention His puncualty
in the House not more marked than his promptness
the private calls and business Of his constituents The
soldier, the widow and the orphan, will long remember
his kind offices when enjoying the pensions and bounties
OF their country II there is truth in the saying that
"good clergymen make bad statesmen, IT, equally true
L at there is rule without an exception. Mr.. FOWLER
had studied deeply the laws OF Nature unioded IN the
Of theology and The structure OF the civil compact
aud in nothing be Jealous than in adopting
them as the principles OF human legislation
The private virtues OF departed friend require
eulogy 10 their memory He lived as he preached en-
forcing his preceps by the strength OF his example He
the patron OF useful knowledge in all IFS forms He
devoted his time and pecuniay for its advance
ment Being bereft OF his only child in early lille, he
gated the prompngs OF his heart by the adoption OF
others, whose primary education he personally supen
tended, and whom he aided in their progress TO high
academic degrees. The college and academy were not
the only recipients OF his bounties The free schools of
the country, which he considered the bulwark of
national prosperity and existence the favored
objects of his and benevolence. To them he de-
voted many of the noble efforts of his life.
In his social relations, Mr. FOWLER gentleman
of much excellence. NeighboHy kindness, charitable
fobearance, and oblgng Offices, true elements OF
his nature To promote the happiness OF others was the
chief basis of his own pleasures. His friendship and
attachments were ardent, strong, and enduring. s. eak
from a heartfelt remembrance OF my own experience
Probably member of the House, and no one Of his
colleagues, had participated more fully in his confidence
and acquaintance. Had it been otherwise, this duty as
signed me according 10 the custom, might properly
have devoved upon some senior colleague Our asso-
cations the senate board OF the State, and al his
happy and companioDabe abode had been close and ni
mate The similarity OF interests nlrused to our care,
and the conguty of districts which here
both beng parts OF the Old Colony where lies the
rable rock first pressed by the footsteps OF the Pilgrims,
and in the vicinity OF which they promuged the hrst
in frequent contact, and produced sympalhes stIong,
and dlssolube only by death.
In his domestic character he was kind and happy.
forming example 10 be admired and initiated. He
married the fourth daughter OF John Howe Payson esq
OF Pomfret, Connecticut, lady whose qualities and in
ellectua altanments made her not only the aecoDae
wife, but the HI companion and adviser IN his varied pur
suits oil life
The advancements of age brought no chill 10 his
heart; neither did it check the current OF his youthful
and well placed affections He thought it not weak as
he often said "that The husband should remain the
lover friend and admirer for life" His peculiar sympa-
hies for wife and home were the last links which
chained him 10 life. Yes, even in his expiring hours,
when The mind wandered and recognised associations
with surrounding Objects his frequent uerance OF her
and that place evidence, indeed. that 10 him
they "the last OF earth"
Were we 10 review the traits in Mr. FowLER's char
ness noe Witt 1he source OF his success and useful
try. fmness, teachabeness, honesty aap his Indus
These the elenesis which made bun The learner
divine, the influential statesman, and useful citizen
will now no longer recount his virtues, though the
mention oil each is fresh remembrance of Others
Gus and endearng He has gone He has joined The
company OF those who, in The language OF The Spirit of
the ReveIaor, may cease from their labors and their
works do follow them"
The funeral OF Mr.. FowlKR was attended al his late
residence in this city, the 5th OF September ast, with
soemnes under the superne ndence OF the
officers and members OF the House and Senate who were
remaining the capital and his remains then
moved 10 Fall River, accompanied by a committee, where,
after appropriate services by his friends and the public
expressive OF their high estimation OF his character and
their deep grief at the unexpected and solemn dspensa
on they were deposited among the dead according TO
his last desire and request.
Mr. Speaker, move the adoption Of the following
resolutions
R,oiped That this House has received with deep sens
bity the announcement OF the death OF the honorable
Ons FOWLER a member OF this House from the State Of
which occurred the 81 OF September last
Rolped That this House tenders 10 the iamly OF the
deceascd the expression o It's sympathy this event and
a testimony Of respect Tor his memory the members and
officers ofhis House viii the usual badge OF mourning
for thirty days.
Rssopsd fiat the Clerk OF this House be directed TO
communicate copy OF these proceedings 70 the family Of
the deceased and also TO the Senate
Rssotp,d That, further testimony OF respect for the
deceased this House do nov adjourn.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted and
The House adjourned u morrow, al 10 o'clock. m
THE TARIFr.
The following is the vote (omi,ied from the House
proceedings of yesterday the proposition OF Mr.
BRooKs OF New York, TO refer to select committee
so much OF the Presidents message relates 10 the
tariff and revenue from customs:
YEAS-Messrs Abercrombe, Bennett, Bbighaus, Bovine,
John H. Boyd, Brenton, Btgg,, Brooks, o. Cabel Chan
Disney D,ckefy, Doiy, EastmaR, Eimundson, Gaylord,
entry Harper, H.ws, Hascs Haven, Hebard, Horsford
John w Howe, Thomas M Howe, Thomas How, Hun
t,r James Johnson George king, kuhns, Meacham, Mil
er MIlson Miner MoonY, Henry ID. Moore John Mosre,
Morchead Nabers Orr, Outlaw, Samuel w Parker, PEN
niman, Perkins, Porter, Pdco, Ross, Sackott Savage
,min Stanton, Alexander II. Stephens, Straon, Taylor,
rhurston, Walbrdge, Walsh, Ward, Watkins, Wech
Alexander White, Williams, Woodward, and Yates-73
NAYS-Messrs Charles Allen, John Appleton, Ayefeu,
Joseph Cable Lewis ID, Campbell, Cartier, Ciske, Chag-
tain Clemens, Cleveland, Cobb, Cooook Gurus, Darby
John g. DAVIS Dawson, Dean Dmmics, Edgsrton, Faux
ner Florence, Floyd, freeman, Thomas d. Fuller, Gam.
be Gilmore Csoodenow Goodrich, German, Green, Grow