Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-09

In the Senate, on Thursday, message having
been received from the House Of Represents
tives, announcing the death Of the Hon. Presley
Ewing, member ofthe last named body, and the
proceedings thereon el
Mr.. THOMPSON, of Kentucky, addressed the
Senate as follows:
concurrence Of the Senate in resolutions similar
10 those just reported from the House OF
Representatives 10 this body hope that the
Senate will pardon me il remark or two. /
knew PRESLEY EwINe intimately knew him
well for long time, in and out of Congress. l do
not design now here prolix biograp hica sketch,
nor dol purpose TO elaborate eulogy; I, how
ever, ask leave 10 say that his popularity and his
promise endeared him TO his native Kentucy; in
which Slate, already in youth, in and out OF his
congressional district, he had secured the conf
dence the respect, and the profound personal at
tachment OF the entire Commonwealth.
II is sad and caamitous affection 10 contem-
plate the death of one who but as Yesterday was
buoyant with hope, exuhant in maturing man
hood, full ofsocal vvacity, honor wit and all that
true and admiring friends. BY the iuscruiable
Providence OF the Omnipotent, he has been called
from amongst US. In bowling 10 the Divine behest
there il a consolation even of this world, apart
from submissive acquiescence in the Providence
of God, 10 know aud TO say 10 his venerable and
N,
true in his political positions and views, his son
here among his comrades his compeers, and the
men Of his day and age, was the Hector of Priams
children. ts0 saa
To his numerous, very numerous relations and
friends-not more numerous than respected and
respectabe--and 10 his native State OF Kentucky,
II is consoling TO know hat here, upon the theatre
of his brief but brilliant public career, he was
known as fair political foe, true gentleman, a
man Of high honor, an accomplished scholar and
of ability admitted, and yet, but just eliminating
TO usefulness and fame. To the councils Of the
Confederacy, and to his native State, his loss is a
sad bereavement. Stricken down before the mid
day Of life by "pestilence that walketh at noon
day, the recollection Of his virtues, his promise,
his unspotted honor, remains TO reconcile his
friends and survivors 10 this decree of an a-wise
Providence. -
Mr. President, / do not wish--it would be I'M
seemly hereto speak OF my friend politically.
am afraid TO trust myself TO utter what per-
sonay deeply feel. knew and loved him
brother. Il was reciprocaied; and will only Of
him say, by inheritance and education thorough
gentleman, the hackneyed ways Of vice had never
far touched the purity Of his nature, as even in
unguarded moments, by act or by avowal, 10 make
him seem 10 forget the religion of his mother or
the politics Of his father soil his soul by dis
honest or sordid feeling towards his feow-men.
In life, from his cradle TO his grave, there
stain incurred TO rest on his memory now. /
offer the following resolutions: sff tneo.
RESOLVED, That the Senate has received with
deep sensibilify, the message from the House OF
Representatives, announcing the death of the
Hon. Presley EwINe, representative from the
State Of Kentucky. A
Resolved, That as token OF respect 10 the me-
mory Of the deceased, the Senate do now adjourn.
= Mr.. BADGER. had no knowledge, sir, when
came 10 the Senate this morning, that the sub
ject OF the death Of Mr.. EWING would be brought
10 our attention. do not rise for the purpose of
making any speech, delivering any enIogy or en-
tering into any discussion respecting The life and
merits OF the deceased. wish simply to say, on
this occasion, few words 10 which my feelings
prompt me.
formed the acquaintance OF Mr.. EwrNe here
He served in the other House, and in the Sen.
ale. | have known him intimately, considering
having served in different branches Of Congress.
knew him, sir, as man Of decided talent, ami
able temper, and most attractive social qualities.
was at once attached and endeared TO him, and
heard Of his death with the greatest regret, and
with as much surprise as regret, stricken down,
as he was, in the midst Of youth and apparent
vigor OF constitution, with every promise Of long
life and extended usefulness before him. As /
heard Of his heath with regret then, as cherished
for him, while living, feelings OF friendly regard
and respectful consideration, shall give my hearty
assent TO any resolution intended to manifest the
sense ofthis, as OF Tie other branch OF Congress
upon the melancholy announcement which we
have this day formally received from the House
Of Representatives. ftaI4
The resolutions were unanimously agreed TO,
and the Senate adjourned.