The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-11-03
From the Omaha (Nebraskal Anow-exIa, Oct ls
DEATH OF GOV. FRANCIS BURT.

In advance Of regular issue of Friday we are called
upon to announce the painful intelligence of the death OF
his excellency Francis Burt governor Of Nebraska
He died at the old Presby Mission House at Belle
view at about hapast O'Clock this morning retaining
at the last hour realization of his situation, and sur
rounded by the friends who accompanied him from his
Carolina home
Immediately upon his arrival in the Territory he was
confined to his bed by sickness occaoned by the long and
tedious journey hherward commencing we are informed
upon reaching the limestone country of Tennessee in his
overland journey to Louisville Ky. Retaining about an
hour prior his death consciousness Of his stuaon he
called his friend Mr. Doyle who had accompanied him from
South Carolina his bedside and gave such directions
concerning his private matters the urgency of the case
seemed to demand then calling Rev. J. Hamilton to his
bedside after brief conversation passed into that sleep
which knows no waking
He was a native of Pendleon, South Carolina and was
about orty-fve years of age In agreeable and
transformations he awarded tn esteem and confidence
of all those with whom he became acquainted Universal
" regretted citizen about entering upon the dis
charge of his official duties he has passed away and in the
name of the people whom in their wisdom, govern
ment had called upon him to preside and from
hearts we tender his family and friends warmest
sympathes He leaves affectonae wife, two sons and
four daughtesno their afflicted bereavement One
son attended him. and was with him in his last moments
of life and will return 10 the paternal roof with the corpse
native land but short time ago TO enter upon the dis
charge of the arduous duties to which he had been as
signed.
In the death of Governor Burt the people of the Terri
tory have lost intelligent efficient and generous public
officer whose death is most truly amened by the people
of Nebraska and the adjacent towns in Iowa.
Peace to his ashes, and smooth the sad affection his
family and friends
At meeting of the citizens of Omaha city and vicinity
of of
spect the death Of his exceency F. Burt late governor
of Nebraska motion, David Lndley esq, called to
the chair and NJ. Murphy appointed secretary.
On motion, it
Resolued That committee of FIVE be appointed to retire
and draught resolutions expressive of the of the
liens in the bereavement which the Territory is called
upon to share
Messrs. J. W Patterson, G. b Smith, A. d. Jones' w.
Clancy, and C. H. Downs appointed said commit
tee and after few minutes absence reported the follow
ing preamble and resolutions; which unanimously
adopted
Whereas Divine Providence in its wise dispensations
having fit by death to remove our we-beoved
ernor Francis Burt we the citizens of Omaha city and
vicinity, here assembled, have hereby
RssolUed That having in his death parted with
cellent officer, amabe gentleman and valuable citizen
We ympathze with the citizens Of the Territory in the in
valuable loss sustained
Rssoleed That in token of regard for the deceased
we attend the funeral ceremony at o'clock tomorrow at
Beleyiew.
Resolred That warmest sympathes be, and here
y rendered the family of the deceased in the rreparabc
loss they called upon TO endure.
Resocd That these resolutions be rendered the "Omaha
Arrow and "Beleview Palladium for publication,
FUNERAL SERVICES
The funeral services Of the late governor viii take place
at the Mission House at Bclevew tomorrow o'clock
pm.
The remains of the late Francis Burt will be transported
% his family in South Carolina They will be attended
ny his SON. Armstead Burt and two Others who at
tended HIM from home which beside his son. consisted Of
e. '" Symmes, W. R. Jones, +. r. Doyle and JAMES Doyle
Inc party expected to their homeward route
xtFriday morning,
ORGANIZATION OF THE TERRITORY.
"enouee among of neighbors the anticipation
delay In the organization of Territory since the
uepioraole death Of his eyceency the late governor,
- sum we would say have fears Upon the death
ne che magistrate Of Territory the secretary becomes
eAoilc'o governor Secretary Cumming is hand and
among US and viii proceed Immediately to the oganza-
uon OF The Territory which will be prosecuted with vigor
@ INDUSTRY aud there is doubt but that the legislature
VIII De convened this winter. Mr. Cumming is a of
uonlaoe perseverance, aud from personal knowl-
ge OF his character and views assure our readers
S' no time viii be lost in bringing about this event
s0Oh as the circumstances of the ease will admit
Vol John Allen, of Louisville of fllibusero fame, is
sa TO be IN route for Russia TO offer his services to the
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