The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-01-13

mains Of the Hon Mosgs NoHRIs from his late residence at
four o'clock this afternoon, and that the Senate WIZ attend
e,opsd unanimously That further mark Of respech
Odrd Thai the Secretary communicate these proceed
ings to the House OF Representative
Mr. CASS Mr.. President another solemn warning has
come to that in the midst OF me we are
IN death Another member Of this body who but rev
hours since among engaged ~ all the busy oecupa
tons of life has been suddenly called from the service y
his country 70 the bar Of his God The emphatic words
We also ready written upon all the shifting scenes
around us and day by day from the cradle 70 inc
grave Happy will il be for II the lesson they teach
teaches to believe and so 70 conduct lha 'he
Of the dark valley through which we must pass may DC u
lumned by the faith and hope which the hedeeer mas
promised 10 all who call upon Him through the Gospel
did rise for the purpose Of pronounoing euiogy
upon our departed friend Here be known and
appreciated such words are needed merely rose 70
offer my feeble testimony TO his worth, and my tribute OF
sorrow for his loss He the sole representative OF ms
State upon this oor the State Of my BIRTH and the land to
which grateful memory often reVerts WIN PRIDE ana az
lection This circumstance seems TO render ~ not Improper
that should take part in the ceremonies upon TINS mea
cboy occasion Ii not ia my power 10 relate the Incl
dents of his life nor indeed is il necessary Tor the senator
from Connecticut Mr.. ToUoEYi in the beautiful remarks
TO which have Just listened has said all that was neees
sary and has traced the of this lamened citizen
from his earliest TO his latest showing he energy
and intellectual power and moral worth oy when rs
reached his high position, without any OF those ADVENT
tous circumstances which sometimes supply the want Of
merit
with him while he was n member OF this body. No one
could hold that relation without the most favorable iu
preston Of the qualities of his mind and heart He had
native vgor of intellect improved by study and reflection
which never failed to exhibit itself in his action and con
yersaon He had looked upon life with careful eye anf
his Judgment ripened by much and varied experience
lie had most comnendable hrnness OF purpose, whict
never gave way before danger temptation when m
convictions were once formed and TO this he joined pro
bity of intention which gave weight to his opinion anc
the force of example to his authority
In this high depository of national power ne was ma
tiona in all his views and yoes-not crcumscribed by
local considerations nor influenced by local prejudces
but looking to the rights of all and TO the good OF all
But he is lost to his State and to his country--o hi
bereaved family and his mourning friends. In the PROV
dence Of God he has been taken away While yet IN TN
strength Of manhood. As so distinguished and s.
useful fall one after another may humby hope that II
who calls them hence viii guide others in the path OF duty
to their country and promote the best interests
society.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted when tn
PRESIDENT pro appointed Messrs FooT, ToucEY flsf
DAWSON JAMES and SEBASTIAN the committee aforesaid
and
i The Senate adjourned.