The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-02-06
FRIDAY, Ri: FEBRI IAlsY, i ls57.s

= asss;- 3! The Death of MIR. Brooks. go
ave do not:know that we can: pay q more fit
|#ting tribute to tue memory of our deceased Rer
$resentatiye the lamentcd Preston S:Brookt
8than ;by4culling few extracts from tho eulo
$giume, pronounced in Congress on the occasion
of his death. "a. g,.,,. -. =
8 We,giye in another column at length. tn,
eloquent tribute of his colleague Mr. Keitt
las well as all the particulars which we hay
been; able to glenn from our exchanges, in rcla
|8tion the circumstances ofehis death. Ns.s
: MT Mr. Brooks, in the language of Judge Evan
was sa,;t modest and unobtrusive;. yet when th
doccasion required, he spoke his sentiments will
8eloquencc, openness candor, and sincerity
(Which Won him the respect Of oil, even Of thos
8who were not convinced by his argument. Til
Smanliness of his character. tho urbanity of Iii
e|manners that true politeness which is the of
8spring of beneyoleucc, Ind made him gener
aal favorite, and many warm, personal friend
Aesen among his political opponents at tim
y OF unusual party bitterness Z. :E>" . ssass. y.
Gen. Quitmanpays the following tribute tt
ahis talents and virtues ~ s.<$ss, =, :. I.
"At the commencement ofLhis Congress afte,
years ofseparation, again met my former com
Grade on this floor, and received daily evidence
5of his gentle and kind manner towards his
3friends. His soul was the abode of integrity
Hand honor Ills intercourse with his fellow
4 3men was distinguished for simplicity, candor
land truth ana all will admit that lie has left,
ssshort rs his career has been. upon our records
repeated evidence of his talents and abilities.
Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio, political opponent
uses the following language I.
"Preston S. Brooks was elected three times
Ia member of this House by the people of South
Carolina. He nlcrited their confidence be.
3eause he was the faithful advocate of their DO.
;litical sentiments and the jealous guardian Of
their rights, their interests and their honor
1My personal relations with Mr.. Brooks here
were of such nature as to enable me to know
land appreciate his virtue. He was man OF
kind heart and the most tender susceptiblitles
His colleague (Mr. KcitD hns we'll said that
ibis friendship was of extraordinary tenacity."
Mr. Clngman Of North Carolina, bears the
following testimony to tee nobility and gener
Iosity of his character:
"He usually followed his impulses, because
|hc.neyer doubted their innocence and propri-
1ety. While prompt 10 meet what he rcga reded
las an injury or rs insult, he was ever moro
iprompt to make amends for any unintentional
wrong to another His generosity in this re-
3spcct was unsurpassed. He carried it some
times to the extent of jeorardng his own righis
1rnther than fall short of all that was due t.
lanother. Possessed of the highest order OF
courage, he retained with it all the kindness
land amiability of childhood, So endowed, it
is not strange that he had a. largo circle OF
warm aud4ardent personal friends. Favorite
|as: he was of South Carolina, the sudden ter,
|mination of his career will produce profound
melancholy throughout her. entire length and
breadth. The truthfulness and direetness of
l'is character, not less than his intellectual
Qualities. have eudeareds him to thousands in a
State whose citizens are distinguished for. the
|ardor of their attachments and the generosity
of their emotions. 1t will be long before his
name can be. there pronounced without, calling
of the deepest sorrow." $, ,y::s.s:.