The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1857-02-04
Death ef Hon. Preston s. Brooks,
of South Carolina.


Death ef Hon. Preston s. Brooks,
of South CarOiinn.
A teegraphic despatch from Washington,
says that Hon. PREsToN S. BRooKs died on the
evening of the 9th inst, at Browns Hotel, in
that city. He had been in bed only day or
two, suffering from the effects ef severe cold.
He said to his friends that he had passed the
crisis of his illness, feeling considerably improv
ed in health but in ten minutes afterward was
siezd with violent Group and in intense pain
expired
The event, so sudden, caused much surprise
and sympathy throughout the city,
We give below the proceedings in relation to
the death of this distinguished man
WASHINGTON, JAN 20.
| SENATE.-Official notification of the death of
Preston S. Brooks having been received from the
House, an eUlogy was pronounced by Mr.. Evans,
who expressed regret that this tribute to the
memory of the deceased could not be paid by
his worthy colleague, Senator Butler but the
deep aflliction which this sad event occasioned
him, in the loss Of a dear friend and relative,
had untitled him for the performance of that
duty.
Mr. Hunter, while expressing profound grief,
hoped this sad lesson would not be lost upon the
living when standing round the lielcss form of
our deceased associate We learn to appreciate
as we are solsmnly reminded Of the great BROTH
erhood of humanity. Detraction would now
cease to have an object at which to aim its shafts,
for when one has paid the last debt of nature
he has settled his account with man.
Mr.. Toombs spoke briefly of the many vir-
tues of the deceased, but without concluding
his remarks resumed his seat, being overcome
by his feelings.
The usual resolutions of regret and sympa-
thy were adopted
HoUsE.--Mr. Keitt announced the death Of
Preston S. Brooks, saying his disease was acute
Inflammation Of the throat, and so swift and a-
tai that even his medical advisers believed him
to be in no danger till within the briefest pos
sible period of the time of his decease Mr.
/ Brooks was born in Edgefeld District, South
Carolina, IN 1919, and served in the Legislature
Of that State, and rendered gallant services in
the Mexican war. He was sent to Congress as
the representative of a proud and gallant con-
sttuency whose history has been illustrated by
the virtue, craftsmanship and eloquence of Rob-
ert Goodloe Harper John G. Calhoun and Geo.
McDufie. He spoke of his long and intimate
relations with the deceased, who In his bear
ing was frank and honest, in dispute severe, and
in friendship delicious. Brooks left wife and
four children. Within the sanctity ofthat home
he would not intrude, but would supplicate Hea-
ven to furnish balm to their crushed and bleed
ing hearts, Earth never hallowed on its bosom
truer son, nor Heaven opened wide its gates to
receive manler spirit He submitted Eesolu-
tons expressive of the deep sensibility of the
House, which has received the intelligence o.
Mr. Brooks death, rendering to the family o.
, the deceased the sympathy Of the House, and
directing that Grape be worn on the left arm fol
Q 30days.
These were subsequently unanimously adopted
Mr.. Qutman added few remarks to what he
regarded as appropriate, and has just been PAID
by the gentleman from s. G. He had seen hin
, bearing trials at the siege OF Vera Cruz, as al
. officer of the Palmetto regiment ever exhibit
y ing all the characteristic marks of true man
: and soldier
V Mr. Campbell, Of Ohio SAID Brooks meritet
O the confidence of his constituents, because h
was always the faithful advocate Of their polti
cal sentiments and the fearless guardian of thei
rights, interests and honor. His relations witt
. the deceased were such as enabled him to know
d and appreciate his virtues. He was man
j. kind heart and most tender sensibilities. MI
!, Keitt had we'll said his friendship was of tn
:, most extraordinary tenacity; if these elements
~ which are. among the highest characteristics {
true manhood ever led him to acts which ou
n judgments would decide to be wrong, let us re
,r member that to err is human, to forgive divine
= Mr.. Clingham remarked, his acquaintanc
~ with the deceased commenced with letters i
81 his first term of service in the House, and fror
G. I;ctr Of
e, united in past and present history, the peopl
40 entertaining similarity Of feelings and view
~ made them warm personal friends With h
'e own immediate constituents his popularity wa
th unbounded, coming from State whose genel
l) osity advances the merits of its sons. He ha
:, already obtained distinction i'll public council
IN the course of his remarks Clingham said
u to insure success he Must be an adept in acts
.- deception and hypocricy, Brooks was not suite
for snch o station. No man was ever mol
he proud and manly.
e. Mr. Savage ddnot approve of much talking
Nv any time, but he would do ihjustice to his fee
NJ ings and those of his constituents by remainir
of silent on this sad occasion History recort
ce but one Thermopyl@, but there ought to hay
in been another, and that for Preston s. Brook
tv Brutus stabbed Caesar in the Capitol and wha
1T ever may be thought of the wisdom and justi'
on of the deed, the world has ever since approve
n and applauded the act 30 shall the scene
Il the Senate chamber CARRY the name of the d
re ceased to all future generations, and will be +
re membered after all these are forgotten, al
m when these proud walls shall have crumbled j
m to ruins, he will be permitted to choose his ov
,at death.
me Mr.. Savage was convinced he would have fa
IN. len in some great battle, butit was not for hi
,ra to question the wisdom Of Omnpotence.
Ia. After recess, the corpse was brought in
re. the presence Of the members Of both branchc
l." tne PRESIDENT ana Vaoinet' Judges Of the