Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1857-02-06
Congressional Nous.
WASHINGTON, Thursday, Jan. ~
SENATE.


tials of the Hon. Jas. Harlan, elected
Senator from Iowa, who was qualified
and took his seat.
The official notification of the death OF
Hon. P. S. Brooks having been received
from the House, a eulugy was pronoun-
ced bv Mr. Evans, who expressed his
regret that this tribute TO the memory OF
the deceased could not be paid by his
worthy colleage, Mr.. Butler, but the
deep affiiction which this sad event has
occasioned him in the loss of dear friend
and relative, had untitled him for the per-
formance of that duty.
! Mr.. Hunter, while protesting his pro-
found grief, hoped that this sad lesson
would not be lost upon the living. When
standing around the lifeless form of de-
ceased associate, we learn to appreciate,
as we are solemnly reminded of, the
great brotherhood of humanity. Detrac-
ton should 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 accounts with man.
Mr.. Toombs spoke briefly of the man.
" virtues of the deceased, but, without
concluding his remarks, resumed his
seat, being entirely overcome by his feel
ings.
The usual resolutions of sympathy
and regret were adopted, and the Senate
adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Keitt announced the death of Mr..
Brooks, saying that his disease was acute
Inflammation of the throat, and so swift
and fatal that even his medical advisers
believed him TO be in no danger until
within the briefest possible period of the
time of his decease. Mr.. Brooks was
born in Edgefeld District, South Caro-
lima, in 1919, and had served in the Leg
islature of that State; and in the Next
can war had rendered gallant service
He was sent to Congress as the represen-
tative Of p proud and gallant constitu-
ency, whose history has been illustrated
by the virtue, craftsmanship and elo-
quence of Robert Goodlow Harper, John
c. Calhoun and Geo. McDufie. He
spoke of his long and intimate relations
with the deceased, who, in his bearing
was frank and honest, in dispute severe.
and in friendship constant and true. Mr..
B. has left wife and four Children
Within the sanctity Of that home he
would not intrude, but would supplicate
Heaven to furnish balm to their crushed
and bleeding hearts Earth never pil-
lowed on its bosom a truer son. nor heav-
en- opened wide its gates to receive a
manlier spirit. Mr.. Keitt then submit
ted a series Of resolutions, setting forth
the deep sensibility with which the House
had received the intelligence of the death
Of Mr.. Brooks rendering to the family
OF the deceased the sympathy of the
House, and resolving that the members,
in token of respect, wear Grape on the
left arm for thirty days.
These resolutions were subsequently,
unanimously adopted.
MIR. Quitman added few words to
the tribute paid to the character of the
deceased by the gentleman. He was
man of kind heart and the most tender
sensibility. Mr.. Keitt had well said his
friendship was Of the most extraordinary
tenacity. If these elements, which are
among the highest characteristics of man
hood, ever led him to acts which our
judgments would decide to be wrong, let
US remember that, g to err is human. to
forgive divine"
Mr.. Clingman remarked that his &C.
qualntance with the deceased commenced
with the latter's first term of service in
the House, and the fact that they came
from district of country united in past
and present history, the people enter
tanning a similarity of feelings and views
made them warm personal friends. But
1t was not for him to question the wisdom
OF Omnipotence. With his own imme-
date constituents his popularity was IN
bounded and coming from a State
whose generosity advances the merits of
It's sons, he had already obtained distinc
ton in the public councils. In the
course OF his remarks Mr.. Clingman said.
If to ensure success a man must be an
adept IN the arts of deception and hypo-
erlsy, Mr.. Brooks was not suited for
such station, as no man was more frank
and manly.
Mr. Savage did not approve of much
talking at any time, but he would do in
justice to his feelings, and those of b;s