Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-02-06
XXXiN CONGRESS.
WAsuISGToS, Jan. goth.

Ian elected Senator from Iowa, who was
ulihed and took his scat.
The official notification Of the death o
Hon. Preston S Brooks. having been
received from the House. a eulosy was
pronounced by Mr. Evans who expressed
his regret that this trouto to the memo.
rs of tac deceased could not be paid by
his worthy colleague, Mr.. Butler, but
due deep aiIl:,.ie .~I:eL .L;, cod avent.
has occasionei him in the loss Of dear
friend and relative had untitled him for
the performance of that duty.
Mr.. Hunter while protesting his pro-
found grief, hoped that this sad lesson
would not be last upon the living
When standing around the lifeless form
of a deceased associate we learn to ar-
preciate as we are solemnly remirdcd
of the great brotherhood Of humanity.
Detraction should now cease to have an
object at which to aim its shafts. for
when one has paid the last de5t of ma
ture he has settled his account with
man.
Mr.. ro'Ebs spoke briefly of the manly
virtues Of the deceased, but without
conclnling his remarks resumed his seat,
being completely overcome by his feel
inys.
The usual resolutions ofsympathy and
regret were tlren adopted ana the Senate
adjourned.
lior B--Mr. Keitt announced the
death Of Mr.. Brooks, saving that his
disease was acuate inflammation e the
throat, and 50 swift and fatal that even
his medical advisers believed him 70 be
il no danger until within the brieftst
possible period of the time of the time
Of his drcease. Mr.. Brooks was born
in Edgeield. District of South Carolina.
in 1919, and had served in the Iegis-
lature of that State, and IN the Mexican
war had rendered gallant service. He
WIS sent to Congress as the re2ros Mt
ative of proud and gallant constituency
whose history has been illustrated BY the
virtue, state3manship. and cloqucnce OF
Robert Goodlow Harper, John c. CAL
houn and George McDuffie. 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 delicious. Mr.: Brooks
has left wife and four children With
in the sanctity of that home he would
not intrudc bat would supplicatc hea-
ven t, furnish balm to their crushed aid
blee ding hearts. Earth never pillowcdi
on It's bosom truer son, nor heaven
opened wide its gates to receive man
her spirit
Mr. Kei;t than submitttd d series Of
resolutions setting torth the deep sensi.
b!;ty with which the utuse had received
chc Intelligence O. tbe death Of Mr.. b
ten lcr:as to the Ia dnily of the deceased
and sympathy Of the Hoasc, and resolv-
in+ that the IN nherS, in token of re-
spect. wccr Grape on the ieft arm for
thirty d ;yS.
Taosc resolutions were subsequently,
unanimously adopted.
Mr. Quitlaan added a few word. to
the tribute paid to the character of the
deceased by the Senate. He WIS man
OF kind heart and the most tender SET
sibilities. Mr. keitt had well said HIS
friendship was of the most extraordin-
ary tcnaci'y Ii the elements which
are among the highest characteristics OF
true manhood ever led him to acts whic,
oar judgments would decideto . b. wrol Y.
let us remember that Ito err is human,
to forgive divine
Mr.. Clingin remarked tina, his ac.
quaiutancc with the lattel's first term ot
service in the House, and that fact they
came from a district of country unit d
in past and present history, the people
entertaining similarity Of feelings and
views, made them warm personal friends,
but it was not for him to question tho
wisdom Of Omnipotencc. With his own
immediate constituents his popularity
was unbounded, and coming from e
State whose generosity advances the
merits OF its sons. he had already obtain
ed distinction in the public eouncils,-
He said a man must be an adept in the
a IS of deception and hypocrisy, Mr.. B.
was not suited for sach station, as no.
man was more irank and manly.
Mr.. SayaSe did not approve Of much
taking at any ime but he would do
Injustice to MS fe alngs. and those Of
ms constituents. Oy remaining silent on
this occasion. History records but one
Thermopylp, bat there ought to hsve
been another, and that for Preston s.
Brooks. Brutus stabbed CIsar in tho
Capitol, and whatever may be thought
OF tho justice and wisdom of the deed.
the world has ever since approved and
applaudcd the act. So shall the scene
in the SENATE chamber carry the name e
the deceased TO all future generations.
long to be remembered after all are for.
gotten, and when these walls shall have
crumbled into ruins. Had ne been
permitted to choose his own death, ho
Savage was convinced he would have
fallen in some great battle for tho pub
lie Of South Carolina. He had seen Mr.
B. bearing the trials of the siege of Vera
Cruz, as an officer of the Palmetto Regi-
mcnts. ever exhibiting all the chaYscti-
stics of true man and soldier; under
all circumstances, never morning came
bat be madc his salute to his cid COM