New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-30
uOrSF Of REPRESENTATIVES,.

NJ KFITr announced the death Of Mr.. Brooks,
saving that bis disease was acute inflammation OF me
throat and swift and fatal that even hr meu A. ~
ysers believed him TO be in no danger until within he
brefest possible period of the tine OF bis decease Mr.
Brot ks wss born in Edgefeld District South aenns
in 1919 and had served in the Legislature OF mat
State, and IN the Mexican war had tendeiea gansn'
tive OF proud and gallant constituency Whsse history
has BEE illustrated by the virtue, stsesmanshp ana
elc0uepce of Robert Goodloe Harper, John I. Cal,
boun and George McDuthe. Tie spoke OF ms long snd
atiops with the deceased who 10 MS bearing
was rank and honest in dispute severe, and In friend
shin delicious Mr.. Brooks has LETT a wife and four
children Within the ssnctity of that home be would
not intrude but would suppllcae Heaven TO furnish
hahn 10 their crushed and bleeding hearts. EEth
never pilo we'd on its bosom truer son. nor Heaven
opened wide its gates TO sceive manller spirit
MIR KEITT then submitted series of resolutions
expressing the deep sensibiy with which the House
had received the intelligence OF me destn OF MI MI.
Brooks; rendering to the family OF the deceased the
sympathy Of the Rouse; and resolving thar tne mem
bers in ok en- of respect wear Grape on the lett arm Tor
thirty days. .,.. .;.,..,.
Mr. QUTTMAN added few words to the tribute
maid 10 The character of the deceased by the gentleman
frcm South Carolina He regarded It as just ana ap-
propriate lie sd seen MIR. Brooks bearing me trlaS
Of he siege of Vera Cruz officer OF the Palmetto
Regiment ever exertDg all the characteristics OF true
man and a soldier under al circumstances. Never
morning came here but Whist be made his salute 10 MS
Cd commander. -. 4,
the confidence of his constituents because be was the
faithful ad socste of their political sentiments aud the
eaous guardian of their rights interests and honor
His relations with the deceased were such as ehsoieu
him TO know and appreciate his virtues. lie was
usn Of k1d heart aud the most tender sensl0liites
Mr. Kei,t had well said that bis friendship wss OF most
extraordinary tenacity. If thee clements whicn are
among the biahest characteristics of true manhood
ever led him to acts which 90. judgment would decae
to be w!opg let us Fan aSr that ITO err is human
10 forgive divine"
Mr. CLlNGMAN remarked that his acquaintance
with the deceased cOmmenc ID with the latters first
term of service in the House. and the fact hst they
cane from district of country united In past and
pTesent history; the people entertaining similarity OF
feelings and views made them warm aud personal
frienGs. With his own mnediste constituents his pop
ularity wss unbonnded, and coming from State
who're generosity advances the merits OF s sons he
had are adv obtained distinction In the public councils.
In the course of his remarks, Mr.. Cnguan said il 10
insure success man must be adept in the arts OF
deception sLd hypocrisy, 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 be would do injustice 10 his feelings and
those Of his constituents by remaining silent this
cad occasion. History records but one Thermopyle,
but there ought to have been another and that for
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capitol and whatever may be thought of the justice
and wisdom of the deed the world has since ap-
proved and eppauded the act. So shall the scene 10
the Senate chamber carry the name Of the deceased
to all future generations, long 10 be remembered after
all here are forgotten and when these proud walls
shall have cnimbled into ruins. Had he been permit
ted to chOose his DEATH he Ssvage) was convinced
uld have fallen in great battle for public
freedom; but was not for him TO question the wisdom
of OmDipOt.nce.
After brief recess the corpse was brought into the
ii use ard in the presence OF the members OF both
branches Of Congress the President and Cabinet, the
JUDGES Of the Supreme Court, Mr. Buchanan and
Others the Rev. Mr.. Waldo, Chaplain of the House
delivered brief discourse making no allusion to the
ased from the words of Savior to the thief on
tie Cross /" This day thou shss be with me in Para
disc the object being to Justify Chris. in making
hat decaraOn TO the penitent and to show the neces-
ity OF repentance.
The House shortly aiterward adjourned, and the re-
mains Of Mr.. Brooks were deposited in the Congress
siopal Cemetery.