The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-02-05
the LATE AyDREw srEvENsoN.


In the Richmond Enquirer Of last Tuesdays Issue We
find long and highly interesting biographical stsicb
the late Andrew Stevenson one Of yirginias mos gs
ed and distinguished From this sketch saa that
Mr. Stevenson was born In lisa and that consequently a
the time Of his death he was sevsnthree years old Il,
commenced life in comparative poverty as deputy 10 Ii.
then clerk Of the county court Of Hsarioo Soon aer Ia
was admitted the bar and in the practice Of h pto
sion acquired vide and envabe reputation for his legal
requirements and his eoquence pleader In the year
1909 be was elected to represent the city Of Richmond a,
member Of the Virginia house Of delegates being Ii.
successor Of the celebrated William Writ Upon tia
burning Of the Richmond Theatre the night Of the 2s
of December, 1871, when the then governor George w.
Smith persisted in the flames James Barbour who The
speaker of the house of delegates elevated to the po
Of governor, aud Mr. Stevenson the 4h Of January
following elected speaker in the place of Mr. Barbour
Mr. Stevenson not content says the Enquirer) with
acting eutrely in civil capacity, His country en-.
gagged in war with Great Britain. Ills patriotism stimu
lated him to give his aid in that conflict Accordingly
though member of the house of delegates and its SPEAK
err he raised volunteer company Of light artillery the
year 1873 and its captain made ii most active and
6cient corps His knowledge of military aetics, maaly
demeanor and power OF controlling BY authority aud
by love- enabled him speedily to render his company well
drilled and disciplined The legislature adjourned in The
middle Of February, 1914, and find him. with his
pany fully equipped ready for the field active ardent aud
jealous and mustered into the service Of the United S
on the 18th Of March following
In 1921 when President Tyler who had been the rep
resentative from the Richmond district in the House Of
Representatives of the United States declined recollection
Mr. Stevenson was brought forward by his friends
dida,e and elected to supply the vacancy Though
new member bis reputation had preceded him, and hs
was Immediately placed on the important Committee
Ways and Means.
After having served chairman Of some Of the most
important committees for ak consecutive sessions the
Sd of December 1921 Mr.. Stevenson elected Speaker
Of the House Of Representatives in which position he
nued for TIE succeeding years On the I'd of june
1884 be resigned his Office In his valedctory he said
Let this Of final separation be poisoned and
embttered by feelings Of personal resentment political
hostility. Let the spirit Of peace and charity shed it, holy
calm around refreshing alike 10 the affections and intel
lect and let us blot from minds and hearts every feeling
Of personal party resentment and separate like breh
household and the representatives Of freq md
virtuous people, have myself injuries complain d.
memory for them IL had came here to crafty 10
private friendship, to indulge in personal hostility, and
~, mo-
tves that have governed and, when gone to pro-
my character the presiding oscsr OF the Houx
(Which may now be regarded, in MEASURE, n The
property Of country,) from all unjust and unworthy In
putations."
On the 18th of February 1885, Mr. Stevenson was nom
mated by General Jackson minister the court Of st.
James and confirmed after violent partisan oppost
ton. The Enquirer observes:
Glow well he discharged the duties Of minister to Eue
land bis correspondence with the British fully
attes how ably he conducted the intercourse with tn,
government how faithfully he protected the bin
country how much he contributed to the good und
standing between the two nations and promoted the public
peace the records of both will amply demon
srate No minister from this country popt
lar in the country to which he accredted-none bsz
sustained the simplicity Of republican government, wh
at the time, he showed appreciation Of his position
by proper respect for the customs and forms and
nias of those with whom he associated But his sympsh
affections, and principles all stimulated him to uniform md
ardent defence democratic Institutions TO exhibit
voted attachment the and men OF his own eoun
try, and to vndcate Mt all points the Of popular right
On all occasions he dispensed liberal and kind HOSPITALITY
his countrymen and ready jealous
them useful service without distinction OF party thus acting
to his elevated situation in all its relations Mr.. Steve
sons Of the pleasant and sociabe ch
ter with the eminent Of Great Britain and the many
that heaped upon him proved how highly bis char
acer appreciated and approved. 1t will be out
place to mention among these that be rendered the free
dom Of the city Of London. and made honorary member
of the Royal Agricultural Society Of England"
In the year ls4 Mt the end of Mr. Van Buren's admins
traon Mr. Stevenson voluntarily asked be recalled and
returned to his former home in Richmond. Since his
turn from England he purchased farm in the county
Albemare aud delighted himself with the pursuit Of ag
culture and in the quiet happiness of his family circle
Mr. Stevenson died at Benhein his residence in Abe
marie the 18th of January Of attack of pneumonia
and buried at Enniscorthy the family of bis SEC
ond wife. lie had been three times married and had
child by each marriage
OPERATIONS OF THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT
We copy the following from late number of the Pitt
burg Post:
Think of thirty five tons of silver bullion passing through
our city without OF people here knowing the fact I
it having the least effect upen tbc money markell Fien
tons left for Philadelphia Thursday morning at7
in three extra provided for the purpose the remau
having since passed through 1t destined for the United
States Mint and from ST. Louis in the Of the AL
ams Express Company. The total value of the thry"
tons upwards of 81 o00 but being in the form Of
from eighteen inches to two feet opg rather unwieJ
| pass current" IA
The Baltimore Republican Of Tuesdays issue comment
ing en- the sbovs, makes a. following interesting state
meut: .7.,s-c aa8.s III
"Mr. Colmeuil, Of the Treasury Department who bed
above bullion in charge at Barnum's last evening"
route for Philadelphia, where he had safely deposited In
United States mint During Mr.. Guthries sdminisaaa
Of the finances Mr.. Comenil has been principally charge
with the Of government transitu from POM
IN Inf In t1zA L..