Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-31
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thursday, Jan. ~.
SENArE.-Mr, TrumbulI of H., presented
the credldentials Of James Harlan, elected
senator from Iowa, who was qualified and
took his seat.
The official notification of the death of
Preston $. Brooks of s. c., having been re-
ceived from the House, eulogy was pro-
nounced by Mr.. Evans of S. c., who express
ed his regret that this tribute to the memory
OF the diseased could not be paid by his worthy
colleague Mr.. Butter. But the deep affection
tins sad event has caused him, in the loss of a
dear friend and relative, had untitled him for
that duty.
Mr.. Hunter of Va, while protesting his
profound grief, hoped that this sad lesson
would not be lost upon the living. When
standing around the ifeless form of an asso-
eiate we learn TO appreciate the great brother
hood of humanity. Detracton 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. Ioombs of Ga. spoke briefly of the
manly virtues of the diseased, but without
concluding his remarks resumed his seat,
being completely overcome by his feelings.
The usual resolutions of sympathy and
regret We're then adopted, and the Senate
adjourned.
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 he in no danger until within
the brlefest possible period of the time of his
decease. Mr.. Brooks was born in Edgeield
district ). O., in 1919, and had served in the
legislature Of that state, and in the Mexican
war had rendered gallant service. He was
sent TO Congress as the representative OF
proud and gallant constituency, whose history
has been illustrated by the virtue. and states
manship, of Robert 6. Harper, John c. Cal.
houn and George McDuffie. He spoke of his
long aud intimate relations with the diseased,
who in his bearing was frank and honest, in
dispute severe aud in friendship faithful. Mr.
Br oks has wife and four children. Within
the sanclty of that home he would not in
trude, but would supplicate heaven to furnish
balm to their crushed and bleeding hearts.
Earth never piowed on its bosom a truer
son, nor heaven opened wide its gates to re-
ceive manler spirit.
Mr. keitt then submitted series of resell
utions OF regret and sympathy, which were
adopted.
Mr.. Quitman of Miss, added few words
to the tribute paid to the diseased. He was
man of kind heart and the most tender sensi-
bllity. Mr.. Kett had well said that his
friendship was of most extraordinary tenacity.
1t those elements, which are among the high.
est attributes of true manhood, ever led him
to acts which our judgments would decide to
be wrong let us remember that "to err is hu.
man-to forgive divine"
Mr.. Gins man Of N. c., remarked that his
acquaintance 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, their people entertaining similarity
OF feelings and views, made them warm per
sonal friends. If to ensure success a man
must be an adept in the arts of deception and
hypocrisy Mr.. Brooks was not suited for
such station, and no man was SO frank and
manly.
Mr.. Savage of Tenn. did not approve of
much talking at any time, but he would do
injustice to his feelings aud those of his con-
stituents by remaining silent on this sad
occasion. History records but one Thermo.
pyla, but there ought to have been another,
and that for Preston S. Brooks. Brutus stab
bed Caesar in the capitol and whatever may
be thought of the justice and wisdom of the
oeed, the world has ever snce approved and
applauded the act. So shall the action in the
Senate chamber carry the name of the deceased
W oAA AubuiG SSH6AdIlOuS, long 10 O6 r6ln6l0-
bered after all are forgotten, and when these
proud walls shall have crumbled into rnins.
Had be (Brooks) been permitted to choose his
own death, he (Savage) was convinced lie
would have fallen in some great battle fcs .he
public fame of South Carolina. He had re-
garded this as just and appropriate. lie had
seen Mr. Brooks bearing the trials of the seige
OF Vera Cruz as an officer of the Palmetto
regiment, ever exertingqa ieer under all circum.
staffces. Never a morning came here but
what he made his salute TO his old commander
Mr.. Campbell Of Ohio said Mr.. Brooks
merited the confidence of his constituents,
because he was the faithful advocate of their
political sentiments and the jealous guardian
of their rights, interests and honor. His re-
lations with the deceased were suchas enabled
him TO know and appreciate his virtues.
After brief recess the corpse was brought
into the House and Rev. Mr.. Waldo, chaplain
Of the House, delivered brief discourse,
making no al-usion to the deceased. His text
was, This day thou shalt be with me in
paradise" and his object was to justify Christ
in making that declaration to the penitent,
and to show the necessity of repentance.
The House shortly afterwards adjourned
and the remains Of Mr.. Brooks were deposited
in the congressional cemetery.
The galleries and Hobbies Of the House were
more than ordinarily crowded. Mr.. Savage Of
Ten nessee was not one of the speakers select
ed for the occasion, and his allusion to the
assault on Mr.. Sumner is regretted, especially
by Mr.. Brooks intimate friends.
After the funeral procession had passed
from the House, Mr.. Buchanan was sur
rounded by his friends of both sexes, who
seized this inappropriate occasion to pay him
their respects