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WASHINGTON. Tuesday, Jan. 10.
SENATE.

SENATE.
Mr.. Houston of Texas, announced the
death of Senator Rusk, his late colleague,
and stated that the deceased was born in PEN
deton, S c., and descended from an Irish
patriot Of Great Britain, EN- grating to this
country in consequence of the troubles OF
1871. He traced tho history Of his life, and
feelingly alluded to his eminent services in
the Texas Revolution, and the various offices
hlled by that gallant gentleman, who was not
less distinguished for his nodesty of character
than he was for his heroism and practical ge-
MUS. He stood conspicuous in everything
that was good and great, and his death could
not but be regretted as national calamity.
Mr.. Collamer of VT, remarked that it had
been his lot to be placed at the head of the
Post Office department, at time-when there
was majority in each house in opposition to
the President and his cabinet, 1t was under
such circumstances that he made the acquain-
lance oil Senator Rusk, who was chairman of
the post Office committee in the Senate He
was led not only to cherish high respect for
the deceased, but to feel deep confidence in,
ard a strong friendship toward him.
Mr.. Gwnn of Cal, followed, saying that
Mr.. Rusk more nearly resemb ed the great
patriot of England-John Hampden-than
any man be never knew.
Mr.. Seward said he was not Mr.. Rusk
kinsman, nor neighbor, nor even his political
associate. He was, nevertheless, attached to
him by bonds as strong as the charity that
consecrates those relations. They were pecu.
liar bonds. He was his captive and adversa-
ry-overpowered and conquered by his gen.
crosby in his first encounter with him here,
in this field of sectional strife, released on pa
role as prisoner at large, but devoted to him
INV rof.F ID e. Al ~. IL
that character he followed his hearse which
was bearing him away from his sight Dur
ing the Senator's eloquent remarks he said,
Farewell noble, heroic soldier faithful
statesman generous friend loved by no
means the least, although among the last Sc.
cured
The usual resolutions of respect were adopt
ed, and the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
John Cochrane presented the petition of
Isaac V. Fowler and many others, for the ap-
preparation of the public lands to actual set
tiers, and demonstrating against the future
traffic in and monopoly of the same.
The Speaker announced Messrs. Hughes
Jenkins, Purviance, Bryan, and Thompson
as the select committee to inquire into the &C.
counts and official conduct of the late door
keeper of the House.
Mr.. kellogg of H., introduced bill au-
thoFizing the deposits of bullion and gold and
silver coin, and the issuing of certificates
therefor
Mr.. Greenwood Of Ark, asked leave to Of
fer resolution instructing the Committee on
the Judiciary to. inquire into the expediency
of reporting bill providing for the punish
ment of negro stealing in the Indian country.
Mr.. Bliss of Ohio, objected
The proceedings in the Senate consequent
upon the death of Senator Rusk, having been
received, Mr.. Reagan Of Texas, paid a tribute
to the lllusnious deceased, the brave, gener-
Gus. and popular commander in battle, and a
statesman, who SO long and so faithfully served
in the councils of the nation.
Messrs. Keitt, Jackson, and Quitman, and
CLARK OF New York, followed in eulogIes of
the deceased Senator, when the usual resolu-
tfons of respect were adopted, and the House
adjourned.