Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-07-23
Death Of Gen. Quitman.


Nrc Orleans, July l7th. Gen. QuirSIS
died at his residence near Watcher. this
morning. Of the disease which hc contracted
at the National Hotel last fall.
The above appear. in III. ,elcgraphic re.
ports. by thus, we are informed that Gen.
Qul,nan Is no more. /, was our fortune
during quite portion Of tn. tirs, session Of
the 3lih Congress, to have a sea, at the dcsk
adjoining tina, Of the deceased in the House
u Representatives. From our proximity to
each other. We very soon became aequaint-
ed aud from our fret introduction 70 the
General. up to the final adjournment. We
found hlm a -oeial, frank, kind.heartcd gen.
tleman.
From some private notes VIC took at the
time, We find that Gen. Qui,man was ma
tive OF the State Of New York, tina, after
receiving good education, he in early life
removed 10 the South West, and finally set.
lied in Mississippi. As civilian he has f;-
urcd somewhat ia his adopted State and in
Congress. lie has been Governor Of Missip-
IT. a member Of both branches OF her lcgis.
la,urc. the presiding oGicer in the higher
branch, and II We mistake not, Judge Of
her Supreme Court lie was a member OF
the 34th aud 3jth Congress. AZ - military
man, he has " left III. mark upon the rock
OF time" In the Mexican war he greatly
distinguished himself. and after the surrcn-
der o, the city Of Mexico to Gen. Scott, Gen.
Qui,man was appointed Governor Of the
city, place OF era, responsibility, which
he hlled with ability and acceptance TO all
parties.
Gen. Qui,nan in politics belonged to the
ultra State Rights wing Of the pro-slarery
democracy; and 80 TAR rs wO know he hA.
never tor the sake Of policyor any other mo.
tive sought to disguise his ryal position. Tie
was alway. Tree TO converse upon tho slave
~ question. In conversation he once re-
marked 10 We. that as southern man, be
should always stand up boldly in defence Of
southern institutions. that be had no words
OF ccnsurc ior the northern man who boldly
confronted him upon bisqucsiion; but that
he had the srca,es, c0ntcmr, Cor douchia-
ccs. Ih- was Characteristic Of the man
There Wa. no deception, bypocri-y, or half
way work about him. Although political.
ly enc Of the most ultra souiherncrs, yet he
was always gyn,lemauly and courteous TO
hs opponents. lie never INDUCED in per.
s5ualilics or offensive attacks upon those
who differed from him in political matters.
All parties respected Gen. Qui,man, and 20
great was the confidence Of Speaker Banks
in his ability and honesty Of purpose, tina;
even agains, parliamentary usage he ap-
pointed hlm chairman Of the committee on
Military Affairs, in the 3iih Congress.
Gen. Qui,mAn wa. an independent, man,
and this was particularly eIemPlifed in his
opposition to the &" English swindls " a, the
last session. lie considered it mean pro-
position, and could not be p rsuaded by his
party friends to give il his support; but
with characteristics honesty marched straight
up and voted with the republicans against
it. Although in political matters we differ.
ed from General Qui,man as widely as the
poles. We always respected the man. His
uniform kindness, and cour.esy TO northern
men. no doubt will long be remembered 10y
his numerous personal friends in the last
and present Congress.
But the brave old warrior and statesman
after facing death at the lannon's mouth and
escaping its .wii,-wingcd arrows in thou.
sand forms upon the battle field, has a, las,
fell victim to the stern destiny ,ha, awaits
Us all. Peace 20 hD GIhss.