Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-08
conversational,


WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-SEEATE.-A communication
was received ON the Presid t, covering a letter
from Mr.. Reed. o. S. Minister TO China, which WAS
referred to the Committee on Judiciary; also uaim-
pori ant communications from the Navy and 1uteri-
or Department.
MIR. I've ON, of Georgia, presented a resolution
adop' I'd by the Legislature Of Georgia, asking for
commission to obtain info nation III regard to the
yellow pine bgvreps of that State, with view to the
preservation of the timber for naval purposes which
was referred to Gse Committee on Naval Affairs.
resolution, passed by the Legislature Of Geor-
gia ssking for the establishment Of national ar
mory within her borders, was presented.
Mr.. Clay, Of Ala, presented the credentials Of
Mr. Chr nut, as S. lstor from South Carolina. The
oath of Office was administered, and MIR. Chestnut
took his seat
Mr. Seward offered resolution instructing the
ives necessary to amendthe laws for the suppression
of the African slave trade Adopted.
Mr.. Wilson, Of Mass, offered resolution provi-
ding for the appointment of committee of five to
inquire whether any employee in any Department
of GovernmeDt since March 4td, 1857, has been re-
auired to con butte po ion Of his psyt to defray
the expenses Of or to influence any election during
that period; or whether any such employee has been
removed for not contributing, and what legisls-
ton is necessary to prevent this influencing Of cleo,
tons. Laid over.
Mr. Foote, of VT, moved that the Vice Presidents
address on leaving the Senate Chsmbe- hall be en-
tered at length on ne Journal of the Senate, and
fifty copies of Senator Crttenden's and the Vice
Presidents speeches shall be printed. Adopted.
The Pacific Railroad bill was then taken up.
Mr. Bigler, of Pa, addressed the Senate
While Mr.. Bigler was speaking in favor Of the
Pacific Railroad, he was interrupted by message
from the House, announcing the decease Of General
Quitman.
Mr. Davis moved the usual resolutions of respect
to the deceased, and paid eloquent tribute to his
manly virtues and political probity. He touched
lightly on the llibuser proclivities of the deceased
and not in tone Of censure.
Mr. Shields, Of Minnesota, also paid feeling
tribute to the memory of his late companion in arms
Rerelated several instances of their joint Mexican
career, showing the bravery Of the deceased, as
we'll IS his warmth Of heart. Americans, he said,
will never be unjust to the memory Of Quitman.
Messrs Ward and Houston, of Texas, briefly
spoke awarding to the deceased the need Of graft
tude which his sympathy with Texas merited.
The Senate, after adopting the resolutions, adj
joGrned.
HoUsE.-Mr. McRae, of Miss, announced the
decesse of his immediate predecessor, Gen. Quit
man. sketched his eYentful career 1s a statesman and
soldier, pronouneing beautiful eulogy on his pri
vste and public worth.
Mr.. Wright, of Tenn, paid an eloquent tribute to
the deceased.
Mr.. Bonham. of S. C spoke of the wisdom and
sterling integrity of Gen. Quitmsn, incidentally all
luding to his brilliant career in Mexico. ...
Mr.. Thompson, of N. Y, trusted it would not be
deemed an intrusion for him to respond to the ex>
preston of bereavement and regret coming from
the South, by the utterance Of kindred sympathy
from New York, from which, as one Of her cons, he
went out to win distinction in another State, and
which d lighted to honor bin while living and now
laments him when dead. He spoke of him IS an
honest man, model of courtesy, Hobleness and de-
yo ioa to duty aud to h, FEEDER Il Union.
Mr.. ThoUpson did nos agree with all Of Mr. Quit
mans o. ticsl sentiments but he h9nored his mem
oIy and dropI a tear on bis grave
Mr.. Moore, who served under the inmeGi tie com
man of Quitman in Mexico, spoken glowing terms
Of his p iyat, and nil tsry worth.
Messrs Curtis and Bowie spoke in similar terms
with those who preceded them.
The usual resolution Of respects was passed, and
the House Adjourned.