Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-01-07

culosy on the life and services Of tho deceased.
To announce the death of such a man was to
him a melancholy duty; but it had been the
custom among all nations. AID in all ages, TO
paw a worthy tribute To ia. meInDry Of the dc
parted great.
Mr.. McR. proceeded /, state the circum-
stances Of Mr.. QuitInan's death, and .aid that
the deceased traced the cause Of the disease
which terminated 80 fatally 10 his residence AT
the National Hotel. during the late fatal cpi-
dcmic at that house.
Whatever NAV have been the impression en-
tcrtaincd b. others, the deceased ga. iirlnly
convinced that at the National Hotel "as kin
died the fire which ultimately consumed li1
existence. The speaker then gaze an ciabo-
rate biography Of Mr.. Quitnan, detailing his
extraordinary success a Il lawyer. and ie.iz!a-
tor, and his fame as an able general.
Mr.. MGR. eulogizei the conduct Of the de
ceased in connection with his trial for 4 viola
ton Of the neutrality laws. on M alleged
charge Of organizing a military expedition
against the Island Of Cuba. In thi, case, as
in many others. General Quitrnan had shown
that he feared to make no sacrifice compatible
with personal integrity, and that Of his State,
and tia, with him ambition was subseryient 10
honor. The deceased was 4 great and good
man. The speaker knew him well. lie en-.
ter,ained the loitiest ideas Of honor and intcg-
rity, but what should have made him immortal
Was tina, hc was an honest man. If he had a
fault he had sufficient virtues 10 oyershadow it.
OF, Mt least, to cover it from common ob>crva-
ton.
Gen. Quitman died among his friends and
amid the tears of his constituents. Although
il was sal, it was. at the same time. sweet TO
see ,uch a man die. His voice was still. and
his tones would no more be heard in the coun-
ell chambers of the nation; but his life and ser
vice, would never be forgotten by the .iincri-
can people.
Mr. McR. submitted the usual resolutions of
respect.
Mr.. Bonhain. Of : e.. remarked that it was
fitting that the State of South Carolina should
drop q tear over the memory of the deceased.
The speaker had first met him at the head OF
his division, in Mexico. and he was struck with
his manly form and noble bearing.
II there was n single characteristic which
distinguished ten. Quitman from other mon. 1t
was his love and reverence for the truth
Whether As a lawyer. soldier, judge. or lcgi,.
lator. this same characteristic marked him on,
from other men. Mr.. B. especially culogizcl
the conduct Of the deceased in the Mexican
war, and detailed the circumstances which
particularly entitled him 10 honor and rcmc.n-
brancc.
Mr.. Wright, Of Tenn. remarked in 4 general
upon the qualities Of the deceased, and
paid 4 tribute To his virtues rs Il man and pa
trio;. There Were few men who had succeeded
50 ably in 80 many yarioI, expeditions. His
entire life was an cNempliiication Of the hon.
man, the noblest work Of God" Green DC
the grass that grows above his grave: eternal
he the laurel tl!a, iiouri>hcs around his brow.
Mr.. Thompson. % New York. said it was
that the North should respond 10 the
Try Of mourning which came from the South;
I waI right that New York. which gave birth
% the deceased, should join in the grief which
Mississippi felt at his Joss: il Wa, right that, i,
he Great Father Of Water, was moved and
because n statesman and patriot had ,
the Hudson should hcavc aad whiten :
Under the same great calamity. ,
War rou.hcned and sourcd the feeling, and
entilncnts Of men; but Gen. Quitnan was an ,
Inception to this general rule. Although with
lin the line Of military life amounted almost
. an absorbing passion. Vet was he gentle.
ind and pacific. If he loved the state Of his 7
the State which has conferred on him
IS confidence, and whose armies he had led 10 v
irtory and glory. he loved also the State OF :.
is birth. {
Mr.. T.. c~ulogiscd the deceased a, all honest Il
ian-a model Of courtesy. noblcncss and de- II
otion. He had not subscribed to the political =
reed Of the deceased. but honored him for the Ct
with which he defended and main .
his principles. Ii
Mr.. Moore. Of Alabama, spoke briefly on the ,'
fe and service, Of the deceased, and WAS fol. -
WED by e
Mr. Curtis. Of Iowa, who detailed the civil g
nd military services Of Gen. Quitman, and =.
conduct in every capacity.
Mr.. Bowie, Of Nd. remarked at length on 4,
lie gratitude due NJ. Quitman by the country. :.
nd reviewed his various services. co
The resolutions We're then adopted, and ut n,
two the House adjourned. M
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