The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-01-18

each DAY to-day for the coal'es d he woe o. Ls state a
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b. such eFcne session except GA tbs toon iA te eom
Ialee rise and tbs House adJourn
The rules we're saspa Nde and the resolution adopted
nARrIoalAL ppsnuaS
Mr. STEPHENS, Of Georgia. asked leave 70 introduce
the following resolution
d 2ss, gosh days Of pessat nanhbe and
hereby set or ihe consideration o eo.
Mr. MORGAN, of New York, said he should object
unless there condition that nothing IN regard 10
the admission Of States should be considered during those
days. ~
Mr. STEPHENS moved that the rules be suspended.
Mr.. NORRIS of Illinois. hos7d the gcntlemaa would
not press Ills resolution at this time.
Mr.. STEPHENS replied that lac would not, II bis reso-
luton would be the rt thing in order ON Monday next
The SPEAKER stated that such would be the order
OF the House. +, as
ss anoxAs L HARRIS ILLINOIS
Mr. NORRIS OF Illinois then announced the death Of
the hate Hon 1fIoaAs L. HARRIS of that state, paying
feeling tribute to his private worth and public services
As statesman and public legislator he said the dc
ceased possessed abilities OF high order which
constantly called into active requson, and the memory
of his many virtues would be the cherished jewel in the
casket Of all who knew him. But ut the moment Of his
greatest usefulness, he called into glorious
held of action, where the just made perfect he
never betrayed friend deceived enemy If enemy
he had corruption ycnured to reach up his tempt
ing hand towards him he above suspicion. In
cusIon, Mr.. NJ offered the following resolutions
Rssad That this deep regret
the Hon rHoAAs HAr1 late member Of this House from the
stats Of Illinois. F4rs1a rtf-ra4T
Reoz las testimonial respect Coz tho memory
dcelse the members of this House via the badge
mourning for thirty days.
Rs,orh the proceedings upon
death Hun TH)aAs l. HAKEis be communicated by
Clerk I the family Of the deceased.
eolo further mark respect for the memory Of the de-
Ceaasd,J That this House do adjourn,
0ydero the Clerk the foregoing resolutions
the Senate.
Mr.. CLARK, of New York, seconded the resolutions in
the feelings OF his heart oppressed with grief he would
could employ could brighten the page which had been
proong for a few moments the contemplation of the
character and virtues of him whose untmey loss this
stricken asscmbage was already apprized
Mr. LAMAR. OF Mississippi, said the impulses of his
heart forbade his allowing the present occasion to pass
without placing upon record his estimate of the virtues
which distinguished the gentleman whose death had been
announced His polish, taste, flowing courtesy, and
manner the offspring OF early mental culture. II,
therefore, he sprang from humble origin without the
advantages of fortune it only showed what native force
existed in him Through the kindness Of the Speaker, he
tMr. L. associated with Mr. HARMS the Committee
of Elections, of which he chairman and though,
during the progress of their labor many questions
upon which they differed, he impressed him from the be-
ginning man scrupulousy upright, incorrup and
pure in his moral and social principles
Messrs. WASHBuRNE of Illinois, ADRIAN of New
Jersey and STEWART of Maryland also delivered appro
pirate euoges the resolutions adopted, and the
House adjourned.