Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1859-01-08
xxxvrH CoNGREss--eND SESSION

XNNVTH CONGREss--sND SESSION.
WASHINGTON, January 5.-SendiG.-A CON-
munication was received from the President,
covering a letter from Mr.. Reed, United States
Minister to China, which was referred 10 N,
COmmittee on Judiciary. Also, important
communications from the Navy and interior
Departments.
Among other business, Mr.. Iverson presented
a resolution adopted by the legislature o.
Georgia, asking foT . commissisn 70 obtain in,
formation in regard 10 the yellow pine baueni
Of that state, with a view to the preservation
Of the timber for naval purposes. Referred q
COMMITTEES on Naval Affairs.
Also a resolution passed BY the Legislature
Of Georgia, asking for the establishment Of
! National Armory within the limits Of that STATE
Mr.. Clay, Of Alabama, presented the ere
dentials Of Mr.. Chesnut as Senator from Souti
Carolina. The oath uf Office was administered
to Mr.. Chestnut, and the Senator took his seat
Mr.. Seward, Of New York, offered a resolu.
tion instructing the Committee on Judiciary q
inquire If II is necessary 10 amend the laws fol
The suppression Of the African slave trade
Adopted.
Mr.. Wilson, Of Massachusetts,, offered a res
olution providing for the appointments Of q com.
mittee Of i've 10 inquire whether any employees
in any department Of the Government, sine
March 4, 1881, was required to contribute
portion his pay to defTay t~hsseVpenses Of o.
70 inhu-b.e any election held during that period
or whether any such employee has beenrsmovee
FOR not 50 contributing, and what legislation il
necessary 70 prevent this influencing elections
Laid over.
Mr.. Foote, OF Vermont, moved that the Vic,
Presidents address, on leaving the old Senate
Han, be entered at length on the journals d
the Senate, and that fifty copies Of Senator
Cnttsnden's and the Vice Presidents speeches
Be printed. Adopted.
1he Pacific Railroad bill was thea taken up,
and Mr.. Bigler addressed the Senate.
The Senate, after adopting the usual resolu-
tioDs, adjourned.
While Mr.. Bigler was speaking in favor Of
the Pacific Railroad Bill, he was interrupted BY
a message from the House announcing The de-
cease Of Gen Quitmah-
Mr.. Davis, Of Mississippi, moved the usual
resolutions Of respect TO the deceased, and paid
an eloquent tribute to his manly virtues and
political probity. He touched lightly on the
hllibuster prOcliYities Of the deceased, and not
IN a tone Of censure.
Mr.. Shields, Of Minnesota, also paid a feel
ing tribute to the memory Of his late companion
in arms. He related several incidents Of joint
Mexican career, showing the bravery Of the
deceased, as well as his warmth Of heart.
Americans, he said, wiz never be unjust 10 the
memory Of Gen. Quitman.
Messrs. Ward and Houston, Of Texas, briefly
spoke, awarding 10 the deceased the need
Of gratitude which his sympathy with Texas
merted.
Mr.. McRae, Of Mississippi, an
nounced the dscesss Of his imnediate preds-
cessor, Gen. Quitman, and skstche3 his event
ful career aH a statesman and soldier, pro-
bouncing a beautiful eulogy on his private and
public worth.
Mr.. Bonhan, Of s. C., spoke Of the wisdom
and sterling integrity Of the deceased, incident
ally abiding to bis brilliant career IN Mexico.
Mr.. Wright, Of Tennessee, paid an eloquent
tribute 70 the deceased.
Mr.. Thompson, Of New York, trusted thai it
would not be deemed an Intrusion for him to
respond to The EXPRESSIONS Of bereavement ard
regret coming from The South, BY tie uttsrance
Of kindred sympathy from New York, from
which, az one x her sons, be went out 70 win
distinction in another state, and which delight
ed 20 honor him while living, and now lament
him when dead. He spoke ofhin a. an honest
nan, a model q courtesy, nobleuess and devo-
ton 10 duty, and 20 the Federal Union. Mr..
T. did not agree in all q Mr.. Quitnzn'a po-
lucal sentiments, but he honored his memory
ard dropped a tear on his grave.
Mr.. Moore, who served under the immediate
command Of Mr. Quitman, In Mexico, spoke
In glowing terms Of his private and military
worth.
10 those Who preceded thsn.
Tie usual resolutions Of respeet were passed,
the House adjourned.