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Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-26
J. NJADAY, APRIL IA.

SENATE,-In the Senate bills were introduc-
ed: To amend the act relating TO the adulter-
alton of tea: to authorize John C. Fremont to
be placed on the army retired list with the
rank of Major General to forfeit certain
Northern Pacific lands. The naval bill was
taken up, and the amendment providing for
the construction of seven steel cruisers was
agreed TO, as were the other committee
amendments. An item of $4,000 for gun
foundry vas inserted, and a clause directing
the Secretary of the Navy to report to the
next Congress plan for an armored vessel of
the first class. The bill passed. The postoffice
appropriation bill was reported. The bank
ruptcy bin was considered and several sections
adopted.
HOUsE.-In the House a resolution was
adopted directing the committee On agricult-
ure to report q bill to reimburse citizens of
Maine for expenses incurred in quarantine
measures to keep out foot and mouth disease
Saturday. April 10, was set apart for consider
alton of bills reported by the committee on
labor. bill was introduced TO reorganize the
Supreme Court, and one to levy a tax on in
comes of more than 5000. The District an.
preparation bill was reported. District bust
ness was discussed till roll-call showed no
quorum. = ... -
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-26
LONE MORE UNFORTUNATE"
A BrIef Romance That Ended in the River.

The police of Peoria, ILL.,, have net yet
succeeded In catching the person implicated
In the drowning Of the woman in the Illinois
river Sunday afternoon. They say he is not
D mulatto, but a white man, perhaps an
Italian. The woman who was drowned Is
the daughter of rich and respectable pa
rents, residing near Savannah, Ga, who
was married at seventeen years of age, left
with her husband for St. Louis, where the
latter died, since which time she has gone TO
the bad. Her maiden name was Goff. Her
husbands name is not known, but 1t is
known he was Jew. Her parents recently
offered q reward for her recovery, and a
detective had located her in the workhouse
at Peoria, and intended returning her to
her parents on the expiration of her term,
but neglected informing her of the fact, and
she, having secured q remission on account
Of good conduct, was out of jail and had
gone to her death before he knew she was
rslsased,
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-26
Five Curiosities of Government.

Next to the President of the United
States the best-paid Federal official is
the Clerk of the Supreme Court.
To wait upon the 76 senators there are
242 employees, not counting the police,
watchmen and Librarians.
There are several post offices in the
country at which the annual salary of
the postmaster is only 81.
Pennsylvania has q larger number OF
Postal cards cost the government "a
cents and mills thcusand,
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-26
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
THURSDAY, APRIL 10.

SENATE.-ln the Senate communication
from the Secretary of the Treasury was road
recommending an appropriation of 1890 for
new revenue cutter for Alaskan waters. The
bill TO bridge the Mississippi river at st. Louis
was reported favorably. Consideration of the
naval bill was resumed, and an amendment
adopted increasing to S5O0,000 the appropria-
ton for guns for the new cruisers. Objection
was made to the committee amendment
providing for the construction of additional
cruisers on the ground that a separate bill for
that purpose had already passed the Senate
Adjourned till Monday.
HoUsE.-In the House a substitute was re-
ported for the bill relating to the election of
President and Vice President. After some
skirmishing the House again went into COM
New Albany, Chattanooga. and Augusta
Me-, were the favored localities. favorable
recommendations being made for buildings
therein. .f.- -.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-26
Alligator Steak as a Dainty I'm Florida.
Palatka News.

1t was brought to the table and looked
like fried bsss. The writer tackled it
manfully and cleared his plate. Com
modore Root did like wise. DIR. Buckley
shifted daintily and examined it very
carefully and made the fatal plunge Col
Welsh was the most reluctant, but after
mature deliberation and stong effort of
will he swallowed a mouthful and be-
came duly installed member of the Al
ligator Brigade. In taste it much resem-
bles the black bass, a little drier and a
slight degree stronger; in fact, if placed
upon the table as fish, but few could de-
tect it.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-26
Tuesday, APRIL Is.

sISA1I.-In the Senate a resolution was
offered to inquire whether Paul Strobach Is
acting as United States Marshal in Georgia, his
confirmation having been rejected. After
brief consideration of the Sioux reservation
bill, the bankruptcy bill was taken up, and
several amendments adopted.
HOUsE.-The House, in committee of the
whole by vote of l40 TO 13S, adopted motion
to take up the tariff bill, and Mr.. Morrison
spoke in support of the measure. Mr.. Kelley
followed in opposition TO It, and the debate
continued at length.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-26
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10.

SENATE.-In the Senate a bill was introduced
TO revive the grade of general of the army.
The bill TO divide the Sious reservation passed.
criticisms made by Beck on his course relat.
In TO the tariff. The bankruptcy btu was
vaksn up and further ansndmspts adopted.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-26

HoUss.-In the House Mr.. Russell smoke in
opposition to the tariff bill. He was followed
by MesHs. Blount, Chase and Jones of Arkan-
sas.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-26

convention Of cattle dealers will he held
in st. Louis, Nov. Il, for the purpose OF
forming national association.
The Osceola times., 1884-09-13
To the Delinquent Tax
Payers Of Mississippi
County.

All persons who have failed to pay
their taxes for the years 1882 ano
1888, are hereby notified to com,
forward and settle the same, as the
late Revenue Bill gives the Collec.
tor no option in the matter, but
compels him to levy; and for the
benefit of all parties will here give
al extract of the section requiring
such levy:
"Scc. l22, Acts lSS3-The Col
lector shall make out and file with
the Clerk an affidavit, under oath,
that he has in person, or by deputy,
visited each and every delinquent
tax payer, made legal demand for
such taxes, and has made diligent
search for something to seize and
sell"
Therefore, ! would urge each and
every person owing taxes, to make
immediate arrangements to pay same
as ! am compelled to comply with
the law, and where distraint is made
the cost will be very heavy.
w. B. HASkINS,
Collector.
The Osceola times., 1884-09-13
THE APPEAL FOR 1854


The APFEAi., having for forty-three year.
been recognized a. the exponent of Southern
thought. Southern pcli'ics and southern indus
try, and shaltd the yici-situdes Of the Southern
people II IL now participating in their pro-peri
ty. Its increase In circulation aud business ha.
been steady and uIhrokrn. IL has many more
readers now than ever before in its long history.
and II will h" the aim OF the mana cement 10 de-
serve continuation Of this patronage by the
publication Of broad. full, complete. enter.
prisinz journal, commensurate " ith the growth
Of the city, the prosperity Of The south. and that
shall rank with the large and influential papers
Of other great cities II has AID will have cor
respondents a, all the important points tribu-
iArJ 10 Memphis; and IL will use, as 10 Is nov
doing, the telegraph freely fIr ifs own sltclal
repnrts of all interesting events The year ~
promises 10 be one uf the most important m thi-
erUwdcd and eyrntful century Z. sill witness
a Presidential election II unusual interest and
IN TINS great contest the APFEAL Will be- whrr,
II has always bcen--thr friend and advocate, ,oi
the Democratic party The Appeal fnr Isl will
present io its readers daily q faithful aud lll
rccOrd Of current events
TERMS
t.is '', 'Al $40 ~
Daily -iN months observation-disclosures. 5 90
Daily three n,oufh- .......... . =,
- - Viif wear ss...-..-....- o..
weekly, Fix months ..............-...-.. g
All lcommunicHion. should be addressed to
GALLAwAY & HEATING,
Memphis Tennessee.
The Osceola times., 1884-09-13
Commissioners. sale.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. That und~i
Arh - virtue of a ficcrre rendered hy The li0u
Circuit r"an ~ Ni.si--ippi t0uufy Arkansas
&C. M eharcery sld@ thereof a. IT, Juiy term,
l--i. In q CASE ihereiz pending wherein ~ h
llurfi.nn Was fiaiut.n aud " ! Qnlniry - 81
were i'vfensianis TO- winch eau~r a. appsiut.
ID special COMMISSIONS. vii on
MONDAY. OCTOBER ETH issL
within lesni hours. a. the 'front.' daor of thr Guar
hou-e. in tie i9an oi O-cesiia. Arkansas. orr
i.if - - public puicrY D. the hizle-t bidder
ihr fnllu.Fiue asscriha-i irnl to-Nif-
III ? = % -rcflun y ] igN k9E.. c1u.
taiiing ipl arrcs. and situate ia Ni--i--sI.p
t"uuty- hrsansz-. aid sale o. BE- made By In,
o. enforce she vendors len held by Plalntia
upon said 4nd
TERMS or SALE:
The land viii re -old On e credit - m9nfhs
the purchaser D. give naie with apIrUsef Sc W
~ and vendnr-- iiru o. be retained hy me ?,
s'.uiffe Ne p'ireha-r money. sale io lake piac.
sitiiin legal houn
HuGH v SO EtIGH
sept. sth issG rtecial lornrrii..i,'nsr.
W lhoma-on, E-q. Att'y Tor P.aiutiH.
%. Biaekaood. k-q.. .Au'y fIr Drfrnfal T.
s-lB-4 y SO.
The Osceola times., 1884-09-13
Our NEW CLRRK.

Mr.. Hugh r. Mcyeigh, our new
Clerk Of the Circuit Court, has filed
his two bonds, one, as Clerk for
Sl5, ,tyO.Ol, and the other as Recor-
der Of Deeds for 100000; both Of
which were promptly approved by
the County Judge, Hon. 5. ;.
Semmes.
"A Choice selection Of Heating
and Cooking Stoves, which will
sell at Memphis Retail prices, adding
only the freight. have also a fine
assortment of Tinware, Lamps, Bur
ners, Wicks &c. Highest market
prices paid for Hides, Furs and Cot
ton. Give me call and see me
smile. j. VI. STEVENSON.
We take back what we said last
week about crow being a wholesome
diet. Two out Of the three physi-
clans, on whose authority We made
the statement, have been ON the sick
list, and the other to hear from.
They got an overdose Of the nauseat-
ing dish.
Wait now, and I'll tell you how
it is: If you want Good Groceries,
Fresh Groceries, Cheap Groceries,
and honest weights, and want to pa
tronize man who appreciates your
fayors, go to J. VI. STEVENSON,
North Corner Of Front Row, op-
posite Avery & Cos.
Mr.. James Liston, who while
the political po, was boiling and
stopping over, was in Chicago, buy
ing goods, returned home last Sat
urdsy, and was surprised to find his
electioneering in Illinois had elected
him Treasurer Of Mississippi county
by handsome majority.
Several Of the defeated candi-
dates and few Of their warmcst
supporters, under the firm conviction
that in the present debIlitated condi-
ton of their system, they would not
he able to undergo the hardship in
cident to a trip up salt river, went
out to Big Lake the fore part Of the
week on a fishing excursion-a sup
ply Of brain food, after the worry
and excitement Of the campaign, was
prescribed as essentially necessary
To restoration to a normal condi-
ton. A case Of beer, a demijohn OF
two of anti-malaria and several big
chuncks of ice were substituted foi
the saline refreshments which would
have been the chief item of beverage
on the other trip. The party was
very successful, caught coolies oI
fish and returned fully reconciled tC
await the next conflict, two year.
hence.
Misses Ida Hale and Sayill;
Driver, accompanied by Mrs. W. B
Hale, left for kirkwood Thursday
where the young ladies go to attenC
school.
The Osceola times., 1884-09-13
commissioners sale!

NOTICE i HEREBY GIVEN. That undei
ana by virtue of a decree reirirFe'i by the Hon
9 ir' nii Coari Of Mis.issipVi County rkan.as
Oh ~" thaneery side thereof 1T m. July term.
i-~i ~ cause therein pending. herriu Iiuri
laa'h'ck and q Paddock. her hushaad. Wer,
fiaintins, an'l Mamie J. Beil II al wrrr De-
PENDANTS. ~ which ,ause ] was appointed >l.e-
elal Commissioner. | will on
MONDAY, OCTOBER i3rH., lssi
At the front door Of the Court Hou-a. in %.
town Of OsceOla. Arkansas offer fer .ale 1t ,,ui.
Tic outcry to the highest bidder, the following
described land, to-Wit.
All Ji that Part of the : r. = 0f Section p "
81 the partition fence nDw -tandtn :. aud cnn-
talning l-s acres; the NJ = Of Sscti.sn a. con
tanning ~ acre.; ali that part nf the " ~
.scfioH = which lie. Wet Of the part Ion
fence nov standing. containing IL acres al-o.
all Of that part % he : " II section E
which lies Wet Of the partition fencs. con ain
Ing IL acres; also, one acre carved out af the y
\ Of Section 3 y cst of the tar;ifiou fence.
Al e -aid lands being, situate In Township II
70 =, Mississippi Coarfy. Arkansas
said sale b. ing made by me 10 enforce the ven.
dor's lien, held by PlaiBtiH.'
TERMS OF SALE:
Upon q credit Of three months; purrhaser |.
give note with approved security and a yendori
lien TO be rciaineft hy me to secure uurrI.n-,
IN nsJ. sale To take place within lc.ai hsur.
HUGH " MC'NEIGH
sept. Nh 1885, >psTiHi G, mmissiuner
g w IhpmAsan. Esq, Au'y fur PlHfntif
II " McNcish. Esq Att'yfor non-r,siden
Defendants. g-Is-i pfslg
The Osceola times., 1884-09-13

Misses Ida Hale and Sayilla
Driver, accompanied by Mrs. W. b.
Hale, left for kirkwood Thursday,
where the young ladies go to attend
school.
The Osceola times., 1884-09-13
A Good Opportunity.

Believing that the condition ~ this count,
would he improved ifpOriiohs Of the large iarin.
we're divided and owned by small land owner
! am prepared to divide and sell the well known
Preston tract, called LAKELAND In Troy Town
ship. in portions to SUIT purchasers. The clear
ed lands lie conveniently on the main riy,i
that farms from ~ To 40 acres may he unr.
chased. one half cleared aud the other half vel
" woo'led land, with houses on each diyisi n.
From four to -ix years time will he given foi
payne NJ 4rcOr'iing 10 the size of the tract
This Is good oppoItunit, for industrious mer
Of small means 10 bccnme owners 81 fAcir ow .
farms. Gall and see mc al stnnewall Pla. IA
tiOn or addrcs mt by letter Nu,lena An
JAME- B CKAlGIIEAD
The Osceola times., 1884-09-13
OsreOla Rain Drops.

Standard Drugs, FINE cigars ana
Tobaccoes, School Books, Paints,
Oils &C., at bottom prices, for Cash.
Look lcetle owt for mat-dogs.
--Embroi,ierics, Laccs and Hose
nj SrowgLL & HEINZ.
Mrs. II. G. Bowen. Of Memphis,
is visiting at her sons, Mr.. n. l..
Avery.
Full assortment of .adies and
+ Childrens' Hose, at
STowELL & HEINZ.
Mrs. Sexton, wife Of Capt. +. u.
Sexton, who has been spending the
Summer in Illinois, returned to Os-
ceola this week.
Job lots Mems Half Hose at
% cts. a pair, full sizes, regular
made. at STowKLL & HEINZ.
Mr.. B. +. Butler left last Sun
day for Hot Springs where he goes
for the benefit of the waters, and to
recuperate.
Black and colored Cashmere at
80 cts. per yard, at,
STowELL & HEINZ.
Mr.. NJ. Heinz, returned from
New York, Tuesday, where he went
after a Fall and Winter Stock of
Goods
New and we'll assorted Stock OF
Gents Furnishing Goods, at
STowEIL & HEINZ.
Mr.. N. l.. Avery, took in the
Taxing District during the week,
and laid in fresh supply Of season
able goods.
Hill & Lockcrt's Iron Tonic
Syrup for Chills. For sale by
PREwIT-r & HOWE.
Mrs. Hardin, wife OF Mr.. II. G.
Hardin, of Chickasawba, died last
Friday week, after brief illness.
She leaves husband and seven
children to mourn her loss.
Just received, at G.. II. Brickey
& Brothers, lot Of the well known
Cliff Mills Flour, and it is for sale
at bottom prices; if you don't be.
lieve it, come and see.
Mrs. Semmes, wife of the cele-
brated Admiral Raphael Semnes
and daughter, Mrs. 9. S. Colston
of Mobile, Ala, are on visit to son
and brother, Capt. S. 5. Semmes.
MIR. J NJ. Stevenson, the little
Groceryman, was among those who
visited the city during the week and
replenishcd his stock of Family Gro
ceries.
Perry Hill, Of Rialto, Tenn,
SAYS one bottle of Hill & Lockert's
Iron Tonic Syrup cured his wife,
two children and himself Of the
chills; for sale by
iREwITr & HOWE.
Mr.. F. Musick, Of Frenchinan
Bayou, visited our town this week,
accompanied by his son, Allen, who
will remain and attend the Public
School, which now has an enrolment
OF So pupils.
Discussing the several candi~
dates for the Clcrkship, old blind
George, when Hugh was mentioned,
remarked, "Why, bless de Lawd,
that boy run like yallcr dog with
a tin can tied to his tail"
The fairest proposition we can
make you is to cure you of chills or
charge nothing. Hill & Lockert's
Tonic. No cure no pay. For sale
by PnEwITT & HOWE.
Two mad dogs were killed du-
ring the week, not however, until
several other dogs were bitten. The
town has been overrun of late by
packs of half famished ours from the
adjacent neighborhoods. Where is
the dog-killer?
Esq. James Billing, Merchant,
Garland, Tenn, says he sold three
dozen bottles Of Hill & Lockert's
Iron Tonic Syrup in the Summer Of
1888, and every bottle gave salts
faction. For sale by
PREwITT & HOWE.
Among those who called and
renewed their subscriptions to the
TINES during the week were: Mess.
Joseph Ashabranner, of Big Lake;
II. w. Watkins, of Mill Bayou; J. J.
Williamson, OF Cottonwood Point,
Mo-, and Mr.. Pink Joyner, who re-
,,ouaI for Mrs. Maft,. Ensa nf T.. ,rt
The Osceola times., 1884-09-13
10LI]

NAR n for the working class. S'nd %
"H uIceuts for postage, and we will
"IInvImail you FHEE, royal. valuable
box of ample goods that Will pa,
you In the way Of making more money in a lev
days than you ever thought possible At any
business. Capital OF required We VIII ,iari
YOU You can work all .he time or in siaTc
time only. The work s universally adapted h.
both sexes. young and old. lou can easily
earn from ~ cents 10 81 overy evening Thai
all who want work may test the business, We
make This unparalleled Offer, to all who art not
well ratisfIe'i We will send 81 to pay Tor the
trouble of writing u. Full part .cuiars, di ec-
lions. etc. sent free. Fortunes viii be made
by those sho give their whole tiu'e tn the work.
Great success absolutely sure Don't delay.
tart now. Address STlSsoS " Co, Portland.
Maine.
The Osceola times., 1884-09-13
FOR SALE!
Desirable Real Estate.

offer for sale. the entire property situated
NJ tlmot Landing, consisting of quarter Sec
tton OF Land-lG nc-cs of whirh l. In high Stat.
oil cultivation, on which there are one new
frame dwelling house. cuntJining i've rooms
three tenement houses, one store house, new
one cummodious warehouse. at The Landing
stable~, cribs, twn good wells and hne youn.
orchard his j. good location fo, business
with n finc opening ior live bu~inc-s man
Satisfactory reasons will BE- given Tor closil.
out For price and trrms address or apply I,
LEON EOU>SAN. Agent,
OsccOia, ARK,
The Osceola times., 1884-09-13
Important to Icupiurcs,
Persons.

The Excelsior Rupture Cure M'fq
Co., of Ogdensburg, \. Y, guaran-
tee to Cure any case of reducibl,
Hernia with their Remedies.
TIE RUPTURE PLASTER AND HEALING
COMPOUND.
This treatment is endorsed by oul
best Doctors, Druggists, and the
general public. Send G5cts for free
book on Rupture or ask your drug
ist for the Remedy.
The Osceola times., 1884-09-13
m Ipcr.

We are prepared to cut and de-
liver, on short notice, all kinds and
sizes of Framing, Boxing and Fenc-
ing Lumber. Cottonwood and Gum
Lumber cut TO order and delivered
at any Steamboat Landing for $l3,
30 per 1000 feet. Other Lumber at
close figures. Orders solicited and
promptiy flied. Address,
PgrrEy BRormHRs,
4-l0.n Gold Dust, Team.
The Osceola times., 1884-09-13

If you are troubled with a
torpid or inactive liver OIL. bllliousness
call on Prewitt & Howe tor Hill &
Lockert's Comp, Podo, Liver Pills.
They will thoroughly arouse the
liver, clear up the complexion and
make you feel like new man.
The King of All! The New I'm
proved, Light Running New Home.
The Simplest and most Durable Ma
chine in the World; will last a Life
time; never out of order; the Best
sctt of Attachments ever Invented
for Ruilling, Shirring, Plating, &c,
accompanying each Machine. A
thing Of beauty and a joy forveer.
CHARLES GooDRIcn, Agent.
S-9tf Osceola, Ark
The Osceola times., 1884-09-13
iAUbERDALE INSTITUTE,
Ripley, Tennessee.

hlpley, tennessee.
THi- Institution j. locsted on the c. o. and
Y. n;ty miles r0rth Of MeTuphi- on the
most ele- eis'l tuinf On this road IA The state.
Motel fnr ifs heaithfulur-s and the z.ot morals
~ ~ 81 immunity. Tho huihing- consist 4 the
90 iustflie aEl handsome new tao-sfHry
brcs, situated in beautiful grove on = seven
acre lot IL the -urburil- q fle town
-lhs rlptpa uf ne4rIy hve thousand dollars
"a been rlise1l fog the com pieiiou and flrui-n-
w % ~ destitute, for beaufifying ihe grounds.
ai,'i "a -iiz-ins -ss1lr aprarrfl- II alna9dy ha.
hang~Iul. library. and the uust extensive cab
inrt - -cieutlftc specimen. AID curitaifies 10
The Ne-tern pi-frfcr
ih- prosperity of the . nooi mas been on the
'ncrt l-e Hum IT. beginning one huutircd aud i-fi
PNPil- an-sering % their nance The last week
~ The past session fall tern will b., i'm the frs,
Hay of-e pteu.ber. l.>g. Fur further inf4ruufl0n.
Apply 20 4. II R4NULE. 4 N.
h-ih-lH prlncipa
The Osceola times., 1884-09-13
Im1pOr(alpI,

When You visit or leave New York save
Baggage ESpressage and carriage Hire and
stop at the Grand Union Hotel, opposite Grand
Central Depot.
Elegant rooms fitted mp at cost OF one mil
lion dollars. reduced 10 81 90 and upwards per
day European plan. Elevator Restaurants
shprled win the best. Horse carr. stages mt
elevated railroad to all depols. Familie. can
live better for less money ~ the Grand Hdcl
han a, any 9th : hr-t-cla-s hotel M the city
The Osceola times., 1884-09-13

Among those who called and
renewed their subscriptions to the
TINES during the week were: Mess
Joseph Ashabranner, of Big Lake
II. w. Watkins, of Mill Bayou; J. J
Williamson, OF Cottonwood Point
Mo-, and Mr.. Pink Joyner, who re-
ncwed for Mrs. Matte Goss, of For
Smith, Ark.
The enterprising drug firm
Prcwitt & Howe, are we'll stocked
with Hill g. Lockert's Iron Toni,
Syrup. This preparation has beer
tested through fifteen years Of priv
ate practice, and its well establishe,
reputation Is growing steadily. Tha
it will give satisfaction is the onl,
guarantee against loss, for they agree
lofefurn The money in each and ever,
61n8 Attrc h fails to cure chills
\ ~! - laifhially according 4
a III. S3Ssa &. Il
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-09
Henrv claws Last Nisit to the Honse.
Ben: Perey Poore's "reminiscences.
Henry Claws last visit to the House of Rem

Ben: Perey Poore's "reminiscences.
Henry Claws last visit to the House of Repre-
sentatives, over which he had presided so long
and so we'll was at the funeral of Mr.. Kaufman,
of Texas, in February, 1851. He did not come
in with the senators, but he entered the House
alone, and took his seat Immediately in front of
the Speaker. He did not remove his blue cloth
cloak, but remained well wrapped up and un-
varying in his position. / had never before seen
him look so much like an old, old man. The
damp and gloomy day perhaps conspired with
the passing scene to depress him, or it may be
that he was not in health l do not know, but
sure l am that from his appearance no one would
believe his voice could be even audible in the
Senate, much less that, by the power Of his elo-
quence, he could control or influence its delibera-
tons. His face shrunken and shriveled. his eyes
lustreless and heavy, his mouth in repose only
when open and expressionless, he seemed to
have so long since passed into the lean and
slippered pantaloon" as to be no longer suited
to the ardent encounters of the Senate. And
yet, with a few rays of sunshine upon his brow
and upon his heart how he could be himself
again, old only in years.