DEATH OF JUDGE PORTER
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With unaffected grief we announce the death of ALEXANDER PORTER, United States Senator from Louisiana. He expired on Sa- tlrday last. In the death of man of the stamp of Judge Porter, whole nation sus- talns loss. He was eminent for his forecast; he was sober and wise in deliberalion, and prompt and determined in action No man breathed, who was more sincerely devoted to the best interests of his country. The State of Louisiana was his pride. To it he brought commanding talents, disinterested- ness ei purpose and q zeal for the cause of human rights kindled in another cline and inilamed by political persecution and domes- uc bereavement. In the councils of his adopted country, he was eminent for his wis dom, hls eloquence and his purity of charac- ter But those only who knew him in his social relations can fully appreciate his loss. In his manners, Judge Porter was most bland and elegant; his conversation was aflluent of instruction, aid oycrowing with wit and playulness; his friendships were ardent and abiding, and to his kindness and benevolence there were no limits. When such man dies, to weep is no longer weakness. Fears oi affection will be shed for him in his native Isle, whose soil was ensanguned by his fla ther's blood; here, our regrets will assume more sombre hue, for we mourn the loss of an upright judge. senator and a states man. .E O. Picaguae, Jun IS.