The Sun.
London, England, 1828-03-14 00:00:00

(From the Albany Argus, Feb. 13.)

The sudden death of Governor Clinton continues to en
gross the public attention. , The public feeling is greatly,
though not Unduly, excited.
Both Houses of the Legislature, it will he perceived, ad-
journed yesterday morning, after adopting, in a manner
becoming themselves and the high character of the de-
ceased, resolutions expressive of their deep sense of the
public deprivation, and after making the appropriate at •
rangements for the funeral obsequies,
The funeral, we understand, wily take place on Thurs-
day ; until after which, the Legislature will probably. ad •
journ from day to day.
We were not correctly informed yesterday in ascribing
the -death of Governor Clinton to apoplexy. It was caused,
as is generally believed, by the rupture of a blood-vessel
at the heart. Death was instantaneous.. !At the time not
a muscle of hiS countenance was diAorted. •

The public Meetings, as well ac the proceedingi, of the
Legislature, show how universal the desire i, to unite in
the tribute of respect to the memory of a great' man and a
distinguished citizen.
Since writing the above, we, have brat officially in-
formed that the funeral will take place on Thursday the
14th inst., at two o'clock in the afternoon, from the resi -
deuce of the deceased.

LEGISLATURE OF NEW-YORK.
(Reported for the Albany Argus.)
IN SENATE.
'Furst,Av, FEB. 12.—at the opening of the Sena'
11 o'clock, Mr. Spencer moved that the reading
Journals, and all other business, he dispensed with,
the reading of resolutions from the Assembly.
The following Resolutions were then read by tp
[See the resolutions, offered by Mr. Butler, in the
ings of the Assembly.]
Mr. Spencer (evidently ranch affected) sak'
move a concurrence in the resolutions. It

unable to express the emotions which he r

experienced 13y every member of that body.
'Bent was so sudden, so unexpected, that hi
realise the fact, that he who yesterday stool
the freshness of life and the fullness of W
summoned to appear in the presence of 1,

oppressed by the magnitude of the even/
ter of the deceased, it was needless here
evince an ignorance of the history of
country, not to know how largely it T
With the literature, the science, an

the age, his name would go down

nour. lie could only add, that tl•

as were due to the occasion, and
adopted.

Crary said, I rise, Mr. V
probation of the resolutions fro,
the motion of my honoured fi
De Witt Clinton is gone
whdly so, His fame surrj•

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the faithful guardian. Of him, while living, it might be
truly said,
" All the black cares and tumults of this life,
Like harmless thunders breaking at his feet,
Excite his pity, not impair his peace."
Now that he is dead, it is due to him, to his family and
wirselves, together with' the weeping multitude by whom
we are surrounded, to concur in these resolutions. Amidst
the general gloom, I have no heart to do business, or power
cf-utterance to say more.
The resolutions were then unanimonoly adopted; and
the committee on the part (gibe Senate was announcedto
Allen, and 111‘Carty.
consist of MeFsrs. Spencer,. Carroll,

IN ASSEMBLY.
TUESDAY, FEB. I.2.—At an early hour this morning
the lobbies and gallery of the Assembly Chamber were
filled, with citizens, anxious to witness the proceedings of
die House, anticipated in consequence of the event of the
'udden and unexpected. death of Governor Clinton.
Immediately afteihsai address to Heaven by the -Rev.
Mr. Young, Mr. Butler arose and offered certain resolu-
tions for the adoption of the House, prefaced by the follow-
ing observation :
Mr. Speaker•-_lt seems to devolve upon me, as the re-
presentative of this city, to call the attention of the House
to that awful event, which, since our last sitting, has
shrouded this metropolis in mourning. Death has been
among us ! and he has aimed at no common mark.
By one of those signal dispensations which illus-
trate the supremacy of the Almighty and the nothing-
tiess of man, he has cut down one not only pre-emi-
nent in station, but most conspicuous for talents
and public services. How inscrutable are the ways
of Providence ! It seems .but as yesterday, since
we were called to lament the death of an adopted SOll,
whcse eloquence created an era in our history,, and whose
-virtues and talents rendered him an ornament' alike to the
cid world and to the new ; and now, when the tears shed
for• Emmet are scarcely dried—another, his appointed' eulo-
z.it—has like him been stricken down, in the fulness of
h:s fame, and on the field of his renown—and that; too,
ere he had performed the sad but honourable duty to which
be had been called,
In the resolutions which I shall have the honour to sub-
I have endeavoured to express the common feeling of
this House, and of the community. Before they are read,
I -.hall attempt the further duty of saying something of the
character and services of the illustrious dead. Ido not in-
tend to speak his eulogy—for I have neither sufficient con-
trout over my own feelings to perform the t a k, nor would
the suddenness of the occasion permit me t sdo justice to
The subject. Other reasons would also res - sin me. Over•
helmed with the deep sense of the vat ity hum angreat-
ness, which this event is so well calculated o inspire, Ido
not flatter.

But I may say without offence—an din the spirit of
history, that this state, since the formation of. its govern-
ment—nay more—since the settlement of the country_
has never produced an individual who has exerted se great
an influence upon the interest of the state, or whose name
is more likely to be perpetuated in its history.
it was the fortune of De Witt Clinton, for nearly thirty
years, to be the head of a party; aid the mark at which
were hurled the shafts of a powerfid opposition. Of those
who supported, or those who opposed him, this is not the
occasion to speak. It is known to every Member of this
House, that ever since my acquaintance with political
affairs, I have acted with the latter ; but it affords me at
this moment unspeakable delightto reflect, that for many
years there has been mingled with that opposition nothing
personal, save respect for his character and admiration of
his talents. That respect and admiration were justly due
him ; for to his honour be it said, that while he pursued
with avidity political distinction, he had the wisdom to
seek for enduring fame, not from the possession of power,
or the triumphs of the day, but by identifying himself
with the great interests of the community. It was his
ambition to be distinguished as the friend of learning and
of morals, and as the advocate and patron of every measure
calculated to promote the welfare, or increase the glory of
the State.

Let the Statesmen of the present day—those who are
cow engaged in the career of ambition—learn wisdom from
his example. The grave of Clinton will soon cover the re-
collections of hi, political honours, and in it will be buried
the triumphs and reverses of the hour. But his fame as
the patron of schools and seminaries of learning, as the
friend of morals and benevolence, and as the ardent cham-
pion of every great public improvement, will flourish while
time shall last. Need I remind you of his efforts to call
out and to foster the latent genius of our people ? Need I
speak of his labonrs in aid of that great work which has
conferred so ranch glory on his native State, and so largely
contributed to the happiness of its inhabitants? By con-
necting his fortunes with the success of that stupendous
project, and by devoting to it the best energies of his mind,
what an unfailing wreath dici. he **cute ! So long as the
cv iters of the great lakes dual flow, through this . new
:,-nannel m tlie Atlantic, so long shall history record his
name! .

I rejoice, Sir, that he was not taken from us until he
had witnessed the triumphant consummation of that great
work. I rejoice still more that he was permitted to out-
live, to a great degree, the alisions, the prejudices, and
the asperities of party; and that there is now nothing to
prevent the Representatives of the people from awarding
yo his memory the honours he deserves. I feel, therefore,
that I may safely call on the Members of this House—on
the votaries of science—the friends of humanity and
morals--the philanthropist and the patriot—to unite with
me in .trewin,-; flowers on his bier; and in compliance
wide usages rendered holy by the best feelings of our na-
ture, to join in z solemn expression of respect for his me-
mory, and sorrow for his loss.
The following Resoktians were adopted by the House
rf Asa,embly :
it havi'og pleased the Almighty suddenly to remove by
death the Oief Magistrate of this -State, and the Legis-
lature being des,:rous to manifest its deep sense of the great
public loss sustainej by the State and-the American nation,
it is therefore . _

Resolved unanimously, by the Senate and AsseMbly of
she State of New York, that in testimony of the profound
grief felt by this Legislature, on the sudden death of De
Witt Clinton, Governor of this ftitzte, the Members of the
Senate and Assembly, will wear the usual badges of mourn-
ing during the prescnt Session.
Resolved unanimously—That the funeral obsequies of
the late Governor be conducted under the direction of a
jr int ct;.mmittee of the two Houses, to consist of four Mem-
be-os of tit? Senate, and four Members of the Assembly.
Resolved unanimously-=That the Members of the two
Houses of the Legislature, will, in their public character,
attend the funeral of the late Governor.

Resolved unanimously—That these resolutions be trans-
mitted to the family of the deceased Governor Clinton, as
an evidence of the high estimation entertained by this Le-
gislature of his great talents awl eminent public services;
of the deep regret caused by his sudden and awful removal
arom the scene of his fame and of his usefulness ; and of
.;t 3-condolence with those who have beep. to deeply afflicted
this dispensation of Providence.