The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-01-31

Win HfUtlfnfSS, that ne could nDf. VIII
these qualities, fail tn win the estcrn Of
ali with whom he acted, and riset the IN
nwcnce which his talents commanded
We do not believe, indeed, that amongst
The many able and excellent men tn whom
this nation, during It's short history, has 81
ven birth, there has been one, VIM nj w
enriy an age had acquired a reputation Cor
the united excrllencies of profound talents,
of dsintersstcdness, and purity NJ charae-
ter, equal TO that which adorned the name
of WILLIAM LowSpFs.
From the Charleston Courier
lie was mild, unobtrusye, aud in modes
~ so uncquaIled, that he would have rebn.
ked while living, the faintest expression of
praise.
but the dead are beyond the reach of
battery, aud without the means of pa
tronage living always need ex
anlples OF virtue aud incentives 10 graft
tude.
Mr.. LowNDrs was a good man. He Ii
we'd for the happiness OF those around him,
aud was so fortunate rs to enclose CRATE
lul country ia the circle OF his alleelions.--
The nation became his familiar aud his
household God.
lie was an amiable man The integrity
of his heart appeared in the sweetness of
his disposition, and the calm serenity of his
manners alleged asperity wherever II tn
cOuntered II.
lie was an honorable man--who sought
honor in the paths of usefulness.
lie WAS wise man, of whom at long
interval from those grey hairs which
designate age and wisdom, II strict pro-
priety of thought, speech aud action,
might in an extraordinary degree BIZ PIE
dicated.
He was great man. Wisdom and vir-
tue gave him moral and political power
which he rendered subservienl to the hap
plnrss aud honor of his country.
With the last ten years of our political
history, his labors, his talents, his hopes
aud his life, were intimately connccted.-
His anxious cxcrtions nj Washington, re-
suited in the maIady which has taken him
away.
He was Statesman, who cherished the
Union of these States with aIlectionate ar
dor-lovcd the Navy aud the Army, aud
promoted al the salutary and stable delen-
tcs Of the Republic.
/ The Legislature Of South Carolina, with
n londncss of heart which indicated their
warm reliance IN his patriotism aud talents,
placed him, without his knowledge, III no
ninatlon for the Presidency. II matters
ltle to enquire now, with what dignity aud
with what Justice aud impair
TALLY, with what purity and patriotism he
might have presided over our national M
lcrests. No one will now say, that the
State, which he honorcd, was premature
in decking his fading temples with the
wreath of ailectionatc praise.
On earth he is removed from the power
OF usefulness, from the councils which he
enlightened, from the life which he adorn
ed-Nay his mild aud benevolent spirit
still li0gcr among us may ii disslpate ho-
nest error and subdue angry contention,
iDd Ia rm ,nlle opposing interests 80 al
our country may benefit by his example,
AS il has by his I,fc--and We may appear
gratefully to appreciate what we, have en-
joyed, aud what we have lost.
From The Charleston Cjty Gazette.
To depict Mr. Lowndcs' character, were
needless 10 those who knew his excel
lcnce 10 speak ofhis statesmanlikc aud
comprehensive views, would be only TO
repeat the universal sentiment. His opin-
IONS, we are told, were generally received.
at Washington, as swords OF wisdom -
aud such WAS the reverence WIN whicll
those words were listened to, that men
conceived his speeches on important sub
jccts, as tautamount To ii decision. Not
that his form, his countenanee, and voice,
. k. III f,,rn rntnIN 4IiI2 n
Itrnmcnts for conviction were of more ce-
lestial nould---thc powers of capaciotls
aud profound mind-a mind Of truly phi
losophical construction, aud stored with
knowledge from both hemisphcres. As
ISOLATION of ideas, with Mr.. Lowndcs, was
rather AN intellectual poteer chan habit !;
his recoIections did not come aud 90, but
were commanded and dismissed by per-
vadng and despotic judgment. Calm and
unrullled amidst the storms Of debate, the
love of his country could alone rouse him
into defamation, or bend him into pathos.
When he was shaken thus, his power was
irresistible. An example OF the former
occurred, when the victory of Lake Erie
came upon him with all its briIIiancy he
rose under its inspiration, aud electrified
the house with unexpected and triumphant
rloquence. The fearful Missouri question
furnished an example of the latter. Mr..
Lowndes, presented that question in
light which made men shuddcr at the pre-
circe 0 anich they had dawn their conn-
try. Tears were shed, and silence and
conviction followed.
Great and estimable man II is not Car
ona alone that mourns Thy loss the whole
republic feels /; and thy memory shall be
cmbalmed in the affections vi thy coun-
trymen.
"And she awokc, aud found twas all a
dream" Otd Song.
A Mr.. ChastiBc Clark, of Richmond, as
tic story COOS. took i into his head 70