Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-11-20
From the Baltimore American.
CHARLES CARROLL is M MORO

From the Baltimore American.
CHARLES CARROLL is NO MORE!
lhe last 81 the Signers rs dGad! The only re-
naming INK which connected this generation wit h
the past, with that ilIusir ons race of Statcsmen
phanthropsts and PATRIOTS tho founders of Amc-
rcan Independence and the bcnctactors of the
world, now, and for all time hcrrdfter-is br oxen
Inc brotherhood OF glory is reunited above, and
CARROLL. is removed from the love- gratitude and
yeneration OF the living, to Association with the
kindred spirits Of Washington and his associates
the departed patriarchs Of liberty. Hencct forth
Tie Declaration of Independence is sacred 10 his
,ory-part of the mighty Past. TIE LIST OF THE
SIGNERs DEAD.
These tdings, though in the course of nature
not unexpected III some degree, will be received
with solemn feelings by tho American Nation.
ono whose name has been familiar in every mouth
Tor reverence and affection, is dcparted;-one
VINO was the sole living relic of the days of our
iathers-ther sufferings, their consistency, their
heroism, their virtues, their trumphs, and ali the
g!ories which have succeeded, making us md our
country the pride and the hop6 Of the wcrd-hus
bcen taken away from our eyes, and every Amer
can heart feels as thsugh it had been bcreaved of
some near and cherished personal friend. A
whole people claimed the interest of children in
his fame and we'll -being ia his life Time and they
Will join, at his death, with one common impulse
III the tender and revorontial feelings of children
Tor lost bencfactor and parent. Their regrets,
though profound will be temperate and resigned
as of those who moan over d;spcnsution of
Providence which iucviiaLlc, and has been
mercfuly delayed far beyond the ordinary LIFE of
man;-ot those, who, for their own sake and that
of mankind, lament that in this world, goodness
and greatness should share the universal doom Of
decay-immortal Qualities, clothed In perishng bo-
dies.
Deep, sincere, and universal, .,hf BIS these SON
sations, and mingled with them, the consolatofy
reflection that the long career of the illustrons
dead was emnently fortunate. The large estate
which lie Inherited, and rsked in our reyolutiona-
ry Struggle while it fuyl Si.ed hs youth and NAV
hood with every rational pleasure, enjoyment and
accomplishment, comfortable TO his emil shtened
and liberal TASTE made his old age one of case and
afhasnce, of generous hospitality and liberal benc-
voience. A numerous and honorable family grew
up around him, swee,ening the evening of his life
with tho purest of earthly enoyments, the com
munIon of the domestic hearth. And at the close
oil career-whch extended twenty years beyond
the allotment Of the Psalmist-blessed in all
personal relations. he saw himself the object of
reverence to twelve millions of frecmen--a mighty
nation which had grown up TO power and calth,
and glory, beneath his eye; and confessed him
one OF the chief authors and architects of its great
ness Such was his career, and when has the
world ever seen another perfect in its fullncss
of blessing and honor in life and in dcath2
We have collected, fully the brief time al
lowed us for this days paper would permit, from
such popular sources within reach, n
sketch OF the prominent incidents in the life OF
CARROLL. Ho WAS born the 20th of September;
1887, at Annapolis, in this State, and consequently
was, at the time of his death, in the ninety:sirih
year OF his age. He descended from highly
spectacle Irish family, who had emigrated to this
country in the reign of William and Mary. Al u
very carly age he was sent TO ST. Omers, to be odu
Gated; thence, after short time, he wIs removed
10 fireims, to the College OF Louis LIE Grand; and
thence to one of the best institutions i'll France
Tor the study of civil law. After becoming well
verscd In this science, he pIsscd to London,
and commenced his term az the Temple for the
study of common law. After finishing his studies
and his travels, he returned to his native land nj
the ripe age of twenty seven. At this period the
discussions between the mother country ard the
colonies commenced and were soon after carried
OIL with great warmth. Mr.. Carroll did not hest
tate, but took side with the lovers of liberty.
lie welded ready pen, and was soon known as
one OF the most powerful political writers in Mary
land. lie fOrcsaw caily that an appeal to arms
must be made, and boldly recommended prepara-
tions.
EARLY in 1875, lie was sent as one of commits
| sion TO Canada, To induce the people OF that pro.
vince to join in opposing the mother country.
| The disasters which had previously bcfaIlen our
arms in thot quarter rendered the mission ineffoctu-
al. lie returned in June, kl776, and instantly re-
paired to the convention of MaryJud, of which he
was member; and there Urging them to Withdraw
Tho Instructions they had given their delegates in
Congress, not TO vote for Independence, at
length succeeded. He appointed dele
gate to. Congress. On the eighteenth of Iu-
y, he presented his credentials TO the con-
tf"sutal congress at Philhdephia, and the
sccond day of August following subscribed his
name to the immOrtcl instrument. lie con-
SIdcred at the tIpfc, of the most fearless
OF the sgo; for he had more to risk, III point OF
property, than any other man IN the whole CON.
munity, Hancock not excepted On tie first day
he entered congress ne appointed to- the board
oil war, 0fShich he was efficient member. Dur.
ing t,nJ whole of the war lac bore his part with
un2batcd urdour, often being at the same time a
member ofthc convention of his native State and a
member of congress; double duty, With fc luircA
great energy and industry to perform; but, ably
did lie discharge dis duties, that both bodies were
satisfied with his attention TO eaClf. IN 1873, he
left Congress, and devoted himself to the councils
of lis native State: When the constitution of the
United States went into operation, Mr.. Carroll wus
elected senator from Maryland, and took his seat
in tho city of New York, the organization of thu
government, OF the thrtieth of April 1889. lie
elected second time TO this situatiop.
In tho year 1901, he quilted public life at the
age of si1ty. fOUr-and for thirty yCaTs and up
wards, has passed life Of serenity, tranquility
happiness, and prosperity, till in the funess O
cd to bis fathcrs-snd the LAST or THE S1GNERs .,
DEAD!
Mr.. CARROLL. departed this life on Wodncsda
morning, about four o'clock 1t the residence o
his son-in-aw, II. Cation, Esq. in East WAITE
street In testimony Of respect for the memoir,
Of the deceased, the flags Of the shipping nd pub
| lie places displayed Throughout the day a
| balEmast. On the annunciation Of the fact Il
Batimome County Court yesterday the Court wa
| adjourned.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
On becoming acquainted wish the death Of Nj