The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-03


SENECA FALLS, May "a, 1871.
Hon. J. L. LAWRENCE
Sir regret my inability to be present at the fest
val ofthe Goth instant Never honor to patriotic
public service more justly rendered. The ancen.s de-
creed the laurel crown to that fortunate man wht
saved the life ofa eowcitizen, but they had no ed
measure Of reward TO him who saved the republic
Nor have But still the salvation of republic will
forever engrave the name Of him who achieves it high
the records Of fame and deep in the hearts of his
countrymen. Such has been the meritorious service
ofour Tallmadgc. He has saved the republic. Other
achievements may illustrate his name other services
may distinguish his career-but he cannot surpass
those which are now matters OF history.
offer the following sentiment.
Your obedient servant
SAML j. BAYARD.
The Nep York Senafor-Wh HON power could not
awe, corruption seduce. He obeyed the instruc-
lions Of the Peopehe despsed the threats Of the Ty-
rant Party and had the courage and the virtue to do
his duty TO his country Leondas and his Spartan
band achieved no greater victory.
Letter from Hon. VIM. Slade NJ c.. from Vermont.
WAsHINoroN D. c., May "a, l64l.
Gentieman: have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt short time before leaving home, of your in
Goth instant mered fibute to the private worth
and public services" Of the Hon ~ p. Tallmadge of
the United States Senate. regreat that ndispensa-
BILE arrangements in regard to the time of my arrival
IA WY picScntcu suCH uthy OF journey,
would have brought me to New York in season for
your festivities
am glad to know that the private worth and pub
lie services" of Mr. Tallmadge appreciated, as
TO draw forth this tribute Of respect for him. would
give me great pleasure TO minge in meeting assem-
bied to do him honorto testify not only the regard
entertain for him and Senator, but that of
my constituents well Of the state have the ho-
nor, In part, TO represent.
have observed the course Of Mr.. Tallmadge in the
Senate Of the United States, with no common interest
w lille he was supporter Of the administration of
Zen. Jackson, respected his Independence, and his
high and manly bearing l marked him as the man
who would be among the first TO cast off the woke of
THE party" and stand erect in the maniness Of con
scious freedom. have not been disappointed
Never shall forget the iH preston which his first
declaration of Independence made upon me-when, in
MS place on the floor Of the Senate he rebuked the
administration for its abandonment Of its prnci
PIES and disregard Of the interests Of the country and
bld defiance to its power. He knew the strength OF
It's influence He knew how unscrupulously it had
been s1erted 10 destroy every who dared to ques-
be, as he has, in fact been, marked victim Of party
vengeance. But he stood firm in the strength Of
sound principles and conscious integrity.
II was dark day for him and his fellow Conserva-
tives In the two Houses OF Congress. often heard
1t said and often, confess feared would prove true
that they would be crushed. The power of the par
~ was regarded irresistible. The policy Of "shoot
ing the deserers had been carried with unrelent
to feel its severest infections. But they met the dan
ger--nobly met it. And none more than the man you
are about to honor. He did il, too effectually. He
ahad the steady unfnchng courage and perseverance,
demanded by tho occasion. In tho Of my conn
try thank him for his timely and efficient aid in
achieving the triumph which elevated the venerable
vrtuous patriotic Harrison to the Chief Magisracy Of
the Republic. While the benefits Of that triumph
felt by the country-and trust they will lie long felt
shall the Of N. p. Tallmadge be gratefully
remembered Nor shall 1t be remembered only for the
past Future services, may not hope shall add to
his claims upon the public gratitude. The great ,ri-
umph has been achieved; but the difficult task re-
mains to improve it wisely and benefcially for the
country. To aid in that, need not say that Mr..
Talmadge is emnently fitted by strength Of mind,
elevation of views purity and fmness of purpose and
long experience in the public councils
In conclusion, beg permission to propose to your
meeting the following sentiment in which | am
l shall have the hearty concurrence Of every true
friend of your distinguished guest.
N. p. TaHmadge-- Foremost among the fearless
few, who set the noble patriotic example Of abandon
ing their panty when it abandoned and sacrificed the
best interests Of the country.
am, gentlemen,
Very respectfully,
four obedient servant,
WILLIAM SLADE.
To JOHN L. LAWRENCE, Esq,
and others, Committee, &c.