The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-13
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Mr.. BOWIN III Missouri, kxbo sd1svsskd II.

"e WIN no ordinary emotions -occasoned, par
"apy' ~ Ms novelty ofmy own poyiti0a but more
'"cn more, by the recollection Of the painful xnc
@s'snoholy event which now demands the tribute
o. our grief II Is, indeed painful, most psiaul
event 70 me and one calculated, from its associa-
lions, to spread the gloom Of melancholy over the
councils now assembled. We have convened here
Tor the discharge Of our public duties, and we look
around us ia vain for all those companions n our
iabors whom We wont 10 have met. The hand
Of DEATH memorable Death, has been amongst u.s.
In the other end of the Capitol, seat is vacated ,
an vacated, and that forever. The heart of It's
cupant which 10 life ever beat responsive " the calls
OF charity and humanity, now beats no more : and
the tongue, whose patriotic cloquence has charmed
the Senate is now stlled by the DUH, cold hand OF
Death.
The Hon. LEWIS r LINN late Senator f1om Mis-.
SOUL as announced by the resolutions an yourl bic
IS no more. HI died suddenly his resideneein St
Geneviese on the 81 dayof Ostoher l.st jusr'ss'he
was preparing to Leave tor this, the field Of his disiin-
gushed labors. The manner Of his death was pecu-
iaf affecting 10 his friends. II was US sudden Us
| was unexpected Tin the midst Of life and lnsaa
health wth no note q warning to his frends-wiIh-
out the usual premonitory symptoms---wthout PER
hays. an edmonton to h,,nsc lin the lds, Of ks
family and irlands and in The mid career Of has USE
funess and honor Leis suddenly summoned from US
to that land OF spirits where the weary rest
Having spent restless and slee Hess night he had
the curtains of the bed drawn 10 to him
mornings repose He fell into sleep, profound
sleep. from which he never awoke. And though his
couch was Watched With The sleepess eye of aifac-
topate devotion, separated only by a curta n yei bis
spirit passed away calm, so tranquil, that IL was
iiificuIt TO tell the precise moment Of is flight But
though ne died viii no eye upon him. hal df his
God, Yet The midnss and serenity of his couptenance
proclaimed the corso'aton to his friends trumpet
tongucd, that he departed in Ieace, and with
| struggle.
OF his life: II one continued scene of uniform
y ana beauty But will not rres pass upon the pro.
vince OF his biogapher further than 10 touch some of
is prominent puints He was born in the State of
kentucky in the year 1876, and inherited from that
chiva, ous and gallant people many of the noble qua
lities that adorned him after life In the year 1867
mere boy-he cn grated to Missouri, and cast his for
tune among people eager to discern and p oud to
| reward merit. In 1874 at the age ofseventeen years
he entered the tented field, and side by side with a
near and estoe ned relative, honorable member
this House, Gov. DODGE was engac ed CALAMITY
lighting he battles of his country and ihounh a
youth, too young to have his deeds chroncled in his
tory, yet the memory hem cherished in the hearts
of the people OF his adopted State gfE @ra lar
After tue war he applied himself TO the acquisition
of his prolession and by the force and energy Of his
mind and his weil-Teguuted habits of industry,
placed himself in the front ranks of that learned and
honorable profession As physician he was prompt
and dytTmined yAt mild reOus, and chreIful; hy
,he versatility Of hx1enus throwing around the couch
OF slckn and death every hing INSPIRE hope and
dlspei gloom. N" man was highly esteemed
more dearly loved within the circle Of lis practice
Long, long will the memory of virtues be engraven
on The hearts OF those people who knew him longest,
aud knew him best ~ -
He was next called by the people of his county,
to the Legislature OF his adopted State, where in
short session, he gave early promise of that charac-
ter legislator which has since so brilliantly
shown in the councils of the nation His career
there was marked by an enlightened policy, a lofty
patriotism, and a Fl m and answering devotion to
those fundamental principles upon which he believed
based the liberty of his The
confidence Of his constituents only equalled by
the d>inerested fidelity of the representative, in
ecutng the trusts committed TO his charge.
In 1882 he was appointed one of the board Of
commissioners to adjust the private land claims of
the ancient inhabitants of Upper Louisiana, (now
Missouri.) To the discharge Of the complicated du-
ties Of this Office he brought mind well stored
with information upon the subject, and energy
that never tagged. In this place he accomplished
much in settling the yexed questions of titles TO
lands, and by the suayi,y OF his manners and the
uniform urbanity of bis demeanor, won from all the
homage OF exalted respect Indeed, il would be
difficult to portray the vencraton in which his
memory is held by those early first pioneers of the
couory who laid in the wilderness the foundation Of
great republic.
If it were allowable upon an occasion OF this
kind to speak of ones self, might be permitted to
say that il at this period of his life, had the
good fortune to make his acquaintance, and establish
a mutual friendship which existed through lite.
stranger in strange land, he extended to me the
hand Of fellowship and welcome, and encouraged me
by his counsels, and animated by the buuyancy Of
his own generous heart. few weeks changed our
then relative positions-he to The Senate, | to the
editors chair; and it Is due TO his memory TO say,
that change of position worked no change of rela-
tons and | can proudly bear testimony that
Will acting az seDtinel upon the acts OF public
men, found in his everything TO applaud, no.
thing to condemn.
Doctor LINN was appointed to the Senate in No
vember 1888, and continued in that station until the
period of bis deaihan uninterrupted period of near
ly ten years I; during which time he passed through
three elections before the Legislature of Missouri,
each time increasing in strength, he increased in
the confidence of the people. He entered that body,
of which he destined TO become so distinguished
a member, lsborng under many sadssntages, aris-
ing alike from education and from habits. The an
CRY ocean Of party politics he found dashed into
conmoon the most furious the Senate filled with
men of gigantic minds, cultivated intelects, and
long experience in legislation and to crown all,
much possessed OF feelings which political animosi-
ties had engendcred rs to render personal and social
intercourse difficult and constrained. Yet, by his
evcnncss Of temper and hrmness of purpose, COM
bncd with his social disposition and urbany Of man
ners, he acquired most cnvisble respect from
those with whom he had TO act.
OF his general labors in the Senate, and the en-.
lightened patriotism that directed them, the archives
of the country bear abundant testimony. Ga all To-
ca subjects he labored faithfully and efficiently for
his immediate continents. His undated efforts in
obtain ng post roads, forts, and military roads upon
the frontier the acquisition Of the Platte country
the Improvement Of our rivers and harbors the adj
iusment OF the land claims Of the ancient inhabitants
of Upper Louisiana, bear witness to the people OF
Missouri of the zeal and fidelity OF him whose loss
they so sadly deplore
But the great question which called forth all the
energies of his mind the occupation OF the Oregon
Territory. Looking at subject with prophetic
spirit and the eye OF statesman, he saw IN the DIS
tancr the time when that beautiful land OF hill and
dale of mountain breeze and chryslal stream, should
bloom and blossom as the rose, beneath the cheerful
band Of industry; and he struggled hard TO plant alike
on the beautiful plains the Americob citizen and the
American flag. This the great work TO which
he had for years devoted all the energies Of his soul
and without repinng the awards Of Providence, we
all must regret seriously regret that he was not spar
ed TO witness its accomplishment But he has Lett 1t
for others TO perform, with his own great efforts as
| heacon lights 10 guide them their way and asso-