The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-06-23

the Stale. W hllsi achieving the wotthlesl Tau
rels, in the absirusc and complicated science Of
the law. and lreading, with giants pace, over
obstacles which appalled, his competitors, be was
Invited. By General Jackson, TO take the mission
to Belgium, His diplomatic career, through
four years, was sgnalzed with brilliant success,
adding, by his own fame and erudition TO the
reputation Of his country, aud earning for HIM
self through all the polished and refined circles
OF Europe, character for phlosophic research
aud splendid requirement. that ranked, side by
uies.
Before retiring from this mission, he was noml-
mated by the People Of bis native city as their
Representative 10 Congress, and was elected
BY powerful vote, Immediately on his return.
OF his position in the National Councils il is
needless TO speak; his works, whilst attached
10 the Committee of Foreign Affairs, form an
essential and splendid part of our public history,
and his efforts on the floor Of the House, in can
vassiog he great political questions of the times
will endure whilst the patriotism and spirit OF
posterity shall preserve the "reminiscences OF that
seat in this Administration, he was engaged IN
professional pursuits. Involving issues the mo
Intricate and delicate which have ever been
submitted to the Jurisprudence Of the country,
Ia all of hich without one exception, he never
failed to sus ain himself as jursl deeply and
horuug ly skilled IN all the great and powerful
principles AT stalk and continued TO add honor
after honor TO chaplet already woven WI
choicest distinctions. Al The head Of the Bai
of the United States, he has gained for the Of
fee of A rorney General name which will mol
shrink from comparison " tn any like post on III
any other country. His well-scoool' d habits of
study in early life, his after associations, the
grasping power OF his INTEL CT, his scholarship,
and every element of his character seemed
formed and adopted 10 the philosophy
of the law. In the ''wars OF the q
ants before the Supreme Court, he was
at home-always conqueror, na once
defeated. Here II was, that The origina power
of his mind, feeling lis high destiny and I'M
swayed in its grand ASPIRATIONS, by teohnicall-
ties or pl adings, marched into the first anks OF
genius and talent undismayed by the ,rray of
power and learning by which he was surround
ed and nerved for any onslaught come whence
it might. His prosperity was as singular in
practice before this Court, as were his merits
deserving the unprecedented honor. he lost
mol u single case
Such is brief and imperfect glance at the
history Of him who is now numbered with the
silent dead. He was patriotic in devotion o hi,
country, freud 10 humanity, generous in his
impulses, strong and affectionate in his tach-
ments, and mauly, consistent and hononbie in
every relation of life.
MIR. Legales loss TO The Administration can
not be readily recompensed. He enjoyed and
recprocaled the fullest confidence aud friend
ship Of the President and every member Of the
Cabinet. He was without enemies, for, rursu-
ing The plain road Of ruth and integrity, lone
could assail him without assaing these virtues
themselves. He was emphticay man With
out stain or reproach.
As our afflicted countrymen .hall wend their
way TO drop tear upon his grave, or at their
own 6resdes ofl-r their prayers to ,he throne of
Divine Grace, with how much pride aud conso-
lalon can they point to the Monument, tx
claiming, THANK Cop, HE-HE, TOO, WAS
AN AMERICAN