The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-12-12


nsalns the battles Of his country and though a
youth, too young 10 have his deed. ohroncled in his-
'oy YET the memory OF them is cherished in the hearts
oil NE people Of his adopted State
hef tbe war he applied hinlsolfto the acquisition
oi ne profession; aud by the force sad energy Of his
mind aud his well-reaulsteJ hab,s Of inJn,try soon
ac'd himself IA the front ranks of that learned and
honorable profession. As physician he was promp
and determined, yet mild courleous and cheerful ly
me versatility oil his genius around the couch
OF sickness and death every hing TO inspire hope nd
dspel gloom. No man ever more highly esteemed
or more dearly loved within the circle Of his practice
Long long win The memory OF his virtues be engrayen
on The hearts OF those people who knew him longest
and knew him best
lie was next called, by the people of his county
10 The Legislature OF his adopted State where, in
snort session, he gave early promise Of that cbarac
ter as a legislator which has since so brilliantly
shown IN the councils Of the nation. His career
there was marked by an enlightened policy, lofty
patriotism, and b N and answering devotion to
those fundamental principles upon which he believed
was based the liberty Of his couniry. The generous
confidence OF his constituents was only equalled by
the disnierested fidelity Of the representative in
ecuting the trusts committed TO his charge.
In 1872, he was appointed of the board Of
commissioners To adjust the private land claims Of
the ancient inhabitants of Upper Loui-ann, (now
Mssouri) To the discharge of the complicated du
ties oil thIs office he brought mind well stored
with Information upon the subject, aud energy
that never Jagged. In this place he accomplished
much IN settling The vexed questions Of titles 10 our
lands, and by the suayity OF his manners, and the
uniform urbany Of hi, demeanor won from all the
homage OF an exalted respect. Indeed, it would be
difficult to portray the ,eneration in which hi,
memory is held by those early first pioneers of the
country who laid IN the wilderness the foundation Of
great republic
II II were allowable upon an occasion Of this
kind to speak OF ones self, might be permitted 10
say That II was at this period of his life, | had the
good fortune to make his acquaintance aud establish
mutual friendship which existed through life A
stranger IN strange lard, he extended TO me the
hand OF fellowship and welcome and encouraged me
by his counsels and animated me by the bupyancy Of
hrs own generous heart A few weeks changed our
then relative postons--he TO the Senate, | to the
editors chair and il Is due TO his memory to say,
that change of position worked no change of rela-
uons and can as proudly bear testimony that,
whit acting az sentinel upon the acts of public
men, found in his career everything applaud, no.
| thing to condemn.
| Doctor LINN was appointed 10 the Senate in No
vember, 1888, aud continued in that station until the
period OF his deahan uninterrupted period Of
| ~ ten years during which time he passed through
three elections before the Legislature Of Missouri,
each time increasing in strength, he increased 10
the confidence Of the people, He entered that body,
OF which he was destined TO become so distinguished
a member, laborirg under many disadvantages, arts.
ing alike from education and from habits. The an
cry ocean OF party politics he found dashed into a
commotion the most furious the Senate filed with
men OF gigantic minds, cultivated ntellects, and a
long experience in legislation; and, to all SO
much possessed OF feelings which political animosi-
ties had engendered to render personal and social
intercourse difficult and constrained. Yet by his
evenness OF temper and hrmness Of purpose, CON-
bned with his social disposition and urbanity of
ners, he soon acquired most envable respect from
| those with whom he had 10 act.
OF his general labors in the Senate, and the en-.
lghteDed patriotism that directed them the archives
! OF the country bear abundant testimony On all To-
cal subjects he labored faithfully and efficiently for
1 his immediate coDtituenls. His undated efforts in
obtaining post road, forts and military roads upon
the frontier; the acquisition of the Platte country
the improvement Of our rivers and harbors the ad
Jusiment OF the land claims Of the ancient nhabitan
Of Upper louisiana bear witness to the people o.
Missouri of the zeal and fidelity of him whose loss
they sadly deplore
But the great question which called forth all the
energies OF his mind was the occupation OF the Oregon
/ Territory. Looking at subject with prophetic
spirit and the eye OF statesman, he saw, in the dis
lance, the time when that beautiful land Of hill
dale, Of mountain breeze and chrystal stream should
bloom and blossom the rose, beneath the Cheerful
hand OF industry; and he struggled hard to plant alike
Cd the beautiful plains tue American citizen and thu
| American flag, THIS was the great work to which
he had for years devoted all the energies Of his soul
and without repinng al the ards of Providence, W,
all must regret seriously regret that he spar
ed TO witness lis accomplishment Blu, he has left i
for others 10 perform with his own great efforts
beacon lights TO guide them their way, and asso
ciaed with the cause of Oregon the glory Of a name
"A light, landmark, on the cliffs of fame"
But be is gone and while we deplore his loss, lie
US not be unmindfu Of those who are left TO mourn
-ah deeply mourn, husbands and a father
death. Who can assuage their griefi Who plucl
the rooted sorrow from their hearts lie alone whit
"tempers the winds 10 the shorn lamb" To Iii
mercy and Divine protection we most humbly com
mend them.
Resolved una inousiy, That, a testimony Of res
pect for the memory of the Hon. l.. + LINN deceas
ed, the members of this House will wear the usua
badge Of mourning for thirty days and that tn,
House do now adjourn.
SO the resolution agreed TO.
And the House adjourned.