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first in natural endowments and resources. not
less than first in authority and station. The power
Of his mind impressed itself on the policy of his
country and still lives, and will live forever, in
the memory of its people. Childof forest region,
and a settler of the wilderness, his was a genius
WHICH, as i, came to the guidance of affairs, in.
stincIivey attached Itself 10 general principles,
and, inspired by the truth which his own heart
revealed to him III singeness and simplicity, he
found always response in the breast of his coun-
trymen. Crowned with glory in war, in his whole
career - a statesman, he showed himself the
irIend dand lover Of peace. Wilhan American heart.
whose throbs were all for republican freedom and
his native land, he yet longed 10 promote the wi
dcst intercourse, and the most intimate commerce
between the many nations Of mankind. He was
the servant of humanity. OF vehement will,
he was patient IN council, celebrating long, hear.
ing all things; yet in the moment OF action, dec-
ding with rapidity. Ofa noble nature, and inca.
pabe of disguise, his thoughts lay open to all
around him. and won their confidence by his in.
genuous frankness. His judgment was of that
solidity, that he ever tempered 'yigor with pru.
dence.
The fushines nf ~"sor could never cloud his
"a ..,,rss, but rather kndled and lighted them up,
quckening their energy without disturbing their
balance. In war. his eye Il! a glance discerned
his plans with unerring sagacity; in peace, he pro-
posed measures with instructive wisdom, of which
the inspirations were prophecy. In discipline
stern, in Just resolution nfexible, he was full
of the gentIest affections, ever ready to solaco
the distressed. and to relieve the needy; faithful
to his friends. fervid for his country. Indifferent
to other rewards, ho asPired throughout life to
an honorable fame, and so loved his fellow w-men,
that he onsed to dwell in their aifeciionate re-
membrunce. Heaven gave him length Of days,
and he filled them with deeds Of greatness. He
was always happy; happy; in his youth. which
shared the achievement of our national lndepend.
ence; happy in his after years, which beheld the
valley of the west cover itself with the glory Of
free and and ever increasing States; happy in his
age, which saw the people multiplied from two
to twenty mions; and freedom and union MAKE
their pathway from the Atlantic 10 the Pacific;
thrice happy in death, for while he believed the
liberties of bis county imperishable. and was
cheered by visions of its constant advancement,
he departed from this life in full hopes of blessed
throu2rh the mnsiis % : nd -
Otfcersof the army, the navy, and the marine
corps, will wear Grape on their left arm and on
their sw ords aud the colors Of the several regi-
ments will be put in mourning. for the period OF
six mouths. At the naval stations, and on pub.
lie vessels in commission the flags will be worn AT
haIf.mast for one week. and on the day after this
order is received. twenty one minute guns will be
Grod, beginning al IL O'Clock. AT each military
station, the day after The reception Of this order,
the national flag will be displayed at half.s,aif
from sunrise to sunset; thirteen guns will be fired
at da break; half hour guns during the day; and
at the close of the day general salute The
troops will be pa rnded a, l0o.clock, and thsorder
read to them, on which the abors Of tho day viii
cease.
Let the virtues of the illustrous dead retain
their influence, and when energy and courage aro
called 10 trial, emulate his example.
GEORGE BANcoPT,
Acting Secretary Of War, and
Secretary Of the Navy.