The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-05-02

urged upon the people the his political and
while all confessed his fidelity and efficiency in the
lie espoosed- those who Suffered from tue blows
he dea fasand lociby, the last TO be offended
the manner of their iniiction. He acoomPl shed one
In that which stands unparalleled
apprehend, in the annals of political controversy He ac-
uay converted from the 'eror of his ways one OF Tue
electors the opposing party tickecaused him TO With
draw from the enjoyed the satisfaction oil Know"
ing that the election he voted for the democratic
electors From this, idea may be formed oil the char
of his services En- pds Hereum Ia the month Of
August of that year, the excellent, the esnabe Fulton
died Almost all eyes AT once turned to the accom-
pshed eeetor his So, when the General As
semby of the State convened in November the popular
pecation realized and Col ASHLEY was elected
in this body fill the unexpired without any regular
opposition and by almost unanimous Vote. In 1916 he
reelected the high for yea
lth day Of last March From these tons, an
estimate may be formed of the place he occupied in
the hearts of his peopleof The standing he had
m The Territory OF which he had been among the earliest
Poneers--in the State he had helped found and with
whose growth he had grown, and With whose strength he
had strengthened Ofhs standing and his reputation here
am not competent 10 speak from personal observation
10 those whom address, he better known. But il
may Judge from the distinguished position you assigned
him. even member the business of this BODY
IL IS certain that he fully sustained the reputation for
ability with which he came here. And from those ind-
cations winch never deceive for they of the heart
abundanty furnished by the anxious ihrong of his brother
senators about his deatlbed-by the quverng lips and
fearful eyes of hosts of rcnds-by the touching soenity
Of this chamberI gather testimonials TO his hearts good
lauIe for the of his private WORTH of far more
real value than those which may be commanded by the
brightest corruscations of ntelect-,r endu
ing than the bubble reputation saached from the can
mons mouth
Tito be great must perform with ability his public
trusts; to be good he sustain worthiy his private
relations. In my opinion man be wholly unhappy
who is surrounded with amble family nor can he be
Otherwise than good, if he devote himself with fidelity to
the happiness of that family AWARE sir thai am
approaching sacred ubiect-tter for discussion in mar
rover ard less public walls than these But merely al
Jude TO it in Illustration of the finest feature the human
character mean domestic aecon-a feature strikinsly
predominant in the otherwise character
of my deceased colleague. Many who now hear me
have noticed and admired, all respect thi.
endearng characteristic. 1t distinguished him mt home
wherever he was known. But if he loved his fam
lily, ne was loved by them in return. If his in
vesment of the hearts best in this noblest
of institutions, sanctioned of Heaven and known among
men, was munifcent, he without reward-weJ
and punctualy he repaid with nsury Even had bu
sness disappointed or ambition failed him. he had this
rich resource, which power earth could DESTROY
The tide Of domestic affection and happiness home like
the tabled Pactolus rolled its golden sands in attractive
beauty and nnfailng abundance, along his pathway of
life.
But sir, if the strong cords of pious sympathy which
bind the members of family together confer the ruest
happiness upon those within the charmed crcle-tle sew
eance and above ALL the sudden and cted sever
of those cords productive of the hardest agony the
heart know That this So have bn to refer IN tb,,
scene which have but recently left But who shall de-
scribe that Surely, shall attempt it, Sir thouob
] am, comparatively, but young man, my pursuits
in life, and my own sad experience, have made me
familiar with scenes of sueringtoo often of DEATH AS
duty, have trained myself to look upon the suffer.
ings, the dissolution of my own sex not with
GOODNESS of heart, trust but with some degree of COM
posture. Bat the sight of womans sorrows-and of
such have had witness within the las, few,
days-has, confess, unnamed me-has made me a very
child in ieeng and its mantle have seen the
strong man. full Of life and hope, suddenly cut downnot
afraid die but unwilling to leave those he loved so ten
Derby His agony touching bowed my heart in hui
mity before that Power who has created, who may
destroy all things, while confessed the emptiness of
earth and the fleeing vanity of all human pursuits
But sir, it the hear-breaking of that noble and
devoted wife, who, for than quarter of cen.
fury, had spread the balm of her affection about his
heart and smiled away his cares while she leaned upon
him for thasupport and protection which never with
heldit the utter postration of that lovely daughter
who like angel of grace, hung about his pillow endeav
ong repay his early and never-ailng care with those
Offices OF affection which tho heart of alone knows
when offer, her hand alone apply sit was these
things sir, which overcame meunder these my heart
sunk. From the Of these have come
here speak of their subject. No WONDER then, I am
unable do him Istice wonder that language fails 10
do the bidding OF my full heart, and falls far short of
your desires.
But, sir, gloomy the picture contemplate undoubt-
eddy is it is entirely without relief Deep shades
friend has died. and his loss has brought agony the hearts
ofsurvvos but, he lived without usefulness,
has died without hope. He gave abundant and
hearcheerng evidence, in that hour when deception
is practised, and selfdeuson rarely INDUCED
his bed, and when he knew he must die
in that solemn and soultrying hour he gave abund
and heart-cheering evidence that he patriot
and Christian 1t has been my fortune TO stand by many
beds of DEATH in the retirement of domestic privacy
rounded by all the endearng associations of home and
friends have seen brave die upon the field of battle,
when nerved by all the appliances Of enthusiasm-the
sash Of arms and the shouts of victory Bat cansay with
perfect truth, that have lseen any death
(athough unwillingly) with calm courage ous
resignation. Among his last words, addressed his family
with great sefpossession, and in of emphatic sim
eerty, theseand they worthy OF remembrance
Pray the welfare of country, and prepare
in heaven"
Mr. President. my relations toward all Of the three
tors fram Arkansas have been peculiar Though yet
five years resident Of that State has been my fortune
succeed Of them upon this oor-to ave attended, n
friend and medical adviser in the dying hours OF the other
and in reference the last pronounce his euogy
Sad have these latter relations and strange the
mutations which they mark upon the calendar OF human
affairs! May Heaven grant strength to sustain the
responsible duties to which have succeeded
Mr. Borand concluded by offering the customary
luons.
Mr. BREEsE then addressed the Senate to the following
effect:
Mr.. PRESIDENT In rising TO second the motion Of the
honorable senator, who has just made the solemn
of the death Of one of our honored associatcs