The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-02-03
John J. Cdtten1ao.

sl,on, of condemn i'iou, II isJLfie.h ing TO-
urn 10 The nobIs ssn 'imsri.,., of Governor
Cfit,epjen's recent inaugural message 10
he Legislature Of Kentucky, in behalf Of the
inseparahility Of these United Sia,es Tn ey
are sentiments worthy Of the man; WHOSE
life has been devoted TO he public interests
whose public careerlas been one Of more
brilliancy for the good he has eiIec,e,, than
usually falls to the 10! Of mortals, They are
sentiments that every father and evsry
mother should compel their children to
commit 10 memory, in order that the new
generation may grow up and enter upon
The duties Of life witt, correct views of the
priceless value Of the American Union.
John J. Critlenden is giant in intellect
and giant in heart. Where his reason
leads him 10 go, HI. affections determine
him 10 stay. His love for this Union is on
" measured by his horror al the lhongh, of
its dissolution. He feels upon this ques-
lion, as Washington fth. We believe he
would willingly lay down his life 10 pre-
serve il-This readiness 10 offer so great a
sacrifice, is manifest in all his public acts
in all mis- private relations. The preserva-
ton Of The Union is not mere passion
With him 1t is question ofife and death
Would to.God, that all our publ men felt
and reasoned and acted abou, this vita,
question, as Governor Criitenden does! H.
IS worthy discipline Of the worthy pnbIic
men Of the revolution, who framed the sys-
tenn government, by which, we are bound
together.
| There is go much 10 admire and respee,
in the character of Mr. Crinenden, tina, We
love to dwell upon lis contemplation His
sincerity of purpose and his candor are the
broad gatewavs to his heart Love our
neishbor as we love onrself->is the corner
s'o lie Of christianity. Mr. Critlenden prac
tees ihia cardinal commandment in all The
relations Of life whether public or prlva'e
II has risen with him into praclica love
of country, which is only the subIimation OF
love ofneishbor. We do not believe, that
a sordid thought ever found repoSe in his
conscience, that, thought injurious TO his
fellow man ever was suffered 10 Cross his
mind The grand ann Of all his public ac-
tons, appears TO have been the public veal
and, however, he may have erred, i he ev-
er did err. the man has yet to be found,
who can justly accuse him of pnrpcsed or
wiIful error This oneness OF purpose, of
intention; of action, is gem ia his chalae-
ter, that spalk.es with light. II is almcs,
impossible to oe his opponent, differ as you
may from him, because he convinces the
mind of The observer OF his honesty, his
,ruhfulness and his sincerity. His in,esri
ty is inquest Toned.
AS lawyer, Governor Crinenden, is
wi'hon, superior in the land. The struc
ture ofhis mind is peculiarly sniled 10 The
Practice Of the science oflaw. He sees The
solution of a problem al glance, and his
demonstrations are specimens of legal reas
onirg worthy of all imitation. He deals
with law, as science ,ha, leads to per.
fec, knowledge Of the philosophy OF Justice.
His lahors in this extensive field ofhuman
knowledge constitute him scholar Of no
light a,ainmen's He isa shining light
in the law, and is wi,hou, a shadow OF
reproach. He deserves TO sit in The highes,
seat of legal learning in this country.
| But Governor Cri!lenden as a statesman
and wise legislator, is, perhaps, better
known, than as n lawyer. In the Senate
he was almost alone in his glory. Who is
there who does not remember his sono.
rors voice in that chamber. resounding with
the utierance of sound Wing doctrines in
vndica!on Unconstitutional rights. As all
orator, he possessed all the fire of the Gre
ciau with tho genial warmth of The Roman
He spoke as he talked, as he wroe-wilh
a clearness, bolJness, aud hnlhfulness,
that won the way TO many Senators con-
viciions on more than one occasion. His
confidence IN the people was unbounded,
and has been increased by recen, events IN
no small degree, and hence his power as an
orator. This made him practical demo-
orat
Perhaps the National Wing party Of the
land, owesno man in the Union more than
to the labors OF M. Crittenden. His sound
ind2e'nen, has never failed him. His fear
lessness in avowlng his opinions, has stood
him in need, on several occasions in his
public ..fe, and il has never deserted him.
County before pary-is his maxim and
Practice, aud ough 10 be the maxim and
practice every public man. There is
no, an acl of his public life, thai looks to
any hing else Than his country.
Frankness and Kindness o., hear, are pro
minent points in his character. He would
moi hurt living thing. lie is a correct
and sound thinker, and enjoys great facility
and cIeaness ofexpression, In his person
al intercourse, accessible, easy and yet dig
nified. Avisiler never leaves his presence
withou, feeling that has been in the presence
OF good man, wise man and sincere
man. 1t is impossible for snch man,
with such lofty faculties, 10 be otherwise
than frieud IN tho ITpon auainst ,u H.,