Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-04-06

mon praise In debate he was equal win handopn su
council he commanded the respect and confidence oil Madison
At this period Of his life he had the quality Of Themlstoces
TO inspire condence-whch after ALL is the highest OF earth
y qualities it mystical something which fe but can.
be described The events OF the war were brilliant ana
honorable both and soldiers and their history
may be read with enthusiasm and delight The war tefm
mated with honor but the which had to DC taken
transition to peace establishment full OF difficulty and
embarrassment Mr. CALHOUN, with his usual intfePdity,
did not hesitate take responsible part. Under the nfu
of broad patriotism, he acted with an uncacuiang
lbeay all the interests that were involved, ana wnch
brought under review of Congress his personal ad
this time in his admiration for his genius paid
Mr. CALHOUN beautiful compliment for bis noble and ma.
tional sentiments.
Al the termination of Mr. Madison's administration Mr.
CALHoUS had acquired commanding reputation ne was
regarded one the sages of the Republic In 1917 Mr.
Monroe invited him place in his cabinet Mr. CALHOUN
friends doubted the popey Of his accepting and some OF
them thought he would put high reputation at hazard 10
this new sphere Of aclio Perhaps these suggestions fired
bis high and gifted intellect ne eptcd the place. ana went
into the War Department, under circumstances that might
have appalled, Cther His success has been acknow-
ledge6what complex and confused he reduced to sim
pcty and ORDER His organization of the War Department.
and his administration Of its underlined duties, have made the
impression Of author having the interest OF originality and
the sanction OF trial. ...
To applicants for Office Mr. CALHOUN made few promises
and hence he not accused OF deuson and deception
When public trust involved he would not compromise
| with dupicy temporary expediency.
At the expiration Of Mr. Monroes administration Mr. CAL
| became connected
from that his death, he had to share the fate OF all
others who occupy prominent situations
The remarkable for the President to succeed Mr.
Monroe terminated in returning three distinguished men to
the House of Representatives. from whom one was to be
elected Mr. CALHOUN elected Vice President by large
majority He took his in the Senate Vice President
on the 4h of March, 1926 having remained in the War De
partment years.
Whilst he was Vice President he was placed in some of
the most trying scenes Of any mans e do not now choose
refer any thing that have the elements Of contro
vesy but hope may be permitted TO speak Of my friend
and colleague in character in which all will join in paying
him sincere respect AS presiding officer of this body he
had the undivided respect Of its members He puncua
mehodca and accurate and had high regard for the dig
nifty Of the Senate which, presiding officer ne endeavor-
ed preserve and maintain He looked upon debate
honorable Of intellect for truth Such strife has its
incidents and lis trials but Mr.. CALHOUN had, in emf
nen degree regard for parliamentary dignity and proprey
Upon General Haynes leaving the Senate to become Gov
of South Carolina, Mr.. CALHOUN resigned the Vice
Presidency and elected in his place All will now agree
that such position envroned with difficulties and dam
gers His State under the ban and he was in the
national Senate to do her justice under his constitutional obi
cations That part of his life postety will review, and will
do justice to it.
After his senatorial had expired he went into retire
ment by his consent. The death of Mr. Upshur-so
full of melancholy associaon-made vacancy in the State
Department; and by the Of all parties
that Mr.. CALHOUN called to fill it, This tribute
of which any public might well be proud 1t was n-
butte to TRUTH ability, and experience Under Mr. CAL
nouns counses Texas was brought into the Union His
associated with of the most remarkable events Of
hoyhat Of republic being annexed another by the
voluntary consent Of both. Mr.. CALHOUN but the
agent bring about this faerna association II is
junction under the sanction of his name and by influence
exeed through his great and intrepid mind Mr. CALHoUSs
connexion with the Executive Department Of the Govern
men terminated with Mr.. Tylers administration. As
Secretary Of State he the confidence and respect of for
een ambassadors and his dispatches characterized by
clearness, sagacity and holiness
He not allowed TO remain in retirement long For
the last five years he has been member of this body and
has been engaged discussions that have deeply excited and
agated the country. He has died amidst them. had
never had any particular association with Mr. CALHOUN
until became his colleague in this body had looked
his fame others had done and had admired his character
There are those here who know more Of him than do
shall not pronounce any such judgment be subject
controversial criticism But will say, matter of JUS
tice from my personal knowledge that knew
farer man in argument uster in purpose. His in
tensity allowed Of little compromise Whilst he did not
qualify his positions suit the temper of the times he
appreciated the unmarked propositions Of Others As Sena
tor he commanded the respect Of the abes of the body
OF which he member; and believe may say that
where there political bias to influence the Judgment
he had the confidence Of his brethren. AS statesman Mr.
CALHouss reputation belongs the history of the country,
and commit it to his countrymen and posterity.
In my opinion Mr. CALHOUN deserves occupy the first
rank parliamentary speaker He had always before him
the dignity of purpose and he spoke end From full
mind he expressed his ideas with cleaness, simplicity and
force and in language that seemed be the vehicle of his
thoughts and emotions His thoughts leaped from his mind
like from well-drawn bow They had both the aim
and force Of skiul archer He seemed have had little
regard for ornament and when he used figures Of speech
they were only for illustration His and counenance
were his best language and in these there exempI-
cation of what is meant by action in that of the great
Athenan orator and staesman They served exhibit the
moral elevation of the man.
In speaking Of Mr.. CALHOUN a man and neighbor,
hope may speak Of him in sphere in which all will like
contemplate him. Whilst he gentleman of striking de-
pertinent he Of primitive tastes and simple man
ners he had the hardy virtues and simple of repub-
lican citizen No disliked osentaon and exhibition
more than he did When say he was good neghbor l
imply than have expressed It is summed up under
the word justice will venture say that no one in his
private relations could that Mr. CALHOUN treated
him with injustice that he deceived him by professions
His private character characterized by beautiful proprety
and the exemp6caon Of TRUTH justice temperance and
fidelity to his engagements
will venture another remark Mr.. CALHOUN was fierce
in his contests with political adversaes He did not stop in
the fight count losses bestow avo But he forgot
sentiments and orgave injuries inflicted by rivals with signal
magnanmity. Whilst he spoke freely of their faults he
could with justice appreciate the merits of all the public men
Of whom have heard him speak He sincerely attached
to the institutions of this country, and desired preserve
them pure and make them perpetual.
In the death of Mr.. CALHous OF the brightest lumna
res has been exnguished from the political armament, l. is
event which will produce deep sensation Throughout this
broad land.
have orehorne speak Of his domestic relations. They
make sacred circle, and will not invade it.
Mr. BUTLER then offered the following resolutions
Resolved unanimously, That committee be appointed by
the Vice President take order for experimenting the
raj of the Hon. JOHN CALDWELL CALHOUN which will take
place at ~ O'Clock meridian and that the Senate