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

In the stirring questions that have agated the country 1t
was my misfortune sometimes to differ from bim but il is
matter of heartfelt qualification for to know that per-
sonal relations remained unaltered And, sir il will be
source OF pleasant though sad reflection throughout
life remember that the last day which he occupied
his in this chamber bis body down by disease
his mind vigorous ever held somewhat extended
conversation the exciting topics of the day in which the
same kind feelings which had strongly impressed in
youth still manifested toward by the
But, sir, he is gone from among US his voice will
never again be heard this chamber his active and vigorous
mind will participate more in our councils his spirit has
left world of trouble, care, and anxiety join the spirits Of
those patriots and statesmen who have preceded him
brighter and better world IL many believe, the spirits Of
the departed hover around the places they have left
nesy pray that his may be permitted 10 look back upon
our country, which he has left in excitement confusion and
apprehension restored calmnes security and raernal
feeling broad The bounds of Union, and fixed
the eternal principles of justice in which Government has
It's foundation
Mr. CLEMENS I do not expect, Mr.. President, to add
any thing what has already been said Of the usrous
whose death all deeply depore but silence upon
caon like this would by means meet the expectations Of
those whose representative am. To borrow figure from
the Senator from Kentucky, the brightest star in the brilliant
galaxy Of the Cnon has gone out, and Alabama Gains
place among the chief over the event. Differing
often from the great Southern statesman questions Of pub
lie policy she has yet always accorded due homage to his
MUS and still 10 that blameless purity of life which
titles him to the highest and the nobst epaph which be
craven upon mortal tomb For more than forty years
active participant all the fierce struggles Of party surround
ed by those conupng influences to which the politician is
often subjected his personal character remained only
untarnshed but unsuspected. He walked through the
6mes and the hem Of his garment unscorched
tits part of purpose to enter into recital OF the public
Of John c. Calhoun. II has already been partly done by
his colleagues bueven that my Judgment unnecessary
Years after the celebrated battle of Thermopya traveller
on visiting the spot found monument with the simple in
scrpton, Stranger, tell LaceJemOn that died in
obedience to her laws" "Why is he asked that the
nf
Because, the proud reply, sit impossible that any
Greek should forget Them" Even is il with him Of
whom speak. His acts craven the hearts of his
counymen, and time has power to obtera the charac
ters Throughout this broad land "the meanest r the
mightest river, rolls mnging with his fame forever Liv
ing sir in age distinguished above all others for its intel
gence surrounded throughout his whole by any
of whom would have marked in the worlds history
and stamped the times in which he lived with Immortality,
Mr. Calhoun yet intellectual eminence, and COM
manded admiration which not only unsurpassed but
unequalej in all its parts by any Of his giant compeers
That great light is exnguished place in this Senate
is made which cannot be filed The tidngs have
been borne upon the ghnngs wings the emotes
of the Republic and millions of freeman mourning
with US over all that is let Of one who was scarcely slower
than the angels. s
may be permitted Mr. President to express my grat-
cation what have heard and witnessed this day. Ken
lucky has been heard through the mouth of who not
only her greatest statesman but The worlds greatest living
orator The great expounder Of the constitution whose
intellect comprehend and give clearness all
things beneath the sum- has spoken for the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts, From every quarter the voice Of mourning
is mingled with notes of the highest admiration. These
crowded galleries. the distinguished gentlemen who fill this
floor, all indicate that here have
g Bards, artists, sages, reverently met,
To waive each separating plea
Of sect, cline, party, and degree,
All honoring him whom Nature all honor she'd"
The resolutions were then unanimously adopted.
The VICE PRESIDENT appointed the following the
committee of arrangements Messsrs MASON, DAVIS, of
Mississpp ATcHIsoN, DoDGE, Of Wisconsin, DICKINSON
and GREENE.
Ordered TIA, the Secretary communicate these proceed
ings TO the House of Representatives .
Whereupon The Senate adjourned.