Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-05
NO. 27

his transformations bearing and ehd.like simplicity Of
manner, made him accessible to the humblest aud
endeared him to all with whom he was brought into as.
socation But although thus mild, amiable and unas-
suming in his manners, he still possessed frmness and
was unwaverng in his purposes and everything be
gagged in he pursued with undated zeal and determine
ton He was generous and liberal 20 fault and no one
however humble appealed 10 his generosity ana be-
nevolence in vain. He possessed courage dar-
ing, and ever entered the field Of danger with
less earlessness Of consequences In fact 10 sum up
all, as was once well said of another, "Lc man.
which take him all in all, whose Ike
II fear ne'cr Shall look upon ssainn
Mr.. President, now submit the preamble and rcso;
lutons and move their adoption:
WHEREAS, This Conventonhasiu Just learned, with pro
found sensibty. that the Hon Richard NJ johnson Of
Kentucky, late Vice President of the United States has
recently and whilst engaged in the service of his native
State, as member of the General Assembly thereof
departed this life: AND WHEREAS, the numerous long.
continued public services of that distinguished patriot
and soldier, well in the councils of his country as
in the tented field, constitute him the common proper
ty of hos country, and Justly entitle his memory
to the grateful notice OF the people o this State, in
with the of his felow-ctzens of the Union
and more especially when it is remembered that part
of the services rendered by him, whilst engaged the
defence of his country, in the war OF 1912, against
Great Britain and her savage allies. performed mp
the soil of Indiana when infant delenceless Ter
ritory, in defending helpless wO;neh aad chdrek
against the relentless tomahawk and scapng knife of
the ruthless savage:
Resolred, That we recognize in COL johnson the cul.
liant soldier the devoted patriot and sound able Gates
man: That among the long list of his public acts whilst
engaged in the National Councils, his jealous efforts in
favor of aboshing Imprisonment for debt together with
his mastery Sunday Mail Report" will remain as i'm
Pershabe monuments Of his profound craftsmanship,
long as the suerngs Of the oppressed and downtrod
den debtor finds sympathy in the human bosom the
cause of liberal pr;ueipies has advocate
Resolred, That, whilst cherishng Just Of graf
itude towards this distinguished citizen for his many i'm.
in #
try, during the course of long public lie, the able.
faithful statesman and brave soldier most sincerely
condole with his numerous friends and relatives in the
lrreparable bereavement they have sustained, in the
loss Of an afectonae and devoted friehd; and with
sister State Kentucky in being thus deprived Of his wall
liable Services in her public councils.
Resolved, That - be appointed committee on
the part of this Convention tender the relatives Of
Col johnson the expression of onr heartfelt coincidence
on the melancholy OCCASION and thatib Secretary ofths
Convention transmit the Executive of the State of
Kentucky. COPY of the foregoing preamble and resolu
tions.
RtsOrca That the editors OF the several newspapers
in this State be requested to publish the foregoing ia
their papers respectively.
Mr. SMITH of Ripley rose and said
Mn. President: have delayed, TO the last moment;
Cor better qualified gentleman of the Convention:
to rise and respond to those excellent and appropriate
resolutions well conceived and expressive Of the
feelings and sympathes of this Convention.
But, sir, though they contain cnough and comprehend
all that be said this melancholy occasion, express
tion mourns tet sir not willing the occasion shall
pass without the voice Of private friendship, and private
grief being heard.
Sir, may not saw that great man has fallen in our
midst. Yes sir, in our midst for was he nst cur fellow.
citizen! And not his and his fame our conmon
inheritancel
But will not date on his public character. Is not
his history written, TO be read by all menl He
died in the times of the Revolution. He fought SOL
der in war of Independence; and as politician
and statesmdn he has been prominent for nearly balf
century From the humble walks In life he attained the
proud position of the second Office in the republic, the
Vice President of the United States Sir, the history Of
the republic be written and leave out the name,
and overlook the fame and public services OF Col JoE
son, of Kentucky.
But sir leaving out everything adventiious in his
character he man. with the heart and soul, and
feelings of man. This had occasion to know
Sir in the wear S40 engaged in the public service
resided in Washington Cty. He occnpied the Vice
Presidential mansion. For some three months was
member of his household one-half Of that time was
Frustrated by fever, and wasat the very door OF death
And sir, never forget, and hope never shall for
get his kind attentions and assiduous care OF me. Sir,
sick and feeble; but his synpates appeared, on
my account, as acute my disease was painful.
Sir the Vice Presidents house, at that time, was To-
Gated in part Of the city, surrounded 10y poverty and
destitution Col Johnson never forgot TO meet and
supply the demands that poverty made upon him. l
know that his wood supplied many with fuel and ms ts-
He turned none away empty. In that little cofnInu
nily Capitol Hill, am sure his name Is blessed and
cherished suppose that Col JOHNSON has dhed poor
for such man could not die rich. In his hands, money
or property lost its adhesive quality il The calls of hu
manity demanded it.
Sir in war Col. JoHNs6S brave as Jackson
of death or danger he fearless as Worth, or Scott
or Taylor But as man. in his affections, he was ten
der as child The tale of sorrow never entered ms
ear, and failed to draw tear from his eye.
If goodness Of heart, kindness Of soul. and acts Of
charity form claims on Heaven-then may Se not say
his spirit is blessed. Mr. President, l second the
ton for the adoption Of tic resolutions.
The preamble and Resolutions were unanimously
adopted; when A. =
The Chair directed the blank to he filed with the
names Of Mcssrs. THORNTON, PErPtz of Ohio, and
RARIDEN.