Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-04-05

tho rresdencv and from that time to his death, he
had to share the fate of all others who occupy prom
inent situations |
coed Mr. Monroe terminated in returning three as
tinoushed men to the House of Representatives from
which one was to be elected. Mr.. CALHOUN was
elected Vice President by large majority lie TOOK
his seat in the Senate as Vice President on the 4th
of March, 1879: having renamed III ule " d.
ment over seven years.
Whilst he was Vice President, he was placed In
some of the most trying scenes OF any mans life
do not now choose to refer to anything that can
have the elements of controversy but hope | may
he permtted to speak of my friend and colleague in
character in which all will join in paying him sim
cere respect As presiding officer of this body, he
had the undivided respect of its members He was
punctual, methodical, and accurate, and had high
regard for the dignity of the Senate, which, as pre-
siding officer he endeavored to preserve and main
tain. He looked upon debate an honorable con-
test of intellect for truth Such strife has It's IN
cdents and its trials; but Mr.. CALHOUN had' IN an
eminent degree, regard for parliamentary dignity
and propriety.
Upon Gen HAYNES leaving the Senate to become
Governor of s. Carolina, Mr.. CALHOUN resi- gned the
vice presidency, and elected IN his place: All
will now agree that such position was envlroned
with difficulties and dangers. His own State was
under the BAN and he was in the national Senate to
do her Justice under his constitutional obligations
That part of his life poserty will review, and Will
do Justice to it.
After his senatorial term TIC WoLIC III
to retirement by his own consent. The death OF Mr
UPsHUR-so full of melancholy assOciation-made
vacancy in the State Department. and it was by the
common consent of all parties that Mr. CALHOUN
was called to fill it. This was tribute OF which
any public might well be proud. 1t was a trlD-
ute to truth, ability, and experience. Under Mr.
CALHoUNs counses, Texas was brought into the In
ion. His name is associated with one OF the most
remarkable events of history-that of one republic
being annexed to another by the voluntary consent
Of both Mr. Gar Init agent
about this fraternal association 1t is conjunction
under the sanction of his name, and by an influence
exerted through his great and intrepid mind. Mr.
CALHoUNs connexiOn with the executive department
of the government terminated with Mr. IYLERs ad-
ministration As a Secretary of State, he won the
confidence and respect of foreign ambassadors, and
his dispatches characterized by cearness, sa-
gacty and bOldness.
He was not allowed to remain in retirement long.
For the last five years he has been member of this
body and has been engaged in discussions that have
deeply excited and agitated 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 on his fame as
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 as
may be subject to the controversial criticism. But
| | will say as matter of Justice from my per-
sonai knowledge, that never knew fairer man in
argument ulster man in purpose His intensity
allowed of little compromise. Whilst he did not
qualify his own positions to suit the temper of the
times, he appreciated the unmasked propositions Of
others. AS senator, he commanded the respect Of
the ablest men of the body of which he was mem
Der and believe may say that where there was
no political bias to influence the Judgment he haC
the confidence of his brethren. AS a statesman, Mr.
CALHoUNs reputation belongs to the history of the
country, and commit it to his countrymen and pos
terity.
In my opinion, Mr.. CALHOUN deserves to occupy
the first rank as parliamentary speaker. He haC
always before him the dignity of purpose and hi
spoke to end. From full mind he expressed
his ideas with clearness, simplicity, and force ant
in language that seemed to be the vehicle OF hi
t thoughts and emotions. His thoughts leaped from
his mind like arrows frow well-drawn bow. The,
had both the aim and force of skilful archer. H
when he used figures of speech, they were only TO
illustration. His manner and countenance were hi
s best language and in these there was an exemplif
cation of what is meant by action in that term o
t the great Athenian orator and statesman. The,
served to exhibit the moral elevation of the
n In speaking of Mr.. CALHOUN, man and
4 neighbour | hope may speak of him in sphere il
which all will like to Contemplate him. Whilst h
was gentleman of striking department, he was
man of primitive tastes and simple manners. H
had the hardy virtues and simple tastes of republ
can citizen. No disliked ostentation and exhibi
r ton more than he did. When | say he was goo
e neighbor, imply more than have expressed. 1t
: summed up under the word justice | will ventur
-
l. say that Mr.. CALHOUN treated him with injustice,
that he deceived him by professions. His privat
o character was characterized by beautiful proprie
ty, and was the exemplifcatiOn of truth: justice
e temperance, and fidelity to his engagements.
r will venture another remark: Mr.. CALHoU
u fierce in his contests with political adversarie
lie did not stop in the fight to count losses besto
l. avors But he forgot resentments and forgave il
TT uries inflicted by rivals with signal magnanimit,
Whilst he spoke freely of their faults he could wit
p Justice appreciate the merits of all the public
e whom have heard him speak. He was sincerel
attached to the institutions of this country, and
H. sired to preserve them pure and make them perp
of tual.
H. In the death of Mr. CALHOUN, one of the brighte
lumnaries has been extiuguished from the polite
IN armament. 1t is an event which will produce
k deep sensation throughOu this broad land.
of have foreborne to speak of his domestic relation
or They make a sacred circle and will not invade
he In concluding, Mr. B. submitted the following +
ch solutions
by the Vice President to take order for experimenting
funeral of the honorable JOHN CALDwELL CALHOUN viii
will take place tomorrow at II O'Clock, meridian and tn
no the Senate will attend the
Resolved unanimously That the members of the Sena
sincere desire of showing mark of respect
to the memory of the honorable JOHN CALDWELL CALHoU
deceased late member thereof will go into mourning
him for month"; by the usual mode of wearing Grape
to Resolved unanimously That an additional mark of
spect to the of the deceased the Senate do
~ journ.
.ct The Senate then addressed by Messrs. Ola
his WEBSTER, RUsK, and CLEMENS, who spoke in feel
and eloquent terms of the talents and virtues of
ny illustrious deceased The two former gentlemen h
~ entered public life about the same time with hi
nd nearly forty years ago. and since then, although
u quently differing in opinion, they had preserved
each other the HIGHEST reSnect and tho warmaSt