The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-04-02

has been suggested me, and the suggestion aA met
with the pompsst a,ssn. rom 70 my own heart that here
casion.
The distinguished person whose death has been an.
nounced to US in the resolutions oil the Senate belonged
not indeed II is not ours TO pronounce his euogy
III s not ours, certainly to appropriate his fame But -
bear witness to his character to do justice TO his
virtues. unite in paying honor to his memory, and TO
offer our heartfelt sympahiesas / now do-to those
who have been called to sustain SO great bereavement
We have been told, sir by more Than adventurous
navigator that it was worth all the priyatons and perls
o proacted voyage beyond the line, TO obtain even
passing view OF he Southern Cross, that great consela
ton OF the southern hemisphere We can imagine, them
what would be the emotions OF those who have always
epjoyed the light Of that magnificent luminary, aud who
have taken their daily and their nightly direction
from its refulgent rays II it were suddenly botted Out
from the sky.
tons al this hour, OF few Of the honored friends
and associates whom see around me.
Indeed, no one who has been ever so distant an OBJ
server Of the OF public affairs for quarter OF
century past fail to realize that star Of the first mag
nude has been struck from our political fimainent. Let
us hope sir that it has only been transferred TO higher
land purer sphere where may shine on with undimmed
MI Speaker il is for others 10 enter into the details Of
Mr. CALHouSs life and services It is for others 10 illus
ate and TO vindcae bis peculiar opinions and principles
III is for me speak of him only he known to the
country large, and TO all, without distinction OF party,
who have represented the country OF late years. in either
branch OF the national councils.
1
that among what may be called the second generation oil
American statesmen since the adoption OF the federal
constitutions there has been no man of more marked
character, OF pronounced qualities or OF wider and
The mere length and variety of his public service-in
ALMOST every branch OF the national government running
through continuous period Of almost org years-as
President OF the United States Secretary OF State and
las senator fIom his own adored and adorlng South
|Carolina-woud alone have secured hlm conspicuous
ntroe auDou ntir nj
But he has left better titles to remembrance than any
(which mere Office can best0w
There unsued purity in his private HE; there
was an nexble integrity in his public conduct; there
was an Undesirable fascination in his familiar converse
lion there a condensed energy in his formal dis
course; there aquickness oil perception, vigor OF
deduction, dreciness and devotednsss OF purpose,
lin all that he said, or wrote, or did there was a
Roman dignity in his whole senatorial department !;
which. together made up character which cannot fail
Ito be contemplated and admired to the latest poserity
have said sir, that New Englandacal appropriate no
part OF his fame. But may be permitted to remember
that was in schools OF learning and Of law that he
liza the forum OF the Senate chamber. Nor can we forget
how long and how intimately he was associated In the
executive or deberative branches OF the government
with than one OF our own most cherished STATES
The loss of such man, sir. creates sensible gap in
the public councils To the State which he represented.
and the section OF country with which ne vas so peculiar
y identified, stranger tongue may velure to attempt
words OF adequate consolation But let rs hope that the
event may not be without wholesome and healing in
uence upon the troubles of the times Let heed the
voice which comes to us all. both individuals and
public officers, in solemn and signal providence oil
God Let remember that whatever happens to the re-
public, we must ole Let as reflect how vain are the
personal ses and partisan contests 10 which we daily
engage, view OF the great account which we may so
soon be called on to render As Cicero exclaimed, IN
the death OF Cassus 30 falacem homnum
sem ragilem que fotunam ct inanes noslras conten-
iiones |"
Finally sir let us find fresh bonds Of brotherhood and
o Union in the cherished memories oil those who have
gone before and let Us resolve that so Tar as IN us
lies the day shall never come when New England men
NAV not speak of the great Of the South whether
among the dead among the living OF Americans and
fellow -counrymen!
Mr. VENABLE rose and said:
Mr. SPEAKER: In responding TO the announcement
lust made by the gentleman from South Carolina, MI
hoLMEs,l perform sad and melancholy ofhce. Dad
consult my feelings alone, would be silent In the
other end of thsbuiding, have just heard the touch
ling eoquence OF two venerable and distinguished sena.
TORS his contemporaries and compatrios. Their names
belong 10 their country as well his; and thought,
while each was speaking OF the vaaat warrior clothed
lin amor, who, when passing the grave Of one with
dropped tear upon his dust and gave testimony to his
skill his valor, and his honor He whose spirit has fed
needs no effort Of mine to place his name on the bright
pronounce ~ swell the vast tide Of praises which will flow
perenniay from nations gratitude. The great Amer-
lean statesman who has fallen by the stroke OF death has
e the impress 2, ms mna upon ns Oss ~
recorded thoughts to reward their labor with intellectual
wealth, has left example OF purity and patriotism on
which the weared eye may rest,
s,And gaze upon the great
Where neither guilty glory CLOVIS
Nor dcspicable state"
For more than forty years, his name Is conspicuous in
Jour history Born at the close of the revolutionary
TRY in our second contest with England. Never unmnd-
fu OF her claims upon him, he has devoted long life TO
her service and has closed it, like gallant warrior, with
his armor buckled on him. death made conquest OF
this conqueor for now he lives in fame, though not in
life" The only fame. sir, which he ever coveted-an
none despse, who have not renowned the virtues
which deserve it, II is at least some relief TO our hearts,
now heavng with signs at this dispensaton OF Heaven
that he now belongs to bright to enduring hisoy Tor his
was one OF 'he few immortal that were not born
Ito die OF his early history the gentleman who preced.
speak; il is known to millions living, and will be
familiar to the world in after times.
But sir propose to say something OF him IN his last
DAYS Early in the winter oil lS4S49, his failing health
gave uneasness to his friends severe attack Of bron-
chits complicated with affection Of the heart, dsqnal
flied him for the performance OF his senatorial duties
with the punctuallty which always distinguished him.
III was then that became intimately acquainted with his
mind, and above ALL with his heart Watching BY his
bedside and during his recovery ceased to be aston.
ished at the power which his mind and elevated
moral feelings had always exered upon nose who were
Included within the circle OF his social intercourse
was tribute paid spontaneously to wisdom, genius truth.
Patriotism, honesty OF purpose and purity Of motives
dered active by the energies OF such an intellect as hard
ly ever falls TO any man. gathered around him sincere ad
nrers and devoted friends That many have failed 10
appreciate the value of great truths which he utter
ed or to listen the warnings which he gave moth
ing new in the history of great minds Bacon wrote
|l..r man nj To