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

regarded as one OF the sages oil the republic In
Mr. CALHoUNs friends doubted the proprety OF his ac
cepng it, and some OF them thought he would put high
4reputaon at hazard in this new sphere Of action Per
haps these suggestions fired his high and gifted intellect
he accepted the place. and into the War Department
under circumstances that have appalled, other men,
His success has been acknowledged was complex
and confused ne reduced to simplicity and order His
Organization OF the War Department, and his admnistra
ton of its underlined dutes have made the impression OF
an author having the interest OF originality and the sane
To applicants for office, Mr. CALHoUN made few prom
ses and hence he was not accused OF deuson and de-
ceptlon When public trust was involved, ne would
not compromise with dupcity or temporary expediency
At the expiration OF Mr.. Monroe's administration, Mr.
CALHouNs name became connected with the presidency
and from that time TO his DEATH he had to share the fate
OF all others VINO occupy prominent situations
The remarkable canvass for the President to succeed
Mr. Monroe terminated in returning three distinguished
men TO me House q REPRESENTATIVES from wnlen one was
dent by large majority He took his seat in the SEN
ate as Vice President on the 4th OF March, 1925, hav
ing remained in the War Department years
Whilst he was Vice President, he placed in
OF the most trying scehes of any mans life. do not
now choose to refer TO anything that can have the ele
mens OF CONTROVERSY butt 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
rate and had high regard for the dignity OF the Senate
which, presiding officer, he endeavored preserve
and maintain. He looked upon debate as an honorable
dents and its trials but Mr.. CALHOUN had, in emf
nent degree regard tor parliamentary dignity and pro-
priety.
Upon General Haynes leaving The Senate to become
governor of South Carolina, Mr. CALHOUN resigned the
vice presidency, and was elected in his place All will
now agree that such position was environed with dit
cues and danges His own State under the ban,
and he was in the national Senate odo her justice under
his constitutional obligations. That part Of his life pos
terity will review, and will do justice to it.
After his senatorial term had expired, he went into
trement by his own consent. The death OF MIR. Upshur
full OF melancholy associahon-made vacancy in the
State Department; and il by the consent
Of all parties that Mr.. CALHOUN called 10 fill IT,
This tribute OF which any public man might well
be proud II was tribute TO TRUTH ability, and expert
Hence Under MIR CALHoUNs counsels, Texas brought
into the Union. His name is associated with one OF the
most remarkable events Of hisory-that OF one republic
being annexed to another by the voluntary consent Of
both Mr. CALHOUN but the agent to bring about this
fraerna association Iisa conjunction under the
ton of his name, and by influence exerted through his
great and intrepid mind Mr. CALHoUN's connexon with
the executive department of the government terminated
with Mr.. Tyer's administration. As Secretary oil
State he won the confidence and respect OF foreign am
bassadors and his dispatches were characterized by
clearness, sagacity and boldness
He 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 agitaed 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 ad
mired his character There those here who know
more OF him than do ! shall not pronounce any
such judgment as may be subject to conlro-
versial criticism. But will say matter of justice
from my own personal knowledge, that never knew
faireT man in argument juster man IN purpose His
intensity allowed OF little compromise. Whilst he did
qualify his positions suit the temper OF the
times he appreciated the unmasked propositions Of others
As SENATOR he commanded the respect of the abest
men OF the body OF which he was member; and be-
eye may say that where there political bias 10
influence the Judgment he had the confidence OF his breth
rem As statesman, MIR. CALHopN's reputation belongs
TO the history OF the country and committ to his coun-
Il In my opinion Mr. CALHOUN deserves to occupy the
first rank as parliamentary speaker He had always
before him the dignity OF purpose, and he spoke TO
end. From full mind, he expressed his ideas with
cearness simplicity and force, and in language that
seemed be the vehicle OF his thoughts and emotions
His thoughts eaped from his mind like arrows from
well-drawn bow They had both the aim and force
OF skilful archer He seemed to have had little
gard for ornament and when he used figures o speech
they were only for illustration His manner and conn-
bis best language and in these there
exemplcaon OF what is meant by action in that term
OF the great Aihenan orator and statesman. They
served TO exhibit the moral elevation OF the man.
In speaking OF Mr. CALHOUN, as man and neghbor,
hope may speak OF him in sphere in which all will
like 10 contemplate him. Whilst he gentleman of
striking department he a OF primitive tastes and
q simple manners He had the hardy virtues and simple
tastes OF republican citizen. No one disked ostenta-
ton and exhibition more than he did When say he
was good neighbor imply than have expressed.
II is summed up under the word justice. will venture
TO say that in his private relations could say
that Mr. CALHOUN treated him with injustice or that he
characterized BY beautiful poprety, and the
pcahon OF TRUTH justice, temperance, and fidelity TO his
engagements.
will venture another remark: Mr. CALHOUN was
fierce in his contests with political adyersares. He did
not stop in the fight, 10 count losses bestow avors
But he forgot resentments and fogaye injuries inflicted
d by rivals with signal magnanimiy. 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 TO preserve them pure and
make them perpetual.
In the death OF Mr. CALHOUN one OF the brightest lu-
mnaries has been extngulshed from the political rma-
ment Ii is an event which will produce deep sensa-
ton throughout this broad land
have toreborne 10 speak OF his domestic relations.
They make sacred circle and will not invade it,
In concluding, Mr. b. submitted the following resolu-
lions:
Rssopsd pnamipfousy That com mittce be appointed
by the Vice President take order supe Intending the
funeral Of the honorable JOHN CALDWELL CALHOUN which
will place IL o'clock, meridian, and that
the Senate viii attend the
Resolved unanimously That the members Of the Senate,
desire of showing every due
the memory OF the honorable JouS CALDWELL CALHOUN,
deceased, late member thereof will 20 into mourning for
the left arm.
Resolved sndninouy, That an additional ark Of
spect the memory OF the deceased the Senate do
adjourn.
Mr. CLAY. MIR. President, prompted by my own feel
ngs o. profound regret, and requested at the time
by some highly esteemed friends, wish, in rising TO
second the resolutions which have been offered and
which have just been read, add few words to what
has been well and Justly said by the surviving col
league OF the illus,rous deceased.
Ny personal acquaintance with him, MI. President
X conme upwaris of thrty. eighf Years ago an