The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-04-25
Interesting Letter from Mr.. o.lhouu

We are indebted to the gentleman in the State of New
York. to whom the following letter was addressed, for
copy to be laid before readers II is especially valu
abe as it probably among the last productions which
emanated from Mr. Calhoun's pen In the last wish
which its distinguished author expresses every patriot
must cordially concur 1t is to see our country Quoted
under some arrangement that will be satisfactory to all
and safe to the Souih.'
STATE AND national LAW SCHOOL, BALsroN SPA,
Saratoga County, New York, April 10, 1850.
To the Editors of the Union:
have spent much time within the past two years in
Washington where became intimately acquainted with
the late Hon. John c. Calhoun, who had been familiar.
friend Of my father. He permitted me the honor OF
frequent correspondence with him The following letter
received from him just before his death Il is proba-
bly, the last long letter he ever wrote As everything
concerning him has, by his demise, become doubly in.
1s @ h S 1b best 'pd you Se sSs S s sb Rsi
and simple familiarity oil his intercourse with the young
men OF his acquaintance, not one OF whom but would
heart-rending vacancy in my affections.
Most respectfully, yours, A. j. b.
WASHINGTON, February 2s 1850
My DIAN B, Yours of the 18th instant was duly
received am happy 10 learn that you delighted
with the plan Of the nstnon and the peculiar advantages
Of legal knowledge, bat familiarity with the practice
and the important matter OF cxsemPore speaking egard
you do the opportunity Of drilling every day" in This
Constant and competent instruction." have no doubt
should have been In all the practical requisites Of success
fesson well remember, when connected with the Law
School Lch6ed, Connecticut, the need all felt OF
which you required to engage before large
Der Of your eowstudenis for nothing else thsn the self
end prove exceedingly valuable shall never f,ret The
painful, the understandable embarrassment under which
oouran cmbarrassnent which Il required years Of prac
tice % overcome Improve, then. my dear b., the
privileges which the institution affords you. BE sys
duties aud remember that The proiessioa you have
The necessity Tor constant and ardaous labor. In i
there 10 Disgusting OF ones capacities demes The
and an air OF professional wisdom be may produce the
belief that he s what he 10 MOI The clergyman has me
aid him in his preparations for the pulpit Butthe lawyer
whether In the Office before jury can assume
DO tested by the ordeal and
as an advocate must be real or they will avail him
will be bcsei with constant ptations sweve from the
standard Of high moral integrity The very obligations Of
iarize him with erro and blunt bis abhorence
Of deprsviy and by obligations, such only as
this though IL should result your nggrsndize-
ment, would not have you put ofth single In
the defence OF one whom you believe be guilty. proceed
further than is necessary elicit the truth BY
balance OF testimony am IL will often be difficult,
you win owe your client and those due TO yourself
community. But cultivated and refined moral sensc-the
basis Of all that grand and beautiful in human character
and which trust, above ill things else, you will seek
incorporate into your ownwi generally be safe and ac-
oursie guide
But must close This may be the last Of my commune
cations 70 you feel myself sinking under the wasting
near Before / reach i. have but one serious wish
. 2 zee my county qasssa Under L.
ali and safe to tho SOUTH Hth
The advertisement you that catalogue Of
school will be any, BY request directed 70 your
PRESIDENT w Fowler, esq Please have one sent 10 my
address, or friend.
j. O. CALHOUN.