The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-05-31

triosn, all fitted him for the time and the place. and
anticipated with pleasure the display Of his here
In all the funess Of their maturity had heard that he
was sick, but did know that the hand Of death
upon him. and had hoped thaa change o scene and cir
cnns,ances would hi0 and that long and useful
years before him Alas. sir. how delusiye the
hope; and, indeed, OF how many human hopes may
tho same be said The hopcs-nay,
"The sonss Of mortal
Are shadows, not substantial hinge"
Yes sir, the light of that eye quenched, which have
often kindled under the influence of high and gem
erous Those lips are sealed-that tongue is mute
from which have heard the words OF wisdom, of eo-
quence and truth But the loss than his. II
is the loss Of the country which he would have served
faithfully the family which mourns him deeply.
Mr.. President, into the sacred circle ofthat domestic
grief do not intrude. These are blows which
none can heal but He who dealt them But sir is
sscton to his friends 10 know that he has eit
which will be long cherished and respected, and
pie whose light living and radiant above the dark
Of the tomb will she'd guiding ray upon those who
may succeed him.
Mr.. YULEE. Much attached to him whose worth has
just been faithfully told ask offer tribute his
ory. fs&ag8a ss
Gentle and benevolent, generous and frank aectonae
and true, the emotions Of his heart.
| clear and wel-posed mind, and firm and wellor-
dered principles OF action, made him wise in judgment
and just la purpose.
The high qualities that composed his noble character
gave him through all his life leading influence in the
social and political concerns OF the community he belonged
/
spared TO act in the present junctnre OF public affairs
among the distinguished few who, by notable wisdom
integrity patriotism, and usefulness the especial
regards of their country and mark their memory its his
tory. NJ s8 Nsf# a
Mr.. WEBSTER. sincerely mpathize Mr.. President
with the honorable member from South Carolina, whose
painful duty Is, within short period, the
death Of another colleague sympathze, sf with all the
people Of South Carolina. by whom know. the gentle
man deceased was greatly respected and beloved
mpahize with that domestic circle to whom his death il
loss to be repaired And sr feel that the Senate
may well be the subject Of coincidence the loss OF gentle
well known in the other branch Of the legislature
much experienced in the various duties Of public and ocia
life in the State, and who had recently into this
body, with qualification to render here imporan,
public service, and with every prospect OF useful public
m except far that prospect may have been dimmed
by serious apprehensions in regard 10 his own fate.
had the good fortune to become acquainted with Mr.
ELMoRE ten twelve years ago, when he q
member, and l may say leading MEMBER In the House
of Representative had formed very favorable opinion
of his character as man OF integrity and uprightness
regretted his departure from the counsels Of the nation
because person of his qualifications OF his habits OF In
ves,igaton, grows daily useful the longer remains
in political circles in the exercise Of his faculties
| In the exercise of his duties.
happened with me, sir some years afterwards, and
many years since form personal acquaintance
with the deceased had the pleasure
seeing him among his friends, cutvatng his acquain
in the midst OF those relations of society which he
regarded ornament owe, sir, all that is due
memory sincere regard.
Mr. DAVIS, of Mississippi The Of close assoca.
tion and Of personal friendship subsisng between my
self and the deceased, constitute disqualification
my part for speaking this time concerning him, and
the reason why do not remain silent.
My acquantance with him back twelve years,
during portion Of which IL has been intimate and conf
dental. concur in what has been said OF him this
occasion. He has been well and justly portrayed ono
In whose character blended fmness and genensss,
wisdom and modesty crown which a devo-
ton duty, that unyieding devoedness whatever
before him. which constituted distinguishing element Of
bis public character. 1t that devotion duty, 30
appropriately alluded to by his colleague which doubt
prosrated his health in the employment in which he had
been recently engaged before entering the Senate 1t
this sentiment which continued to animate him the
very close of his fe I saw him but short time befo
his death His first words to those which ap-
pertaned his duty In the Senateo those interests OF
which he felt himself be the and Of which
all know he good and true, honest and able
guardian.
The country loses much in losing such citizen. The
Senate loses much in losing such member His State
loses much ia losing such representative. And yet
there is q heavier lcss affecting bereavement
deeper and darker pail Of sadres spread own do.
circle Il Is veil which may raise though
our hearts warmest sympathy is given the
whose grief sacred their loss is epa able. Mr. Pres
iden little qualified portray his merits and many
endearing virtues. would not attempt the language OF
suogy, still less Of empty consolation those who feel
keenly this bereavement shall attempt neither the
nor the other
cordially second the resolution upon the table the
rest leave to abIer hands and other times.
On motion, and by unanimous consent, il was
Ordered That when the Senate adjourn, IL be to meet
tomorrow at IL o'clock, a. m.
| The question being then taken upon the resolutions
submitted By Mr., BUTLER, they were adopted,
| The VICE PRESIDENT. in accordance with the FORE
going resolution, appointed the following named gentle
men committee 10 make arrangements for the funeral
1 Mr.. YULEE, Mr. JONES,
1 CLEMENS, CoRwIs,
4 BADGER. NoRRIs.
| The Senate then adjourned.