The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-09-12


sincerely attached 10 the principles OF free government
no man ever cherished republican institutions with more
sngeness OF heart and purpose no man ever adhered 10
bis country with stronger hliai affection As states
man OF consumnae ability, comprehensveness OF mind,
purity OF patriotism, and soundness OF principles il needs
scarcely be said his services the republic have
been OF nestimable value, and such have emnently
conduced TO tie stability, lis prosperity, and IFS true glory
He entered public life ardent in the cause OF liberty,
devoted TO his country. glowing with confidence in the
wisdom and virtue OF the people, and unsuspcious that
they could ever be seduced betrayed into any conduct
not warranted BY the purest public principles He knew
the dsinerestedness oil his heart and he could not be-
eve-nay, he could not imaginethat it was possible
republic founded for the public good should not at all
times and under all circumstances, be exclusively admin
lsiered Tor this single purpose.
Bat the growing glory which characterzes the brilliant
OF the distinguished senator is the bold and ee-
waited stand which he has taken in the defence and main
tenance OF the Union No period since the war oil m
dependence emergency OF our history since, mas con-
vused to its nmost fbres the political association OF the
American people with such excrucatDg agonles as the
conflicting rights, interests, and views now IN dispute be-
tween different sections OF the confedeacy To heal the
scordant interests and 10 harmonze the opposing consd
erations. Committee OF Thirteen appointed to
port the Senate of the United States some plan OF
angeent by which harmony and peace could be restored
70 The country As one Of ihs committee MT Dia.n,
ability and unirng industry, he rendered important and
valuable aid in framing system OF measures OF prac-
teal operation in the establishment Of Justice IN The as
eal welfare and in securing the blessings OF liberty and
union the people II in the support Of these meas
Of harmony and tranquility he learned to love the
Union with supreme, unconquerabe love--a love
which neglect cannot cool disappointment alenate
and which will long survive those conyulsye throes
which but now rocked so fearfuy the ship Of Statea
love which will cling closely to its objects as they
seem less valuable What correctness OF purpose What
sincerity of conviction What energetic simplicity Of
expression! That he has looked forward with search
ing eye, and anxious heart, with fevd pa
triosn, and with all those glowing anncpations which
most animate the bosoms Of the yiruous and patriotic in
the accomplishment Of peace and harmony to distracted
country. will not be surprising to those who understand
his character capable OF compehending the mag
rude and difficulty OF the task itself AT such times
Imagination, in her widest vagares can scarcely conceive
the Transformations of temper oblques OF intellect the
peryersons OF moral principle. effected by juncures Of
high and general excitement But, in investigating the
actions Of Mr. Dickinson, we find him undislqrbed by
the howngs Of factions and unmoved by the violence and
Inconsistencies OF fanaticsm. We see him on all oc.
casions exhibiting the same anxious and even contempa-
9a q the before n and q q ans ~
quence OF his determination to adhere to convictions OF
his Judgment when be believed the interests Of his
country at stake In taking this he had sec
tional paraltes to crafty, but he for dispensing
equal justice to all the members Of the conederacy, and
be felt the necessity OF standing up the Senate OF the
United States Tor the stability OF the constitution and the
1t may be remarked that MIR. Dickinson never cult.
waited popularity, however he esteemed il when the
ward OF viruous Actions and IRON his inmos heart ne
despsed, in his lofty and burning eloquence he was
ever wont to denounce, the unworthy arts OF the dema,
gogue.
statesman of more unbendng integrity, or more I'M
waveng fidelity to what he deemed the best and highest
interests OF the Unon occupied seat in the Sem
Of the United States and the journals OF that body for
the last five years bear ample testimony to the unrng
industry energy, and distinguished ability with which he
discharged the duties assigned him by his native State
Such, however, is the winning power OF virtue and
talents, when separated from the ordinary
of party popularity, that he is daily, though silently
growing in the sober esteem and confidence OF the
try The reward OF public appreciation will most assn
redly such elevated conduct, which rests its solid
and mpershabe titles the pursuit OF noble ends BY
noble means. Let him continue u exhibit The superior
and requirements in the dilgent aud I'M
weared cultivation OF all the capacities Of public
fulness and patriotic caution, in noble and elevated
principles of action-these municent memorials OF his
ability and patriotism to his country-and his
try will, tme call for and honor him by placing him at
the head OF this great republic if she fail TO do the
loss to her may be irreparable.
His manners in society are unusually attractive to those
who fortunate enjoy his esteem and they
the TO except those who have given cause 10
ming and retred they never failed to show the impress OF
that refinement in which be has passed his life.
As companion and friend he exhibits fTankness and
simplicity OF manner, warm and sympaihizing heart,
purity and holiness OF soul, generosity OF sentiment and
action to degree scarcely 10 be met with The cares OF
business, the turmoil OF political elevation have not con-
gealed repressed within him the and generous
As few individuals in public life have enjoyed in
higher degree the happy destiny OF experiencing no ebb
in the current OF popular ahectonno lapse OF popular
confdence-so there who bore his faculties
meekly than MIR Dickinson each step OF his elevation,
and adorned the lustre OF his station with winning
and courteous department He is the friend and
idol of the people, without being their suppcant and
atterer With zeal in the public service that cold
medium knous'-an energy that no impeachment could
Observation-Disclosures the purity OF which suspicion
blemlshed, Mr. Dickinson exhibits combina-
ton OF qualities that enables the possessor to be the
''p'H' p1'D' ''' 4 SO SOUTHERN DEMOCRAT.