Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-04

ing talent All the country and all the world admit
that. His mind was both perceptive and vigorous. 1t
was clear, quiet, and strong.
Sir, the eloquence of Mr. Calhoun or the manner Of
his exhibition OF his sentiments in public bodies, was
part OF his Intellectual character. 1t grew out OF the
qualities of his mind. 1t plain, strong, terse
densed, concise; sometimes impassioned-stil always
severe Rejecting ornament, not often seeking far tor
Illustration, his power consisted in the painness OF his
propositions in the cioseness of his logic, and in the
earnestness and energy OF his These the
qualities as think which have enabled him through
such long course OF years to speak often, and yet al
ways command attention. His demeanor as a Senator
is known to us al-is appreciated venerated by all
No more respectful to others; carried
himself with greater decorum, no man with superior
dignity. think there is not of but felt when he
last addressed from his in the Senate his form
still erect, with voice by means indicating such a
degree of physical weakness did in fact possess him
with clear tones and an impressive and may say,
imposing manner, who did not feel that he might ina
CINE that we saw before US Senator OF Rome, when
| Rome survived.
Sir have not in public nor in private life known
assduous person in the discharge OF his appropriate
duties. have known man who wasted less of life in
what is called recreatlon or employed less OF it in any
pursuits not connected with the immediate discharge of
| his duty. He seemed to have recreation but the
pleasure OF conversation with his friends Out of the
chambers OF Congress- he either deyoting himself to
the acquisition of knowledge pertaining to the mme
diae subject of the duty before him, else he in
duging in those social interviews in which he so much
delighted.
| My honorable friend from Kentucky has spoken in
just terms of his cooqual talents. They certainly
singular and eminent. There was charm in his
versaton not often found He delighted, especially, in
conversation and intercourse with young men. | sup
| pose that there has been no man among who had
more winning manners in such an intercourse and such
conversation, with men comparatively young, than Mr..
CALHoUN-I believe one great power OF his character,
in general was his conversational talent believe it
is that, well consciousness OF his high integrity
and the greatest reverence for his talents and ability
that has made him endeared object to the people
of the State TO which he belonged.
Mr. President, he had the basis, the Indispensable ba
SIS OF all high character; and that was unspotted in
-unimpeached honor and character. If he had
aspirations, they were high, and honorable and noble
| There was nothing grovelling, or low, or meanly
selfish, that the head the heart OF Mr..
Calhoun. Firm in his purpose, perfectly patriotic and
honest, as am sure he was in the principles that he
espoused and in the that he defended, aside
from that large regard for that species OF distinction that
conducted him to eminent stations for the benefit OF the
republic, do not believe he had selfish motive or sell
fish feeling. However, sir, he may have differed from
others OF us his political opinions his political prn
| cples, those principles and those opinions will now
descend to postey, under the sanction of great name
He has lived long enough he has done enough and he
has done it SO well, successfully, SO honoraby, as
connect himsettor all time with the records of his
try. He is now historical character. Those of us
who have known him here will find that he has left
upon our minds and hearts strong and lasting
impression OF his person. his character, and his public
performances which while we live will never be obliera-
ted. We shall hereafter, am sure indulge in it as
grateful recollection that we have lived in his age, that
we have been his contemporaries, that we have
him, and heard, him and known him. We shall delight to
speak OF him to those who rising up lour places
And, when the time shall come that ourselves shall
go, one alter another in succession 10 graves
shall carry with us deep sense This genius and char
acter his honor and integrity, his amabe department
in private life, and the purity of his exalted patriotism