The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-07-01

opposed by factions or by the whole people Hence
II has happened, that although that people yet
agreed among themselves the wisdom Of all per-
haps OF even any one OF his great measures vet hey are
nevertheless unanimous IN acknowledging that he was
al the greatest the most faithful and the rea
BILE OF their statesmen. Here the effort at discriminating
praise OF HENRY Clay In regard 10 his public policy
stop, on this sad occasion, which awakens The
dent hbetaliy OF HE generous survivors.
But his personal qualities may be discussed without
apprehension What were the elements OF The success
oil that extraordinary man You. sir, knew him longer
and better than and would prefer hear you speak
OF them He was indeed eoquent-all the world knows
that He held The keys TO the hearts OF his counymen
and he turned the wards within them with skill attain
ed by no other master.
But eloquence was nevertheless only an instrument
and OF many that he used His conversation his GEES
lures his very look, geria persuasive seductive
irresistible And his appliance Of all these courteous
patient and interchangeable Defeat only inspired him with
nav resolution. He divided opposition by his assduiiy
OF address, while he rallied and strengthened his own
bands OF supporters by the confidence OF which,
feeling himself, he easily inspired among his followers
hs affections Were hgh and pure and generous, and
Italian poet designated as the charity OF native land
la him that charity was an enduring and overpow-
ing enthusiasm, and il influenced all his sentiments and
conduct, rendering him more impartial between conflict
ing interests and sections than any other statesman who
has lived since the revolution Thus with great versatility
OF talent and The catholic equality of favor he den
lined every question: whether OF domestic administration
or OF foreign policy with his great name. and be-
perpetual tribune of the people He eeded only
pronounce in favor of measure or against it here
and Immediately popular enthusiasm, excited as by a
magic wand, was felt, overcoming and dissolving all
opposition in the Senate chamber.
Ia this way he wrought change in our political sys-
TEN that think was not foreseen by its founders He
converted this branch of the legislature from negative
position, or one OF equilibrium between the Executive
and the House OF Representatives, into The active ruling
power OF The republic Only time disclose whether
this great innovation shall be benecent perma
nent
Certainly. sir the great lights of the Senate have SET
The observation s not less papable to the country than
If. a WI U haT aa
IN labyrinth, oppressed with seldisrus. The time,
too, presents new embauassments. We rising to
another and more sublime stage OF national pTogressthat
OF expanding wealth and rapid territorial aggrandize.
men Our institutions throw broad shadow across the
81 Lawrence, and stretching beyond the valley OF Mexico,
i reaches even TO the plains OF Central America, while the
Sandwich islands and the shores OF China recognise its
Ienova,ing influence. Wherever that influence is felt
desire Tor protection under those institutions is
kened. Expansion seems TO be regulated not by any
difficulties OF resistance, but by the moderation which
results from our own internal constitution. No one
knows how rapidly that restraint may give way.
Who can tell how far or how fast it ought to yield
Commerce has brought the ancient continents US,
nsa Tor sT % S
ship OF the elder nations their conflicts and collisions
brought to our doors and TO our hearts Our sympathy
kndes, our indifference exngushes, the fires of free
dom in foreign lands Before shall be fully conscious
that change is going on in Europe, may find
selves once more divided by that eternal line OF sepaIa
uon that leaves the side those OF our citizens who
obey the impulses OF sympathy, while on the other
found those who submit only the counses OF prudence
distant regions, east ard west shall come under
protection or be left to aggrandize rapidly. spreading
domain OF hostile despotism
SIR, who among us s equal to these mighty questions
! fear there is no one. Nevertheless, the example OF
HENRY CLAY remains Tor our instruction His genius has
passed TO the realms OF light but his virtues still live
here for our emulation. With them there will remain
also the protection and favor OF the Most High il by the
practice OF justice and the maintenance Of freedom
Thail deserve It. Let then, the bier pass We will
tNpw with sorrow, but not without hope the reverend
to that bears TO its final resting place; and then, when
ltha opens at our feet to receive go nestimabe
treas E, we will invoke the God OF fathers 10 send
US new guides like him that is Withdrawn and
give US Wisdom 10 obey their instructions.
Mr.. JONES, of Iowa Mr.. President Of the vast num-
Der who mouhp the departure Of the great man whose
voice has oklen been heard in this ball. have pecu
liar cause 10 regres that dispensaon which has removed
him from among us.\ lie the guardian and director
of my collegiate days touI Of his sons were my college
and friends My intercourse with the father
that of youth and f9endly adviser. shall never
cease feel grateful TO hiyh-o his heart stricken
and bereayed widow and childenfor their many kind
10 me during four or five years of my life. bad
the pleasure OF renewing my acquaintance with him hrst
delegate in Congress, whilst be member oil
this body from 1881 TO 1899, and again in lS4S,
member of this branch OF Congress; and during The
whole of which perlod-some eight years-none but the
most kindly feeling existed between
As an humble add unimportant senator, il was my
fortune TO operate with hun throughout the whole OF
the exciting session Of 1890, the labor and excite
men OF which said 10 have precpated his decease.
That cooperation did not end with the accordani vote
on this floor but in consequence OF The unyeding oppo
mise" extended 10 many private meetings held By its
iriends,.a all OF which Mr.. CLAY present. And
whether in public private life he everywhere contn
ued 10 inspire with the most exalted estimate OF his
patriotism and craftsmanship Never shall forget the
many ardent appeals he made TO SENATOR'S in and out OF
the Senate, in favor OF the settlement OF our then unhap
by sectional differences
Immediately after the close OF that memorable session
of Congress, during which the nation beheld his great
and almost superhuman efforts upon this floor sustain
the wise counsels of the " Father OF bis Country"
accompanied him home TO Ashland, al his invitation 10
revisit the place where my happest days had been spent
with the friends who there continued to reside During
that, me- most agreeable and instructive journey, in
many conversations he eyinced the socitude for
the welfare and honor OF the republic, all tending 10
show that he believed the happiness OF the people and
the OF liberty throughout the world depended upon
the continuance OF our glorious Union, and the avoid
Of those sectional discussions which could but alien
other. With the sincerity and fervor OF true patriot
he warned his companions in that journey to withhold
all aid from men who abored and from every cause
which tended, 10 the seeds OF disunon in the land
and TO oppose such he declared himself willing forego
all the lies and associations OF mere party.
AT subsequent period, sir, this friend OF my youth at
my earnest aud repeated entreaties consented TO take
voyage from New York TO Havana. He remained al
the latter place fortnight, and then returned by New
Orleans TO Ashland That excursion by sea- he assured
me contributed much relieve him from the suferings
occasioned by the disease which has Just terminated hs
eventful and glorious life. Would 10 Heaven that he
could have been persuaded TO abandon his duties a
SENATOR and 10 have remained during the past winter and
spring upon that island OF Cuba The country would
not now, perhaps, have been called to mourn his loss