The daily union., 1852-07-02

the American peope-nay, the key of bis Immortality.
Another OF the keys Mr. Speaker 10 his universal rep
utation was his intense nationality. When taunied
Gently, almost within hearing il were. the floor
of the Senate, by southern senator, being southe
man, untaithiu 10 the South his indignant but patriotic
exclamation was, know no South, North, no East,
no West" The country, the aghote country. loved,
adored, Ieyerenced such man. The soil OF Virginia
may be his birth place the sod OF Kentucky will cover
his grave-the mortal remains belong to them; but the
spirit the SOUL the genius OF the mighty man--the i'm
mortal par-heong TO his country and 10 his God
Mr.. FAULKNER. After the many able and eloquent
addresses TO which have listened this morning fear,
sir, that il will not be in ny power to add thing the
interest OF this occasion. Aud yet, representing as do
in part that Stale which birth the distinguished
whose d, ah has this day been announced this
floor, aud having for many years held towards him the
most cordial relations OF friendship personal and pot
CAL feel that should fail to discharge appropriate
duty il permitted this pass by without
expression OF the feeling which such well
calculated TO elicit II is true, sir, that this intelligence
does not a upon Unexpectedly for months the
public mind has been prepared for the great national loss
which we now depiore; and yet as familiar as the daily
and hourly reports have made with his hopeless
dl1on and gradual decline, and although
"Like a shadow thrown
Softly and sweety from passing cloud,
Death fell upon him."
il is impossible that light OF such SURPRISING splendor
should be- it is now forever extnguished from our
view, without producing shock. deeply and painfully
felt to the utmost limits OF this great republic. Sir, we
all feel that mighty intellect has passed from amongst
us; but, happily for this country happily for mankind.
not until had accomplished to extent the exalted
Tor which IL mad sent eath-n0t
until il had reached the full maturity OF its usefulness and
powernot until il had shed bright and radiant lusire
our national renown-not until time had enabled II
TO bequeaih the rich of its thought and expe
renee for the guidance and instruction OF the present and
OF succeeding generations.
Sir, it is dithcut--it is mpossible-within the limit
allowed for remarks upon occasions OF this kind to do
justice great historical character like HENRY CLAY
He was one of that class of whom Scager desg-
earth but once in century His fame is the growth of
years, and il would require time to unfold the elements
which have combined to mpart to much OF stability
and grandeur Volumes have already been written, and
volumes will continue TO be written to record those emf
neni and distinguished public services which have placed
him in the front rank of American statesmen and patriots
The highest talent fired by fervid and patriotic enhus
has already and will continue 10 exhaust its powers
portray those striking and generous incidents OF his
life those shining and captivating qualities OF his heart
which have made OF the most beloved, as he was
OF the most admired of men; and yet the sub
ject itself will remain fresh and exhaustess as
hundreds of the best nteects of the land had not quaed
the inspiration of their genius from the gushing and
overfowng fountains OF his fame II is impossible that
reputation grand and colossal that which attaches
10 the OF HENRY CLAY could rest tor It's base upon
any single virtue however striking, upon any single
act, matter how marked or distinguished Such rep
utaon he has left behind him could only be the re-
suit OF long life OF iusrous public service And such
il truly was For nearly half century he has been
prominent in all the stirring and eventfu scenes OF
American history; ashioning and moulding many OF tue
most important OF public policy by his bold and
sagacous mind and arestng others by his unconquerabe
energy and resstless force OF eoquence And however
the wisdom of many OF his views OF national domes
tic policy, there is not upon this foono, sir, not
one in this nationwide will deny 10 him rankness and
drecness as public mana genius Tor craftsmanship OF
the highest order-extraodinaTy capacities ior public
usefulness, and ardent and elevated patriotism, with
out stain and without reproach.
In referring 10 career OF public service so varied and
extended that OF Mr. CLAY, and TO character so rich
in every great and manly virtue, is only possible TO
glance at few OF the most prominent OF those points oi
his personal history which have given to him so dsn
gushed place in the affections OF his coun,rymen.
Ia the whole character of MIR. CLAY, in all that at
tached belonged TO H. you find nothing that is not
senially AMERICAN. Born in the darkest period OF oar
revolutionary struggle, reared from infancy TO manhood
amongst those great minds which gave the first impulse
10 that mighty movement he early imbibed and sedu
lousy cherished these great principles OF civil and po
ical liberty which he brilliantly illustrated in his sub
sequent public career and which has made his name
wstchwod of hope and consolation TO The oppressed OF
all the earth. In his intellectual training he was the
pure creation OF our own republican soil. Few, II any,
alusons to be in his speeches or writings 10
ancient modern literature the thoughts and ideas
OF other His counry,ts lnstltuons-iis policyifs
inieesss destiny form the exclusive topics OF these
eloquent harangues which, whilst they destitute OF
The elaborate hnish have all the ardor and intensity OF
thought, the OF purpose the cogency OF
soning, the vehemence OF syle and the burning patriot
ism which mark the productions OF the great Alhenlan
orator.
One OF the most distinguishing characteristics OF Mr..
CLAY a. public man his loyalty truth and to the
honest convictions OF his own mind He deceived no
man--he would permit his own heart to be deceived
by soy OF those seductive influences which too often
paused 10 consier how lar any step which he about
10 take would lead his own persons advancement he
never calculated what be might lose what he might
gan by his advocacy Of his opposition to- any paricu-
lar His single inquiry was, Is II right Is il
in accordance with the constitution of the landl Will
IL rebound to the permanent welfare aud interest OF the
counryl When satisfied upon these points, his deiemi.
nation fxed-bis purpose imnovtbe. - l
would rather be right than President" the expires
sion Of his genuine feelings, and the principle by which
he controlled in his public saying uodhl
OF Immortality and proper TO be inscribed upon the heat
OF every young this republic And yet, sir,
with ali OF that personal and moral ntrepidiy which
emlnently marked the character OF MIR. CLAY-with
his we'll known infexbllity OF purpose and unyieldng
determinaon--such the genuine sincerity Of his
principles of compromise upon which the whole
lure OF our government founded, that one was
prompt relax the rgor OF his policy the moment
be perceived that IL calculated 10 disturb the har-
nony OF the States, endanger any degree the sta
biliy of the government With him, the love of this
Union passonan absorbing sentiment which gave
color every act of his public life IL riumphed
party; triumphed policy; IL subdued the natural
ierceness and haughness of bis temper, and brought
him into the kindly and cordial relations with all
those who upon all other questions deeply and bit.
iery opposed to him II has been asserted sir upon high
medical authority, and doubtless with truth. that his life
was in all probability shortened ten years by the ardu-
Gus and extraordinary abors which he assumed at The
memorable session of 1850. II so, be has added the
crowning glory OF the MARTYR the spotess fame OF
pacifcaon purchased at such sacrifice, will long
,nue to cement the bonds OF this great and glorious
Union.
Mr. CIv possessed in nm eminent degree the oualties