The daily union., 1852-08-11

brawling ryulets. In promiscuous company, while the
conversation roamed and oated the eves Of liter
atue the iTyolitles OF history, have known him TO
sit by the hour almost dumb but when the converse
tion struck into the depth and heart OF things when il
discussed the great events that join and arculae the
history and fortunes OF mankind then suddenly il be-
came his Iurn 10 shine and he would set forth his
principles, and march up his close baaia OF facts and
arguments for Their support till the rash dsputant who
encountered bin would require library OF books and
months OF time TO study up 10 his positions.
So far as my knowledge extends, am not aware that
any mpuation OF personal dshonor or dishonesty ever
rested for an hour upon his name; which, for
extensively engaged IN business and in politics lac was
the highest certificate oil his being that "noblest work
OF God" an honest man. For years knew him well,
and saw him frequently and though differing from him
many points, yet have said to his opponents thou
sand times, and now FAY II 10 the world, believed
him to be honest and sincere. political man should
moi be condemned withoutso great irefragabe lum
proof OF his blameworthness; and surely such
can be alleged against Mr.. RANToUL.
But sir, will not pursue these remarks each sentence
OF which is fresh remembraDcer OF our loss. In the
vgor OF his manhood his disciplined faculties all ready
and eager for effort, his stores of knowledge wonder
fully full, his fame already bright and high. though
yet eliminated, he has been suddenly stricken down
do not say that this proclams 10 the vanity and worth
lessness OF le Tor that is doctrine do not believe,
but do not ITS admonihons strike with voice "loud
on The heart as thunder on The ear procaimng that
is only those acts OF duty and benevoence which sur,
vive the ACTOR and whose effects go on widening and
deepening in an unendng progression OF benecence af
Ter we have departed, that can give true dignity and
beauty and nobeness to transitory existence upon
earth IT, as believe death but an event in life our
Book of Judgment rewards and penalties in another
world may al least partly consist in beholdng the
consequences, then faed and nexorable OF former
conduct.
While remembering the widow and the orphan sons
OF the deceased, there is venerable form in that group
OF family mourners who must not be forgotten. Mr..
Ranoul, the senior, Is gentleman oil than three
and len years, OF great worth and excellence of
private character Tor many years member OF branch
the other OF our State legislature, and universally
speced Ot his eight children. SIX have now gone be-
fore him. Our friend my colleague, his only sur
vying SON. 10 such case truly il may be said 'lis the
survivor dies" lone and solitary parent bereit OF his
children, has been compared to aged tree stripped Of
lis foliage and It's limbs. and casting lis shade by It's
trunk, and not by lis branches
"Trunco, non frondibus eificit umbram.''
Oh, may the spirit OF God descend with healing, when
this last arrow perces that aged heart
Mr. Speaker, move the adoption of the following
oluons:
Resorsd That this House has received with deep sen-
billy the of the death OF Hon. ROBERT RAN
jr, member Of this House from the State OF Massa
Reoiued, That this House tenders the family of the de-
ceased the expression OF its sympathy on this affecting
members and officers OF this House will the usual
badge Of moaning for thirty days :
Resoipsd, That the Clerk of this House be directed to
communicate copy OF these proceedings the family OF
the deceased and also TO The Senate.
Resoiped That as further testimony OF respect for the
deceased, this House do now adjourn.
Mr.. FOWLER. Mr.. Speaker. in seconding the reso-
lutions just read, my feelings prompt me, trust the
House will indulge me while | add few words TO what
has been appropriately and eloqueny said by my hon.
orable colleague who has just taken his seat.
Death always an impressive messenger has in this in
stance stricken down the man strong IN Intellect, high
in career, buoyant in hope, noble in purpose The
upon which parental love relied for support with a
parents confidence pased in death the heart which
the puest connuba affection hath long shared has ceased
TO beat; the voice TO which fia reverence accus-
toned to listen will more be heard "This is the last
Of earth !" The sorrow that springs from such vista
non OF Providence is too deep for description.
1pt thaI I.aih q nd fastxa
the Hon. ROBERT RASTouL jr., the Commonwealth OF
Massachusetts, has suffered loss which will be long
and deeply felt The home and domestic circle which
this sudden and al con has made desoae SHARE
am sure, our slnceres sympathies.
The body OF our respected associate IS given back to
dust his spirit is returned to HIM who gave it, Let
who linger behind for brief be admonshed and
instructed by this impressive dlspensaton May the hand
OF Providence, thus visible in the midst OF direct
all 10 faithful discharge of the responsible duties
imposed upon u.s. and may His spirit lead each of 10
htmeT and purer faith IN Him who ever lyeth, who IS
the resurrection and the life, and who hath said, /" he
that beeveth in me, though he dead yet shall he
live; and whosoever lyeth, and beleveth In me, shall
never die"
offer The following in connexlon with the resolutions
already presented:
Whereas the family OF Mr. RANToUL having determined
proceed yesterday Massachu with hs aims for
ulsrmen and the Speaker Of this House having desgna
ted committee TO accompany them
Rsoped That the Clerk Of this House be directed to pay
from the contingent fund Of this House, and place at The
disposal Of said committee, for the funeral expenses of
the Hon. Mr.. RANroUL, sum equal 10 that usually
pended In such 10 be asceraned and drawn for by
the committee.
MIR. McLANAHAN. Mr.. Speaker. the mournful an.
that has just been made by the honorable
member from the State OF Massachusetts, OF the death of
MIR RsToUL, OF his colleagues, will, trust, war
rant IN making few remarks on this sal occasion
How sudden, how unexpected 10 all OF us, was this
EVENT. But very few days ago he occupied, as he has
done during this session. the scat that is vacant
my side but very few days ago he went forth from this
hall 10 return for even then the shadow Of
the wing Of the angel OF death rested upon him. His
active and energetic spirit has taken its departure from
EARTH and the grave has added 10 its mouldeng trophies
the remains OF distinguished man.
Sir this sudden, sad startling event is suggestive TO
all Its language OF warning admonon, and direction
10 each one OF us Is, " Be ye also ready"
never had any personal acquaintance with MIR RAN
ToUL until met him in this hall, nearly nine months
ago. And although there wide difference in
OF political principles and opinions, both IN regard TO
constitutional law and national policy our personal inter-
course has always been most agreeable The wisdom oil
the philosopher, the oleraon OF the Christian and the
poeness OF the gentleman, seemed TO dictate and
control his conduct towards all who entertained sen
menls not in accordance with his own; and II there
fore that his intercourse with the members OF Ills House
generally OF the most pleasing character.
MIR RNToUL is well known 10 have been all his life
time most sedulous student Possessing mind nau-
rally prone TO investigation, with uncommon power OF
analy ss-a metaphysical subtliy 10 discriminate, and an
iron memory retain whatever he acquired-t not 10
be wondered that he possessed, what he so justly de-
learning. His knowledge OF Jurisprudence gave him
position at the American bar OF which the most ambi
iious aspirant might well be proud. Ills intimate and
with history, especially with the