The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-07-01

ueatn-' he thought under such olrcuInstancesl
The sooner suffering relieved by death theI
better. He desired the termination OF his ownI
suiierings, while he acknowledged the duty OF pa Il
uently waiting and abiding the pleasure OF God
Mr.. CLAY frequently spoke TO me OF bis hope oil
eternal life, founded upon the merits Of Jesos|
christ ~ q saviour; who, he remarked. camel
into the world TO bring "fe and Immortality to|
light" He was member Of the Episcopahan nj
Church- In one OF our conversations he told me
that, bis hour Of dissolution approached, bel
found that his affections concentrating norel
and more upon his domestic circle-his wifo and|
children. In my daily visits he was In the habit
of asking to detail TO him the transactions of
the Senate. This did. and he manifested much
interest In passing occurrences. His inquiries|
were less frequent as his end approached For theI
week preceding his death he seemed TO be alto
Igether distracted from the concerns of the world
When he became low that he could not converseI
without being iatgued, he frequently requested
those around him to converse. He would theDI
quictly listen He retained his mental faculties in|
great perfection. His memory remained perfect
tie frequently mentioned events and conversational
of recent occurrence, showing that he had per
feet recollection OF whit VIVA said and done. Hell
said 10 that he ratcfuto God for continuing
ITO him the blessing Of reason which enabled himI
10 contemplate and reflect on his situation. Hell
manifested during his confinement the same char
acteristics which marked HE conduct through the|
lvigor Of life. He was exceedingly ayerse to give|
his friends +" trouble" he called it. Some tme]
before he knewit, we commenced waiting through!
the night in an adjoining room. He said to me i
after passing painful day. "perhaps some onel
had better remain all night in the parlor." Front
this time he knew some friend was constantly at
hand ready to attend to him.
MIR. President, the majestic form of Mr.. CLAY
will no more grace these halls. No more shall
we hear that voice which has 80 often thrilled and
charmed the assembled representatives OF the
American people No more shall see that
waving hand and eye of light, as when he was
engaged unfolding his policy in regard to the va
ried Interests of our growing and mighty republi
can empire. His voice is silent on earth forever
"a l..t r.
his eye. Bot the memory of his services not
only to bis beloved Kentucky, not only to the
United States, but for the cause of human freedom
and progress throughout the world--will live
through future ages as a bright example, stimu-
lating and encouraging his own countrymen and
the people OF nations in their patriotic devoons
Ito country and humanity.
With Christians there is yet nobler and hi CHE
thought in regard to Mr. CLAY. They will think
.of him in connection with eternity. They will
contemplate his immortal spirit occupying its true
relative magnitude among the moral stars of glory
in the presence of God. They will think of hin,I
las having fulfilled the duties allotted to him on
earth, having been regenerated by Divine grace )!
land having passed through the valley of the sha
dow OF death, and reached everlasting and
|bappy home in that "house not made with hands L
eternal in the heavens"
On Sunday morning last was watching alone|
lat MIR. CLAY's bedside. For the last hour ne hsdj
|oeen unusually quiet, and thought he sleep
ing In that, however, he told me was mist ak en-
Opening his eyes and looking at me, he said "Mr
IUFpERwoop, there may be come question whereI
|my remains shall be buried. Some persons mayi
designate Frankfort wish to repose at the GENE
|tery in Lexington, whore many of my friends ands
connexions are buried" My reply was, IL Will
|endeavor to have your wish executed"
now ask the Senate to have his corpse trans
United to Lexington, Kentucky, for seputure Let
him sleep with the dead of that city in and ncarf
which his home has been for more than half centu
|ry For the people of Lexington the living and the
dead he manifested, by the statement made to me
mr. hlIu pnth
unto them, as strong that which bound Ruth tos
Naomi. Ii was his anxious wish to return to them4
before he died, and to realize what the daughter OIL
MOAB 30 strongly felt and beautifully eIpressedI
l"Ihy people shall be my people. and thy God my ]
God Where thou diest will die, and there will
Il be buried"
1t is fit that the tomb Of HEsRY CLAY should bel
lin the city of Lexington. In our Revolution Hb
|erty's first baton blood was poured out in town.
|of that namo in Massachusetts. On hearing it, the
pioneers OF Kentucky consecrated the name ande
|apPhed 1t to the place where Mr. CLAY desired toy
Zoe buried. The associations connected with tbcp
name harmonize with his character; and the monu
|ment erected TO his memory at the spot selected by
|him will be visited by the votaries of genius andE
VIVID 'nat reverence which Is inspired at thief
tomb of Washington. Upon that monument lett
his epitnph be engraved. ........ Il
Mr.. President, have avniled myself or Doctor
IJohnson's paraphraso Of the epitaph on Thomasa
Hammer, with a few alterations and additions tos
express in borrowed verse my admira for thee
life and character of MIR. CLAY and with thisE
hearttribu to the memory of my iustrious col
lleague, conclude my remarks.
Born when Freedom her stripes nd stars upfrIed
When Revolution SHOOK the startled world;
Heroes and sages taught his brilliant mind
TO know and love the rights Of all mankind r
II In LIES first bloom his public tolls began, &
AT once commenced the Senator and man 1
In business dextrous, weigbty in debate. .-.
Near nifty years he labored for the State. B
In every sPeaeh Pcrsuaoi~o wisdom flowed,
In every act refulgent virtue glowed; 4
suspended faction ceased from rage and strife
10 hear his eloquence and praise his liie
ResistIess merit fixed the Members' choice.
Who hailed him Speaker with united voice.
His talents ripening with advancing years
His wisdom growing with his public cares
Ia chosen envoy, wars dark horrors cease,
And tides OF carnage turn to streams of peace.
conflicting principles, internal strife,
Tariff and slavery dsunion rife,
|Al are compromised by his great hand,
And beams Of joy illuminate the land.
Patriot, Christian Husband, Father Friend
Thy work OF life achieved glorious end
MIR. UNpEswoop concluded by offering the fol
lowing resolutions:
Resolced, rhata committee OF six be appointed
by the President of the Senate 10 take order for
experimenting the funeral of Henry CLAY late
member OF this body, which will take place to
morrow at IL o'clock, meridian, and that the SEN
|ate will attend the same.
Rssousd, That the members of the Senate fromH
Ia slncere desire OF showing every mark Of rcspcct
TO the memory of the deceased will go into mourn
ing for one month by the usual mode of wearing
Grape on the left arm. &
Resoiced, As further mark Of reepcct enter
tanned by the Senate for the memory Of HEsRyH
CLAY, and his long and distinguished services toH
bis country, that his remains in pursuance of the
known wishes Of his family, be removed to tho place
OF sepulture selected by himself at Lexington in =
Kentucky, in charge of the Sergeant at Arms oil
the Senate, and attended by committee of sixM
Senators, to be appointed by the President of thes
Senate, who shall have full power to carry THE ~
resolution into effect.
Resolred, That, additional mark OF respectm
to the memory Of the deceased, the Senate do now5
adjourn. 81
Mr. CASS- Mr.. PnEsfDENT: Again has an i'm ~
pressiye warning come TO teach that in the midst
u life We arc in death The ordinary labors of THE
Hall arc suspended, and its contentious bushed be
lore the power OF Him who says to the storm OF hu-
nan passions, az he said of old to the waves of CAL
lee, PEACE Ds STILL. The Lessons of his Providence
severe as they may be, often become mcrciful die II
pensations, like that which ia now spreading sor "
row through the land, aud which ia reminding us q
that we have higher duties to fulfil, and RraverE
responsibilities to encounter, than those that meet
Us here, when we lay our hnnds upon His holy s9
word, and invoke His holy name, promising to be 81
faithful TO that Constitution which He gave US in II
His mercy and will withdraw only in the hour off,
our blindness and disobedience, and of his own q
wrath 6f
her 10. I'LL