New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-08-10
XXXIID CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION.
SENATE. .WAsErNaroN. Aug. Q. 1852.

resoutisn of the Ser ate shifting statement of the
amount of trust funds remaining In the Treasury the
close Of each Of the last four cs years. Also oom
mupcson from the Secretary Of War In reply 70 the
resolution of the Senate with statement Of the Of
constructing certain military deienies
Mr.. BUTLER read a letter from the Sec
rotary Of the Interior correcting statement made
by him Buter) in the debate the subec, Of the sal
ary of the Census Superintendent
Mr.. FISH presented petitions in favor of
the improvement Of piers at Great Sodus Bay.
Mr. WALKER presented the petition of
the Mechanics Mutual Protection Society Of New York.
in favor Of the Homestead bill.
Mr.. Mason offered a resolution, which
agreed 10, thathe Committee Foreign Relations
employ clerk during the remainder of the session.
Dir. HANLIN offered a resolution calling
for copies of all correspondence with the Government
of Peru regarding the Lobos Islands, and copy Of the
Instructions to the Commander Of the United States
Squadron In that quarter the subject of vessels
loading with gusno at these islands Agreed TO-
message was received from the House
with resolutions and proceedings the death Of Mr
RantouL
Mr.. SUMNER rose and said-By formal
message of tie House Of Representatives, we nov
learn that Of associates In the public couI cis
has died. Only few brisf days. had almost said
hours-have passed since he vas In his accustomed
seat Now he is gone from US forever. He was my
colleague and friend ard ye. sudden las been this
change that tdings of his Illness even had reached
before learned that he was beyond the reach of
mortal aid consolation, and that the shsd US OF the
grave had already descended upon him. He died here
10 Washington late Saturday evening, August !, and
his earthly remains, accompanied by the bereaved
companion Of his life with Committee Of the other
House now far Oh the way T. Massachusetts, there
10 minele dust with dust with his native soil.
The occasion does not permit ma to speak at length of
the character of the services of Mr.. Rantoul few
words will suffice, nor will the language Of euogy be
required.
He was born August 70, 1905, at Beverly, ia the
County Of Essex the home Of Nathan Dane, author of
the immortal Ordinance by which freedom was made
perpetual heir loom In the broad region of the North
west. Here, under happy influences of family and
neiehboThOod he commenced life. Here his excellent
father bonored for his public services, venerable also
with years and flowing silver locks, yet lives 10 mourn
bis last surviving The sad fortune of Burke 10
newed; he who should have been pOsterity Is now
10 this faith In the place of ancestry Mr. Ranoul
early member of the Legislature of Massachusetts,
and there won his first fame.
For many years he occupied place In the Board of
Education In that State de also for a time Col
lector Of the port of Boston and afterward Attorney OF
the United States for Massachusettsj during brief
period he held seat In ths body and hnaly, In oJl
BY the choice Of his native district remarkable for lis
intelligence and public spirit, be became representa-
tive 10 the other branch Of the National Legislature Ia
all these spheres he performed most acceptable service
and the future promised opportunities OF higher char
acer 10 which bis abilities Industry and Sdelty would
have amply responded. Massachusetts has many AFRO
10 her weltocked CULVER but few could she i'll spare
at ihis moment sc the servant we now mourn.
By original ftntss, By study knowledge and ex'
perience, he was formed to public service but he was
stranger 10 other pursuits. Early devoted to the
profession OF the law he followed II with asiiduity and
success In the antiquities OF our jurisprudence few
were more earned-his arguments at the bar were
thorough was his intellectual promptness in all
emergencies of trial easily surpassed Literature
neglected by many under the pressure OF professional
lie always cultivated by him. His taste for books
wa euduring-he was constant student Amid bis
manifold labors professional and public, he cherished
the honorable aspiration Of adcng 70 the historical pro-
due ions Of bis country. work on the History Of
France wherein the annals and character OF this great
nation should bt portrayed by an American had occu-
pied much Of hi thoughts. know not If any part
ever matuTed for publication.
The practice Of the la while it sharpens the intel
ect is too apt 70 cramp the faculties within the narrow
limits Of FORM and TO restrain the genial currents OF the
soul Ii had such influence on him. lie was a re-
former, In the warfare with evil he was enlisted early
and openly az soldier for life As such, he did not
hesitate to encounter opposition, to bear obloquy and
10 brave enmity His conscler ce, pure az goodness
sustained him in every trial. even that shTpcst OF ALL
the deseron OF friends and yet, while earnest In his
cause his zeal tempered hey end that of the COM
mon reformer. He knew well the difference bet xeen
the ideal and the actual and sought by practical MEANS
in harmony with eXistiDg public sentiment TO pro-
mote the interests which he had at heart. He saw
clearly that reform could not prevail at once, In an
hour or a day, but that II would be the slow and
certain result of constant labor, testimony and faith
Determined and tranquil in his convictions, he had
the grace 10 respect the CODcuOnf Of OtDers heCOB
nizng in the social and political system the essential ele
mens of stability and progress he dlscerned at
the Office of conservative and the reformer but he saw
also that blind conservatism was not less destructive
than blind reform. By the mingled caution, modera
ton and earnestness of bis lsboTs he seemed often to
blend characters in and 10 be at the same time
reforming conservative and a conservative retormer
might speak Of his devotion 10 public improvements OF
all kuds particularly 10 the system OF Railroads, but
here he was on the popular side. There were other
causes where bis struggle keener and more mert0
riout-at a moment when his services much need.
ed he was the faithful supp Jrfer OF Common Schools
the peculiar glory OF New England.
BY word and example ne sustained the cause OF tenn
persnce-sCme Of his most devoted abors commencing
Ia the Legislature OF Massachusetts where tor the a0o'
lion Of capital punishment, perhaps no person since
that consumrna'e jurst Edward Livingston has done
go much by reports articles, letters and speeches, to
commend this reform to the country. With It's final
triumph in the progress OF civilization, his name Will Dc
ciisOlubly connected.
There i. another cause which of late occupied his
best faculties, and 10 which, bad lite been spared ne
would have given the maturity OF hls powers, but am
forbidden BY this occasion 20 name here see In the
ops line Of portraits the walls OF the Ducal Palace
oi Venice, commemoratlng It's Doges, single panel
where a portrait should have been Is shrotded by
dak curtain but this dsrkened blank In that place al
tracts the behoder more than any picture. Let such
curtsin fall today upon this theme
In becouIng harmony with these noble causes was
TIE purify OF bis private life. Here he was Dlaneies'
veAtIon he disposed 70 listen rsthertha 20 speak
though all were pleased when be broke silence, and In
tpt language declared his glowing thoughts. But Ia
he public Assem- bly, before the people, or 10 the Legs
lstiye Hall, he bold and triumphant As deos'sr
he rarely met bis equa-huen. earnest, rapid incsye
His words At times came forth IKE flashing scmetar-
few could stand against him He always understood o''
subjects ard then, clear ogc. and ed seeing
bis point before him. pressed forward with ulrelennog
power His speeches on formal occasions were en-
Iiched by study and cobtsln passages oil oeauty
But be most irUy at home IN dealing with practi
cal ouesons arising from tse actual exlgsn lies Of lie
Few hid studied public affairs more minutey or intel.
Hsbly As a constant and effective member OF the
Democratic party be had become conspicuous BY cham
pioI shp Of It's doctrines In the currency and free trade
These be often discussed but there was 10 topic within
the wide range Of national concerns which did no!
occupy bis thoughts The resources and needs OF tue
North west were all known 10 HIN, and Western Inter
ests were near his heart IA the distant pioneer,
resting from his ds ly la0ors, learns the death OF
Ran,sul be will feel personal grieL The hsherlnen
opposite on the Eastern COST, many Of whom
are jewellers in bis dlsrict will sympathise with the
pioneer As there hardy children Of the returning
In their small craft from their late adventures hear the
sad tdings they too will feel that they have lost