The daily union., 1852-12-15


AIRY which read the first and second nmes by unan-
mous consent, and referred 10 the Committee on Foreign
Relations.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Mr.. HUNTER moved that much OF the annual mes
sage of The President OF the United States ates to
the finances be referred 10 the Committee on Finance
which was agreed 10.
Mr. MASON moved that so much OF the message of the
President relates TO the intercourse between the United
States and foreign nations be referred the Committee
Foreign Relations; which was agreed 10.
MIR. GWlN moved that 80 much OF the message OF the
President relates 10 the navy be referred 10 the Com
miltee on Naval Affairs; which was agreed TO.
Mr.. SHIELDS moved that so much oil the message OF
the President relates TO the army and the military de-
fences be referred TO the Committee on Military Affairs
WHICH was agreed TO-
Mr.. HAMLlN moved that so much OF the message of
the President relates TO commerce and the improve
ment OF harbors, lakes and rivers be referred TO the
Committee on Commerce; which was agreed to.
Mr.. BRIGHT moved that so much OF the message Of
the President relates 10 intercourse with the various
Indian tribes be referred 10 the Committee Indian Al
fairs; which was agreed to-
Mr.. FELCH moved that SO much OF the message OF the
President relates 10 the public lands OF the United
States be referred TO the Committee on PubIc Lands
which was agreed 10.
Mr. HaMLIN asked that the resolution submitted BY
him the 9th inst 10 print ten thousand additional
copies OF the Presidents aud accompanying doc
umens, might be taken up for consideration; which
agreed TO- lie then moved that it be referred 10 the Com
mee on Printing and 1t was accordingly so referred.
DANIEL WEBSTER.
Mr. DAVIS. Mr.. President, rise 10 bring TO the no.
ceof the Senate event which has touched the sens
bes and awakened sympahies in all parts OF the
try-an event which has appropriately found place in
the message OF the President and ought not to be passed
IN silence by the Senate, sir. We have within short
space monrned the death OF succession OF men illus
trious by their services, their talents and worth Not
only have seats in this chamber in the other house. and
upon the bench OF the court been vacated but death has
entered the executive manson and claimed that beloved
patriot who filled the chair OF State.
The portals OF the tomb had scarcely closed upon the
remains of great and gifted member of this house. be-
fnraf h4 ain thar bal
Of o4r day, one who stood out with singular prom
inence before his counrymen, cha engng by his extra
ordinary intellectual power the admiration OF his fellow
men,
Daniel Webster "a familiar in the remolest cab
IN upon the ronteD after mixing actively with the coun
sls OF his country Tor forty years. and having reached
the limits OF life assigned TO morias, has descended 10
the mansions OF the dead and the damp earth rests
upon his manly form.
That magic voice which was wont 10 ill this place
with adminng listeners is hushed in eternal silence
The multitude will no longer bend in breathless aten-
ton from the galleries TO catch his words, and 10 watch
the speaking eloquence of his counenance animated by
the lefvor OF his mind, nor will the Senate again be
instructed by the outpourings OF his profound intellect
atured by long experience, and enriched hy copous
slreams from the fountains OF knowledge. The thread
OF life IS cut the Immortal is separated from the mortal,
and The products OF great and cultivated mind all
that remain TO us OF the jurisl and legislator.
Few men have attracted large share OF public al
tenton maintained for long period an equal de.
gree o menisl distinction In this and the other house
there were rivals for iane and ne g'appled in debate
manly conflict the imperishable renown connected with
his Rame.
Upon most Of the questona which have been agated
IN Congress during his period OF service his voice
heard. Few orators have equalled him in mastery
power OF condensation, in that clear logical arrange
men OF proofs and arguments which secures the atten
ton OF the heareT and holds u with unabaed interest
These speeches have been preserved. and many of
Them will be read forensic models, and will command
admiration for the great display OF intellectual power
and extensive research This is not suitable occasion
discuss the merits OF political productions or TO CON-
pare them with the ehusons of great colemporaneous
minds, to speak OF the principles advocated All this
belongs to the future, and history will assign each great
name the measure ot ITO enduring fame.
Mr.. Webster was conspicuous not only among The
most llusifous men IN the balls Of legislation, but his
fame shone with undminshed lustre in the judicial tri-
bunas advocate where be participated IN many OF
the most important discussions On the bench we're
Marshall, Story, and their brethren OF patient
search aud 20 nprehensve scope OF intellect who have
left behind them in Judicial annals proofs OF great
which will secure profound yeneaon and respect
for their names. AT the bar stool PlnckRey, WH, En-
me and many others who aiorHed and gave exalted
character 10 the profession Amid these unlnares OF
the bar he discussed many oil the great questions raised In
giving construction 10 organic lazy aud no one shone
with more intense brightness, or brought INTO the
ict OF mind more learning higher proofs Of mental
discipline, or more coplous illustration.
Among such men, ani ~ such honorable combat the
foundations Of that crItcal knowledge o, constitutional
law, which afterwards became prominent feature OF ha
character, and entered largely no his opinions a egs-
latnr, were laid.
n
research into the history OF the formation OF the federal
Union, and acute analysis Of the fundamental proys
ions OF the constitution
Probably has penetrated deeper into the prnci-
pies, taken comprehensive and complete view
ol the union OF the States, than that great man. Chief
Justice Marshall No question was so subtle 10 elude
his grasp complex 10 defy his penetration Even
the great and the learned esteemed il condescenslon 10
las On 70 the teachings Of his voice, and pohted
moIe by his wisdom, yeneralcd his character,
than MIR Webster.
To stand among such men with marked distinction, as
did Mr. Webster is association which might satisfy
any AMBITION Whatever might be its aspirations. But
there, among those iusrlous men, who have finished
their labofs and gone TO their iua homes, he made hs
mark strong and deep, which will be seen and traced BY
posterlly.
But need not dwell on that which Is familiar 10 an
readers who feel interest in such topics nor need
notice the details OF his private life, since hundreds OF
pens have been employed IN revealing all the facts and
IN describing, in the vivid manner all the scenes
which have been deemed attractive Nor need reilerae
the ierven language Of euloyy which has been poured
out 10 all quarters from The press, the pulpit the bar,
legislative bodies, and public assemblies since his own
productions constitute his best eulogy
could not, il were to attempt It, add anything to the
strength beauty OF the manifold evidences which have
been exhibited OF the length, the breadth and height OF
his istne nor there any occasion for such proofs in
the Senate, the place where his face iamilia where
Tnany Of his greatest efforts made aud where his
intellectual powers appreciated Here he seen
and heard, and nowhere else will his claim TO great dis
tncton be more cheerfully admitted.
But the places which have Known him will know
him no more His form will never rise here again
his voice will not be heard nor his expressive coune-
lie s dead In his last moments he was
surrounded BY his family and friends al his own home
aud while consoled by their presence, his spirit took its