The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-13
Euiogies on vice President KING,

Mr. CHANDLER rose and said
Mr., SPEAKER The spectacle presented in THE House
ut the present moment is repete with instruction and
encou rag enent uee H#..U
The representatives Of grea, nation pause in the
midst OF the Imitation Of legislative business, 10 expfess
respect Tor czen who owed his elevation less those
sinking qualities that are to excite public interest
and lnsae popular favor than to those gentle virtues
which are so slow TO secure general appreciation.
The Congress OF the United States. 10 paying the trb
ute OF gratitude to The departed funcionary declares
that II commentaries the virtue by which he achieved
elevation, and ihss il purity of social life with
the honors OF official distinction.
The representatives from the State of Alabama have
requested me TO take par, IN the discharge OF the mel
s an honor 10 be called TO do honor to the memory Of
the good. and patriotism finds grateful exercise in re-
calling the obligations Under which the nation
those who have done service TO her in places OF dsnc
should have promptly declined the service il did
not believe that my colleagues the representatives of
Pennsy vaua this floor shared in the sentiments OF
respect Tor the dead which enterain but which shall
30 teebly express; and while they, and their constituent
and nine, judge according 10 their various political
the name and services OF the deceased they have ooked
through the mist with which party hostility and party
partalty alike invest their objects and have done honor
TO the purity of motive and The consistency OF patriotism
IN which those measures were proposed or advocated
do not suppose that, In the tribute which now
paying TO the memory OF distinguished statesman,
are acqutg ourselves as the representatives OF the peo-
pie OF the Indebtedness Of The country for services through
years OF unremit,ed devotion Sir while the nation
shall enjoy the prosperity with which she s blessed
she will ee and confess her obligations TO those whose
alens virtues, and devotion procured the blessing And
should adverse circumstances oyerlake u.s. should
then recall The lessons OF wisdom and patriotism which
he lives ana services OF our good men imparl; and
while we should lament the OF neglect
OF their examples and precep,s should do honor TO
virtues which we had ceased initiate and venerals the
patriotism which we had forgotten to follow.
The gentlemen who have preceded me have given 10
The House sketch OF The public services OF the late
Vice President kiso y is an instructive lesson--one
that we should leach diligently unto our chdrenone
that AT The present lime comes with peculiar pertneacy,
and seems to illustrate the nature OF nsltuons aud
TO encourage the growth o quiet unobuusive virtues by
showing the ability OF the people 10 appreciate, and their
Willingness 10 reward them The history OF our country
shows that consummate sinesn inship may be combined
with the possession aud professional exercise OF military
skill The halls OF legislation and the bureaus OF the de-
partmenls have been The arenas of noble and successful
efforts OF those who IRON the activity OF the camp
70 take part 10 peaceful forensic contests, discharge
the duties OF ministerial cce; and have seen the
accomplished warrior lay aside his military tappinas
assume The gsb and discharge the duties OF the hrst office
OF our natisn.
But while these things show the versatility Of genius
and the wonderful adaptation OF mental powers. they
lead sometimes 10 the apprehension that the people, who
seemed 40 struck with The services OF the military
would overlook the unobtrusive qualities OF the CIVILIAN
and forget that patriotism has lis services and its
hces in !he halls Of legislation and tie walks of dlpo-
macy and tha, the qndcaions lor lofty place were 10
De manifested in the silent, laborious uspreendDg pf
vacy OF the closet we'll in The stirring and
striking duues OF military life.
The official life oil Mr kNo Iedeems the people OF the
United States irom imputstons OF a false eAtlac by a
false standard Of the services Of thert public function
aries and II shows how much confidence may be placed
IN their judgment OF the capabiliy OF 10 discharge
distinguished trusts.
i The manners OF Mr. KIko were unobirusiye, retiring
gentle No appearance act OF his. couid be regarded
as challenging attention He moved among his fellow.
men win manifestations OF constant respect for their
rights and their positions and bis fellow legIs-
aors he was distinguished for that constant deieence 10
Others which is the characteristic oil excessive modesy
tY. kya.4 so. In E..rA ka
sened himself with no demands, man, upon the con
sdeaion pf Others and claim TO Distinction 10 the
free use OF his ample But as The representative
OF nation oil remen. be claimed the regard which his
representative character challenged and be maintained
social bosplrs' Is with the proiusion which his ample
means warranted and his generous patriotism suggested
Mr.. kih0, sir, was party man. Few men, NT.
Speaker, aan political distinction in a country like
wihou, parry attachments and party feelings Aud none
will more readily paIdon Mr. KING Tor hls efo'is for
party measures than those who, Differing from him in
politics know by the purity ol their motives how 10
do justice 10 the sincerity OF those by which he was in
nuencrd and this the more readily because the coor-
teous bearing OF that distinguished deprived his op
position OF all appearance OF bitterness, drew from The
defeat OF his opponsnis, when their defeat ensued the
-llnz Of mortified selfes'eem or impaired to his own
discomfort the ease Of gentlemxnly submission.
Sir from the quiet walks oil life. that seemed al FIRST TO
promise little emnence. Mr. KING rose TO the second Of
fee in this great republic attaining iha, position, too n
the midst OF ali bis couniys greatness, IN the midst OF all
her amplitude oi extent, and IN the midst OF all her pro-
tusiod OF means more Than that sir, in the midst Of all
her munihcence OF men.
Though absent sir absent 70 die, far from the immediate
OF his duties yet the memory OF his excellence and
purity sustained him in the affection and respec, OF his
brethren OF the Senate chamber, who seemed TO feel
pleasure well duly 10 testify to him their full ap
probation OF his concistory habits, hts ssgacy
statesman. and his justice AS their presiding oihcer
The annuncison to-day OF ihe death OF Mr Vice Pftsi
dent KING comes 10 SIR, with surprise. The nation
already In some form manifested It's regard for faithful
public servant The announcement brings no moniion
Of the bfsvy OF human enloJm and The uncertainty
Of human life He had lived nearly to mans appointed
time and beyond mans common lot, and had enjoyed
much than ordinary honors II comes not now, ST,
to s,are into any manfes alton OF special sorrow.
Months have passed since he breathed forth his gentle
spirit TO God who gave Il, and the poignant griei which
his death caused 10 his fested family circle has
given place to the silent sorrow tha, occupies sel IN
mournn, placid recollection OF the virtues OF the dead.
We listen. to-day 10 the formal annunciaton OF the
demise Of Mr. kke thai we may, by public demonsua'
ton, show to the world respect Tor the high ONCE
which he vacated by his death and our appreciation Of
the beautiful, moral qualities, and slaesmanhke abili.
ties by which he illustrated all Offices 10 hrs life.
The addresses this OCCASION and the adoption o the
resolutions which the table, can add nothing
to the future happnes Of The dsadcanno, augment the
fame which his social virtues and bis pubic career have
earned But sir, they tell the world that republic can
be grateful those who have done her service and that
give dignity snd hoaor to staesnan's life and insure
peace and consolation 10 Christians death
Mr. LATHAM ssdi
Mr. SPEAKER: Grsutude Tor the kindness OF Jri.sd,
as well ~ for the greatness OF man, ponpl
me to unite my stranger with yours m th's noun
fn fequem for the departed. And u an apology be need
ej, That tbu- early claim your attention, let II he enong
10 say ihgt from the lips cold anj liked. and the
voice now hsshed in DEATH first the encouraging
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