Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-05-06
From the Sheibyrille Erpositor.
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In renewing the lite OF distinguished states
man, we often find his capacities or worth sud-
denly developed bysome great crisis in the af
fairs of nation, or mighty reform in its system
of government while we find others who, so to
speak, seem to have kept the 'tnoiseless tenor of
their way" until they have rose to a position as
eminent as was the gradually of its attainment.
But perhaps no less honor is due to the one
than to the other; and their services have been
alike valuable to their country.
In looking back upon the past history of Mr..
Bell he seems rather to have taken the latter
course. He seems to have proceeded with slow
but shure steps and to have attained his pres
ent position by long succession of public SER
vices well performed, rather than by sudden de-
velopments in any large popular movement
But it was not entirely SO, for we find him at
the head of the whig party in Tennessee; the
first Tennessean who opposed the position of
Gen. Jackson on the Bank question; who first
and foremost, stood to his position so firmly and
Expressed his oppositionso boldly, that he has
| been denominated The father of the wing party
IN Tennessee. His position was indeed haz-
ardous one; Tennessee was Jacksen's stronghold;
and what TennesSean before would have raised
his voice in opposition to his? andswhat ono did
| not boast himself on being Jackson man?
He anet.the lion, as it we're, and grappled with
him in his den. At first he stood, comparative
| ly, alone; but at length, many focked to his
/ ! i I r : I. IL
ty in Tennessee has increased to its present po-
sition and strength; while the man who stood
pre-eminent as its founder still leads its van,
but heard only when necessity demands his
voice. This is the man for leader. One who
is always ready when the interest of the party
calls, and never brings obloquy upon that party
or involve it in difficulty by undue words or un-
guarded positions.
From the time he took issue with Gen. Jack
son, he has been found in the vhig ranks, a
firm supporter of its principles and an active a.
! gent in their dissemination He has always
been found with Clay and Webster side by side,
when party interest were at stake Or subjects of
governmental policy. Ifhe ever took position
in opposition to them, it was upon no party or
constitutional question. In the Thssage of the
compromise he stood with willing heart and
ready hand; nor did he fail to place his should
er to the wheel He has always aiken high
constitutional stand upon all questions, whether
of foreign or domestic policy. With the const-
ton as his basis he has ppheld the principles and
been guided by the policy Gifts founders. His
opinions while in accordance with free and en-
ightened people to have always been conducive
to national prosperity. His course has been
circumscribed by no local limits but the blood
of great national heart throbs in his veins and
its every pulsation expands and keeps time with
the territorial march of this progressive nation.
In the high constitutional and national course
he has pursued, he has rose to lofty position.
He has become the first man of the nation and
stands pre-enainent in the SENATE fnee the
SAGE of Ashland has fallen IA tne eioquehce
e "a to resound from listen
c., =, the utmost extent of the nation,
:, .. position has devolved upon him. If the
mantle of the latter has not fallen upon his
shoulders, he is at least endowed with the capae-
tiles of the former. His requirements are infe-
rior to none. United with sound judgement
and profound erudition, in his legal knowledge
and strong sense of governmental policy; all
seasoned and strengthened by the experience
Of long services.
As q speaker he occupies high position in
the Senate. Impressive in his manners, he
seems to descend more into the true merits of
his subject, than to draw fowery details from
its connection. Profound in thought his argu-
ments are deep and impressive. Plain in his
style, he encumbers not his reasoningS with
visionary flights of fancy And his perfect ease
and earnest manner catching the eye, his argu-
ments fall with due weight upon the ear and
the mind cannot fail to be impressed and con-
vinced. His subject, under his management,
seems to carry weight of truthfulness in itself
and to bear conviction home without any super
fetal aid. No undue feelings are excited or
passion reused, but the true light and bearing
of the subject forces itself upon the mind.
His private character is the same; plain in
his manners he is pleasant and agreeable. A
true man, in every sense of the word, he is up
right and circumspect in his conduct. The at
Effectiveness and agieeableness of his manners
cause his friendship to be courted. All these
qualifications, as private citizen, statesman
and an orator tend to render him universally
popular; and at least respected by all classes
ndparties. Under such suspicious circumstan-
ces, who can doubt but that his future course
will be as successful as his past services? HAY
ing acquitted himself of those services to the
entire appreciation of his countrymen, they will
delight to bestow upon him the reward of his
merits. As Tennessee has always felt it pleas
ure to recompense him according as he has
stood to her interests and felt no hardship a
burden in her BEHALF so she will always delight
to do him honor and reward so able an advo-
cate. In view of his past services and great
merit we cannot but hope that he will be spar
ed many years to live for the good of his ooun-
try and meet the reward his merits deserve.
Blu to Percent the Sale Of Quack Medicines.
"A special committee of the Massachusetts
House has reported bill regulating the com
pounding and selling of medicines The first
section provides that no druggist, apothecary, or
persons engaged in manufacturing medicines
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