The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-11-13
rHE LArE IONS N. CLAYTON.

The Philadelphia North American Of Tuesday last psv
feeling tribute Of regard and respect for the social II
and exalted talents Of this distinguished Statesman Who's
death has already been announced in columns III.
North American says;
At intervals for several years past Mr.. CAytons hs.
had been seriously threatened to awaken Apprehsp
the part Of those who, though knowing the ygo
strong constitution panied 10 observe the inadou
progress OF dangerous disease Medical skill eombEsd with
and discipline, ayerted for time these friendly msg
ng and il greatly to their relief that be Tia
place in the public councils which he had previously hono
with the promise of continued Of usefulness to The
country and increased reputation TO himself Towards m.
close however, OF the last session Of Congress- the former
symptoms returned and be temporarily disabled and
withdrawn from the Senate. Raying with prompt reeuper
alive energy, he mastered that attack and sought the
rement Of his old home at Dover hoping under its congo
NAL sympathies TO renstate impaired physical condition
There he seized three weeks ago. under alarming cir
cumtanee and fears excited that the last summo
which all things human must obey, had been given he
however apparently conquered the unfavorabie indication
and IL qualification to announce, only ten days since
that the crisis had passed. and there every prospect
his speedy and permanent recovery. And this hOus
and conviction, until the telegraph TO burdeDed
with the mournu and unexpected reality which re-
cord.
'hIr Clayton but little than sixty years old At
the time Of his DEATH having been born the Gath of july
1906 The State of Delaware gave him birth he was edu
Gated under its honest institutions and he imbbed early in
life that generation and love for its historic virtue which
he always manfuly defended and illustrated In the forum
in the Senate house. and wherever else duty demanded the
championship Called to the bar in young manhood he
took that station Of distinction in profession which
has since been universally conceded bis peculiar merit
The law his study, his ambition, his pleasure, his
pride. Mastering its comprehensive principles the true
foundation Of fame and he also himself
those subtle complexities and nice distinctions which give
strength and efficiency to the great advocate There were
few who equaed him in this sphere and who exceed
him. such his keen appreciation of difficult situation bis
power of logical argument and wonderful
eloquent speech.
The people who knew him best chose him as their rep
resentatvei the legislature, where every well
fulfilled that he invited to the higher dignity of
seat in the Senate of the United States. He that
body twenty agoa body then ustrious M
ray great thirty three years of age Here what
may be called his public begun, and here public
man, after lapse of than quarter of a century
standing alone of those with whom he commenced this
ttingy and credtaby closed His position the
Senate commanding from the outset and his first in
portant part played side by side with Mr. CaywhO
gratefully and proudly acknowledged the value of the SER
vicen the compromise of 1885, That brought them
close contact and the sharing of unlimited
dence Obedent to the impulses of large and generous
SOULS their political sympahies became identified their
united until both recognised the
great leaders of that gallant whg party which long
aud periodically baed for the true principles of the
sttution and Union. #asasss #G##.
Having served eight continuous years. Mr.. Clayton re-
tired from the Senate in 1887 but reelected 1885, and
remained there until ls9 when he solicited by General
Taylor accept the Office of Secretary of State Upon the
death of the President in july 1885, the first interview
with Mr. Fillmore he placed letter of unconditional resg
nation in his hands, and after enghenng Mr. Webster
regard to the posture of tho foreign affairs retired from
Washington intending to public life forever This
purpose only renqushed the urgent appeals Of hs
old constituents, and he third time returned the
Senate with the advent of the present administration bis
term expiring on the 4th of March, 1852"
brief IF the noIcal Iifa ~ NJ Tuar,ou
which appears in the New York Herald of the same date
we make the following extract
Gle bred to the profession Of the law in which be
early attained high rank. In politics he took sides with
the federal party and remained with until ceased to e.
list. In 1929 he elected to the Senate Of the United
States, and again in 1885. He resigned his 1887
consequence Of being instructed by the legislature
vote for the expunging resolutions of COL Benton
In the debate which attended their introduction he declared
he would hold his If they adopted and hoped
not to survive the day Of their Upon
inmstou it that he forthwith instructed and be
necessarily compelled to resign In ls4 he was Mr.
Cays candidate for the Office Secretary Of State under
General Harrison, bat overshadowed by the influence
Mr. Websters friends although he had originally expressed
bis doubts Of the Generals fitness for the Office of President
Mr. Clayton again elected TO the Senate IN 1885, 70
manned there until the 23d Of February ls49 when he at
tanned the object Of his ambition and appointed Secrets
ry Of State by President Taylor This separated him from
his friend Henry Clay, who could not look compaceny up
the elevation of the General and in consequence feud
some bitterness between them, which, understand
appeased Mr. Clayton, who had his
try residence Ashland, changed 1t to Buena Vista It
during this period Of his life that he negotiated the
famous Clayton and Bulwe convention, which deemed
to have settled difficulties with Great Britain in relation
to Central America When the English Interpretation
ever subsequently given IT, the advantages the
lean side appeared TO be merely nominal and the subject
accordingly discussed with sspey both sides the Allan
tic. Upon the death Of General Taylor and the
Mr. Fillmore to the presidency, Mr.. Clayton resigned bis
post and succeeded by Mr. Webster He was however
elected to the United States Senate 10 1853 success
Of Mr. Spruance and the debates upon the convention
had already commenced there, desirable he should be
present to defend his conduct and the views Of bis GOV
ernment"
The funeral Of Mr. Clayton win take place this (Thurs-
day. afternoon, at Dover, Delaware.
THE MURDER OF COLONEL BABBETT.
We have already briefly noticed the murder Of Coona