The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-28

had been foreseen and provided against and, as sn
cere friend and supporter OF the Union OF the States
be believed that nothing could better insure its per-
manency and maintain the epose OF the country than
rigid application OF the principles OF his own polt-
cal school Though IN these views o eonstuhonai con-
strucon Judge BAyLY may not have differed from the peo
pie Of his district yet may be regarded as remarkable
proof Of their confidence in him. alike honorable 10 BOTH
that throughout the whole period OF his service the party
organization with which he connected never COM
manded majority of their Yet difficult and EN-
barrassing his position, strongly tempted as be
have been TO make his public course conform rather
with his aneied personal interests than with his assured
conviction he did not hesitate to maintain and defend the
and the principles Of the great party OF winch he
had enrolled himself a member. .. ..m, u
That such should be Withdrawn aud al such a
time from the service Of his district and of his country
may well inspire the deepest sorrow Ut
How often Mr. Speaker, such occasions as tls when
called TO the loss of those who early arrested IN
useful and honorable career, told of the vanity
and emptiness of human life How often is IT said that fe
is but dream-a shadow This cold and misehieyous
dogma of false philosophy is sometimes even offered 70
our acceptance religious fuh.g Sir do nat 20 xead
the lesson of human e NO SIR let US rather believe that
in the midst Of dread realities Let US understand
that have already entered upon that course OF beng OF
whose duration though there be but little this side The
grave there still shall be endha we have commenced
act several parts and that of all we do and say and
think nothing shall be osnothng blotted out Let us
know that each idle and unconsdeed word will bear it's
own to the Eternal Judgment Seat and then shall
begin have uster conceptions OF our duties ana our
responsibilities Then indeed sir would we even as MEM
ber of this body be instructed in those lessons OF gentle
ness courtesy and mutual respect which our rules would
inculcatc, and learn under what high sanctions their
observance is commanded. -.
Mr. Speaker, submit to the House the following resolr
tions: .t......
Resoloed That this House has received with deep enbi
the Of the death of Hon. THoAs II. BAY
~ member of this House from the State OF Virginia
Reotced That this ouse tenders to the family OF the de-
and testimonial Of respect for his memory the members
and officers Of this House will the usual badge OF mourn
Reorea That the Clerk of this House be directed to
municae copy of these proceedings to the family of the de-
ceased, and also to the Senate
Resoired That fur ther testimonial OF respect for the
deceased this House do now adjourn.
Mr.. COBB of Georgia. / ask the indulgence of the
House for moment for the simple purpose OF expressing
my cordial concurrence in this tribute Of respect de-
ceased associate 1t is nearly thirteen years since
first took my scat member Of this body. few months
thereafter Judge BAYLY took his Of those who a
that time entered with us upon congressional life as mem
bcrs Of the House. there now left but six members in
this body. What commentary does this statement
tain upon the contests and struggles and associations of
political life Many Of our associates of the Twenty
eighth Congress have sought the congenal walks
private life Some have found qualification of their am
biton in other departments of the public service whilst
not few like deceased friend have been gathered
their fathers 4 few short years. and the truth may
be spoken OF those by whom to-lay SURROUNDED May
learn from this impressive lesson how small is the
sacrifice which make in yielding personal i'm
eress views and aspirations upon the altar of
rys good2 And yet how reluctant we are too often to
make that sacrificed -.s
brom my hrst acquaintance with Judge BANLY our
ationship was pleasant and agreeable and during por
ton OF service together was intimate and eonden
tal and may add that in recurring TO it, bero is not
the remembrance of single circumstance to mar the pleas
with which .ecal IL mannnryl knew him
member Of this House, in the walks of social life around
the family frcside personal and POLITICAL friend ;
E the hour of triumph and in the hour of adversely and
can win truth s&y the in each and every situation
found feature developing iisef in bis character
e-aaae my adniration, aad eaRihsnag my regard
and confidence Here upv.. ~. 0a VI MS sreai1i use
fulness and most enlarged action in the prese - ihose
who associated with him in the public councils il is
unnecessary TO speak Of bis ability debater, or his
merit faithful and efficient Representatives The record
of debates in which he took active part all Inn
portant questions will speak his praise eloqueny
than could possibly hope TO do Clear forcibe and
egetc as Speaker be always commanded the attention
OF the House. the respect Of his opponents and the adma
on Of his friends and one listened his argu
ment important subject without feeling increased
respect for his talent and deriving benefit from the learn
ing and research which he always brought into the deus
sion
But sir gives sincere pleasure to bear my humble
testimony to those higher qualities Of the heart which illus
raed the life Of Judge BAyLy, and endear his memory
hose who had the good fortune TO enjoy his private con-
hdence and friendship AS friend he true and faith
nl and If called upon TO point TO the peculiar character
sc Of that friendship should say il the abscuec Of
sl sefshness He possessed of that moral courage
which enabled him 10 10 the support and defence of
friend with ardor and energy increased and strength
ened by the dangers difficulties and embarrassmenis Of
the occasion He left Others the discharge Of those
NAL duties which friendship imposed and reserved for his
action the more trying and therefore the honor
able post of standing by his friends In the hour of danger
and adversely. But sir have risen attempt do
neaon Of the character Of Judge BAYLY that duty has
already been performed and well performed by bis friends
and colleagues My purpose in addressing the House is
accomplished in rendering 10 his family his friends and
his State the heartfelt sympahies Of personal friend
Mr.. GO0DE. Mr. Speaker mournful task has been
performed-a solemn truth has been announced-death
has struck down noble victim. THOMAS H. BAyLY Is no
more-he is head So long fayoraby known, he has
sunk into the grave, and passed away 10 the world Of
spirits.
Ny honorable colleague from the Norfolk district has
been called to the performance Of public duty and p
trust, On him IL has deyolycd TO announce Con-
gress and the country our loss in the death Of able
useful and distinguished public servant-to TO
Yrginia-distressed Nirginiahor bereavement In the
friends berefto offer the sympshes OF Congress those
to whom in their moment Of prosent distress ell express
sion OF sympathy but the mockery Of anguish
On him II has devoved collae and present the lead
ing incidents in the life ot friend and well has that
duty been performed Already those incidents besut
fully, though sorrowully inscribed the page of
Ing in countrys history To me sir IL s only left
come forward, mid the clustering memories OF the past
pour out the spontaneous offerings Of friendship.
Sir the fallen and the dead my friend Perhaps II
was my fortune TO have known him longer than any other
member OF the present Congress Our acquaintance
tended through the long term Of twenty years Through
far the greater portion Of that term stood him in the
relation OF PERSONAL POLITICAL AID confidential friend
associated with him through the active Of early
manhood when heal and hope survived both Through
several sessions of the general assembly Of native Stale
acted with him those important and trying occasions
when he developed those powers and sgnaed himself by
those achievements which secured him. ia such large
degree the confidence and favor Of his State knew him
In the walks private leu the social and domestic cir