Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-06
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The Union "cuts up" Monsieur Gallairdet
now the American correspondent Of the Paris
ConstitutiorneI, for cutting up the good
folks of the United States generally.
The LntslfigeRcer publishes the eulogiet
pronounced in the Senate on the late Senator
Clayton. That of Mr.. Bayard, especially, wa:
one of tie mSst beautiful efforts of the kind
ever spoken in the Senate Chamber, where SO
many eloquent similar things have been ut.
tered We extract from it, as follows
cit would be useless, if not idle, for me to
dilate upon bis commanding powers in debate,
which most of those around me have go often
witnessed.
He may have differed with many of US in
opinion, but none can deny the eminent cour-
tesy ard ability which he displayed in sus-
tanning his views, or the broad nationality Of
his sentiments. Indeed, one Of his most strik-
1ng characteristics was the intense nationality
of his feelings; and numerous instances might
be cited from his public life in which, where
the honor or the interests Of his country or the
integrity of the Union was involved, he broke
these letters with which the spirit OF party
but too often trammels the mind Of even the
most distinguished public men.
/" As a statesman he was the pride tf his
State, and cherished leader Of one Of the
great political parties Of the country whilst its
national organization was maintained.
D." As lawyer he was necessarily less known
to those around me, as the sphere of his loren
sic action, with few exceptions, was within the
limits OF his own State. 1t has been my for
tune, however, to have frequently witnessed
and felt his powers both as an associate and
opponent; and though l have heard very
many of the most distinguished lawyers Of
our country in cases calling for tie highest
exercise of their capacity, and may have
thought few possessed greater powers o. dis
elimination and others n more playful fancy
In the combination of al his faculties have
yet to meet his superior, if indeed have net
his equal, as a advocate before a jury. /
will not pause now TO analyze the peculiar
powers which rendered him so effective, for
midable, and successful in his forensic pur.
suits 1t Is sufficient that he was so successful
In profession III which merit alone can COM
mand success.
" TO his great mental qualities he added a
most OF virtues. AHectioIate as a son, devoted
"a a husband, almost too indrlsent as
father, he was kind and generous friend
vi exceeding llperality, his purse was open to
those he loved and esteemed with an almost
careless confidence. Little conyersant with
and somewhat needless Of the mere conyen-
tionalities Of society, there was a charm in the
cordlalty OF his manner which endeared him
TO his friends and attracted and fascinated
even his ordinary acquaintauces But, Mr.
President, successful az was my friend in all
his pursuits, there were SD adows cast upon the
pathway of his life, and he had more than an
equal share Of the sOrrows and disappoint-
ments inevitable TO the Let of man He
achieved fame and acquired fortune, and his
checks in the pursuit of either were few and
transient. This is the bright side of the pic
tuTe. The reverse presents the Affections to
which, IN the diSpensation of an all wise
Providence, he was subjected m his domestic
relations