Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-01-05

J ths close and even when heard the day of the
adjournment for the holidays that he could not
live more than day SO, could not realize that
/ my friend the partner Of my bOyhood days. was so
I soon to see no more Of earth.
On Saturday, the 18th Of December, 1T two
o'clock in the afternoon the remains Of the honora-
/ bic member from DeKalb arrived in the town Of
McMinnville, and we're deposited in the yard
with Masonic ceremOnials, at three o'clock. Then it
was that first realized that my friend was more.
saw his remains deposited in their.,last resting
place.
The House viii excuse me. I have made these
remarks in my place here, feeling that it due to
] the memory of 1.-The honorable Representative-to
his parents his family aud friends, and due to my
self 10 bear this testimony to the merits of the de-
parted.
Mr. SAUNDERS said Mr. Speaker, Representing
an adjoining county, and having been intimately
acquainted with the honorable gentleman whose
death has just been publicly announced, l feel it
due to him. and in accordance with my feelings to
say q word or two before the passage Of the
Iulions have had the good fortune to spend
wear or two of the brightest part of my life in the
county which that gentleman had the honor to rep
resent and to live in the same beautiful village in
which be lived and therefore, perhaps, more init
mately aequaintly with him than any other member
upon this aoor. Upon going to that village, found
Monroe Savage a warm, devoted, and unfinching
friend-taking even more interest in my welfare
than had right to expect. Hence, l feel that /
was bound to him BY ties stronger than the common
ties Of friendship. 1 associated with him in the
common walks of life, and 1 have been with him
where the eye of the world seeth not; I have en-
loved his company around his own hearthstone
and found him under all circumstances, whether
private or public man, "as true TO the path OF
honor as the to his course" And am warrant
ed in saying, that he was q gentleman; and mean
all that the word means-a gentleman Of the highest
order, and possessed of talents of no ordina-
~ character, which would have made his career,
snort as it was, OF uncommon brilliancy if he
had had the physical ability necessary 10 give his
genius that range for which it painted.
Monroe Savage needs eulogy from me- And
were l to pronounce one that CLEANED and burned
with eloquenee it would not stir his sleeping ashes
Poetry and eloquence cannot reach his hstless ear,
nor can they move his still, cold heart He is no
more; yet he left behind him precious relics
an amiable wife and other bright jewels, who are
buffet the storms Of the world with strong
upon which to lean. And as his death, have no
doubt was FASTENED by his services on this floor,
shall take the responsibility, at proper time of
requesting this House to appropriate TO them the
pay 20 which he would bave been entitled had be
seTy ed out his time a member of this body.
Mr. ST. JOHN said Mr. Speaker, feel this morn
ing that there is a burthen resting upon me, from
which l would shrink, it not that feel it due
to the friends of the deceased and myself, that
SHOULD express my regrets to learn that of our
body is more. Neither time nor changes can
eradicate the impression it leaves upon my mind
knew the Hon. A. NJ. Savage to be a gentleman of
the highest order. He was a soldier patriot, a
true philanthropst, and distinguished jurst. His
associations were ever pleasant He was always
kind courteous, and obiging-alWays ready to lend
a helping hand to young members Of the bar. l
am myself indebted 10 him for valuable information
as G lawyer, for which / shall ever feel grateful
The announcement of his death brings TO my recoI-
lection scenes of the past. Well do remember the
dsy whenthe honorable A. N. Savage passed through
my county as commander Of volunteer company
Well do l remember that many of my neigbbor boys
enlisted and went forth in defence OF their cOuntrys
rights with 4. NJ. Savage as their leader, many OF
whom fell by the way-sde, and are now lying upon /
the parching sands 0, Mexico; and whenI remember /
that this noble watched over them like father /
in the hour Of affection, my heart weeps to hear /
that the sken cords are cut, and our friend is no
more.
There is no gratifying thought in the loss of such
a noble man; but there is cOnsolins thought to |
all his friends, particularly to his bereaved wife
and dear children, which is this: That he gave evil /
dence to his friends while surrounding his death
bed, that his spirit at peace with God and that
death him had lost all its sting, and the grave
gained no victory.
Mr. STANTON said:
Dir Speaker could not be faithful to my constit.
uents, nor do justice to my own feelings, without
expressing the deep sensation which prevails in my
county, in consequence of the decease of our fellow
member (Mr. Savage) From my associations with
him at the bar; and from the personal intimacy ex-
listing between him and many Of my constituents
as well as well as between him and myself neg
lect upon my part to express the deep sincerity Of
grief which exists among my constituents, would
be an omission objectionable. He attended the
courts in my county regularly and courteous was
his manners and regular and ptiOnable his
habits, that he justly won our confidence and high
est esteem. And, although unassumiOg and modest
in manners and department public man, vet in
the discharge Of the duties of his profession he ex
hibited accomplishments as a jurist, and displayed
a talent that the hest and most eminent lawyer OF
the State might feel proud 10 possess He was an
untirng, assiduous student; correct thinker, a
logical reasoneT, and above all honest lawyer. |
has been nv pleasure to attend the courts through
cut the 4th circuit with him; and while on the one
hand, have witnessed the display of mis- extrsOr
binary ability in combat with the best talent Of tie
bar have nevertheless on the other hand, obs er-
we'd his remarkable courtesy and respect toward his
interiors in talent and especially toward young law
yers. When I emba- ked in the law profession, he
was among the first who encouraged and sustained
me in my early struggles and humble professional
aspirations feel disappointed that he died, before
it was ia my power TO fully manfestto him by deeds
The extent Of my appreciation of his kindness and
my everlasting obligations Of gratitude toward him
He truly the young lawyers friend-the hon
est mans cOunsel-the upright lawyer, and has done
as much as any lawyer IN the State 10 elevate and
add tone and dignity to the law profession Nor
has society failed to appreciate him: for his moral
ty and praiseWOrthy demeanor in the private
circles of life, have not short of the highest
APPRECIATION of even the most disinteregted mem.
Ders of society.
There are still other noble attributes of his char
lcter which enttls his name to place in the memo
-y of the people. When the enemy of our country
US to battle, notwithstanding his physi-
cal inability and feeble health, his voice heard
-allying the young MALTA Of DeKab and while all
h., 81 IL 1,s1
10 have been swallowed UP in the buOyant zeal of
patriotism, he plunged into the chaperals of Mexico
and bore the tolls of soldiery with that resolution
which distinguishes patriots and brave men. But
We, his fellow mambers, have reasons to lament his
ieath, which comes nearer home to us than those
mentioned. Our associations with him on this floor
his striking mOdesty and commanding courtesy
his efficiency as memorable constancy of his
attention to business-and his uncOmpromising f.
lelity to the interests Of his cOnstituents-all-I
entitle him to our highest admiration and conse-
luenty cause US to appreciate more sensibly the
great loss which, not only his constituents, but
every member Of this House, and the people of the
whole State must experience frem his departure.
Never was a member more faithful to his cOnstitu-
sncy and to the whole country than was the member
whose death we lament He stayed with US, and
abored with US, and continued attending the delibe
'ations Of this House until death invited him to
lis own residence to recne the pillow sOftenei
y the kindness of his affectiOnate family.
But while we regret the loss OF this amsble and
much esteemed fellow servant we can still console
ourselves from that of consolation to which
re commend his dear relatives That he cheerfuAy
ielded this life for better one; that while tempo
ariy, he snapped Life for Death, spiritually, he
zchanged Death for Life, 1t is really very conso-
ng to know, that he resigned his life to God with
hat calmness which spoke elOquently for the
urety Of his future prospects
The resolutions were adopted by a unanimous
ote, and on motion by Mr. SNARTT, ordered to be
to the Senate without delay.
And then, accordingly, the House adjourned till to-
morrow morning nine o'clock.
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