The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-17
SAINT PAUL. FRIDAY. JANUARY a. 1862


attending it, will have a lasting place
upon the tablet of m2mo.y. 1t was here,
after the daily labors # the Senate were
over, that we learned many of the charac-
teristics of Our friend. The open and gener-
Gus traits of the Senator soon placed his
associates in full possession of his whole
character He had no faculty OF conceal>
ment. He ioathed and despised prevarica.
ton and dOuble~dealiDg, either in the eXecu-
tion of any duty, or in the expression OF an
opinion. Hypocrisy Was an utter stranger
to bis brave and manly heart He was a
true and devoted friend, bold and mag
unanimous opponent. Earnestly devoted to
the public welfare, he was intensely aroused
at any seeming attempt to wrong the peO-
pie. His vehement and eloquent danuncii-
tions of the spirit OF public extravaganza
and expenditure will not soon be forgotten
by those who had the pleasure of hearing
them. He spoke in no spirit of malice, for
the purpose OF wOundng any mans feelings,
but INDUCED in his impassioned speeches
only from d conviction that he was wrest-
ling with some great evil or giant wrong
He was man OF quick perceptions. His
mind Was stored with the araplest evidence
OF legal learning as well as historical re-
search. Possessed, as he was, of marked
ability and talent, he would have been
conspicuous Tor boldness and eloquence upon
more prominent theatre than fell to bis
lot. The special notice which is taken of
him in this public body today, Is only
deserved and merited tribute to bis memory.
He was emphatlcall7 an honest man, and
were it in my power to place his name on
some monument erected to perpetu lie the
remembrance of the gifted aud the eloquent
departed OF Our State, conspicuousy among
Others 1 would engrave in Iegibie characters
the name of STILES p. JONES.
The Senator eviDced deep interest 10
all matters OF national as we'll as State i'm
portance.
Before his return home, at the adjourn
ment of the Senate last spring, the threat
ening cloud of war had already appeared in
the Southern horizon. LIE frequently spoke
of the pending troubles and ardentiy desir-
ed that no traitor hand would be raised TO
aim blow at our glorious Uniou. Alter
the bloody drama had actually opened by
the cruel bombardment of Fort Sumpter
every pulsatiOn of bis heart Was for the
preservation of our Government and the
triumph of our flag Within few days of
his departure to the land of spirits he left
upon record for the admiration OF bis friends,
the dearest evidence of his unialtering de,
votion to his country. AS the death damps
were almost ready to gather on his brow he
dictated letter IN response to an invita-
ton to become candidate for prominent
office, which breathed the truest sentiments
and the most fervid patriotism. The exhi.
bit ion OF such loyalty and devotion at an
hour when the wild and wicked attempt was
made to dash the Ship of state upon the
rock Of destruction, is The same which should
animate every pathetic heart.
But l must no longer in imagination,
linger at the tomb or indulge 10 The meian
choly pleasure OF dwelling upon the memory
OF our genial and warm hearted friend In
the very z9nith of his usefulness be has been
summoned to that bourne IRON whence DO
traveller returGs" Tne siIeat grave is now
his long, last resti-g place Oh earth, and
the Wild winds Snail sing h!s requiem until
the dawn Q. that Great Day whrn The voice
Il IL
weird 20 tue Bar OF .,ter0ai Justice. His
eloquent voice w,,l 40 longer ring ~ the
pu5ilC forum Or be bt.cd III 3GtenCG nt tbs
wr0Dged, Or III iht encOuraa u,ut OF tbs
unfortunate ana tue DrUtlen ntane1 And
the Sad wall OF doaesllc grief he passed
qnlety down the jordan % death, Wheu
he A gels o. Mercy waited his spirit to
tue pr scuct o, his it4de6mur, ana there,
while assuming the white robes OF immCrgai
ity, aud at tie cummencemtnt OF us phi,
grmaga over ,ha green G9ids ana sivsry
streams OF el>ruai hgpp!0ts It Is ever rta,.i
TO eXcidln. "Oh q! Death, where is toy
sting, o. Grave, wuere is lily victory p
SENATOR CLAyELANDs REMARKS.
MIR. President IEa brilliant talents,
the rare so-ial qualities. a1d The bgi NO.
raj worth OF tie am5nled GenatCr, relieve
tie present occasion from the GOODNESS u
barren ceremonial. BesiAes 1t is Il strik
ing TACT that be Was the first senator who
has died during his term OF otfice since
MINNESOTA bacame State. He is a repre-
sentative man, and his, the first of a long
line OF lllustrous names whose talents aud
VIRTUES shall be COMMUNICATED In this bail.
l know nothing OF the deceased Senator'S
personal history or legal career, beyond
what the papers contained upon the occa-
sion OF his death. OF MS political history |
know little. He was member of the
State Republican Convention which as.
sem6led in this city two years ago, to elect
delegates to the National Republican Con.
vention, then soon to assemble at Chicago.
lie was himself chosen member OF that
delegation. He took part 10 the deloera.
tiols, and his voice sweIled the acclaim of
that mighty assemolage-the elimination
OF polltica! revolution, which has changed
the history OF the Republic, and bids fair
to convulse the world. The since varied
fortune OF some of that delegation, warrant
moments notice. The Chairman holds a