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


profession of the law, it was at the bar that
he excelled. And one of the most valued
tributes which have been paid to bis memo
ry Was that of the Judge in whose district
be practiced, who, in the course of feeling
eulOgy upon the character of the deceased
declared that as an advocate at the bar, he
had no superior in the State. This, from
one so capable of judging, and so impartial
withal, was tribute as worthy of him who
bestowed it as of him upon whose memory
the hOuor was conferred.
There is not in all the world 50 wide field
for the development of what the world calls
sharp practice" as in the profession of the
law but the breath OF scandal never dared
touch the name of him in whose honor l
speak. An unworthy cause he scorned to
undertake and while he would spurn the
rich mans plethoric purse, and turn from
the unrighteOus cause with loathing and
contempt, he would take the poor man by
the hand, enter with all the fiery vehemence
OF his nature into the merits of his cause
and if justice were to be got in all the land
justice would be his, without fee and with~
out reward.
| would, Mr.. President, that it were pro-
per tor me to elaborate more fully upon the
character and virtues of the deceased. They
VINO knew him best, are they who most de.
Iighted to speak his praise. Let me- be Tor
given, then, for seeming to be partial, where
know that l am only just. There are
tEOsa whose character, like the fame or a
lamp, grows brighter the nearer the obser-
yer draws. 1t was thus with that of him
Of whom l ,eak, and while those with
whom be was associated in this Hall, will
Dear lasting testimony to the talents of the
man, it Is left for his tCwnsmen and his
nel9h6ors to weep with tears of poignant
grief, the loss of the man, the brother, and
the Friend.
MIR. President, submit for the consider.
alton OF the Senate the following resolu-
tons
[See Resolutions, fifth page, first column.]
Mr.. HEATON, in rising to second the
resolution, paid the following tribute to his
late friend and Senatorial associate:
MR.. President I'm rising to second
the resolutions which have been presented,
some considerations as to the transtory ex-
istence of man seem to be suggested.
From the dawn of creation to the pres
ent hour, the absolute certainty of death
and the uncertainty OF human life has been
constantly and emphaticalIy proclaimed.
NO spot has yet been discovered on the
green earth--the far distant islands, upon
the loud sounding sea, amid the genial and
balmy climate OF the "Suuny South" or
the brisk and healthy atmosphere of the
cold North-where the grim messenger"
does not shake his dusky wings and erect
the standard of his sovereign authority.
His demands are inexOrable, and his DEGREES
are executed with certainty which knows
no change. For ages he b g marched over
the earth, and poor, weak and fallen hu.
uaulty has beeu utterly unable to resist the
sway OF his power, or turn aside the We'll
aimed arrow with which he destroys human
lie There Is nc heaven of refuge where
mortal man can escape bis detection aud be
iEee from his deadly embrace He scorns
III distinctions, and smiles aud brings the
proud st Emperors aud Kings with the
poorest and hunblest of the land, to com.
mon grave He is iourd upon the noun.
tains brow, at the sid; OF tie buboiiag
fountain aLd the si.yrry rlvuiat, upJn hi.i
top AMI through every valley, lii every ham.
lei and city and on every sea aud OCEAN
whch has been penetrated oy tie enterprise
ot r'an. E1e m,ghtiest naval armaments
nave Sometimes been appalled, by his pres
ence, ana H. 5rdataAt .r.n,tS nave ..ieiled
aud sank before bs approach like the snow
H3Be CljUgl Tie sun.
Ii Vi Of all tbese mighty coaquest3
ever human existence, has the solemn lesson
not ben preached every day aud Sour os
incu3aUds OF years, that the iamD OF life
soon go,S Olt, that this earth is not mans
eternal abode, ba; tlat there is an iDmor-
tai part within, over which even Ge.th has
10 control. and which is destined to exist
tar0ugh endless ages?
htse reflections may rot be inappropri.
ate, so long aS 1t has been considered meet
and proper In this body to take nnti-e of
tue death of ore whose memory is worthy of
being cherished by tue entire S late. When
last looking upon the earnest nut agreeable
counsenance of Senator Jones, little did [
Conceive thai it would be my tortune in this
public body to speak of his Pilgrim &c to
the portals of the tomb. When | last
grasped that warm and friendly hand, did
not then realize the sentiment OF the poet
= Art is long, and time is fleeting,
AND our hearts thOdgh st out and brave,
Still like muffled drums are beating
Funeral marches to the grave"
My fist personal acquaintance with the
deceased Senator commenced at the open
lrg OF the last session OF our legislature
Circumstances brought US together, along
with other valued friends, on terms of close
intimacy. The favorite little circle in which
we were accustomed to mingle from day to
day-the group where those who were near
est and dearest OF all earthly objects to him