Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-22

tionRl strength for tho cscharga OF outy We WI" nA'o
been in some degrees coppeIsAted LOT his loss
IA we began the iabors Of the present session Of Con-
Oress With lsnentng the death Of Yancey and now con-
oude Il in mourning for that OF Girnett may VIC nos
take the lesson 10 hear aud b. adnonshed that as the
RESPONSIBILITIES Of life extend beyond the limit OF mere
human existence do those great principles ior sncn
We AZ people are struggling TRANSCEND In their I'M
portaUce the lie of single nation, and connect them
selves with the welfare OF the Whole human race ~
Mr.. CUEAT, of Ala, said: ~.
Mr.. speaker-During ths angry political contro-
verey OF 1851, growing out OF the "eonpromse
me.suresp a. they were called, read 9 pampnie5
titled The Union, pact and future; now IL Works
and how TO save It." Rtmsrkaop as ~. poeI
our country for the production of political essays
know of none written with more power and elegance
and conclusiveness OF reasoning than this IL nsd
tide circulation and contributed in no small degree 70
the enlightenment Of the popular mind In reference 70
the beneficial huence of slavery and the Injurious 81
fects OF the partial legislation OF the ueed SAes Oh
Southern wealth and Southern production. Leaning
that Mr. GGREErr was the author, Was prepared when
met him in December 1857, in the House OF Repre-
sena.iyes at Washington TO accord TO MIN me homage
of nv admiration and gratitude. Coincidence OF opn
ion similarity of views and harmony Oh acton nauraly
attracted Us TO each Other end our acquaintance soon
ripened into friendship, which developed itself ana
strengthened with the lapse OF time.
The ordinery Irregularities Of Mr. GARHlTTs character
were Obvious and striking. They exhibited themselves
70 the est casual observer ID required some intimacy
"a penetrts beneath the aad learn his true
moral and personal worth. In private intercourse, he
was frank communicative, genial ansclooate' Warmly
attached 10 his friends he was ngulary urselhsh IN
his desire for their happiness and veil being He was
free from dissipation and Vugss wees, and me impres
sons of virtue and morality formed by female relatives
shielded him from the coatamnstions OF gay capital
and kept him. to the day OF bic death amoaei OF purity
refinement and elevation.
In early LIE Mr. GAKSEfT contracted habits oil severe
study which was not thToEn on in ma urer age Tne
power Of painful and fatal disease did not check him In
his sudiouness nor cause him TO relax in that dgent,
conscisntiousness he always gave to his Puoo duties
Apart from auy personal ambition, no loved literature
for se,f was familiar With the ancient and English
cAssits aud kept pace with the useful writings OF The
day. Earnestly ard hopefully he looked forward to tue
time when he.e 2 eat troubles shoud cease, and he
coud devote himself uninterruptedIy to the study of
letters and the innocsnt delights OF family and SOCIAL
intercourse.
His fayorte stude s we're history, political economy
and the practical working OF laws and administrations.
OF all subjects, the knowledge OF which h' ior exalted
stations be was careful student, and, aided by re-
tentive memory, his attainments-propsrly speaking,
bis eIudton-was large and exhaustive. Early IN lie,
choosing politics profession, regarding public Life as
his vocation he fixed Eigl standard, and educated
himself I'D 10 Il for stAteemsn He was thoroughly
versed in the philosophy of govenmsnt-had an intel
gent comprehension OF the different Forms and theories
their evils and advantages and derived his knowledge,
not from ephemeral publications, but from original
sourcss from the fountain head OF political wisdom
Aristotle, Burke and Calhoun we're his political penstes
Mr.. Garrett . sborious representative. High
civil offices are not positions Of ease and leisure, but
exact an incredible amount OF work Serving his
country in thai sphere for which his mental haoitudes
and training and capacity best fitted him, he applied
himself with zeal and indefatgableness that caused
him literally to fall martyr TO an oVertsIed sense Of
public duty.
He was cautious and honest in reaching hjs conclu-
sons bold and fearless in the annuncaton and advoca-
cy of his principles and adhered TO them with tenacty
OF purpose that amount OF opposition nor temptA
ton of reward could induce him TO surrender. IL IL not
alone on the battle field in front Of the enemy that he
roic virtue Is required In civil life not unfrequenty
there are crsises 20 be met which demand courage OF
the hghes. ordsrthat courage which the rsrest and
most dcult OF human virtues the courage TO confront
public opinion Intensely devo ed to his native State,
which he loved as mother and TO his section, he was
among ha first TO stike for constitutional right aud
Liberty. Having wealth, comforts, assured social posi-
op he threw himself iutO this contest with all the ar
dor of his nobs nature and brought all bis means a.
Will z contributions to telp on his countIy's cause.
Mr. Ga-net; had compac.ness o. mental organisation
and wonderful mascu atty of intellect He close
stu lent vigorous tn mixer, polished writer, an accu-
rate scho ar He vas essentially English in his tastes
mannerp thoughts and personal chsraclertics Alrsj,
ia early King regarded type OF the English people,
is called the truth speaker Mr. G. Norshipped truth,
possessed thorough tlagenSsS Oh hear', anu nau AZ
honet scorn Of everything that WAS m:al or low in
priva life or public Alfalfa He detested catering and
spperness in politics. despsed the crooked way OF d.
pomacy and went right straight forward to the accom-
pl shment OF his purposes, bel eViug sincerely, and
practcng on tho belief that whatever was right was
eIpsdienL
Our friend Hr. Speaker, was mbued with the deepest
rev erence for religion, AID believed undouotngy, in
the truths Of Christianity and the value OF pious life,
as the only suitable found.ti for happiness.
Az the nst permanent Congress term mates its exist
encs amid circumstances Of hope and cheer, and from
the army and the people a. homo come up demonstra-
tons of ed confidence and evderces ofre-conse
Grafton to the cause OF liberty. God by marked provi-
dences, seems to be calling thoughts to HIN, from
whom will surely come our national dsliyerance In q
brisf period two OF our members have been summoned
away thus teGchir impressyey the frailty Of our
lives Tneso sad dispensations will bs fruitful OF good
taey drise Him who abolished death and broug at
fe and immortality to lie THO gh the Gospel" aod
cause each of Us TO seriously pray for himself Lorc,
make me TO know my end, aud the measure CT my da;s,
what it is, that may know what tune have here"
/ second the resolution.