Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-12

has been held in honor of our decease
friend, in another part of this building
by the members of the Bar, where
doubtless, the fullest justice has bee
done to the character and memory of on
lamented neighbor and fellow>citizen. Ii
addition, too, l may be permitted to add
that the newspapers of the city have sale
much this morning in just commentator
of Mr.. Bell, and in style and manner
alike entertaining and impressive /; and
that our committee have offered to this
meeting, for its adoption, q specia
resolution making it the duty Of oul
worthy and accomplished chairman "a
prepare, or cause to be prepared, a miuuts
and complete obituary notice of our loved
and respected countryman, to which task,
l am certain that he will address himself
with promptitude, diligence and ability,
which will more than satisfy US all.
In justice to my own feelings on this
occasion, will take the liberty of SUBJ
joining, that, for many years past, have
well known him whose recent demise we do
80 much deplore, and the resolutions re-
ported to this meeting embody convictions
touching the public services and private
vlrtuee of Mr.. Bell, which l have long
entertained, and upon familisr
and intimate acquaintance with the de-
ceased, both as citizen of Ten
nessee and distinguished MEM
Der of the National Senate. There
had the honor of serving with him for
several years, and though never belonging
to the political party of which he was an
influential and efficient member, l am
proud to bear testimony on this occasion to
his uniformly courteous, digni6ed and
truly Senatorial demeanor; his industry, his
ability, his impartiality, his freedom from
every thing like chicane and party
trickery; his kind and obliging temper,
and his Roman like integrity and honor.
l do not think that he made a single
personal enemy during his long occu.
Pancy of seat in that august body and
am sure that no man ever heard his
motives called in question, or his wisdom
and ability as a statesman denied. l
have no time now to dwell upon
the merits of the many speeches
which he delivered as public
man; but | may be permitted here to say,
IN presence Of many who no doubt bear in
vivid and admiring "Reminiscences the incl
dent to which l am about TO refer-that,
several years before 1 formed personal
acquaintance with Col. Bell, read in the
newspapers of the period that most states
manlike, scholarly, and eloquent speech
delivered by him in this city at VauxhaIl
garden; and thought, as yet do, that it
was one Of the most profound, and mas
teriy discourses upon I" Political Parties" that
the world has yet known. 1t is full Of in
structiOn; and, both in substance and man.
ner is, in my judgment, equal to the ablest
and most celebrated speeches OF Burke, of
Mcintosh, or Web1ter. Had he done
nothing during his public life
but deliver this one speech, and postsrity
shall prove capable of estimating true elo-
quence, sound philosophy and profound
statesmanship, the noble son Of Tennes.
see, whose demise we now mourn, will as
suredly receive the mostidiffused and last"
ing homage of coming generations.
move the adoption of the resolutions.
The resolutions we're then adopted, and
the meeting adjourned.
Versity Of Nashville,
The Trustees of the University met at
he Office of A V s Lindsey, Esq., on yes
!erday to pay their tribute of respect TO
he memory of the illustrious member of
heir body, just decessed-the Honorable
John Bell.
The following testimonial Was unani-
mously adopted.
Whereas, intelligence Of the death Of our
felloW1citizen, the Hon. John
Bell, has just been communicated by tele.
graph to the people of this city, among
whom the deceased had lived for so many
years, filling various public offices Of trust
and honor with fidelity never surpassed;
and, notwithstanding expressions of public
regard will doubtless be made by the people
indicative of their regret for the loss of 80
good and great a man, whose record, I'M
Dlemished by any act that could tarnish
pure and patriotic name, extends back
through period of more than fifty years,
we, the Trustees of the University OF Nash
Vile, deem it proper TO unite with the peo-
pie in their expressions of sympathy and
regret on this melancholy occasion. Mr..
Bell was graduate of this institution, was
our co-trustee and laborer in the cause Of
education, and always, except when absent
in the service of the State or prevented By
ill-health, he was punctual in the attend
ance of meetings and prompt in the dis
charge of his duties. He felt his obliga-
lion to his Alma Mater, upon whom honor
was reflected by the high testimonials re-
corded of his worth by the people Of his
native State and by his fellow~citizens OF
the United Slater. This is not the proper
place for an extended notice Of the emf
nent statesman, whose loss ID universally
deplored. At other and larger meetings of
the people, all OF whom have an
interest in his name and fame,
there would be a Propriety in dwell
ing upon those moral and intellectual
qualities which in the primary meeting, at
the bar, or in the Senate chamber, always
commanded respect and attention, giving
TO him large Influence, which was WELD"
ed in the interests of truth, right, and JUS
tice. The last of the illusr ious men of the
generation Just passing away, he was the
compeer of the greatest; he occupied a high
position in the Senate when 1t was adorned
by Clay, Webster, and Calhoun, and with
those names he now takes his place in
history. The example Of his honorable
and useful life will live in the memory OF
the country that he so long and faithfully
served. We meet to express OUT sympathy
with his family, his friends, and his COM
try, and, as a mark of respect the Trustees
Of the University of Nashville will attend
the funeral in body and wear the usual
badge of mourning.
Reception of the Body.
Ala P. M. yesterday special train on
the Edgefeld and Kentucky Railroad, I'M
der the supervision Of Mr.. II. L. Shepperd,
Superintendent, to whom great credit is
due for the energy and promptness with
which he has assisted The Committee Of
Arrangements, left the city to meet the
remains of the deceased statesman. Tele-
grams from GAINESVILLE and from the Iron
Works had given information that the
family, with the remains, would reach
Guthrie or the State line at $3.50 P NJ. The
train conveyed the Committee of E'cort as
given above, who were accompanied by
other citizens, and by ex-President John.
son.
At Springfield the train from Guthrie
was met at 6 P. M, and the remains re-
eeived from the hands Of the Clarksyille
Committee Of EIcort, consisting Of the
following gentlemen:
Col. ] E Barley, Gen J NJ Quarles
Hon q Hornberger, Col G o Faxon, g
W Hillman, Geo 7 Lewis, DR. F Wal
ton, Maj Henry Frech, Hon d N Kennedy,
E Lewis, B o Keelee, DIR J NJ Larkin,
Hon J E Rice, R w Humphreys, z
ONeal, Robt Thompson, NJ V Ingram, II
II Lurton, Jos Robb, T ID Leonard, DR. "
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