, 1873-05-11

done an the last day had come and he said to hi
friends as he left them in the evening" Good night
He went to his room, wrapped the drapery OF his couc
Which he hid no conscious awakening in this world
Nc wish him the Good night which he SO kind
" wished to his friends It will be night disturbed
By no dreams OF tlgottcn gains which have been pu
into his pocket. 1tw be disturbed by no idea Q
duties un!erformed It will be night when We fhal
all wish that 1t will end aud know 1t will end III go
rious day. After lifea atful fever, be sleeps WE'LL
: .~. MR. cooK-
The Hon. Burton G. Cook then Bpoke as fol
lows ~
Not fully without prenaonion and note Of warning
but yet suddenly, md With great shock. tho inte
gence has come to 11s that ho who highest II
place md official RINK III profession has died ac
W e eea upon to for ds{ n ~ the aety'o
ono who but yesterday sat as chief among ua. Hoa
often, in Gods providence, do these sad cyent1 come
Is held. The lesson is the impressive the higher
the position and the eminent tho character Of him
whose departure We may bo called upon to mourn
When one who has occupied so grave station, and
who has played so prominent part In the history Of
the times who has douc much to mould and shape
TIE current ot events, passes away forever from ou1
sight as the loss is national onc the manifestation
OF public sympathy aud tho acknowledgement Of pnhlie
grief should be national also. 1t Is in itself honor
haTe dled stations Of usefulness 10 mankind. Patri
otism and public virtue stimulated by recalling the
obligations wc are ,nder to such men.
l SUPPOSE sir, that have been designated by yout
COMMITTEE to speak few words Of grateful
brance Of the deceased chiefly because haye had the
honor of personal acquaintance with him for
any years. and may Hope, far to hsve possessed
eomo share OF his personal regard; therefore como
to-day 70 Lay my trbute Of grateful affection upon his
In the awful presence Of death every voice save that
OF euogy and eotrow il silent. The irailtIes Incident
to our humanity ethings which may have challenged
only the good. Men insnctigely conceive and expect
ths sad menento ut the grave.
In the few words which shall speak to-day, shall
nffa IN fhn ef ha
deceased Chief Justice. shall not attempt to speak
even Of his public history shau only aludo in the
been mentioned, and which may be worthy to direct
your thoughts to Of tho characteristics Of the
man, which propose to notice.
Il suppose, sr, that the great events in which he had
great part in fasionlng, also had their influence,
and filed no unimportan part In molding and dotes.
mining his own ehsrscter remember that ne, tne hIst M
my memory was by tho perusal of law argument,
which has already been referred to- in defense Of f
then, and By that argument acquiring national rep
utatton at least among lawye5s The prominent 1s
n IN LIS so9 20 S shall U
are these: He loved freedom be hated oppression.
He WAS entirely true to his convictions Of right and
reverence for law and with ali hsse disposition to
yield everything to principle when contention would
do harm.
7 suppose In IN assembly Of 1nwyers need not LAY
that young man entering upon the duties of IN
arduous and laborious profession, not without strong
to turn sway from those beaten paths In his profession
which might certainly lead him to prcferment, to
espouse the case Of the poor and Of the fendess the
unpopular, despised and the prosecuted, wns m
act OF which all can form but one estimate It Was
grand characteristic OF the man. Likewise, prompted
by the SANS spirit and feeling, was bis defense OF
James G. Rirney, Arrested for harbosing q fugitive
slaye, occurring about ti1e samo time: :,
Passing rapidly from these events, como to the
in tho Conference Convention, which was the lat
called by the State Of and which Was the last
eo qsds to ssy the tide o war sa tss.te
tha Convention Who thought as did with the chief
lievo very correct estimate and appreciation Of his
character during those events. Impressed moro
thoroughly than myself at that time with the danger
Convention WIS eerlous and grave, and thoughtful
His words were few, but when he did speak,
| remember ono: short speech Of his which
thrilled me; expressing as it did, my convictions
sud feelings After advertlng to the fact TINT the people
If The United States were men who wcre accustomed
think for themselves, and who would not accept the
resolves OF th1t Convention settlement Of the
Il
town the proposition that tho people Of the Free sstea
we're thoroughly End consceauously opposed to ssnc
the saS aa
10 power, eherin that Convention elsewheEa would
members Of tho Convention who wero listening not
pcrhapa generally known his other public |
speeches. From that appeal qnote but few words:
where It it, You think the institution just and bene-
ncial The very able gentleman from Virginia (h1r.
slddon), who commands the respect q al by The
le believes slavery is the condition in which the
African is to be educated up to freedom. He does not
sets @ When tss savss S4oasa Ssasqf.
he benehcent iufuences Of the circumstances which
sEel s s s viii dany o su pas asa saa %d
" free. We . cannot agree with you, md,
herefore, do no. propose to allow slavery where
Itste Limits, and under n..onal jurisdiction. But
do not mean to interfere with 1t at al within the
ate limits Sc tr as Te ,hs1 arc can
ejoice il evil comes from and yours refer
this point to show you that II do not concede au
nd honor forbid and not because cherish any hos
Ity or aggressive sentiments. We will go ns far
e can to meet you come you also as far as you can
meet Join in the declaration Of principles. Your
eople have confidence In you they viii helieve you.
be declaration made with substantial unaulmity by
us conference, viii t1an1ui1tze public senti-
ssuma its sway and patriotic councils to gain hear
lg- Gentlemen, III. Lincoln will be insu8ura ed on
efend tho Constitudon Of the United states the law
all the United States. That osth will bind him to
Ike @ care tha he laxs are Faithfully exeeuted through
ON that oath? win It diminish By ono jot
:: little It's awful obligaaon7 Upon the question 2f
,untry, tho people Of the North were, and it
y firm couytction they never wil be, dtvfded. Gem
emen who think they will be, In any contingency,
ii, think, be disappointed. h1r- President, let us
rush hcadlong into the unfathonable gull of civil
ar. Let not tempt this unutterable woe We offer
III plain a1ad honorable mode Of adjusting al df-
.res. :: It fs 1nodo which believe viii receive
. sanction of the people. We pledge ourselves that
will do al in our power to obtain their sanction for
Is it too much for to ask you to meet on this
'norable nd practicable ground2" ...
The appeal was not responded to BY the majority Of
Ut convention, and the result which followed showa
" clearly the author Of the appeal understood tho
ound upon which we were standing. Immediately ]
er this convention, Nlr. Chase became as has | q
eady been stated Secretary Of the Treasury Of tho
ted States. do not propose to speak OF his car eer
tie Cabinet Of Mr. Lincoln. When called upon to
evide for an army Of millions Of 1nento arm and
UP then with an exhausted Treasury, the history Of
}: country is hut the record Of his success. =
wever men may difar in regard to some OF y
features Of the measures which were proposed to
It end, all will concsde the 1are ability with which
enormous Gums Of money necessary to meet the
crent expenses Of the nation ra!sed: NIL will
,cede tho patriotism which voluntarily assumed md
q up under such terrible burden.
majority Of those men who stood around Mr.. - -
,coln have passed away. Their names have been = =
Sr yc4trh fe-da ANIL idantu ! u