The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-03-25

to which she has been subjected, to pre-
serve the stability of the government,
and at the same time vindlcate the correct
ness of the principles on which, it was
founded. He brought to the discharge
of his great and arduous duties, a heart SO
honest and sincere, wisdom so pratical
and sound, moral courage so steady and
unwavering as to eminently fit him for his
exalted position. One of his most distin-
guished traits was his humanity humans
ty in its largest sense. His heart was the
heart to feel that every man was and is his
brother. Surely, in the great day OF
reckoning, his name will be found fore
most In the Book of Life, as one that
loved his fellow man. His work was
almost accomplished, but he has passed
from his labors, and however much we de-
plore his loss, let us bow with all humility
to the fiat of Him who treasures His vast
designs and works His sovereign will.
Charles Summer, through good report and
evil report, in the midst of the raging
storms of slavery, when all the land was
was convulsed and no ark of refuge APP
peared upon the troubled waters, and at
no less dangerous crisis when the tide Of
victory set in and vengeance with glazing
eyes and barred arm sought to lead the van
of conquest, stood firm to his duty,
and true to that high mission from which
| his sense of duty derived its inspiration.
Fearless in danger, mistaken in adversely,
hopeful when the bravest all but despaired,
| calm amidst the wild contagious excite
ment of success, as lmperturbable in the
general ecstaces produced by triumph, as
he was resolute IN the general dependency
produced by misfortune of domestic ma
| ture, reviled and illuminated, sometimes
hard pressed by foes, visible and invisible
North and South, withal he was as firm
as the granite pillar. His golden dreams
of the restoredpeacc and union, of equality
without reserve, and justice without cur
tailment, with the plenitude of righteous
freedom poured out upon the land by his
untiring efforts, he watched through thu
dark nights of slavery and saw the lume o
the dawn. It may be said that he wit
messed the contamination for which his
soul longed. Among the last of his acts
in the Senate. the body Of which he wa
member for twenty-five years, he asked
the abrogation of all laws bearing in thei
principles proscriptive feature towards hi
fellow. countrymen of the South, as mucl
as to say, "Father, forgive them" Oh, lie
us, then, follow his example in burying tn
past, and move on to the glorious futur
that awaits us; follow that dear guide o
ours, who for thirty years stood in our de
fence. Oh, hear him as he draws toward
his eternal home! See him painting ava.
his breath! Hank listen to his dyin
groans ~ am weary, so weary wan
rest" See the cool breeze Of deaf
tanning the great statesman's brow! Rea
his dying charge to his country, ''rell M
colleagues to take care of that bill,
which when passed will put the climax
i American liberty. Truly, "a great ma
has fallen in Israel" The scholars of tn
earth have lost leader, the United State
Senate one of its shining lights, Massach,
sets one Of her noblest and ablest son.
and the colored people their best friene
Honored Senator, true patriot, faithi.
friend, farewell, farewell. Amen, amer
Crowd the banner to the cross
Though we mourn nations loss,
Sumner, though dead is not the least;
He lives. the prophet of the East