The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-02
MAKEs THE sKIN soFT As VKLvET.
PORTRAIT OF GOVERNOR FITZPATRICK
 PLACED IN ARCHIVES OF THE STATE

King and Fitzpatrick. were both rsnom- chosen by a etrict party majority of thir- teen votes. Mr. Fitzpatrick was defeated on the sixth ballot by comoinaron oI twelve North Alabama members or ms CT Colonel Clemens of Madison. In Janu- ary, 1858, Governor Collier appointed him to the Federal Senate as the successor of Mir. King, who had resigned, ana tne following winter the General Assemniy confirmed the selection by . vote of iM to is for Hon. ". D. Dunn of Mobile. Two years later the same body elected him to the position for new term of six years by vote of 70 to 4s for Luke Pryor or Limestone.
 During the administration of Mir. Bu- chanan. MT. Fitzpatrick was chosen py his fellow Senators to preside over the eminent body in the absence of the Vice President.A At the national convention Of his party in 1880, one wing nominated him for the Vice Presidency on the ticket with stephen A. Douglas of Illinois; but he de- ciined to permit the use of his name m that connection by one fragment Of the parsy no aoRe or Sad viously committed himself against the eutiatfer eoverei1nty uogma of Doug las was sufficient for his declnafion.
 He did not favor secession, for he con ceived it to be rash and isnpractlcable remedy for the grievances of which he admitted the Southern States might just ly complain; yet he withdrew from wash ington with his colleagues.
 Retiring to his home. he exerted Mm- self for his country, receiving the weary soldier with widespread doors. or gener- ously contributing his means to aid des- titute families. At the close of the var ne was chosen to represent Autauga County in the Constitutional Convention of lS65 and was unanimously elected to preside over that very able body. This was ms last official position, for he was disfran- chised shortly after, but he felt ana took a warm interest in public affairs till hil w4re brought to Montgomery where they lay in state in the Capitol and were then committed to the tomb. An imposing monument in Oakwood Cemetery marks his resting place.
 most esteemed of public men. Hon. John A. Campbell. at tho time os his death' wrote of him:
 'SIn his social and domestic relations he was faithful and true. In all the con- ditions and circumstances of life he was honorable, .considerate and just. Having personal honor, consideration, fidelity, truth and warmth of affection, combined with a clear, sound and practical under standing, 1t is not surprising that he ex- erted large influence oyer all with whom he came in contact, and over the people among whom he lived. ihe latter gave to him their confidence, and he was emi- nently trustworthy. He escaped all inl- putations on his personal character. No one supposed that he could be corrupt or would sacrifice a public interest for his private emolument He was never accus- cd of deserting principle, abandoning a friend ,or failing to perform public or personal obligation. His observation of men and things was acute and discrim- mating. Few so thoroughly understood the nature of men and the principles .k.- a.aA tfxxAa kknf control them. He was habitually firm, prudent, circumspect and moderate. He was courteous, affable and of a genial and obliging disposition.
 Tn the Federal Senate he was attentive to the interests of constituents and dili- gent in the performance of his duties. realizing In his conduct the wisdom of good Senator