Year: 1861

10 his Guty as statesman, lie sacrificed


even domestic repose, for which be never


ceased to pine For the interests Of his


country be entirely neglected bis own pri-


vate concerns; and with shattered frame,


but undiminisbed zeal, regardless of self,


he again rushed forth to use, for the saliva


ton of his country, every effort of his


welI.store1 mind-aIl the resources Of his
splendid genius.


Ii is the result of this generous spirit
that we mourn to-day he paid for his fl
deity with the sacrifice of his life. In re


turn. grateful country weeps over his re-
mains, and contradicts the oft repeated
statement that Republics are ungrate>
full"


To the noble minded of our and every
other cline, this will ever be a hallowed
spot. Here :hey will come to learn the
lesson Of funselfsh patriotism; at this tomb


the heroic will nerve themselves for every


generous sacrifice. To the public be was


known merely as the brilliant orator, the


fervent patriot, and pure statesman. Ah =!


how must they feel in this sad moment,


who knew him In private life; whom he
received in the circle Of bis friends who
knew the generous heart, the open hand,
the warm affectionsl How poor are words
to express their feelings They can be on
ly silent and weep! And what are the
feelings. even of warm friends, compared
with he anguish Of those, who stood to
him in the endearing relations of wife, of
children, and relatives! They alone can
appreciate his worth. They alone can
feel the full force of the stroke that has
fallen upon all. Others regret the effects
i've orator. the profound statesman. to
whose words of wisdom they listened, with
wondering reverence, in the Senate Halls
of hi. country, or in the stormy debate
but they will miss the heart ever overflow
ing with the kindest affections, the loving
voice, the unceasing kindness. A nations
sympathy may, with the aid of time, tend
to blunt the edge of grief; but the hand
OF Him who has, for his own wise designs,
inflicted the wound, can alone et1ectually
heal it.


Al what words can now be addressed
to her who was likened to the illustrous
deceased by the most endcaringo of all Ties
to her who shed an additional glory and
grace round the triumphs Of her distin-
yuished husband attended him thro'
hie, and III bis protracted agony especially,
with devotion and a tenderness impossi-
bic To excel, and is now dissolved in .orrow
over his grave! 1t is God alone can sus-
tain her under this overwhelming calamity,
and The spirit Of faith which taught her
beloved husband 10 endure his panys with
wonderful Christian forutude and to offer
his life to HIM who gayeit Through the
sufferiDgs that Frustrated his vigorous
frame, and piercing the gloom which
couded bis noble spirit, the light Of faith
frequently broke and lit up with its heav-
enly splendor the last moments Of the
Christian statesman. To the last expiring
paDg, the Prtyer Of Fdith," coupled
with wishes aud prayers for his beloved
country, issued from the quivering lips OF
the expiring patriot. Let US trust, beloved
friends. that those prayers were heard, and
that his hope is full of Immortality


But may dwell no longer on the mer-
its OF the deceased history will do justice
TO his services, now that the grave shuts
out all envy, and that the din Of political
strife is heard no more. | cannot, how
ever, conclude, without drawing attention
to the appropriateness of the resting place
of his remaius 1t was here, as he himself
assured me, that he resolved to pass the
calm and honor evening of his days.
1t is melancholy to recall his purposes, now
when this loved spot has become a resting
place of Ear different kind. HIS bones
repose in the State which honored him in
life which honorS he repaid by long years
of faithful service. His tomb looks to-
wards the magnificent Lake which washes
the State he loved, and the great city so
often the scene of h:s ttiumphs, where in
life he was welcomed with demonstrations
tha, monarchs nigh, envy, and which he
in turn ilIunined by his genius. HIS
memory is indelibly connected with .his
city and State; and as they were united in


life, it is but just that in death they are
not divided.


There is another reason to be assigned
for selecting this site for his burial. Two
years ago. he would commemorate the an
nivsrsary of the happy day which crowneu
his political Donors with the charm o: per-
feet domestic bliss. On the return of that
happy day, he presented tho ground on
" hich we now stand. to the devoted part
ner of his joys aud sorrows. 1t was
beautiful tribute of affection, which is now
all as beautifully returned. 1t was the las.
return, save that of undying affection,
" hich the faithful wife could make to a
devoted husband. This place, then, is
loubly hallowed be conjugsI Affection
With these observations, let US consign
the remains Of our ilustrious friend to the
last earthly resting place. !, is tie house
destined for all living.


need not dwell on reflections that nat.
urally arise; for the occasion speaks for
itself, and impresses on all who witness it
a most memorable lesson. We shall ever
fondIy cherish the memory OF our illustrious
friend. lie shall live forever in our CRATE
ful affections. May those who enter bis
career. and seek to rival his fame, initiate
him in bis sincerity and devotion.


Into the merits at that career, i. is not
my province 10 enter; such discussion
would be unsuitable 10 me at any time,
and no. appropriate on the present solemn |