been the incorruptible integrity of his heart, which left him without intrigue or policy. The last, has been an obstacle still more formidable in this disturbed and feverish age-the philosphical sublimity of his genius. He was not made to sway masses, but mind. He could not carry the hearts of the multitude by storm, but he electrified the souls of the few." To this Mr. Jenkins replies, "that the first two contributed to this result is highly probable, but if by that other quality is meant an elevation of his genius entirely above the comprehension of the multitude, it is unjust to his character. He possessed no such transcendental faculty or attribute. Truth, in its simplicity and beauty, as Mr. CALHOUN presented it, goes home to every heart. He was understood and appreciated by the masses. He was popular with the people, but not with the politicians.” It is pleasant to add to this memoir, that attachment on the part of the constituents of Mr. CALHOUN never lessened. South Carolina wished not to change her senator for a younger man; but felt that his matured experience, his ripened wisdom, and a soul which no age could chill, sustained his patriotism, and gave weight to his counsels. conduct ever be imitated by our countrymen at large. 16 May her |