A Biography of Henry Clay, the Senator from Kentucky / Containing Also, a Complete Report of All His Speeches; Selections From His Private Correspondence; Eulogies in the Senate and House; and a Poem, by George D. Prentice, Esq.

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A chosen envoy, war’s dark horrors cease,

And tides of carnage turn to streams of peace.

Conflicting principles; internal strife,

Tariff and slavery, disunion rife,

All, all are compromised by his great hand,

And beams of joy illuminate the land.

Patriot, Christian, Husband, Father, Friend,

Thy work of life achieved a glorious end!

I offer the following resolutions:

Resolved, That a committee of six be appointed by the president of the senate, to take order for superintending the funeral of Henry Clay, late a member of this body, which will take place to-morrow at twelve o’clock, M., and that the senate will attend the same.