A commemorative speech delivered by the town council of Cheraw, South Carolina, in honor of John C. Calhoun, a distinguished statesman and political leader of the mid-19th century. The eulogy celebrates Calhoun's achievements and virtues, and pays tribute to his contributions to the cause of American democracy and freedom. It is a moving and inspiring testament to the power of words to capture the essence of a great man and inspire future generations. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.