The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-01-17
THE DAILY UNION.

heard by the reporter.
Nc, {. j. lN0ERsoLt said, in reply to the.
gentleman from Michigan, [Mr. CmrMAS,l that
lhls money had IN part gone TO build forts in Mehi-
Mr.. CHIPMAN reIoined in word or two, not
distinctly heard; ahd
Al this stage Of the proceedings, and without any
action, $500 'r.
The committee, on motion of Mr.. HUNTER
rose and reported progtess.
OBITUARY.
Mr. DRoMGooLE rose and addressed the
House as follows
Mr. SPEAKER: To me, sir, has this day been as
signed the melancholy duty Of making the solemn
announcement to this House, that death is in our
midst. VILLAS TArLoR, q Representative in
Congress from the Slate OF Virginia, is no more.
He died at his own chambers in this city, this
morning, at o'clock
The brief time which has elapsed since his de-
cease has not allowed me an opportunity of aseer-
tanning the circumstances attending that event.
Since he reached Washington, at the commence
ment Of session, he has labored under constant
indisposton. A general debility peryaded his phys
ieal frame; and this morning he suddenly expired,
He sunk suddenly, and in a moment life was ex-
tnet. Without murmur, without sigh, he sunk
TO rest-evincing, at his departure from this world,
calm composure, quiet resignation, which admi-
rably correspondent with the smooth progress OF his
previous life.
He was born in Alexandra, in this District. In
early life, he removed to the Valley of Virginia;
and, having married, located himself in Rockbridge
county, where he has ever since resided. Blest in
his domestic relations, happiness and contentmenl
have been his good fortune.
II, sir, his life has been marked by no extraordi,
nary incidents, that fact constitutes an encomium on
the moral beauty Of his character. Although a
well-educated lawyer, and highly reputable mem
Der Of the bar, he manifested no restless eager.
ness for distinction, and suffered not the prompt
ings Of worldly ambition to disturb the evenness
of his temper, and betray him into uncongenisl
CONTROVERSY, Remarkable throughout life for his
uninterrupted equanimity, nevertheless he was, in
his public capacity, firm and decided in his opin-
ions; and in the CONSCIENTIOUS discharge of his
duties he was inaexibly upright.
Justice and integrity characterized his entire in.
tercourse with his fellow-men. Honor in its best
sense regulated his conduct.
Whether contemplated in the faithful discharge
OF his public duties, or in his fair and honorable
intercourse with his fellow-men, or as an exem-
plary husband and father, reposing in tranquil hap
piness by his own Preside, in company with an
affectionate wife and chidrcn-in whatever scene
or under whatever aspect we may examine the
character of my departed colleague, he will be
emphatically pronounced, in the most dignfed and
refined definition Of the term, a gentleman.
H. L., =. al.
sation of an inscrutabe Providence, has been re-
moved from his country and his family before he
had attained an old age.
OF the grief Of his bereaved companion, and his
now falherless children, it does not become me to
attempt description. Into that private and sacred
scene of mourning | will not, even by imagination,
intrude.
II earthly consolation can alleviate their distress
some portion Of it may, perhaps, be derived from
the reflection that he was universally esteemed and
beloved by his acquaintance, and that all his col
leagues, in the highest degree, respected and loved
him, and mourn his loss that of brother.
But, sir, at last the highest source of comfort and
consequent resignation to their bereavement will be
derived from their Christian belief that the ways OF
God, however inexplicable TO the finite wisdom OF
man, are JUST and from the Christian hope that q
world of sin, and sorrow, and temptation, has been
exchanged for one of immortal bliss
Mr.. d. concluded by offering the following rcso-
utons; which were adopted:
Resorrd That this House has heard with deep emotion
the Administration Of the death Of the Hon William Tay
lor. member from the State Of Virginia
Resided That this House tenders the relatives of the
deceased the expression of Its sympathy this affecting
and testimony of respect for the memory Of the
deceased the members and officers of the House win 20
into mourning by wearing Grape the left for thirty
days
Resoired That the members and officers of the House
will attend the funeral of the Hon William Taylor de.
ceased, Monday next at haf.past IL o'clock p. m.
ing the funeral OF the deceased;
Ordered That message be sent to the Senate to notify
that body ofthe death of the Hon VIM Taylor late one
the Representatives from the State of Virginia that his u
d nes at ooek s and Ss the Q"
be invited to attend the same
Rtoired That further mark of respect for the mem.
Whereupon the House adjourned.
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
The following members compose the committee
appointed to superintend the funeral of the de-
ceased:
Messrs. DRoMcooLE, DUNLAP, MoKAr, ABBorr,
HUNGERFoRp, VANCE, and THos. B. KING.
The following petitions and memorials were pre-
scented under the rule, and referred to the appropr-
ate committees
By MIR. WRIGHT: The resolutions OF the common coun.
Gil of the city of Newark New Jersey in reference
appropriation for the Improvement Of Newark harbor
ferred to the Committee Commerce The petition
William Pennington and $40 others praying appro.
pation for the Improvement Of Newark harbor referred
the Committee on Commerce
By Mr.. MCDOWELL: The petition of William Cherry
for years full pay: referred to the Committee
lutionary Claims.
By Mr.. GORDON; The petition of John ngraham for an
increase OF his pensions referred to the Committee
lid Pensions.
BY Mr.. McCLERNAND The petition Of Joseph r. Atch.
ison OF Hamilton county Illinois, praying compensation
land otherwise for services soldier during tho
referred to the Committee Of Claims.
By Mr. r. SMITH: The petition and papers of Ncel