The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-07-22
Hon. f. STANLY.

The following proceedings of the Wing General
Committees of the city of New York, are published
in cheerful compliance with their request
In DEMOCRATIC WING GENERAL COMMITTEE,
July 18th, 1850 (
Pursuant to special notice, the committee assem-
bled at the broadway House
The chairman, N. Bowditch Blunt, addressed the
committee as follows:
Gentlemen of the Committee: The sad intelligence
OF yesterday has foretod to you the object of our
meeting. dire calamity has overtaken our coun-
try. For the second time in the history of our
federacy We are called upon to mourn the loss Of
the constitutional head of the republic. Alike sud-
den and astounding, the blow has spread dismay
and sorrow throughout the land. In the midst Of
his career, in the time of his highest d6efulness,
while clouds and darkness surround and obscure
the political horizon, when strong men tremble,
and the timid stand aghast, he to whom we looked
in the hour of greatest peril, the pilot to weather
the storm, has been SUMMONED TO his account and
surrendered his spirit TO the God who gave it.
To this committee, the organ of that portion of
fellow citizens who, from regard his virtues
respect for his worth, and in reference TO his pot
ical views, assisted in his elevation to the Chief
Magistracy, this unexpected and melancholy intel
hgence comes with double poignancy. In our rep
resentatiye capacity we mourn the death Of one in
whom were centred the hopes, the wishes and the
affections of great and patriotic party, while as
men, in common with every true hearted citizen,
we feel that his loss is emphatically that of the
whole country, and of our entire people.
1t hardly necessary for me here TO speak of the
virtues and merits OF our departed chief, but may
be permitted, trust, TO say, that man who knew
him could conscientiously doubt his honesty and
integrity ofpurpose, and his undoubted patriotism
More il becomes me not now to add-less could
not say To you, gentlemen, leave the adoption
of such measures as will best betoken your sympa.
thy and regret for this melancholy bereavement.
The following concurrent resolutions, presented
by joint special committee, were unanimously
adopted
Re,olved. (the Wing Young Mems general com
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general committees of the city and county of New
York have heard with deep regret Of the death Of
ZACHARY TAYLOR, late President of the United
States; man emphatcally Of the nation, illustrat-
ing in his birth, his long services, and the close Of
his eyentfu life the simplicity, the glory, and the
power of our free institutions As soldier he was
humane and brave; as a commander, skilful and
suocessfuli as statesman, yue TO the interests Of
all sections of the country, and devoted 10 the wei
fare Of the whole people, laborng TO the last in the
path Of duty, and dying, prepared for death, and
with conscience void OF offence. We appreciate
his services, honor bis memory, and offer his
ample practical evidence that integrity and
ability duly estimated by "A grateful people.
Resolved, That in the high national character
large experience, and eminent services of MLLARD
FILLMORE, MS the constitutional successor Of ZAcH.
Any TAYLOR, we find every cause Of hope and en-.
enlargement for the future. Az citizen of New
York, and long it's worthy servant in the councils
of the State and country, be has shown that faith
fulness and ability in the discharge OF local and
ment towards the country, which eminently quail
fes him to be the Chief Magistrate of the Union
As a man, he knows no locality but his country,
and az a public officer interests but the great
est good Of all it's citizens.
Rssolped, That the committee rooms Of Broad
way House be draped in black, and that the mem
Der. Of the two General Committees be requested to
wear the usual badge Of mourning for the space Of
thirty days.
Re,oiped, That joint committee of thirteen be
appointed by the two General Committees, to con-
fer with the committee of the Common Council,
and other committees Of our llow-citizens, with
regard to a participation in the public demonstra-
ton 10 be had in honor of the deceased patriot.
Rssolped That letter of coincidence be adj
dressed to the family Of the late President express
sive Of the sympathy Of the Wings Of the city Of
New York, and that copy Of these resolutions
be forwarded to the President Of the United
States.
Rs,olped, That the proceedings Of the Demo
cratic Wing General Committee, and Of the Gen
era Committee Of Democratic Wing Young Men,
consequent upon the death Of the President of the
United States, be published in all the daily papers
of the city, in the National Infsiiigsncer and Re
public, at Washington, Albany State Register and
N. BowDITCH BLUNT, Chairman.
z Mssaisf Mfal. ,N''A' Vice chairmen.
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