Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-07-13

tiiully alluded by my friend from Massachusetts, lMr
WIsTHRoP.) The great Southern Senator is no longer
among The President during whose administration the
commenced sleeps in the house appointed for all the
living and the great soldier who led the advance and as
sured the triumph, es like warrior taking his rest An
sir in this assembage there is man whose heart beats WIN
umuucus and unestraned ambition, let him to day stand
by the bier upon which that eess body laid, and learn
how much of human greatness fades in hours but there
be another here whose fantng heart shnnks from no.
BILE purpose let him, too visit those sacred remains 10 oe
reminded how much there true glory that can never oie
Mr.. BAYLY. Mr. Speaker, representing in part the ma
tive State of the usrious dead may not be improper Tor
me- in behalf of her delegation, add word to what has
already been said. However much she may have differed
with him while living, there is not one that mouns more
deeply his sudden DEATH No State felt oer PRIDE In his
military achievements admired his private virtues
None will drop of heartfelt upon his bier
hope it will be deemed inappropriate for me to indulge
in some reflections suggested by the occasion For second
time, Mr. Speaker in our political history our National
Government is be subjected to the trial OF being admins
tered by President elected by the people to that Office
The first enough but this must be still more So
How different is situation from what II was then
Then, is tue, condition Of high political ex-
element But it tho elevation or downfall Of parties
which depended upon the result Now we are In the midst
of angry sectional Strife threatening the very existence of
the Government itself II that crisis required prudence,
moderation and WISDOM success to the experiment.
how much will the which now ind ourselves
demand the exercise of those high qualities Sir in the very
midst of the tempest when the is bowling about US,
and when all is uncertainty and ALARM the captain has been
nexpecedly swept from the deck and the second in
mand has Just taken charge Of the helm. II this loss has
added heir anxety,it but increases the obligation OF
fidelity on the part Of the crew. upon whose fidelity al last
the safety Of the ship depends Sir, that crew. owe il to
ourselves to those who have trusted where
owe it TO mankind to save her from her perils.
Heretofore when deuges have swept the eastern
nen heaying off before them the vestges Of liberty
country has been looked the Mount Arara upon which
the Ark laden with all that dear liberty might
safety Shall fan the internal fires which kindled
in its bosom, and into terrible volcano, eucatng
its dreadful avs and spreading ruin and devastation around
object to be avoided rather than sought My ardent
prayer that there is still enough Of the spirit Of fathers
among mankind from this awful catastrophe.
Sir, much as have always admired institutions
free to admit that have their beauties holder
relief than to-day The which has just been enacted
before has converted my admiration, doubt not has
that Of all Of us almost into doaty itself In the midst of
such crisis the Union of these States found sefin
beforeone threatening its downfan the very focus Of the
excitement which hasproducedi have the Executive
branch of the Government with all Of its power
pass without the conflict Of dynasies without the presence
Of soldier, police officer, quietly from
of hands another that but for the sadness which upon
the bows Of those around me, no one would that
any thing unusual had occurred Where else could such
be witnessed In the history of what other Govern
men is its parallel to be found Is there not enough
appeal to my cuunrymen-n the Elections suggested by
that justice and patriotism by which alone the blessings
we enjoy be preserved TO ourselves and mankind?
Mr.. billiard rose and said Mr.. Speaker at the sug-
gesion Of those in whose judgment have confidence, rise
offer humble tribute the memory of the great
who has just fallen in midst If he living, should
leave others to euogze hmas he Dead choose speak
OF him. And yet overwhelmed by the eveEt which
has just occurred that scarcely find language express
what feel Some events impressive that they leave
little occasion for words they great be enlarged
am almost ready to follow the example of great French
orator. who, when called pronounce funeral Grafton
deceased monarch laid his hand upon the head of the
dead Kng and exclaimed, "There is nothing great but
God" Sir, there is nothing great but God.
General TAYLoR's whole illustrated the high quail
ties which emineny distinguished him. do not dwell upon
his battle feldshey belong to history and they will find
place upon brightest which record such exploits Nor
shall speak of his courage-t s unnecessary; that is at
tested by hard fought fields and brilliant victories under
his eye against overwhelming numbers But wish to speak
Of that high of duty which characterized his whole life
that steady purpose do what he believed be right all
times and in all places In the performance Of duty nothing
could move hmhe marched directly upon the road where that
called him. The reference toths trait in his character hasbeen
appropriately made by the gentleman from Illinois, (Mr BA
KER and deserves to be observed and dwelt upon. To
him. fully to any have known may be oppi
ed the high eulogiun of incorruptu fdeshe kept his
faith with all You might dissent from his opinions
you might find fault with his judgment but when he took
his position he kept hs Of duty sustained him, and
opposition only served to make him the seadast in
holding it.
1t is said Of Napoleon that the great quality which dsn
gushed him, to his genius, his love Of glory
that when he marched his army Egypt the appeal which
he made them the Of battle was 'Sodiers forty
centuries look down upon you from these pyramids"
General Taylor rather resembed Lord Nelson who, when
about to engage the enemys feet, his several officers
in command Of his ships the WORDS England expects every
man do his dutY."
This the constant aim of the ustrious who has
just been called away from This great quality, which
sheds such use bis gave him that success which
30 uniformly attended him. When about engage in bat
tie at Buena Vista with the overwhelming army opposed to
him, be compehended the danger which invested him, but
he had made up his mind that his duty stand there
and in his beautiful language written before the engage
ment. he :" looked TO Providence for good result"
General Tayors character Amercan-distihcty and
decidedly American. He invited quit the army and
take the Chief Magsracy Of the Government He did SO
with unaffected reluctance, from sincere dsrus OF his fit
ness for such station But in the army he bad obeyed
every order of his Government he now obeyed the call of
his countrymen and laying aside his pumed hat his epau
lets and his sword he entered upon the functions Of his
and great position with honest purpose do his duty
Unlike Cesar who repelled the profeed while he
coveted it he came with diidence the high position to
which be had been called, and unostenaousy employed
himself with Its appropriate duties bis whole evinc
ing his profound Of the value Of constitutional liberty
and his manners illustrating the beautiful simplicity of his
character.
Sir. this ustrious man is called awsy from us at a
men most critical. Never have known the Republic 10
such peril as surrounds it. My friend from Massachu-
sets (M WINTHRoP) has well said that 1t clearly
inepositon of Providence that he ready exca "The
charos Of Israel and the horsemen thereof"
Sir, agree to this II nterpos,ion Of Providence;
and it to in trying hour. But am dismsy.
ed My trust IN Providence is mistaken Our country has
been delivered, guided, made glorious by good Providence
II will be STILL remember, when the prophet referred to
by the gentleman from Massachusetts mr. WIxTHRoP
surrounded by ahose force and seemed