The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-07-22
From the Boston Journal.

''The solemn event which has Just occurred will
arrest the angry current which has swept
hercely. II imposes truce at least for season
upon contending parties. In the meanwhile bet
tor feeling may spring up, and we may ask, why
do We struggle with each other? Are not breth-
rem? The nation will be impressed with the be-
reavement which it has suffered, and the tide of
sorrow which sweeps throughout the country will
admonish to agree in wise, patriotic, and rater
nal counsels. The very event which we deplore,
and which we regard as calamity, will be over
ruled for good; and He that stitch high, might
Ter than the water floods, will put forth his power
and cause a great calm"
The above feeling and patriotic sentiment was ut
tered by Mr.. billiard, of Alabama, in his eloquent
eulogy to the memory OF the Chief Magistrate whole
death the nation now sincerely mourns II ia sem
timent which will meet with a response from every
sincere friend of the Union. 1t will awaken senti
ments OF patriotism in the breasts of all true heart
ed Americans. Nest cordially do concur with
Mr.. billiard in the wish which he has expressed
and most heartily will lend our feeble aid to
tend the feeling of which this admirable passage ia
reflection. In view of the solemn event which has
occurred with suddenness which surprises while
II grleves allan event which Is to all appearance
Iraught with the most momentous consequence
it behooves those who have done aught to disturb
the harmony and good fellowship which should SUBJ
sst between the different sections of the Union,
pause and reflect upon the tendency of their course.
1t becomes them to review their past acts, and to
consider how far those acts have CONFIRMED to the
requirements OF patriotism. Let each whose
OF his countrymen examine his heart, and see that
no spirit of evil is lurking therein-no pride, self
ishness or ambition-urging him on to renew fra
ternal strife, and to increase the bitterness which
already subsists between the great sections of
the Union.
1t ID not to be denied that we have reached
crisis in the affairs Of the nation which will require
the display of wisdom, prudence and moderation in
the management Of the government. Our rulers
Will need the Jealous and hearty CO operation of
every friend of the existing Union, to avert the
evils which the sudden demise of President Taylor
threatens to precipitate upon US. 1t must be con
ceded by all hohave watched the progress ofevents
connected with the slavery question, that nothing
but the firm and united action of the friends of the
Union can place the glorious Confederacy under
which we live beyond the reach of danger from the
Vaccinations of designing politicians. We be-
lieve that President Fillmore will act with firm
ness tempered with discretion, in the trying cir
cumstances under which he is placed, and we be-
speak for his Administration the countenance and
support of all political parties. Let all friends of
union and harmony, whatever their political differ
ences OF opnion cooperate with him in his earnest
and conscientious efforts preserve the Union and
the evils which, owing to the death OF General
Taylor, are now impending the country will
In great measure be averted