The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-07-11

the sorrows with which you are oppressed appeal to
me in the discharge OF the duties from which,
however much may be oppressed by them, have not
shrupk. rely upon Him who holds in his hands the
destnes Of nations, to endow ms with the requisite
strength for the task and thus avert from country
the evils apprehended from the heavy calamity which
ever measures the wisdom Of the two house, may
suggest as BETTING this melancholy occasion s,i
w..u, s,gosa 10th July 1850 ,ILAAD fiLhAoHh
Euloges then delivered the character of the
dee ceased.
Mr. CorRAp to ofYer resolution dictated by his
own feelings, well duty he owed to the Estate
Of Louisiana, which he represented, and Of which the
illustrious deceased Was bright ornament, and in
accordance with the wishes of members Of this House,
to offer few brief remarks appropriate to the
sion. Seldom has occurred more striking illustra-
ton Of the uncertainty Of human life, and the nsta
bility Of human greatness, than that which was fur
nished by the event which they called upon to
mourn A few days ago President Taylor was In the
enjoy nent of his robust health On the fourth
OF ts month he attended the ceremonies which took
place In commemoratisn Of the anniversary of
national Independence. Tho exposure which he in
CURED that occasol-the ceremonies ha wing taken
place In the open air-tended to bring q disease
which, last night terminated his existence. Tn the
Of his remsrks he said that there part Of
the President which possry will be called
eeplore On bis iustrious character there are no
dark tpos On the contrary the details the picture
are Is correct and beautiful ss the great outlines
grand and imposing His modesty was unaffected and
combined with unfinching earnestness of purpose
lie had stern of Justice softened by spirit
universal bsns velcncs; unfatering sincerity, which
knew no disguise; a truthfulness and frankness Of
character psble of deceit Discrimination These
we're the prominent characteristcs Of President Tsy
lor These traits which endeared him to all
Thsse made him an upright man, valuable citizen,
an afecticnste husband, fond father, u devoted
friend, kind and indugsnt man These qualities
made his martial courage shine conspicuous a.
the brilsncy Of the diamond il enhanced by the gems
element Of poitic. had no charm. for him. III. wa.
spsndor Of the Presidential mansion had no tempta-
ton for the who was marked for his sim licity
He did not hesitate to discharge his high duties Al
period Of our national history has the executive
chair been surrounded by 10 many difficulties. Under
these circumstances, need b surprised that
of seuter heart than General Taylor might hesitate
before he m on the sea- The ves-
turned ards the pilot who has been suddenly swept
away from tae helm. Let survey the dangers
them Ike men. Let us irst.ts sss example Of
the illusrious deceased. who knew danger. Let
termins that 1t 81 all and be preserved and IL
sha and will be and be assured the cloud
which hangs over us viii be dspersed and the states
once more appear In their wonted brillianey.
lie offered the following resolutions
Whereas, it has pleased Divine Providence to re-
move from this life Z,ohsry Taylor late President of
the United States the House sharing In the general
sorrow which the melancholy event has produced, 10
DESTROYS OF maniiestins its sensibiiity on the ooos
Resolved, That COMMITTEES, Consisting of thirteen
members be- appointed on the part Of this House, TO
meet such committee may be appointed on the part
Of the senate to consider and report what measures
II may be deemed proper to adopt In order to show
the respect and affection OF Congress for the memory
Of the ustrious deceased and to make the
srrspg emsnts for his funeral
Resolved, THAI this resolution be communicated to
Mr. wirrHnor for Mass) respssded to the voice Of
ceased Theirs wsrs tsa.s Of us ms s.a, who relied on
him. as on no oter man to maintain the constitution
been be, away from our sight in the vcry hour Of
our peril IL might bs literally ,aid he conquered
every enemy, save the enemy to which he forced
to surreDder. .N.. i.
Mr. BAKr. loud in his praises of President Tay-
lor concluding by saying that his death was . happy
% his lite glorious. None but tho ashes OF the
brave smell sweet and blossom IN the dust. d.
Mr. B.rs as the representative of she native State
Of the late Presde mt Tay said however much vir
Eins and her might have differed from
the Industrious dead there state more sorrowful
mie,t Of the storm. while the tsmpss. was ho.,ins
about the chief comm ADder has been swept from
the deck, and The second IN command called TO tn:
helm In this crisis, the ship OF State II 20 be saved
fron the Sneakers around 10 aud he hoped 10
was not out Of place on ihi. ooeAson to invoke the
pstri otitm Of the nation We ought TO shov to
Kind hereafter whom III. dsug. has swept from sstsrn
IL chrsiendom the ve.tgss Of liberty that this has
been looked as the Mount Ararsf which the ark
OF the last hoppe Of mankind rest Ia safety shall
kndle In its bosom the ixsrnA nres which shall
convert " into DIR. adfl volcano TO yomt forth is
terrbi. lava casting de.oa,ion aud around and
maize II an object 81 terror 20 mankindto Be avoided
rather than sousht' lie alluded the scene Of to-day
"A change OF naturalization calm and solemn, with
out any forboding OF war In ths Was new naniiss-
tstlon OF the beauties OF our political ystem
hessrs 1iiLIAns, Joss AiKiro. MoLA,s, sfMsryland,
and hAsssALL, delivered brief sulosiss characterized
by eloqusDos.
resolution vas ordered to hs Allied with thirteen mem.
berf, wbereuponS
The srrAss, sgpoInted the following ssntl.mcp:-
hessrs Conrsd MEDIEVAL, winthrop Bistel Duer, Orr,
Breek Strong vinton, csbell Kerr, stanley and
Ths House, near O'Clock adjourned tn TO- morro-.
MARKS OF Respect TO the Memory OF Con.
Taylor In other cities.
AT BOSTON.
B.srss, July 10, 1850.
The city government met tosay, and appointed
oonmites TO make arrangements for the funeral OBJ
scquies Of President Taylor Tn. olty I. In mourning
The asss are .. half mast; the bels telling the
shops dressed In black and the various courts have
adjourned.
As the news spreads throughout the State signs Of
B.Lrrsoss July II, 1850.
The City Council convened BY the Mayor, 70
make suitable demonstrations IN regard 70 the death
OF the President
m PHILADELPHIA.
PHIAps.ssrA, July 10, 1ssS
The death Of Gen. Taylor has produced profound
Impression In our city, and early measures vii be
taken for public demonstration Of respect 10 the
Org Of the illustrious deceased
The Stock Beard met shis msrnins and adjourned,
cut VI respcot to the nemsry Of Cen. Taylor
AT HARRISBURG.
HAssmsvpo, Jsiy TO- lsss
A meeting Of the etissss met al the Court House,
at 10 eslosk, oevsrnsr Johnston presiding. With
several distinguished etissns ana the ecsrs Of the
State sovernment 90 Vice Presdsnts and sssr.tsries
Governor Johnston addressed the meeting aad paid
. tribute, IN . strain Of high suogium, 70 the cha
rsster and services oftAs late President sommittes
efthirtssn vas appointed TO devise suitable tsstmo
sisls Of respect; and The oneers Of the meeting and
such sissns feel disposed TO associate With the
som~ittss, VII proceed 10 wsshnsssn 70 attend ths
funersl
Proceedings In this CITY.