Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-25
Y A R I = Z Y
presidential Statistics.


Generals Harrison and Taylor are the
only two presidents who died during the
terms for which they were respectfully
elected. General Taylor's case is pecu-
liar in this respect, that il is the only death
of a president which has occurred during
the session OF congress. 1t is the only
one, therefore, which has drawn around
it all the imposing funeral ceremonies
which the arrangements Of congress will
gather around 1t; and it is, of course, the
only case which has caused the instala-
ton of his vice presidential successor to
be witnessed and solemnzed under the
auspices OF the senators and representa-
uves of the people.
General Washington closed his admin
iStralion on the Sd of March, 1897, and
survived that event near three years, hav-
ing died on the 14th day of December,
1879, in the 6S,h year of his age
John Adams followed Gen. Washing
ton on the 4th of March. 1897, and his
administration ceased on the 81 of March
1901. He survived 25 years, as he breath>
ed his last on the same day with Mr.. jeff,
erson, namely: on the Ash day of July,
1896.
Thomas Jefferson succeeded on the 4th
Of March, 1901, and his terms ceased on
the Sd Of March 1909 He survived the
expiration of his office II years, as he
died on the 4th Of July, 1926, in the sllh
year of his age.
James Madison succeeded his ilustri>
Gus friend on the 4th of March, 1902
On the 81 Of March, 1917, his admins.
trallon was brought to a close. He sur.
vived until the 2Sth day of June, 1886, in
the S6th year of his age.
James Monroe succeeded Mr.. Madison
on the 9TH of March, 1917, end closed
his administration on the 81 of March,
1866 He died on the 4th of July, 1881 :,
in the 72d year of his age.
The administration of Mr.. J. Q. Adams,
the only president who was elected by
the house of representatives., commenced
on the 4th of March, 1926, and closed on
the Sd of March, 1929. He breathed
his last on the 23d day of February,
1913.
General Andrew jackson succeeded
Mr.. Adams on the 4th of March, 1929,
and closed his administration on the 81 of
March, 1887. He died on the Slh day of
June, 1915.
Martin Van Buren, succeeded on the
4th of March, 1887, and closed his admin
istration on the 81 of March, 1911. He
is still living.
Gen. w. H. Harrison commenced his
administration on the 4th of March, lS4l,
which continued only for one month
having breathed his last on the 4th day of
April, 1871, in the Goth year of his age.
He died at Washington during the recess
Of congress.
John Tyler was the first vice president
who succeeded to presidency upon the
death of the president. He followed Gen.
Harrison in April, 1911, and closed his
administration on the Sd Of March, 1915.
He is still living. When Mr.. Tyler be-
came the acting president, Mr.. Sourhard
became the acting vice president; and up
on his death, Mr.. Mangum, one Of the
present senators from North Carolina was
elected, and remained as the presiding Of
ticer of the senate until the end of Mr..
Tyler's term of office.
James K Polk succeeded Mr., Tyler on
the 4th of March, 1915, and closed his
administration on the Sd of March, 1919.
A few months after he closed his eventfuI
life.
Gen. Taylor came to the presidency on
the 4th Of March, 1919, and expired on
the Sth Of July, 1850, whilst congress was
in session.
He is succeeded BY Willard Fillmore,
the second vice president who takes the
place Of the deceased president. He has
succeeded to office in the midst of crisis
which has never before occurred. Every
friend to the country wishes him success
in contributing his best and most earnest
efforts towards adjusting all these ques>
tons, and giving peace TO his distracted
country.-Washington Union.