The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1850-07-31
REnIARI1S 0r nrI,. CASS
In the Senate cf the United States, on III
death Of President Taylor.

death IF President Taylor.
Again and again during the proscut ses
sion, has warning v0ce came from the tomb
saving to all of us, 'Be ye also ready Two
Of our colleagues have fallen in the midst o.
their aburs, and we have followed them Il
ihe narrow house where all must lie. In life
we are in death; and this lesson, which nc,
companies us from the cradle to the grave, is
among those merciul dispensations Of Prov
denre which teach us how lransilory are the
things around us, and how soon they mus
be abandoned Tor an existence with no hope
but that which is held out by The Gospel ol
our Saviour. Ant now another solemn war
ming is heard; and this tine il will carry
mourning To the hearts Of twenty millions o
people Impress yely has it been said and
repeated, "A great man has fallen in Israeli
| In the providence of God the Chief Magis,
irate of the Republic, to whom his fellow
citizens had contided tho high executive du.
tics of the country, has been suddenly taken
from us, ,ipe, indeed, in years and,hono
and but the other dag in the full possession
Of his health, and with The promise of years
OF faithful aud patriotic services before him
The statesman, occupying rs proud posi-,
ton as this world offers to human hopes, has
been struck down in crisis which demanded
all his iirmness and wisdom. The conqueror
upon many battle field has fought his Ii
light end been vanquishcd. The soldier who
had passed unhafmed through many bloody
allray has fallen before the shaft of the great
DESTROYER. How truly are we told, that
there is one cpcm unto all! The mighty and
lowly descend 10 The tomb together, aud
together are covered with the cold clod oI
the valley; and lhus pass away the lmnors
and cares Of life.
The moment is loo solemn and impressive
for abored addresses. Thoughts, not words
are The tfibule which it demands. History
do justice 10 the deceased patriot. lie vii
live IN The memory Of his countrymcn, rs he
lived in their hearts and affections Ills ac
tive lie was spent in their service, and in
those scenes Of peril, of excrlion, and of ex,
posnre which il is The LOT of tho American
soldier to encounter, and which he meets
wIlhouta murmur, faithful to his duty, lead
him where it may in lie or in death. His
splendid military exploits have placed lin
among The great captains of the age, anC
will be en- impershable monument of hi.
own lame and Of the glory of his country. Ii
The disparity of force, they carry us back foi
similar examples to the early ages of the
world 10 the combats which history has re.
corded, and where inequality yielded to the
exerion Of skill and yolor. But need not
Irecur to them; are they moi written in burn,
ling characters upon the heart of every Amer
lean?
Strong in the confidence Of his country.
mon, he was called TO the chef magislrccy a
a period Of great difficulty polenlous
Indeed, than any we have ever experienced
And now he has been called by Providence
from his high functions, with his mission un,
fulfilled, leaving us to mourn his loss and {,
honor his memory. His own last words
spoken with equal truth and sincerity, consti
tuto his highest eulogy: 81 am not afrait
to die, said the dying patriot. 81 have done
my duty" The integrity of his motives wa:
never assailed or assaabe. He had passct
through life, and long ard active one
Inellher meTlllnS nor meeting reproach; ant
in his last hour the conviction of the bones
djsaharge Of his duty was present to console
even when The things of this life were fasl
fading away.
Let us humbly hope that this affecting dis
lpensalion Of Providence may not be without
is salutary influence upon the American
people and upon their representatives. II
comes in the midst of strong agitation,
threatening the most disastrous consequences
to our country, and 10 the great cause OF
sell government through the world. Ii is a
solemn appeal, and should be solemnly heard
and needed. HIS dealh--whose loss we
mourn will not be in vain, il Intends to sub.
due the feelings that have been excited, aud
to prepate the various sects Of our country
for mutual forbearance, which shall insure
The safely Of all by the Jealous cooperation
Of all. We could offer no moro appropriate
nor dutal le tribute to DEPARTED worth than
such sacrifice Of conflicting views upon the
altar Of our common country. In lie and IN
death he would equally have devoted himseI
10 her service and her safety.