Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-07-18
lDc.s. sr Gen. TayIsz-PresEdens EfInSrs
-ProceedfnRs at WnnhInston.

OF zen. dIlOIs- we learn IfOm ti0
Washington papers that he partici-
pated in the celebration of the 4th.
Early the next morning he was at
tackled with cholera morbus, and re-
mittent fever supervening, the best
medical attendance failed to arrest
the progress of the disease. He died
at half past 10 o'clock, the night OF
the 9Th.
The next morning Vice President
Fillmore sent in a message TO the
House announcing the death, and at
IL o'clock in the presence of both
Houses, took the oath OF Office,
which this event has devolved upon
him. The foiioHing message from
President Fillmore was then read.
FelIop- Citizens of1he SsnaIe
and House of Representatives:
A great man has fallen, ,and whole
nation is called to an occasion Of un-
expected, deep and general mourn
ing.
| recommend to the two Houses of
Congress to adopt such measures as
in their discretion may seem proper,
to perform, with due solemnity, the
funeral obsequies of the late Presi-
dent, and signify the great and affec-
tiona:e regard of the American peo-
pie, for the memory of one whose
life has been devoted to the public
service, whose career of arms has
not been surpassed in usefulness or
briIIiancy; who has been so recently
raised by the unsolicited voice OF the
people, 10 the highest civil authority
in the Government, which he has
administered with so much honor
and advantage to his country, and
by whose sudden death so many
hopes of future usefulness have been
blasted forever.
To you, Senators and Representa-
tives OF the nation, in tears, | can say
nothing that will alleviate the sor-
rows with which you are oppressed,
| appeal to you to aid me under
the trying circumstances which sur
round me in the discharge Of the du-
ties, from which, however much
may be oppressed by them, dare
not shrink. | rely upon Him who
holds in his hand the destinies ot ma
tions, to endow me with requisite
strength for the task, and to avert
from this country the evils appre-
hended from h Q heavy calamity
which has befallen US. | shall most
readily concur in whatever meas
ures the wisdom of the two Houses
m ay suggest beftting this deeply
melancholy occasion.
| MILLARD FILLMORE.
Appropriate resolutions were then
passed and a committee Of thirteen
appointed TO report the measures pro-
per for Congress to adopt. Mr.. VIM
ton was one Of this committee on the
part of the House. Several gentle
men delivered eulogies.
On the llth the committee repor-
ted that arrangements be made TO
bury the late President on Saturday;
ceremonies to commence at II o.
clock. The military and naval ar
rangements will be under the direc-
ton of Gen. Scott and Commodore
Warrington, and will conform TO
I those observed at the funeral Of Gen.
Harrison.
The following is the latest we have
from Washington.
The Funeral soIemnItIes.
HALF PAST IL, NJ, SATURDAY.
This city is shrouded in the habili-
ments Of mourning. The bells are
tolling a solemn requiem in honor of
the illustrious dead. All business is
suspended. All stores and shops are
closed. The public buildings, the
hotels, the banks, the stores, and
shops, and offices, are appropriately,
and many OF them beautifully draped
in black. The national flag, in
mourning, floats from various points.
Every thing about US indicates the
deep seated feeling OF thepeople for
this great national loss. Solemn
thoughts press upon the mind, for a
great man has fallen, and is now be-
ing borne to the last resting place OF
man. Solemn hourl
The Senate unanimously appoin-
ted Senator KING, Of Ala, President
protein of the Senate.
1t is stated that the cabinet made a
tender ofresignation 10 Mr.. Fillmore.
But no change is looked for at pre-
sent. or course rumor is rife OF
changes. Ii is stated that Mr. Web
ster or Mr.. Winthrop is spoken OF