The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-19

Providence. May 1ud grant tnht N the ume that
IS before as there may not be wanting to us
wise men as eoa5 men for our councillors, as
10 whose fanerai obsequies we now propose to
celebrate.
M. Cass, Again and again. during The pre-
sent session, has q warning voice come from the
tomb, saying to all Of us, Be ye also ready
Two Of our colleagues have fallen in the midst Of
q their laboss. and we have followed them to the
narrow house where all must lie. In Life we are
IN death and this lesson which accompanies rs
from the cradle % the grave is among those mer-
cifnl dspensations OF Providence which teach us
how iransilofy are he things around US, and how
soon they must Be abandoned for an existence
with no hope but that held out by the Gospel Of
our Saviour. And NV another solemn warning
y heard and this time it viii carry mourning %
the hearts Of twenty millions Of people Impress
slvey has it been said and repeated A great
man has fallen IN lsreal." In the providence Of
God, the Chief Magistrate of the Republic, to
whom his fellow citizens had confded the high
executive duties Of the couptry, has been suddenly
seken from us--ripe, indeed, in years and honors,
and but the other day in the full possession Of bis
health and with the promise Of years Of faithful
and patriotic services before him. The statesman,
occupying as proud position as this world offers
70 human hopes, has been struck down in crisis
which demanded all his frmness and wisdom
The conquezoF on many battlefield has fought
his last fight and been mnqushed. The soldier
who had passed unframed through many bloody
fray has fallsn before the shaft Of the great de-
siroyef How truly are we told, that there is one
event unto all The mighty and the lowy de-
sceRd to the tomb together, and together cover
"a with The cold clod Of the valley and thus pass
away shs honors and the cares of life
Tn moment Is too solemn and impressive for |
lehcrtd addresses Thoughts, not words, are the |
tribute which It demands. History will dojustlce |
q the deceased patriot. He win live in the mem
cry 81 bis connt5ymen he lived IN their hearts
and affections, His active lie was spent in their
service, and in those scenes Of peril, Of exertion,
and Of exposure which it is the lot Of the American
soldier to encounter, and which he meets without
nufmuE, faithful to his duty, lead him where il
may, in life Or death, His splendid military ex-
riots have placed him among the greatest captains
Of the age, and viii be an imperishable monument
d his own fame and Of the glory of his country
~ me disparity OF force, they carry us back for
similar examples to the earlier ages of the world
TO the combats which history has recorded and
where inequality yielded to the exertion Of skill
and vaior But need not recur to them Are
they not written in burning characters upon the
heart OF every American?
Strong in the confidence Of his countrvmen. he
wascalled TO the Chief Magislraey at a period Of
great diificntyinore portent0us, indeed, than any
re have yet experienced. And now, he has been
called by Providence from his high functions, with
his MISSION unfnhed, leaving us to mourn his loss
and 80 honor his memory. His own last words,
spoken with equal truth and sincerity, constitute
ms highest eulogy: am not afraid TO de- said
the dying patriot; have done my duty'' The
integrity Of his motives was never assaiied nor as
sa1labie. He had passed through life and a lone
and active one, neither nisritiTlg nor meeting re-
preach and In his last hour, the conviction Of the
nohest discharge OF hs duty was present 10 console
even when the things Of this Life were fast fading
Est u huinbly hope that this affecting dispensa.
ion q Providence may not be without It's salutary
tnnnenes upon The American people, and upon
lhelr representatives. Il comes in the midst Of a
strong agImtion' threatening the most disastrous
consequences y orr country, and 70 the great cause
% seii-goyernment throughout the world Ii is a
solemn appeal, and should be solemnly heard and
Needed. Ills death, whose loss we mourn. viii
pet pe III vain, If it tends 10 snbdue the feelings
tues nave Daen excited, and to prepare the various
SECTIONS Of our country for mutual spirit Of for.
paafnnee, which shall insure the safety Of an bV
tho zeal0ua cooperation OF all. We could offer no
more appropriate nor durable tribute 10 departed
worth than such sacrifice Of conflicting views
upon the altar of our common country. In life and
N death he will equally have devoted himself 70
her service and her safety.
Ii the House, after the death Of The President
had been announced, and some proceedings taken
thereon:
The doorkseper announced the Senate Of the
uniled States, who entered The hal, preceded ly
ME Beale, their sergeans-ai-arrns, and took seats
within the circle, Immediately in front Of the
Speakers CHAIR the members Of The House stand
lng as the Senators entered the hall, and until they
We're seated,
A short pause ensued, when
The President Of the United States was announ.
Nsd. He entered, supported on either side by Mr.
Sodie, on the part ofthe Senate, and Mr. Winthrop,
n me Parl Of the House, and followed by the Cab
ins! the Marshal Of the District Of Columbia, the
ex-Mayor Of The city, and others
All having been seated,
The Speaker stated that the oath Of office would
NOW By Administered 10 the President of the United
States, by Chief Justice Crunch.
Ihereupon Chief Justice Cranch administered The
oath al offioa.