The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-07-12
i'm CONGRESS- OF THE u. STATES.
THURSDAY, JULY IL. 1850.


course an about 10 indicate 10 aihetcht from mat wheh
is prescribed by rules trust however that for The
sake OF despatch, and in view OF the good feeling that
prevails in this body. unanimous conscnl will be
Ishsma he Haa IVA" Wm KING. be- elected President
pro tenn. of the Senate Of the United States
/ MI. BERRlEN. desire 10 express my entire concur
orabIe senator from New York, [Mr DIcKIssoNl and
trust thai 1t will meet with the appreciation OF the
Senate
The question was then put on the motion Of Mr..
DICKINSON by the Secretary OF the Senate, and unani-
monsly adopted
Mr. KING was then conducted TO the chair by Mr.;
Dickinson aud Mr. BERREN, from whence he addressed
the Senate as follows:
SENATORS Words can only feebly express the
grateful and warm feelings which penetrate my heart
on account of this manifestation Of kindness and
confidence, unanimously displayed by the representa-
ives OF the sovereign States of The Union. Had it been
the pleasure of my political friends to place in this
distinguished position, il would have been source Of
qualification and pride. should have fe, as trust
shall always feel in every situation in which may be
placed, solemn Obligation in the discharge OF the duties
imposed upon How much stronger, then, senators,
the obligation imposed upon now to discharge those
duties with the utmost fidelity, when am called 70 this
place by political party, by no section, hut by the
unanimous expression OF the wishes Of the Senate
While preside here shall endeavOr to enforce mildly
but firmly and trust with impaa,y all the rules pre-
scribed for the government Of this body shall en-
deayor to apply the parliamentary law as laid down IN
1.-THE books every occasion, believing, as honestly DO
from long experience and observation, that i is promo
tive OF harmony and Of sound legislation. Should err
look my brother senators TO correct me IN the spr
|of kindness; and for such correction, SO gwen shall
always feel sincerely grateful
On motion by Mr.. DICKINSON,
Ordered That Secretary inform the House of Repre-
senatives that the Senate have chosen the Hon WILLIAM
r. KING President Of the Senate pro tempoe and that the
Secretary wait the President OF the United States and
nlonm him that the Senate have chosen Hon W. H. MING
President OF the Senate pro fsmpore
Mr. WEBSTER, from the committee appointed on the
part OF the Senate, jointly with the committee appointed
the part Of the House OF Representatives. to consider
and report what measures may oe proper 10 adopt IN Or
der show the respect and affection OF Congress for the
memory OF ZACHARY TAYLOR, late President OF the Uni
ted States, reported in part
That the funeral take place from the Presidents House
lon Saturday next-the ceremonies 10 commence al IL
O'clock M, and the procession to move at o'clock pre-
|csdy;
That the two houses OF Congress assemble in their
|spectve chambers Saturday next at II o'clock. and
thence in joint procession to the Presidents House
That the chambers Of the two houses be hung in black
and that the members wear the usual badges Of mourn
The committee further report that programme Of all
the ceremonies proposed the occasion will be published
at the earliest moment
The military and naval arrangements for the day will
be under the direction of Maj Gen. Scott, commanding
in chief the army OF the United States, and of Commo
dore Warrington, the senior officer of the navy present.
and will conform in all essential respects those adopted
on the occasion OF the funeral OF the late President Har
rison
made having brought up again TO the atienlon OF the
Senate the death of the late President OF the United States
and being absent yesterday when the gentleman from
Louisiana MIR DowNs made his eloquent and appro-
pirate address, ami offered his resolutions upon that
subectha absence having been occasoned by the fact
that appointed OF the committee on the part
Of the Senate TO wait upon MIR FILLMORE, TO make ar !
engagements preparatory 10 his taking the oath OF oce-
throw myself upon the indulgence OF The Senate, and beg
permission to make a few remarks
among the earliest TO advocate the election OF
General TAYLOR and, in common with very large ma
jory OF the people OF my State, gave him most cordial
support He had been raised among His character
formed and developed by associations with the pioneers
of wilderness with those who encountered the
difficulties and privaons OF settling and improving the
fertile region OF the globe and who, almost unaded
10y government relying exclusively upon their own
individual and energies successfully resisted
1.-THE perseyerng efforts OF numerous hordes OF waIake
savages to expel them from the county HIS father,
Richard Taylor soldier Of the revolution, was eminent
y qualified TO nuse into the mind OF his son those senll-
mens OF ardent patriotism and lofty hefoism which per-
vaded all classes VITA whom Zachary Tay or associated
when a boy. Well do remember that father for was
associated with him in the legislature OF Kentucky,
time when questions OF constitutional law deeply agliaed
the entire State, and when and butter politicians
threatened the public peace and dared to talk OF blood
shed remember how concila,ngy, how calmly. and yet
how firmly that father demeaned himself amidst the storms
of debate and the fierce collisions OF conflicting opinions
In these respects he the admirable prototype oil the
hero OF Buena Vista.
With such father, and under the influences OF the
|ciey and circumstances by which General Taylor was
surrounded in his boyhood, II would have been indeed
strange had he grown up without strong predlIecton
Tor military life Fortunately for his own fame, iortu-
naiey for the glory OF his country, youth he put
the armor OF a soldier. What followed is well-known
history, aud needs no repetition here.
grateful country, penetrated by deep conviction Of
the inuiiive sagacity and elevated patriotism OF General
Taylor, united with military achievements OF unsurpass-
ed spendor, and personal cbasce for truth and hon
esy without a superior, made him Chief Magistrate
The providence OF God has terminated his earthly
during this the first session OF Congress since his naugn
ration His father permitted 10 live and take an eff
hclent part in accomplishing those measures which re-
lleved Kentucky from the threatened horrors OF civil wT
The son has been taken hence 10 the world OF sprts
before those ag,alng questions which now excite Con-
and the people, and threaten the destruction oil The
government, have been settled Mysterious Providence
There thousands and hundreds Of thousands OF our
countrymen who looked for help this time of need 10 the
unbendng integrity and hrmness OF purpose which ever
characterized late President God has taken from
them this staff OF their reliance II will be manifested IN
time whether the measure of General Tayiofs honor-
and usefulness beng full aud Overlooking, he was re-
moved by Ruler OF the Universe TO give place to those
equally better able 10 calm political dis~ensions and TO
extrca,e the country from impending dangers whether
tona SINS. and for the want OF that wisdom and spirit
OF concilisop which have heretofore enabled such men
Zachary Tayo TO national prosperity and hap
pness. Whatever purposes OF the Deity the future may
unfold, the present day OF mournsg and certain
that no portion OF our extensive country will feel
sensbly the general bereavement than the Stale
In which our dead and yet unbured Chef Magistrate
spent the morning OF his life. Kentucky will long re
member and mourn for him oil her sons
and the commander who led her Mckee, her Clay.
her Hardin her Barbour. her Willis and host of her
less distinguished chldren TO the glorious sacrifice OF te
to secure the triumph oil their county
And while sympalbize and condole with the family
OF the great and good from earth forever let vs.
indulge the hope that his bright example will be OF i'm
menSe value 10 succeeding generations and that his