The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-07-11

imposes truce at least for SEASON unon eoo,soa;nv
psfnss' IN The meanwhile better feeling may spnnx
ana we may ask Why 90 we struggle with each
impressed wtlh the bereavement which ii has suffered
any .ne noe o. sorrow which sweeps throughout the
Xpunuy VII admonah US to agree ia wise. patriotic. and
IA counses Ihe very event which dsploge,
ana which we regard calamity will be overrulsd fof
good and HE that stitch ON high mighner than The
Hoods, will put forth His power and great
calm.
Sir, death is all times solemn event /; il touches
pom lime and eternity II terminates earthly existence
y open an immortal one But this death will strike the
world as an event marked by more than solem-
nity We mngle our tears The bier OF the Chief
Magistrate OF a great nation We will honor his memo
fy. and we WI clam his lame for his whole country
Heneeioth he belongs 10 his country, and bis name is
part oi our common inheritance Ills last public was
IN honor OF the memory OF Washington. He fixed his
eyes upon thai noble mononen which is rising the
skies, bult up by the present generation for whom
all call blessed By this time he has il NAV be hoped
mel the revered Father Of his Country in world where
lnelf companionship will be eternal His memory is
sale-no human events affect il; the great quail
ities The private virtues the public servlces-a that is
precious IN his memory-have received the seal OF death
The love VIII re death bath get his seal
nor age can chin, nor rival steal
Nor alsehood dsavow"
A message from the Senate being announced, Mr. L.
Maehn the Chief Clerk Of tina, body. appeared at the ba
ana delivered resolutions passed BY the Senate which
committee, TO cooperate with similar committee on the
part OF the House, to make arrangements for the funeral
obsequies
Mr., JOHN A. KING, OF New York. said
Mr. SPEAKER: Il desire to say few words on the sad
and overwhelming which has caused us to assem-
Die here this day In grief and in sorrow in honor and
respect we are called upon 10 bow with submission TO
me eWabe VIII Of Him IN whose hands the issues
OF life and death to the loss OF one wbo during
long Career OF distinguished and patriotic services had
endeared himself to the hearts of the American people
OF the Chief Magistrate of the millions of freemen over
whosedesllnes he but yesterday presided in health and
in honor; TO acknowledge and confess the eminent ser
wees which IN he rendered his country; to bear our
testimony to The moderation, the WISDOM and the nness
Of his conduct the chosen head OF the nation to de-
clare the hope which sprang in bosom, while The
short struggle Tor lille endured, that that life if for
his, Tor their sakes might be spared to manifest SO faI
words can express them, the feelings of desolaton
which reign unchecked in every bosom of the
sad bereavement. The character of him whom we
mourn Was made up of elements which fail win
the attachment and confidence OF the American people
Frank. Direct humane, yet firm OF purpose, he brought
10 the consideration OF questions OF difficulty clear and
unbiased judgmena decision which, once fairly made.
never swefyed. The consequences were, success and
honor for himself and his country. Few ever could
boast greater better influence the hearts OF the
people and that generous attachment which cheered
him while living will mourn him dead. We lament
him glory and deence--as the head and hope
OF this great confederacy.
But yet not left without hope without alleyia-
lion. One yet remains to who is to fill the honoIei
chair OF Stale-one whose public and private character
needs euogy-one in whom the mild and best Qualities
Of statesman fairly mingled Let give him our
let US cheer him in the performance OF this,
his unexpected and most undesred dntics. Let cast
on hun the mantle OF hopes and confidence, for
he deserves and will honorably wear il.
MIR Speaker, there those OF the household of the
distinguished and anented dead whose bereavement is
deepest and whose broken hearts no human consolation
can reach Let anxious thoughts be directed and
our warmest sympatbes be poured out in their behalf
Tor they have borne themselves gently, In the position
these brief remarks without expressing my abiding trust
that the dspensations of everything Providence,
whose will we may not question. may still be ordered for
the honor, the safety and the glory OF the republic
Mr.. McLANE of Maryland, said:
MIR. SPEAKER: hope, sir. late as the hour is in
this days proceedings | may be induged in re
spending 10 invitation OF some friends around me !,
by giving public expression TO those sentiments of
personal friendship and respect which | entertain for
the illusirlous deceased and when | say, sir, that
my acquaintance with General TAYLOR had It's origin
long before either he or had engaged in the heated
s'rfes of political liiewhen we both served under the
same flag brethren in armsI shall not be deemed OBJ
tIuslve. He was then, SIR, IN command OF the army IN
Florida, and humble officer OF OF the corps
of that army AT this period OF his lite he already
distinguished by those high qualities OF courage, for
ttude and virtue in the discharge OF his public duties
he for that extraordinary beDevoence and Kindness
which endeared him to bis family and friends Sir,
formed for him then respect and friendship which II
retained undminishei to the hour OF his death. and
which shall be cherished for his memory that the
hand OF God has translated hun from the scene OF his
earthly life and trial
Subsequently, sir again met General TAYLOR at the
mead oil MS IN the valley OF the MO
delivered TO him in his camp al Monterey the orders OIL
his government which announced 10 him that the mill
tary plans and policy of the country TO be materially
modified aud changed. The northern States OF Mexico,
then about 10 be invaded, to be left unmoested, and
the entire military power of people WAS 10 be directed
upon the city OF Mexico by new line OF operations.
Those operations, sir, left him TO tharomparalvely hum
BILE task Of defensive campaign IN The valley OF the Ro
jrande while the glorious and decisive movement
upon The city of Mexico seemed likely TO TALL to the lot
Of more fortunate commander On this occasion,
SIR WAS my privilege and my duty to confeI with him
Iuy and conhdentiay the part OF his government,
and afforded me. sir The opportunity TO witness
once display OF those qualities to which,
have already referred, of ortude, and courage, and
be served tits not for at this moment when have so
xpectcdly but hope not ntrusIvely touched thus topic
To those extraordinary events which soon followed
and which invested hs defensive position with singular
and startling Importance and which hnally led him toI
Inc field Of Buena Vista where he accomplished VIC
tory brilliant and wonderful, that IT must rest SIR, rs
the Of glory 10 that while II will through al
time adorn his fame ilIuslrous soldier My refer
ence 10 these events sir, that may mark my associa
ton with General TAYLOR 10 events near to his owDI
fame and honor and apart from those passagesI
N life when he necessarily associated with the po
liical and partisan cxciements OF the country ThsI
course enables mol only to foreRo but to be alto
gether nsenslbe TO, any influences they might excite
and to render his memory this my most pro
found homage and respect As The statesman, sir, bel
necessarily exposed 10 the strife Of con-
lending sentiment and opinion and feel happy, sir, at
this instant, that knew him in life OF highland noble
action, which he developed the highest attribute OF
American charactef-pairotsm. And whatever might
be the relation would respectively hold to his political
opinions policy, ii rs cheering 10 feel that his HE has
lett US all an example, displaying qualities OF the head
and heart which TO cultivate and cherish should be our