Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-07-18
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cuive business dead stand still, awaiting
action Mr.. Bradbnry's resolution in relation in .
removals from office, aud moved that it be made the
special order of The day for Tomorrow at eleven
O'Clock which was agreed to.
The omnibus bill taken up OF one o'clock.
: Mr.. Butler. having the floor, said that he believed !
the issue pending, and which had produced the
present crisis past adjustment; it Ind become
unInanageabe from the lapse of time and failure Ia
take advantage of passing opportunities for its settle
ment He mainta med also that only two States had
ever come into the Union formed without the previous
consent Of Congress-
At quarter past o'clock. Mr.. Butler suspended
his remarks. at The request Of Mr.. Webster, who
said:
3 "Mr. President: Intelligence, which in the last
few minutes has been received, indicates that grea,
misfortune is now impending 1t is supposed
by his medical advisers and Others that the President
s of The United States cannot live many hours. This
information comes in shape authentic from such
variety of sources, and in 80 many f0rms-all tend
ing to the painful result-hat have felt ii my
duty that the Senate follow the example al
ready set by the other branch of The National Legis
& laiure. At half past eleven o'clock this morning
called at the presidential mansion make inquiries
relative 10 his then present condition, and was int
formed that he had very bad night and very i'll
this morning. but that. at that moment, he
seasy, and more favorable hopes were induged had
hardly resumed my in the Senate when was in
formed that the fever had in with great violence,
&cnusng an alarming aggravaon of his symptoms.
Ii is supposed To be hardly possible that he
= live throughout the day.
s with the consent of The Senator from South Car
zona, whose feelings under these circumstances agree
with oil others-leaviDg in hardly suited
s to the performance of duties here--I will move
g hat the Senate do now adjourn"
81 The motion was unanimously agreed to.
h HoUsE.-On motion of Mr. Venable the Commit
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kquire whether the condition of the canal aud the
Eworkmen engaged 10 clearing it does not affect the
Eheah of the city, and if consider and recon-
Emend some means to remedy the evil.
IS The House resumed the consideration of the report
Eof the select committee on the Galphn claim.
q WASHINGTON, July 10, 8 A. NJ.
e The President OF tie United States died thirty
Give minutes past ten o'clock last night His death
Ewas calm and peaceful. The Vice President, the
ECabine the mayor the marshal of the district. the
fatendng physicians, and the family of Gen. Taylor
E9surrounded his bedside.
q WARRINGTON, July 10, P. NJ.
IS HoUsE.-Rev. Mr.. Butler chaplain Of the Senate,
Edelivered solemn and appropriate prayer in the
Z House. The hall of the House filled with sad
Eand anxious faces.
r After interval of five minutes, the Speaker took
Ethe chair, when a message was received by him from
SMillard Fillmore President of the United States and
s read as follows
q W WASHINGTON, July lU, lOOU.
sFeotO- Citizens Of the House Of Representatives.
| have to perform the melancholy duty of annOunc-
fling you that it has pleased Almighty God
Hfrom this life Zachary Taylor, late President of the
EUnited Safes. He died last evening at the hour of
Ehalf pnst o'clock, in the midst of his family and
ksurrounded by afeciiOnate friends, calmly and in the
sfu possession of all his faculties Among his last
zwords these. which he uttered with emphatic
Edstinction: 81 have always done my duty. nm
sready 10 die. My only regret is for the friends |
sleave behind me-
Having announced you fellowcitizens, this most
safllctng bereavement and assuring you that it has
hpenerated heart with deeper grief than mine it
Hremains tc 10 say that propose this day, in the
shal of the House of Representatives in the presence
Hof both Houses of Congress, to take the oath pres
Gcrbed BY the Constitution, enable 10 enter upon
the execution of the Office which this event has de-
kvoIved on me. MILLARD FILLMORE.
Mr.. Morse in obedience to the suggestion con-
stained in the melancholy announcement, moved that
this House take till twelve o'clock at which
Etime the House will be in readiness to receive the
ESena and the President, who will then take the oath
uof Office
n Mr. Winthrop said that il seemed to him that, the
EPresident wing expressed his willingness to be here
Nat twelve o'clock, it would hardly be than
arespectful to send message by committee, inform
Eing him that the House ready to receive him.
II Mr.. Morse accepted the modification.
q Mr.. Winthrop moved the appointment Of COM
EI5iitee OF three.
The motion was agreed to, and Messrs Winthrop,
Morse and Mprehead appointed the committee.
4 The House then took recess until - o'clock.
q NoOn-The House was called 10 order, wien a
Hmessage received from Senate that had ap-
Hpointed committee to wait on the President.
Il Mr.. Asbmun said the House had previously passed
Ia similar resolution.
n 1t was laid on the table.
a Jud re Cranch came into the hail. accompanied by
EMr. Morse and took seat at the clerks desk.
u A few minutes had elapsed when the Senators en-
Htered and The members of the House received them
Estanding. The Senators seated in the area
rorting the Speakers chair Every part of the hall
ahoor and gallery were crowded with ladies' and gen.
Htemen.
IS The President of the United States and Cabine,
Ehen came in and received standing.
II Mr.. Fillmore took seat atthe clerks desk and the
'ECabinet Immediately in front of it.
III The Speaker said that the oath Of Office would be
Know administered.
n Aer taking the oath of Office, the President deiv
fHered the following message:
q FeHo,c- Citizens of the Senate,
"a and House Of Representatives.
Ia a great has fallen, and whole community is
Hcalled 70 occasion Of deep mourning and would
Hrecommend 10 The two Houses of Congress to adept
asuch measures as in their discretion may mos
Sproper perform with due solemnty the funeral OBJ
Hsequies of Zachary Taylor late President of the Uni
Hed States and thereby signify the great and affection
&nte regard OF the American people, iOr the memory
Hof one whose life has been devoted to the public
Hvce, and whose of had not been surpass
5 Ned in usefulness or brancy, and who had been Sc
3receutly raised by the unsolicited voice of the people
ITO the highest civil authority in the Government
(which be administered with much honor and nd
yantage to his country and by whose sudden death
amany hopes of future usefulness have been blighted
Ho you Senators and Representatives Of the naon II
Htears say nothing that will alleviate the sorrow
fwith which you oppressed appeal to y,u to
tmeunder the trying circumstances which surround mi