The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-12
DEATH OF THE PRESIDENT


We could not sii down calmly this mofning
when the intelligence Of the sudden death Of h,
president was received, 10 announce to cur reader
Ibis great national calamity. We were compelet
10 wait until the first stunning shock had, in SOM
3measure, passed away. Even now, we with diff
56cully realize the fact that Zachary Taylor is nj
more. The demise of President Of the United
S:ales elected BY the free suffrages Of the people
is at all times great calamity, because it devolve'
Aupon thesecond officer Of the Government the du
lies of that high Office, to which he was not called
|2by the voice Of the people, and there will always
he more or less dstrust % to his political opinions
land the course Of policy he will be likely to au'fn
But when such a man as General Taylor, g fe
cently elevated to office bya grateful and aalirng
NATION as a reward for his modest WORTH nis eai
ant and patriotic bearing during nearly Try
1f public SERVICE is cut down, aimeas az 'i's eoii
mencement of his civil career g w = lfst Magls
rate, and especially al the pFesens aarm'hg erisis
III our public affairs, such n'ow strikes upon Inc
heart OF the whole people. q most appalling.
n indeed. a calamity which cannot yet be full,
a ss;..aiad. Notwithstanding the clamors of ultra
,ars5sans he masses had the greatest coniidenc
the calm wisdom, the noble forbeaFance, the de
e,nined pafriotism and the unbending irmness oil
"ZAcHdFV
Isfencs Of Fort Harrison to the browning glories
4 Il B0ena Vista, proves that he was all for hi
ounvy, and nothing for himself A soldier by pro
esson, he held the "trade Of war in horror, and|
lever evinced that arrogance and contempt for the
avs which some military chieflains have TOO oftenI
displayed. Not single instance can be cited id
which he was chargeable with violence or inios
ice. On The contrary, he was always dis,in.
guished for extreme moderation, forbearance, and
high sense Of impartial justice.
The policy which his administration had adopted
vas not fully developed before his DEATH but so far
y IS we can judge Of it in his management of ou
oreign relations, it was such as was calculated t.
'ause us to be respected by all foreign nations
He lived long enough to give the most unequivocal
proofs that the faith Of treaties and the laws of ma
ions should be respected to the fullest extent The
whole world took the word of Zachary Taylor fot
hat. The treaty with Great Britain, by which the
Atlantic and the Pacific oceans will unite their
waters, and the navigation through the Isthmus b.
opened TO the whole world under the joint guarantee
5af the Two great commercial nations of the globe
Forms an epoch in history, and it is impossible
anow TO estimate their magnificent results upoI
he commerce of the world. More recently
10 is said, treaty has been concluded with Mexico
(Which secures TO us free passage by railroad O
.Aship canal across the lsthmus Of Tehuaniepec
q During the exciting scenes at the seat of Gov
q .rnment since the commencement of the presen
ession Of Congress-, Gen. Taylor has maintaine
hat calmness and imparliality, and recommends
hose moderate councils, which tend to allay tn
5ancor party and to avoid those violent collision
z which might endanger the Union He has neve
ought to influence the Legislative Department, i
tny other manner than by suggesting the expeden
cy Of adopting particular measure and leaving it
3 he wisdom Of Congress to decide. He has neve
peen charged with interfering with the delbera
ions of Congress, or threatening the application o
j he Veto power, with which the Constitution ha,
Invested him.
When the miserable prejudices, eng Tered by
aarty spirit, which now prevails, shall have passed
way, history viii do justice 10 the character Of
Zachary Taylor It will speak Of his brave deed
Iln his couniry's service-of his temperance, hi.
lfrmness his sagaetY, his sterling good sense, and
MS lofty patriotism, and his devotion TO the Union
Is soldier without fear and without reproach--as
statesman, plain, straightforward, unacquainted
With the crooked arts OF mere politician but deter
amned 10 maintain at all hazards our glorious
aUnion, and to aid in transmitting to our pos
he wisdom of our fathers bequeathed us
His last memorable words will go down to tn
amcst remote times g die-I am waiting death
d ipproach-I have endeavored faithfully to per
aGorm my duty--I regret to leave nv friends.
Yes, noble SPIRIT impartial history will respond, b
lid perform bis duty-his whole duty, faithfully Il
8ais country; and not only his friends, but til,
whole people will weep over his grave. As the
world is fall Of his fame, other nations win sympa
4 hize with US ia the immense loss we have sus
4ained; for already that name was regarded abroad
As guarantee, that the Union would pursue thai
pacific policy, and observe that strict neutrality
recommended by the precepts and the example Of
I Washington
Under ordinary circumstances we should shrinl
with alarm, and even CONSERVATION from the future
The steady hand of the noble pilot has no longe
sthe helm in its grasp, although the ship is sur
arounded with breakers and a tempest uous ocean
'aBut the Presidency devolves on Willard Fillmore
lon whose wisdom, moderation and talents we plac
lgreat reliance. We are confident Mr.. Fillmor
belongs to that great central Phalanx of Statesmen
lon whom at this moment the safety Of the Unto
ldepends. He will be found in the ranks with Cas-,
4Ciay Webster, and numerous others, who forget
sating the paltry interests and differences of mer
s1pary and equally repudiating the fanaticsm of tn
North and the ultraism of the South, will save tn
Z Union and avert the horrors of civil war.
General Taylor died at the age of about sixty fiv
1years. He was native of Virginia, but remove
when young to Kentucky, with his father. II
lentered the army in 1910, and continued in service
sluntll he was elected to the Presidency
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