The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-08-28
OBITUARY.

DIED, at O'Clock on the evening Of the let of
August, at Estll Springs, in Kentucky, in the 65th
year Of his age, WM. TAYLOR, Of Pointe Coupe,
Louisiana, after a prOtracted illness OF several
months. HE disease was chiefly general debil-
ity Of the system, from long residence in south
ern climates lie was born near Winchester, Va a.,
bat removed, when an infant, 20 Kentucky, with
his father, Edmund Taylor. His father was one Of
the earliest most brave, intelligent, and useful Of
tho pioneers Of Kentucky. lie settled Bear
Grass, near Louisville, and died in l7ss in the
prime Of life, leaving family Of ten children all
Of whom attained ~ the full maturity OF life, and
the Last but one Of the survivors. One sister, the
venerable and esteemed mother Of Colonel T.. H.
Taylor, o. this city, (Frankfort,) alone survives
Thus rapidly pass away the immediate descend
ante Of those who rescued this land from the savage
and from the wilderness
The subject OF This notice, having lost his father
at carly period, was, in a great measure
thrown upon his own energies and resources for
success IN life. Being gifted by nature with a
strong mind and WILL hc httcd himself not only for
usefulness, but for distinction also Locking TO
the southern country the hegtrc OF his active ex
ertiOns, he qualified himself Tor a residence there
by acquiring an accurate know ledge Of the French
and Spanish languages; and these acquisition we're
very soon made valuable Co him, az he was appoint
ed marshal Of the State of louisiana soon after the
acquisition of that country by the United states
After discharging the du.ies Of that Office with
great credit 70 himself and to the entire satisfac-
ton Of the General Government, he wa. appointed
consul Of the United States at st. Domingo and
during the Presidency Of Mr.. Adams, was consui
at Vera Cruz and Alyarado. Upon General Jack.
sons election he resigned lis oitce, although he
was desired % retain II. Upon his return 10 his
own country he again took up HE residence at
Pointe Coupe, where he settled in early life. lie
was the neighbOr, relative, and intimate friend Of
the late President, whose death-thc knowledge Of
which was communicated 20 him only n few DAYS
before his owu--had n serious effect upon him lie
has left a devoted wife-thc daughter Of Col John
Thorn, Of Culpcper county, Ne.-aud numerous
relatives and connexions m Virginia, Kentucky,
and Louisiana, todoplore his death. lie had every
necessary attention from relatives to alleviate his
affections in his last moments, which were calm
and resigned Ills family aud friends fell under great
obligations to the hOspItabe bost Of the Syringe Mr.
Chcs, and to his family, for their kind e:;eation
His remains were brought 70 Frankfort by his rcls
tvcs and, after funeral services performed i'm the
Epscopal church, were inferred in the beautiful
grounds Of the cemetery Many near rcia,iyes
and friends OF the family attended the remains TO
the grave
DlED, at Prince Edwards Court. house. al the
regldepce OF her brother in law on the 81 instant
MAMIE, youngest daughter of JtssE MicHEAvx'
eco.
Thus has death stricken down, in the carly
dawn OF womanhood, one Of the lovelicst of her
sex Alas how many fond hopes have been
crushed by this fatal blow. With a person un-
commonly attractive, with gifted and cultivated
mind, warm hearted, and piOus, che was the
pride Of her friends, the delight and ornament of
her fathers house. But, alas those checks which
but yesterday bloomed with health, are now pal.
lid In death, and those eyes which spark led with
Intelligence are forever dim. But, while her body
gently sleeps under the green sod, may the con.
sOling hope that her spirit IL in heaven mitigate
The grief of her aged father and dry up the tears
OF doating mother and sorrowing sisters.
ooh what n shadow DER the heart is flung,
When Peais the requiem Of the loy'd aud young"