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

free people depends essentially uponus and tho
tive dispensaton Of Almighty God 10 purposes al once
sautay and beneficial to the interests OF the
Try II can teel that ~ The sudden death OF pa
trot chieftainln this abrupt summons OF without
fear and without reproachin the yigor OF ie and in
the full enjoymsnt OF the highest honors-ths most
gratifying reward which the unbough, homage Of |
Tree people coald accord to hm--if we can feel
the solennity OF this sudden call of individual
20 esteemed, honored, surrounded with all that
could contribute to the happiness OF man--if can
truly appre the lesson which such dispensaon is
calculated mpart, then, senator's consequences the
most beneficial may result from IT, 1T il shall teach us
to realize the comparative eness OF sublunary things
If shall enable in sincerity to feel tina, this ranstory
life IN which sometimes struggling, IN the bille
dssensons which political PARTIES sectional divisions
are but too apt 10 engendehat the brei term Of our con-
tnuance here is but single step in the series o infinite ex
stencea point al which pauses to look around
him before he launches eternilys ocean-it we can
Justly estimate ourselves and rightly appreciate the dues
which devolve upon as shall Indeed have extracted
from this melancholy event that sautary and oenehcent
lesson which in The goodness Of Providence was as
sacrifice the bitterness of party and OF sectional
feellngit, at this moment when the heart OF great
nation is papitang with anxiety. come TO the
discharge Of the high and solemn duties which deyove
upon with hearts purified by affection in the single
ness and sincerity OF purpose, and m the humility OF
spirit which become u.s. this melancholy dspensatlon OF
providence will indeed have been productive of results
most sautry the great interests OF the American people
And believe me, senators, II result 80 Proplious could
have been oreshadowed to that departed patriot IN the
last struggling moments Of his existence, would have
|cheered the agonies OF his dying hour.
am permitted TO say. in illustration OF the strong and
patriotic feeling which animated him in the latest mo-
ments of his existence, when the light OF intellect
was Pickering in it's socket permitted TO repeat
turned 10 the recent visit he had made The mona
ment being erected 10 the memory OF Washington
I"Let it rise Che said y let il ascend without interruption
let il point to the skies LEI il stand forever lasting
monum OF the gratitude and affection of tree people
10 the Father OF his Country"
message was received from the House Of Represent
at., had cd
mlttee OF thirteen to make necessary arrangements
Mr. WEBSTER moved the resolution be concur ed
I'M which was agreed TO; and it was
O,dped That Messrs. WEBSTER CAss, and KING be the
committee on The part OF the Senate
Ga motion, the Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,.
After prayer by the Chaplain OF the Senate, de-
Hay of twenty minutes in the transaction OF business
Occurred
The SPEAKER then called the House order !;
Mr. STANLY moved that the reading of the jour
nal be dispensed with
The Doorkeeper announced message from the pres-
dent of the United States; and then Mr. George Fisher
delivered the following message in writing
Fs1oe eitisens Of The Senate
and House Of Representatives:
have perform the melancholy duty announcing
You thai h pleased Almighty God from this
lie ZACHARY Taylor late President OF the United States
O'Clock, in The midst his family. and surrounded by af
ect'onae iends, calmly and IN full possession Of all his
Among MS were tnese winch
,ered with EN- aac dstncness have always done my
duty am ready die My only is for the friends
leave behind me-
Having announced you, fellow citizens, this most al
icng bereavement and assuring that i, has pcne
say that purpose this day twelve O'clock in the
hall Of the Hause OF Representatives, IN the presence
both houses Of Congress- take the oath prescribed by the
constiiuon enable the execution OF the
office which this event has devoiyed on mes ,uo,
WASHINGTON, July 10, 1880
Mr.. MORSE, after few remarks upon the propriety
of doing, moved that the House take until
Mr. WINTHROP said, that as the President of the
United States had signi6ed the House his intention of
attending in their hail. at the hour Of to take the
oath OF office, il but becoming to respond through
joint committee who should convey to that functonary
notice OF the readiness OF the House and Senate TO
celve him. He (Mr w then moved that the Speak
er do appoint a committee OF three, to act with such
committee Of two as the Senate might appoint, to wait
on the President; and then.
Again (aer cessation OF business at IL O'Clock and
As minutes, the Chief Clerk OF the Senate, appearing at
the bar OF the House. presented message from the
Senate announcing that that body had acted the
notify the President Of the United States that both
houses of Congress would receive him IN the representa-
tive hall, al ~ m. OF this day.
On motion OF Mr. ASHMUN, this message was laid on
the table, mo action upon II being necessary
At IL o'clock and minutes the Senate OF the United
States preceded by their Secretary aud Sergeant Arms,
entered the hail. and took the place prepared Tor
them, in the Immediately surrounding the Speakers
chair
SaoTtly after, the Doorkeeper announced " the Pres
dent OF the United States !" when
That func,ionary entered the chamber Gall present
/ sng,) accompanied by the committee OF both houses,
HE cabinet OF the late President and other public iunc-
onares Taking his seat at the Clerks table, in front OF
the Speaker,
The SPEAKER called TO order, and the assemblage
resumed their places.
The SPEAKER then announced that the oath Of Office
would now be administered the President OF the Uni
led States by the Hon William Cranch Chief Justice OF
The United States district court for the District OF
Columbia
MILIARp FILLMORE then read aloud the usual oath OF
Office and it was administered to him by the judicial
oihceE
The Secretary OF the Senate next said ia loud voice,
|"The Senate will now return to their chamber"
Whereupon the from their seats and, pre-
coded by their officers left the hail. the House remaining
standing until they had retired
The SPEAKER again called the House 10 order !
when
The Doorkeeper announcing IA message from the
President OF the United States
Mr. George Fisher again appeared at the bar OF the
House, and said "Mr Speaker, | am directed by the
Preslden, of the United States deliver to the House of
Representatives a message in writing"
The said message having been laid on the Speakers
table,
The SPEAKER said
GENTLEMEN: Your session of yesterday brought
to early close by the OF the dangerous
ness OF the President II is my duty to-day TO lay be
fore you official communication OF his death IL is
|my purpose simply to make the announcement, not 10
dwell upon it that duty will more properly devolve
upon others Whilst gentlemen, body has been
peculiarly exempt during It's present sngs from the Ia
tally which usually attends proaced session, we
should be regardless OF the solemn warnings which
Providence has extended TO us in the death OF those asso