New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-07-12
FROM WASHINGTON.

raitnn OF PRESIDE MT ftIfnoTe-tEe Eui"-h'"
In the HOuse-Bumors and speenI ,t'on'-
ChuCklipg Of FreedOm's Enemies-The ne"
Presidents Prospective Course, 6c'
Correspondence OF The Tribune.
WASHINGTON, wednesday, Jay TO-
A sombre change has, indeed, passed over Inc
National scene here realised it this morning as
sailed forth, from everything almost that met nay
view. Apart from the low whisperings on tne
thoroughfares, as though all felt that they were III
the very death chamber OF the departed Chiei ma
gistrste, the appearance OF tne iorsahe. =, 80 go
buildings was quite sufficiently calculated 70 maze
one 70 81 gloony Ever and anon the long strips VI
upEeemlS painted muslin thrown IN funeral "Tea'os
aropnd the columns OF the mansion OF the oePar'eu
one, tapped in the breeze like ravens Wings T.
Nv 6rst call was at the Presidential house IL
was still and silent ss death wltbin ana aiOunu-
The stiffness was undisturbed save by the monoto-
nom, nervous stamping Of the wsrworn charger IN
his stable, where he stood all unconscious oil the
loss of hin iusrious rider, and in iorclbe contrast
with his faithful awe stricken groom. inquired
of the porter as to the particulars oil the deatn
scene. but could learn nothing different from what
! have already sent you by lightning The BODY
still reposes in the chamber where the spirit LETT
H. awaiting the action, as / am told, OF the Cabinet
repaired to the State Department. There
found the Cabinet in session. By good luck got
a word with Mr.. Attorney JOHNSON, who obligingy
gave me the items sent you in my hrst dlspatcn'
Mr. JOHNSON wore an air OF camness ana hrm
ness bat Of evident concern. He seemed conscious
that a most sudden and calamitous visitation was
upop himself and his fellow-oounciiOrs, but ready,
AT the same time, to meet it, There were evident
10 grave and mOmentous questions before them
but what they were, time must be LETT 70 tell;
The scene of the Inauguration Of the new Presl-
dent whom i. IN the pride OF New ork 70 claim rs
her own favorite son was an imposing one. The
I'LL Jor oix q ad o hOut-UOOr.
galleries twas a scene, indeed, for painter 10
revelin Mr.. FILLMORE took the solemn oath pre-
scribed by the Constitution in an audible and firm
voice. His demesnor was dignihed beyond that
common to those in his new sphere, giving an indi-
cation that the mantle Of the Presidency has fallen
on shoulders which are worthy TO bear 1t, worn
though it once was by even the Father Of bis
Country.
OF the speeches in the House l need not write,
except to state that they were numerous and most
ly in good taste. The only fault that they present.
ed, to my view, was a lack Of facts. Not word
of biography did they give rs atrange az It may
seem. mean the biography OF the man. VI the
soldier they gave US enough, and to spare do not
say that they did not dwell the private traits OF
the departed. This they did, and they gave pic
lures pleasing to behold. What do mean Is. that
they withheld those dates and other distinct facts,
30 essential to enable others to form an independ
ent estimate Of the whole man.
had intended to procure several OF these
speeches in time for this letter; but amid the 70.
rsciousness of the priority claiming local press, l
have only been enabled 20 procure that OF Hon.
JOHN A. king. introduce 1t here, as an organ OF
New.York. He spoke as follows
Mr. SPEAKER-I desire TO say few words on Ihe sud
sembe here this day-in grief and IN sorrow In honor and
respect We are called upon to bow with submission to
the nscrui1ble will OF Him In whose hands ae The Issues
of life and DEATH to the loss Of who, during
long career Of distinguished and patriotic service had en-.
desTed himielf to the hearts Of the American peoples 10
look firmly, without despair the sudden death Of the
Chief Magistrate Of the millions Of freemen, over whose
acknowledge and confess the eminent services which In
be rendered to hs country TO bear our testimony 70
chosen hsa OF the nation 70 oeeare he hope
which sprung IN every bosom wSh te snV s
spared manifest far as words can express them Tue
feelings Of desolaon which reign unchecked 10 every bo-
som upon this sad bereavement The character OF him
whom we mourn was made up OF elements whlcA nsyer
fail 10 win the attachment and confidence OF The American
people-frank, direct humane, yet hrm OF Purpopehe
brought 10 the consideration OF questions OF dh;uy
clear and unbiased Judgment decision which once FAR
ly made never sWerve5. And the consequences Were
success and honor for himself and hs county Few ever
could boast better greater influence over me hearts
of the people and that generous attachment which cheefed
him while living VIII mourn him dead We lament bin a.
glory and defense, he head and The hopes Of
BStS Ciaie We mol Ief ihou; hope without ale alton
one vet aims who Is 10 81 lie h0nored Chair Of
euogy; IL heb The mild and best qualities OF saiss
fairly mingled lie, US give hun our confidence
and most undesired duty. Let him tbs mantle
OF hopes confidence for he deserves and viii
hODoIRby H. Mr. Speaker !hsse are those OF The
HOUSEHOLD Of the dsng uShed and snenied dead whose
bereavement Is deepest and whose broken hearts no nu-
cClICauOn can h. Let our anxious thoughts be
on6c.ed aud our Warmest eympahles Dc poured OUT IN
heir behalf Tor they have borne themselves gently In me
position they have been called upon TO Dill cannot close
Sir these bef remarks, wlAO1l expressing even III inc
midst Of the common grief which subdues ali hearts my
abiding trust that the dspentaions OF an oyeung Prov
dence, whose will may not question: may still be or
dered for the honor the safety ana The glory Of the Republic
The funeral OF General TAYLOR will not, IL is IN
derstood, take place till Saturday. WITH this
view the remains have been subjected 70 process
Of refrigeration. The pageant of the funeral will
doubtless be unusually imposing.
AS / limited TO you by telegraph This morning It
will require caution, and great allowance to gather
a ray Of truth from the many rumors that will DO
set aloat respecting contemplated changes in the
Cabinet, and all that. Beyo nd the resignation OF
Mr.. CRAWFORD there is no point of surmise on
which the light of probability seems 70 have
settled steadily All else is enveeped in haze
Of uncertainty.
THERE'S fumor that Ar. WEBSTER will become
Secretary Of State, and that Mr.. CLAY Will seek
and secure the control Of affairs nationGl-that in
word, Coppromise is now 10 be in the ascendant
have heard Mr.. FOOTE'S name given as author.
ity for this prospective arrangement. How traly
know not II il is his calculation it is not doing
him injustice, hope 70 infer, ia consideration Of
bis unoying ardor in that cause, that his wish has
been the parent OF his thought. | need not tell
you that desire that he should be disappointed
hope that Mr.. FILLMORE will see the propriety Of
standing firm upon the Presidents plan-as least
until better can be provided.
| But, making distinction for which there is re.
cent high authority while "hope" for this have
10 assurance" Indeed there are conident
whisperings that he will adopt the policy of the op-
ponenis Of bis predecessor, and come ont 10 favor
OF the Compromise plan and on these whisperings
the hotspurs are building their hopes Of success
| One Of the mott active OF this class in this House
has been heard ralying bis confederates with the
assurance that "now II the time for them 10
strikeW Mr.. FILLMORE, says he, will no, prove 50
msurmountable barrier as did Sen. TAYLOR, by
virtue Of the different sections igcm which they
| were taken.
Now all the reverse of this ought to turn out 10
be TINE Let the North in nanarcl hn. tha -,.i-n