The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-07-13

by his honor the mayor in order testify their regret
The sudden and unexpected demre Of the late beloved
Presdent Taylor and adopt such measures III reaton
thereto as may appear betting the sad occurrence The
members of the first branch met in their chamber and
called 70 order at halt past nve o'clock b the pIss,
dent j. Cohen lr, esq who stated the object which
assembled the branch in few very appropriate remarks
They had together consider an event as unexpect
ed melancholy and which had called ior'h their strong
est sympathies.
They should mourn the loss OF the distinguished pa
trot only the late President OF great and free
spent the service of his counry-whose bravery and
brilliant services on the battlefield will never be erased
from their memories. The great maxim, and the great
10 inquire in every action What is rght-a firm hon
esy OF purpose and high sense OF honor being ever
apparent in all the various phases OF his long and useful
lite.
The city Of Baltimore has yet failed, upon any
similar occasion, TO do honor to the memory OF the illus
ious dead and, in the present instance the proceedings
OF the council will doubtless manifest those feelings OF
the most profound regret for the affecting event enter
tanned by the whole country. He would not attempt,
however, to eulogze the late President The mayor OF the
city in his message the couacils, would doubt ap
popriaey refer to his eminent services and exalted char
acter
On motion OF Mr. Davis, the chair appointed com.
mttee wait upon the mayor IN concert with the com
mttee OF the second branch, and inform him that the
councils organized and ready to receive any commu
ncaton that he might have to make.
Messrs Davis and Leoup were accordingly appointed
The committee after a short absence, returned. and
ported that the mayor would transmit has message IN
few minutes Shortly after Capt. Kalkman. the mayors
secretary appeared and handed the paper 10 the president
which was read az follows:
MAYORS OFFICE, Baltimore, Julyll, 1850
TO the members Of the first and
second branches Of the city council:
GENTLEMEN. The melancholy intelligence of the death Of
President Taylor which has been received with emotions
Of profound sorrow by OF Baltimore has indn
ced me the councils that opportunity may be
afforded them testify their deep sense Of the bereavement
the country has sustained in the loss OF our ilasfons c
Il is alike due the exalted STATEN to which he was
called by the voice Of his counymen. to his private
WORTH his military and lofty patriotism, that every
mark respect should he manifested to the memory OF
Il will be TO me eanchoy but pleasing duty 10 unite
in such arrangements as the council may deem most APP
propriate and BETTING the mourniul occasion.
ELIJAH sTANsBURY, Mayor.
Messrs Leloup, Davis, and Horney then appoint.
led meet the committee OF the second branch and con-
slider the communication.
The committee after the absence Of an hour, returned
land submitted the following preamble and resolutions
The unexpected and SD intelligence Of the death Of
Gen Zachary Taylor, late President OF the United States
having reached the city of Baltimore, the mayor respon
sve the undivided feeling OF its people. has convened
the action the melancholy premises and
having met they avail themselves OF the earliest moment
unite with their fellow citizens in the expression OF the
deep sorrow which all feel ia the los. the nation has
tanned the demise OF one who In early youth testified
patriotic readiness to encounter danger IN The defence
his brilliant military conduct halo OF glory around the na
IFS he s I ns
publican, the courteous demeanor OF the gentleman and
the ran5 behavior me 9Prgh I'M and
authorities Of Baltimore have learned with the most pro-
found and regret the M n Of
Rssoivsd Tha, ,hi. body and the people Of Baltimore will
ever Ia lively remembrance the deeds Of the
lusious de adj which have given his TO honored
R.sosss That, as testimonial Of The regard which the
people Baltimore for the virtues and services OF
The dead their municipal representatives. tho mayor and
r. ~
with such Of their ieow-citzens as may be there assem-
bed paying the tribute OF respect which the represent
u,ives Of the nation may deem most fitting in this
|oommon bereavement
Rssorsd That the city hall and the council chambers be
shoudcd In mourning for the of six months aud that
members Of this body and the officers Of the corporation
wear, for the oil sixty days. the usual badges OF
Rsoipsd That during the hours appropriated to tho f
raj obsequie. Washington, guns be fred that
OF Baltimore be requested TO suspend ali BUSH
and that those having charge OF the bells cause the
Rssoirsd That further tribute OF respect the
Tory Of the nsuous dead the mayor in conjunction with
Ia Joint OF five from each branch, OF
which the respective presidents shall be oeo mber,
be requested make the arrangements tor the
oadY delivery OF eulogy on the life and public services
OF the ilusrons decreased.
Ropsd, That his honor the mayor of the city, and the
presidents of each branch Of the council address the
spected rec of The iusous dead letter expressive OF
the sincere condolences OF the people Of Baltimore IN hes
grief aud transmit at the same Time copy OF these pro-
ce-dngs feeble OF their sense OF the oss
which she and the country have sustained In the death Of
hcr iliustrious partner
SECOND psAkcIi-The branch met in pursuance to q
call from the mayor Present VIM. A. Hack, president,
and Messrs Farow, ShaHer, Stewart, Taylor, Ware,
Wilson, and Dukehart
message was received from the first branch, propos
ing the appointment of a committee to wait upon the
mayor and inform him oil the organization OF the coun
c and their readiness to receive any communication he
might have make. which concurred in and Messrs
Shaer and Dukeha appointed on the committee, on
the part OF this branch.
The committee retired. and, after being absent few
moments returned, and reported that the mayor would
immediate trans nit communication.
communication from the mayor was then received at
the hands oil Mr.. kalkman, secretary 10 the mayor.
A message received IRON the hrs branch propos
ing refer the mayors communication TO Joint select
committee which concurred in and Measrs Duke
hart Taylor and Shaher appointed the committee
on The part OF this branch
The resolutions reported by the joint committee were
received from the fret branch and unanimously ooncured
IN.
resol utlon TO pay expenses, and directing that the
members receive per diem for this days session, was
received from the first branch aud adopted.
The Joint committee. under the sixth resolution. was
then appointed OF Messrs Leloup, Dushane
Suer. and Carpenter, OF the first branch and Messrs
Shaer Ware, Taylor and Stewart of the second branch
Messrs Cohen and Hack presidents of the branches
also members OF the committee. The council then adj
joumed.
Prom the Arkansas uislIe Rccl) Gazette June "a
The Meeting az Cia~kavslie.
We give TO day the resolutions adopted at meet
ng Of the citizens OF johnson county, at Carksve on
the 22d instant There very large attendance and