Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-07-13

services al that precious IN his memory has received the
seal of DEATH
The love where death hath set his seal,
Nor age can chill nor rival steal,
Nor hisehood disayow."
message here received from the Senate stating that
that body had passed resolution similar that offered by
Mr. CONRAD, and that Messrs WEBSTER, CAss and KIsG
had been appointed the committee the part OF the Senate
called for unler the resolution.
Mr. JOHN A. KING, of New York, said Mr. Speaker,
desire to say few words the sad and overwhelming
event which has caused assemble here this day in grief
and IN sorrow, in honor and respect We called upon to
bow with submission to the inevitable will of Him in whose
hands are the issues Of life and deaho the loss Of
one who during long Of distinguished and patriotic
services had endeared himself to the hearts of the American
peope-to look firmly but without despair at the sudden
death OF the Chief Magistrate of the millions Of eemen
over whose desnes he but yesterday presided in health and
hono to acknowledge and confess the eminent services
which IN war he rendered to his country to bear tes
mony to the modeaon the wisdom, and the rmness OF his
conduct as the chosen head of the nation declare the
nope which sprang in every bosom, while the short struggle
Tor life endured that that e if for his for their sakes
might be spared to manifest, far words express
them the feelings Of desoaon which reign unchecked in
every bosom account Of the sad bereavement The cha
racer OF him whom we mourn was made Up OF elements
which fail the attachment and confidence of the
American people, Frank direct, humane yet firm of pur-
pose he brought to the consideration of questions Of difficulty
clear and unbiased udgmena decision which, fairly
made swerved The consequences and
honor for himself and his country. Few could boast
greater better influence the hearts Of the people
and that generous attachment which chceed bin while living
will mourn him dead We lament him as our glory and our
deenceas the head and hope Of this great conederacy.
But yet not left without hope without alienation
One yet remains us who ell the honored Chair Of
Sate-one whose public and private character needs no
euogy-one in whom the mild and best qualities II states
fairly mingled Let give him confidence;
let cheer him in the performance Of this bis unexpected
and most undesred duties. Let him the mantle Of
hopes and confidence for he deserved and will honor
ably it.
Mr. Speaker there are those Of the household of the dis
nguished and amened dead whose bereavement deepest
and whose broken hearts huma consolation reach
Let anxious thoughts be dreced and
pabes be poured in their behalf for they have borne
themselves gently in the position they have been called upon
to fill cannot close, sir these bef remarks without ex
pressing my abiding trust that the dispensaions of
ruling Providence, whose will may not question, may
still be ordered for the honor the safety and the glory of the
Republic
Mr. McLANE, of Maryland. Mr.. Speaker hope sir,
late the hour in this days proceedings, may be in
duged in responding to an invitation of some friends around
me- by giving public expression those sentiments Of per
sonal friendship and respect which entertain for the illus
tous deceased aud when say, sir that my acquaintance
with General TAYLOR had its origin long before either he
had engaged in the heated sres Of political life, when
both served under the flag, brethren in sh
not be deemed obtrusve. He them sir in command Of
the army in Florida and humble officer of Of
the corps of that army. At this period of his l he
ude, and vue in the discharge OF his public dues he
for that extraordinary benevoence and kindness which
endeared him to his family and friends. Sir, formed for
him then respect and friendship which retained undmn
hed to the hour Of his DEATH and which shall be cherished
for his nemy that the hand of God has translated him
from the scene of his earthly life and trial.
Subsequently, sir, again met General TAYLOR at the
head of bis army in the valley of the Rio Grande deliver
ed to him in his camp at Monterey the orders Of his Gov
eminent, which announced him. that the military plans
and policy of the country to be materially modified and
changed The northern States Of Mexico then about to be
invaded to be left unmoested, and the entire military
power OF people to be directed upon the city OF
Mexico, by line Of operations Those operations,
sir, left him to the comparatively humble task of defensive
campaign in the valley of the Rio Grande, while the
glorious and decisive upon the city of Mexico
seemed likely to fall to the lot Of favored
mande On this occasion, sir it my privilege and my
duty TO confer with him fully and con6dentay the part
Of bis Government and it afforded me- sir, the opportunity
to witness once display of those qualities to
which, have already refered-of ortude and courage and
patience, and add fidelity to the Government which
he served 1t is not for me- this moment when have
Unexpectedly but hope ntrusivey, touched this topc
to refer TO those exsc binary events which followed,
and which invested his defensive position with singular and
startling importance and which finally led him the field Of
Buena VISTA, where he accomplished victory brilliant
and wonderful that must rest sir the of glory
to that while it will through all time adorn his fame
ustious soldier. Ny reference to these events sir is
that may mark my association with General TAYLOR
events to his personal fame and honor and
from those passages in life when he necessarily associa
ted with the political and partisan excements of the country
This enables me- only to orego, but to be alto
geher nsensbe to any influences they might excite, and
render his memory this occasion my most profound
homage and respect As statesman, sir he
sary exposed to the strife Of contendng sentiment
and opinion and feel happy, sir, at this instant that
knew him life of high and noble action, in which be
developed the highest attributes Of American character
patriotism. And whatever might be the relation would
respectively hold TO his political opinions or policy it is cheer
ing to feel that his life has left all example, display ing
qualities of the head and heart which cultivate and cher
sh should be first and chief duty This humble tribute
plainly and fear mpeecty expressed beg to submit
my own part, and for the people represent with further
expression Of coincidence for those who remain to the
loss of husband, father brother, and friend.
Mr.. MARSHALL said Mr.. Speaker, silence is the eo-
quence OF and most appropriate sign OF submission 10
Him whose inscruabe decree aics the people, Were the
emotions of my own bosom, this moment the accepted
councillors of my action content to mnge mine with the
nations tears should permit this solemn occasion pass
without the obtrusion Of single remark But CUSTOM and
the known relations held the late President Of the United
with which intelligence Of his lamented death will be re-
ceved by the Commonwealth of Kentucky In quarter
of country will this blow fall with crushing force
than upon the district represent There the graves of
his parensthe habi,aons Of his kindred-the surviving
associates of his youth-thc especial friends Of his maured
manboodthe companions Of his military adventures
the most branches Of his family connexion There
his name was tower Of strength his fame the pride
Of the people,
have not risen to dwell upon his exploits or to recount
bis virtues. These derive no additional ustre
from the voice of exaggerated euogy Comparison between
ZACHARY TAYLOR and celebrated ancients, lustrous in
life death, will neither diminish nor increase bis claim to
model Reared amidst the soudes of Western
bis principles fashioned by the precepts of