The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-07-25

hero was dying.
will not attempt to describe the commoton
that ensued. Mrs. Taylor thrice tainted from ex-
cess apprehension, and Colonel Bliss, who had
never shed tear perhaps upon the battle plain,
wept like an infant. At 5--two hours previous
the physicians refused to administer any more
medicine, considering his case hopeless, and in
the hands Of God. The Heads Of Department,
corporate authorities OF the city, diplomatic body
and officers of the army and navy, paid their re-
spects often during day, and seemed TO entertain
lively feelings Of soieitude for his safety. Every
thing that could contribute to the comfort Of the
sick, thenceforward, was extended but the sands
Of life had run out, and his hours were numbered.
AT nine the vomiting partially ceased, as all
pain had disappeared about four in the afternoon.
But the system had wasted under the shock and
gradually sunk beyond recovery. Green matter
was thrown from his stomach at intervals until
twenty minutes past l0-that peculiar coloration
OF bile that indicates the dissolution Of patients
thus seized At 35 minutes past 10 his wife and
other members Of his family, were called 10 his
bed side, 10 receive his last earthly adeu-a fare-
well that the stoutest could not gaze upon with
out tear. II must be remembered that his be-
loved rartner ignorant as himself of those fashion,
able formulas which sunder the husband from the
wife, felt for the first time the loneliness OF be-
reayed heart, and understood nothing ofthat rigid
discipline that would have dictated TO her, Go
and weep in solitude society DEGREES it," Her
abandonment and grief were truly heart piercing.
At few minutes past ten, as have said, it be-
came apparent that the soul Of the hero and con-
queror was about taking its rest. The medical
yielded 10 the spiritual agent, whose ofic it was
to prepare tor the approach Of the King OF Ter
rors. But there was nothing in the conduct of
the sufferer to indicate that he feared the mortal
leap. In the secret communion of his heart with
Heaven, who can say that he died not chIistian2 ?
cyor h.. haJ n,.l jlaAf for
glass Of water. II was given him, and he drank
sparngy. He then inquired of d.. Weather
spoon, how long he thought he would live, 10
which the latter replied, 81 hope, General, for
many years. but thinking this a useless decep-
ton. he added, II fear not many hours" 81
know it,'' was the response then. after musng
moment, he askenfor his family. They were sent
for. and soon entered The interview was nde
scribaby afiecting-Mrs. Taylor prostrating her.
self at the bedside, and her children clinsing a.
round her with sobs ard gfoans expressive Of their
agony. The pain, which had afflicted the patient
in the side Of his chest, ceased; and attended by
other symptoms of ease, it was thought he might
endure till morning. But he himsellknew better,
and SO declared in quite audible voice. He was
asked whether he was comfortable. s'Very," he
replied, ssbut the storm, in passing has swept a.
way the trunk Finally, he advered TO the sub
ject OF his previous broodings-the Slavery ques-
tion-and observed, 81 am about TO die--I expect
the summons soon--I have endeavored to dis.
charge all my olicia duties faithfully regret
nothing, but am sorry that attn about to leave
my friendsn These ere his last audible words.
He essayed to speak to his wife few moments
before his demise, but his voice failed him. Or.
Weatherspoon administered stimulus, but It
was powerless in reviving the functions. The
soul Of the hero had fed.
"The lightnngs may fash, and the thunder may rattle.
He heeds not, he hears not, he's free from all PAIN
He sleeps his last sleep he has fought his last battles
No sound can awake him to glory again"
Congestion of the brain and stomach begun at
half-past 8 o'clock, SO that no earthly power
could stay the fatal result which has plunged the
nation in mourning. The unwearied attentions
OF the medical advisers deserve credit, and Their
skill is unquestionable. 1t is believed, however,
that had the mind OF the President not been la
boring under embarrassment and affiicton, pro-
ceeding from causes named, the disease could
have been checked and his lie saved. Ru, now
that he is gone, il is in vain to speculate. One
succeeds him whose sensitiveness is not quite so
keen, because intimate with all the trials poll
tics, and therefore possessing fortitude to with
stand them.
Gen. Taylor died without struggle TWAS
kind of sinking into eternity, without feeling its
pain, or experiencing its horrors. When all was
over, the chamber was cleared, until the under
takers had concluded their duties. The body
was encased in ice, and ordered 10 remain where
il was until this morning, when it was finally
robed for the grave, and laid out in the cas-, room.
Thus ended the melancholy siege OF disease a.
gainsta strong bulwark ofnature.
AwruL WARyiNs. - Returning from country
tour by the New Haven Railroad, esteiday alter
noon, Iast before stopping at the depot beyond
Harlem Bridgr, we witnessed one ol the Most
thrilling and od-chilling scenes within our
recollection. A large number Of persons, it ap-
pears, being out at Harlem to pass the day, and
many surposing they might not get seat ny
waiting the trains arrival there, had crossed the
bridge. As the train came up, young man, OF
the go ahead order, made jump, but missing his
footing fell against and was wheeled underneath
between the platforms Of the ears. An instanta-
Gus screech and yell Of horror from the crowd OF
ladies and gentleman who witnessed it, rang Wild
" along the train to the engineer, who knowing
we'll its meaning, instantly reversed the engine.
But notwithstanding this, it being heavy tram
of eleven cars, it moved on-the axle-tree of the
car showing along the almost doubled-up mass Of
humanity that was kicking and struggling 70
crawl out OF horibl death
A gentleman standing by, with great courage
and presence OF mind seeing the unfortunate
man must be killed without aid, as the ground
was raised between the tracks too much to admit
the axle to pass overhim--jamped upon the steps
Of the car, reached his arm between them, seized
him by the hair. and endeavored 10 drag him Tor.
ward with the train. Thus he was dragged near
90 feet, when The cars were emilaculously stopped,
with the wheel resting on the young mans coat
tail and his face on the track, within six inches
OF being crushed to an undistnguisha5le mass,
Wonderful to state, he thus narrowly escaped
without anything more than some severe rubs ana
bruises. clothes torn and busted, and cap nearly
cut in two.--Jersy City SsntneI