The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-07-26
enS. TAYLOR Eu'ogy by Gen. Cas-.

dent, IN the Two DTancneSOI COngreSs'
The following from Gen. CAss is elo-
quent and appropriate. a farewell offer
ing from heart that would hot BE scared
with prejudice or embtterej with malice.
Is it not an eloquent tribute to departed
worth and does il not contrast strangely
with the expressions of some othersl No
requirement of duty or custom called
forth this eulogy. 1t twas freely offered,
as we have no doubt 1t was sincerely felt,
and speaks only what the best men in
the nation thought Of the distinguished
dead. All others Of the Democratic par
ty, who took advantage of the occasion TO
edogize the departed, spoke in similar
strains fact that is peculiarly gratifying
to those who have had faith in the honesty,
ability and integrity of our lamented
Chief Magistrate:
Mr.. Cass said: Again and again, du-
ring the pteSeht session. has warning
voice come from the tomb, saying to all
of US, Be ye also ready. Two of our
colleagues have falleh In the midst Of
theii labors, and we have followed them
to the narrow house Where all must lie.
In life we are in death; and this lesson
which accompanies US from the cradle to
The grave. is among those merciIdl dis
pensations of ProvideRce which teach US
how transitory are the things atouhd Us,
and bow soon they must be abandoned
for an exis,ance, with no hope but that
which is held out by the gospel of our
Savior. And now another Solemn warn,
ing is heard, and this time it will carry
mourning to the hearts of twenty millions
of people. lmpressively has it been said
and repeated, that great man is fallen
in our Israel. In the Providence of God,
the Chief Magistrate of the Republic, to
whom his fellow, citizens had conided the
high Executive duties of the country. has
been suddenly taken from us, ripe indeed
in years and in honors. and but the other
day in the full possession Of health. and
with the promise of years Of faithful and
patriotic ser6icc before him. The states
man, occupying as proud position as
this world offers to human hopes. has
been struck down, in crisis which de-
manded his Hlmness and wisdom.
The conqueror upon tfidny battle field
has fought bis last fgh, and been van
quished, The soldier. who had passed
uuharmed through Tatiy bloody fray,
has fallen beRire The shaft Of the great
destroyer. How truly are we told, that
there is one erent into aN! The mighty
aud the lowly descend to the tomb to.
gether. and together are covered with the
clod Of the valley. And thus pass away
the hdhots and the cares Of life.
The moment is too solemn and impres.
sive for laboied addresses. Thoughts, not
words, are The tribute it detands. His
tory will do justice to the deceased pa
uiot. He will liaB III the i4iethory of his
counirymen. as he lived in their hearts
aud their affections. His active life was
spent in their service, and in those scenes
of peril, Of e&etthh aid Of exposure
which il is the lot Of iRe American sol
dier to encounter, aud which he meets
without murmur. faithful to his duty
lead him where it may, in life or in death
His splendid ttiiitary exploits have
placed him among the great captaiiis o
the age, and will be al imperishable mon
ument Of his own fame and of the glory
ofhis touiitry. ...
In the dis parity of force, they carry u
back for similar examples Of desperate
struggles To the early ages of the worlc
I'D the c6mbats which history has re
Corded. and where inc duality Of ndmber
Yielded to the exerti0ns of skill and val
Or. But need not recur to them. Are
they not @iitteR in burning character
upon the heart every American}
Strong in the conRdehte ofhis Gountry
men, he was called to the Chief Magstra
ey at q period Of great difficulty, more
p6ftentous indeed than any we have eve
experienced; and now he has been Gale,
by Providence from his high functions
with his mission nnfulfilled. leaving US t,
mourn his lnss and to honor his memory
His own last words, spoken with e4ua
ltdth and sincerity, constitute his highes
eulogy. "I am not afraid to de-" sai'
the dying patriot, 81 have done my duty.
The Integrity of his motives was nei
ther assailed nor assGilable. He had pass
ed through life, and long and active one
Neilhft merit,Hg a6r Meeting reproacl
And in his last hour. this conviction G
the honest discharge of his duty was pre-
sented to console him. even when tn
things of this life were fast fading, away
Let us humbly hope that this affficlin
dispcnsalion of Pro3iGehce may not b
without its salutary influence upon III
American people, aud upon their repre-
sentatiSes.
It comes in the midst of stormy ag
talion. threatening the most disastrnr
consequences to our country, and to til
great cause OF self government throug
the World. 1t Is solemn appeal. an
sEoGId be Sole&nly heard and heede'
His death. whose loss we mourn, will NJ
be in vain. if it tends to subdue the fee
ings that have been excited and to prepaI
! the Various sections Of our Country for
mutual spirit Of forbearance which sha
ensure the safety Of all by the jealous c.
operation of all.
We Could offer no more appropriate ne