Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-13

of u.s. But doubt not there is Power above us ex-
erclslng over us that parental that has marked
progress for many years. have confidence still that
the place of the departed will be supplied that the kind
benetcent favor OF Almighty God will still be with us,
and that shall be borne along, and borne upward
and upward, the wings of His sustaining Providence
May God grant that in the time that is before u.s. there
may not be wanting 10 US as wise men, good men for
our councillors, as he whose funeral obsequies
now propose to celebrate.
! Mr. CAss, Again and again. during the present SEES
sion has warning voice come from the tomb, saying
to all of us, "Be We also ready" Two of our COL
leagues have fallen in the midst of their abors and
have followed them 10 the narrow house where all must
lie. In life we in death; and this lesson which
companies US from the cradle 70 the grave, is among
those mercul dispensatons Of Providence which teach
us how ransitory.are the things around US, and how
soon they must be abandoned for an existence with
no hope but that which is held out by the Gospel
| OF our Saviour. And now another solemn warning
is heard; and this time it will carry mourning TO the
hearts of twenty millions of people lmpressvey
has been said and repeated "a great man has fallen
in Israeli In the providence of God the Chief N1ags
trae of the republic to whom his fellow citizens had
conded the high executive duties OF the country, has
been suddenly taken from us-rpe, indeed in years and
honors, and but the other day in the full possess ion OF
his health, and WITH the promise Of years offahtul and
patriotic services before him. The statesman occupy
ing as proud position this world offers to human
hopes has been struck down in crisis which deman ded
all his 6rnnessand wisdom aThe'conqueror upon many
battle field has fought his last fight and been van
pushed: The soldier who had passed through many d
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troyer. How truly told that there is one erent
unto all The mighty and the lowly descend to the
tomb together and together are covered with the cold
cod OF the valley; and thus pass away the honors and
the cares of life
The moment is too solemn and impressive for abored
addresses Thoughts, not words, the tribute which
1t demands History will do justice to the deceased
patriot. He will live in the memory Of his country
men, as he lived in their hearts and affections His
active lite was spent in their service, and in those
scenes ofper OF exertlon and texposure which is
bn tho Aronr and
he meets without murmu faithful to his duty, lead him
where it may in life in death His splendid military
exploits have placed him among the great captains of
the age, and will be imperishable monument OF his
own fame and ofthe glory othis country. In the dspar
y OF force they carry back for similar examples to
the earliest ages of the word-to the combats which
the exeron of skill and vaor. But | need not
to them are they not written in burning characters
| upon the heart OF every American!
Strong in the confidence of his countrynen, he was
called to the Chief Magstracy at period of great diff
hcultymore portenous indeed than any we have ever
experienced. And now he has been called by Provi-
dence from his high functions, with his mission unul-
filled, leaving us to mourn his loss and 10 honor his
memory. His own last words, spoken with equal truth
and sincerity constitute his highest eulogy II am
afraid to die said the dying patriot 81 have done my
duty The integrity OF his motives was never assaied
or assaable. He had passed through life, and a long
and active one neither meriting meeting reproac
and in his last hour the conviction of the honest dis
charge OF his duty was present to console, when
the things of this life were fast fading away.
Let us humbly hope that this affecting dispensaton Of
Providence may not be without its salutary influence
upon the American people and upon lheil representa-
tves. II comes In the midst OF strong agitation,
threatening the most disastrous consequences to our
country, and to the great of self-government
throughout the world 1t is solemn appeal, and
should be solelnnly heard and needed. His DEATH
whose loss mourn, will not be in vain, il it tends to
subdue the feelings that have been excited and pre-
pare the various sections of country for mutual
spirit OF orbearance, which shall ensure the safety OF
all by the jealous corporation Of all We could offer
no more appropriate nor durable tribute 10 departed
worth than such sacrifice of conf &,,a1 yiews
the altar of our common country. u Fife and II
ft viii sqeaSy devoted hin,sela se AeF serVh
| Mi. KING Mr. Secretary. il is not my design otteg
the eloquent tribute that has been paid TO the memoir Of
the deceased President OF the United States, add
many words to what has already fallen from the honora
BILE gentlemen. 1t was my fortune to have been rerso
nally and intimately acquainted with the distinguished
individual, who has been called away from among u.s.
for more than five and twenty years My relations with
enabled me TO form, think correct estimate of the
man, and to appreciate as did most highly his many
estmahe qualities; and can say that, in all the rela
tons OF life he so bore himself command the res
pect of his acquaintance the ardent regard of his
friends and the devoted attachment of his countrymen
As man. he was surpassed by none in honesty Of pur
pose he was without guile. AS soldier all know
and none more than those address, that he had won
laurels that would have graced the brow OF the first
soldier OF Europe America. 1t was my fortune, Sc
| nators to be in Europe at the time when the news
reached there that the gallant general of forces on
the Rio Grande the late President ofhe United States
was surrounded, supposed to be surrounded, by
overwhelming force he commanding small but gal
liant band. Every American heart beat with anxiety
and fear. We felt, as Americans should feel that
verse then would cast in some degree cloud over the
country of our birth When the reached US that
the gallant General of that little band had marched
from his position, regardless OF the danger had re-
traced his footsteps and conquered the foe Resa-
ca de la Palma, no man but he who was away from
we as American citizens tet at those tidings.--
Senators, the gallantry of that man appreciated
not only by his countrymen but it was felt and appre
ciated by the first military men OF Europe. The living
hero OF the age, the great Duke OF Wellington declared
as Napoleon had declared OF him on certain occasion
General Taylor is General indeed" | therefore,
Senator's not surprised that the enthusiastic spirit Of
the American people led them TO support whose
patriotism, whose devotion to his country, whose gal
antry, and whose successful services the field must
have endeared him to the hearts of all. As man l
have said, he was honest OF purpose His PATRIOTISM
his devotion to the constitution of his country, under
which he cherished these free institutions, have
questioned. | think knew him well, and believe
there was no man more patriotic. If errors
mitted shall draw the curtain over them. No longer
would feel justified in holding him up to the public
gaze, if they had been ten times glazing they
The country has deplore the death OF
great man. aud must be permitted TO add good man
He has gone from among u.s. and the affective event has
been appealed cultivate and cherish kind relations
trust in God that these kind relations will be cherish
ed and that we shall on this day on the altar OF
country, to discard all pickering and STRIFE all
tional dsSenSions and live and die Americans should
in support of the Union.
Mr. BERRIEN. Senators, | yield to a suggestion
which has been made to since our assemb ne here
this morning by highly respected associate in making
this brief espass your time 1t is not my purpose
in these brief and unprecedented remarks to pronounce
a eulogium on the departed Chief Magistrate That
has been amply done already, in terms at impress
sve and eloquent Nor is it my design to give expires
sion to individual and personal feeling Such feeling
may be left appropriately to repose in the bosom ofhm
who chershes it, Nor yet do seek to give feeble and
m mort 10 hott h.
done by our countrymen in their primary assembages,
this melancholy intelligence flies with lightning speed
freshness, and vivdness and force which the feelings
of free and sensitive people will impart to the expires
sion ofemotons springng directly from their sor-
pa ton to give uerance to their feelings Still less
would venture to ntrude upon the mourning inmates
of that domestic circle, who still clustering round
the mortal remains OF departed husband and father
for the sorrows Of widowhood and OF orphanage arr
sacred. But ooncurring, do most cordially, in the