Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-05-15
ADDRESS AND RESOLUTIONS.

FELLow-CIr1zEss: When on the 10th Of July 1850 an
nscrutabe Providence removed the Ruler elected by the
People, the nation consoled by thorough knowledge
Of the ability, integrity patriotism truth and statesman
ship Of his distinguished successor.
Called thus unexpected TO the Chief Magstracy, he
found himself beset with difficulties Of extraordinary
sions, and differing in opinions not only between OPP
posing parties but also each Of the great political dv
sions severed by intestine conflicts all referring the
same sll-absorbing question.
The great leader Of party who may with proprety
be called its father had enunciated mode Of settlement
and aided by WEBSTER and other leading spirits Of the
Wing party, having the hearty cooperation Of Cs and
other distinguished members Of the opposition they agreed
substantially upon the plan Of HENRY CLAY
During the lifetime Of Gen. Taylor all the antagonists
Of the various parties cordially united in opposition the
mode Of adjustment known history as the compro-
mise Of 1850" 1t wen known that the Vice Presi-
dent gave 70 that compromise his cordial assent and
sistent support.
Succeeding to the Presidency at that critical period
when collision between the forces Of foreign State and
the army Of the United States impending involving
IN its consequences solemny believed by good
every where the existence Of the Union MILLARp
FIsoRE passing thus TO duties the most responsible
whose weight he felt TO be almost crushing calling round
him able and upright statesmen concring in his views,
manifested his desire 70 have these questions settled
Immediately yet declaring before God and that he
would maintain the Constitution and the laws by
the use Of every means confded to him by virtue Of his
high Office
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instantly approved, became the law Of the land. The
effect produced was, anticipated blessed II removed
from the arena Of partisan and political strife the ques
ton Of slavery, forced ISSUE which the
uemist aboihonis yet the most ultra secessonist
can make germane to the great charter Of liberties
70 the representatives of the people e
gumate pursuits directing their immediate attention to
tne r.ai interests Of All the people before neglected
Mllard Fillmore found in his own breast and in the
hearts q the masses Of his countrymen his reward
Every eye IN the Union turned to him He possess
cd the confidence and the regard Of his followcsens
generally Public sentiment conferred to the support Of
ms Administration, not only in all the domestic affairs Of
the country affecting its industry its commerce Mt home
and with the outer world the improvement Of our rivers
and harbors the diffusion Of knowledge and the peace
and quiet which be ardenty desired should be restored
to every section Of the Union but in ali ia foreign rea
tons he preserved the dignity Of his country he caused
her citizens and their rights be respected in every
quarter OF the globe and while thus zeaouslv watching
the interests Of our people, he was equally lust In main
tanning our relative duties toward other nations
In all the relations Of life, public and private he has
secured the esteem Of good by pursuing
Just and upright course without guile stain or renroach
that has advanced him continuously grade by grade 10 se
highest station known TO the Republic He has dicnsed
and elevated the Office by proving concusyey that II
best administered by it's occupant when truth virtue
honor and ability, his attendants and he ba. erbi
bed In his person and conduct the example Of the