The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04
From the Wsshinston Union
RESPECT TO THE LATE VICE pRESl-
NENT

As soon as the melancholy Intelligence recev-
ed by telegraph Of the decease Of the Vice Presi-
dent could be ascer; aimed to Be authe ntic, the
subioned orders were issued by the President
and the Executive Departments, and furnished
for publication. The whole county Miu sym
pathze with the sentiments expressed in these
testimonials of respect for the station, character,
| and public services of the eminent and lament-
ed statesman whose earthly career has thus been
closed in the fulness Of years and Of honors.
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES
The President has, with deep sorrow, receiv-
I'd information that the Vice President of the
United States, WILLIAM II. KING, died, on the
18th instant, at his residence in Alabama.
In testimony Of respect for eminent station,
exalted character, and, higher and above all sta
ton, for a career of public service and devotion
, to this Union, which for duration and usefulness
is almost without parallel in the history of the
|, republic, the labors of the various departments
will be suspended.
The Secretaries Of War and Navy will issue
i orders that appropriate military and naval hon
r ors be rendered to the memory of one to whom
: such tribute will not be formal, but heartfelt
from people the deceased has so faithfully serv
. ed
= The public offices will be closed tomorrow
p and badges OF mourning be placed on the Exec
utive Mansion and all the executive departments
>. at Washington.
n FRANKLIN PIERCE.
ID Washington, April 20, 1853.
y GENERAL ORDERS, WAR DErAnTnmSr,
n Adj, Generals Office,
'g No. IL. washington, April 20, SO
or l. The following order announces to the arm
fba all ofW lafo Vic
President of the United States:
IF WAR DEPARTMENT,
ID Washington, April 30, 1883
e. With deep ROW, the President announce
h. to The army the death of WILLIAM RUYu
KING, Vice President of the United States, VIII
n died on Monday, the 18th instant, at his resi-
dence in Dallas county, Alabama.
n Called into the service of his country at pc
as Rod in life when but few are prepared TO entt
he upon its realities his long Of public use
r. fitness, at home and abroad, has always bee
honored by the public confidence, and was clio
of ed in the second Office within the gift of ii
people.
From sympathy with his relatives and Il
to American people for their loss, and from respe
10 for his distinguished public services, the Pres
sse dent directs that appropriate honors to his
raj Dry he paid by the army.
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
yer Secretary Of War.
N, IL. On the day next succeeding the receipt
Ere this order at each military post the troops will
her paraded at 10 clock, M, and this order re-
IN to them
ble The national flag will be displayed at hal
e's staff:
a i'll At dawn Of day thirteen guns will be fired.
3n Commencing at l2 o'clock, m, seventeen mi
es guns will be fred, and at the close Of the
mr.. the national salute of thirty one guns.
old The usual badge Of mourning will be worn
,lt. officers OF the army, and the coors of the Sc
les, eral regiments will be put in mourning for I
period of three months.
red By order:
by .. IOo1 En-,