The National tribune., 1894-08-16

| the narrow angular verandas with which the
old house was plenteously supplied, or to knock
upon the old-fashioned panelled DOORS but we
remembered that the house and its pleasant
farm land had passed into Strangers hands,
who would probably not appreciate the curl
osity of idle sghtseers. Besides, we fanced
| that the owner who could cover up the giamor
of ancient glory with a coat of white paint
must be prosaic fellow, anyhow. We learned
later that he was q bachelor.
Going around the house. past the neat white
washed cabins, through a rear gate, and across
| a clover meadow, we climbed stone wall and
stood in tile Taylor burying ground, where lies
! the President, neglected and forgotten by the
| world.
1t contains in all perhaps % or more graves,
/ and we read some illustriOus names among
| them for it was martial family. But we lin
gered longest beside the monument of the
! President so tardily erected to commemorate
! such dariRg deeds of heroism.
This tall granite shaft can be seen from the
main road a quarter of mile distant out
lined against the pines, with life-sized, life
| like statue of the President on top clad in
| regimentals and holding his sword.
Just underneath is his head in bronze in
/ closed by a wreath of laurel. On the sides
are the names of his famous Mexican battles,
/ Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma, Monterey,
| Beuna Vista, Fort Harrison, Black Hawk, and
| Okechobee. On the back is relief of the
American eagle perched npon two crossed flag
| poles, with the stars overhead
Upon the face of the stone we read "Mai-
Gen. Zachary Taylor 18th President of the
| United States. Born Nov %, 1874. Died July
| 9, 1885," and his last words, " ] have endeav-
ored to do my duty; / am ready to die; my
only regret is for the friends / leave behind
| me-"
Beyond the monument is the old-fashioncd
| tomb of President Taylor. built in the side of a
IiftIa uacuud and llv led with ar
iron door, over which is marble slab with the
inscription, " L. Taylor" and the date of his
birth and death. 1t would be difficult to con-
ceive of
MORE LONELY SPOT
than this; dark. solemn pines overhead all but
shut out the sky, and wild luxUriance of
| myrtle with which the tomb was covered
seemed trying 10 hide what little remained to
he seen of Zachary Taylor's last resting place
We stood ankle-deep III the myrtle, and as
we reyerently stopped to gather some from the
! grave of our hero. marvelled that so
great could have been soon forgotten. So
wise in generalship, so courageous in war, in
/ peace so unassuming, in the advantage SO mer-
ciful, in friendship so enduring. surely an ex-
emplar as noble as he should live forever in the
hearts of the American people. One little story,
illustrative of his spirit of free masonry may
not be out of place here. 1t is said that upon
one occasion a soldier went to Gen. Taylor
complaining that his accommodations were in-
sufficient.
al am a gentleman's son." he said, sand
think suitable bedding ought TO be provided
for me-"
- don't know what can be done for you,"
replied Gen. Taylor, "unless you exchange
places with me-"
You are very kind" said the private 81
will just take nap on your cot sir. Where
shall j find it?"
ahe
was the answer. =" / lie on the ground with
my men,"
The chagrinned private bowed himself out,
saying, No wonder they call you Old Rough
and Ready"
1t is also related that
YOUNG FLoRIDIAN,
having received his commission to battle and
being on his way to join Gen. Taylors regi-
ment stopped at little country inn, and con-
fded TO an ordinary looking old man with
whom he talked that. notwithstanding his
commission, he intended remaining at the inn
for several days.
But what viii Gen. Taylor say ?" asked the
old man.
20. I've heard that he is an easy-going old
fellow, and ean readily invent an excuse"
Not long afterward the young soldier in
| qnred of the innkeepcr:
Who is that cOmical. inqusitive old man,
talking?"
why. don't you know Gen. Taylor?" was
1.-The asionished query.
Late that night solitary young soldier, sad
der and wiser, might have been seen riding to-
ward Gen. Taylor's camp.
1t is said that, with all his greatness Gen.
Taylor had but one vanity
HIS STATE CARRIAGE
This was stoutly -buiIt Jersey wagon, which he
had raha a L..
yeyed with him TO the various scenes of his
battles, although he did not ride in it, but upon
his famous gray horse.
But one DAY an uniucky teamster collded
with the wagon and completely demolished it.
Gen. Tyler soundly rated the man in language
more forcible than elegant and with many re-
grets left his carriage of State TO decay by the
| roadside.
Returning from the graveyard, we were
grateful to the friendly shelter of tho Taylor
| carriage-house from Summer shower; but as
we drove out the gate there was at least one Of
us who could not refrain from pronouncing
mid anathema upon that bachelor occupant
who had desecrated the Taylor homestead with
coat OF white paint.-Georgia A. Martin.
EDITH's FINE TRIP.
DEAR c. c. FRIENDS: / want to tell you of
my grand trip and visits in the East. / was
| entertained so royalty by the c. C. everywhere
VI
| of those seven weeks will Always be with mo-
Let me assure You every one there are no
| people in this broad land so kind, generous and
| bospitable as the dear Z. e.. Really, think
| they quite spoiled me!
arrived at Browns Mills June /. All the
| c. Z. girls visit the Secretary General, you
| know, and do not wonder they do! Alter a
| day and night Of tiresome travel. his smiling
| face at the station was most welcome sight
| could not begin to tell you ali of that pleas
ant visit--the boat rides, the drives, the walks
| through the lovely pine woods We gathered
pond lilies, picked huckleberries, aud I was
! allowed, even, to help crate them
That little country store WIS a source of con-
tinual wonder. You should see the Secretary
General in his little sanctum behind the
| counter, where he seribbles line aud then
| flies away to wait on q customer But / must
| hurry.
Next place was Asbury Park to the Jersey
Reunion. We all had such a good time to-
| gether. was there over week in all with
Sister Ella Hancock and Mrs. Hays. How
| did enjoy the grand old ocean and the bathing.
We went grabbing one day-a novel experience
| for me. l succeeded in catching few. and
| Mrs Hays cooked them; and ate them too
| went back 10 Philadelphia and had most
pleasant visit with Brother and Sister Stockto on :
saw the sights of the city under the guidance of
| Brothers Hargrove and Stockton. / enjoyed IL
all. especially Independence Hall, the Mint,
and Fairmont Park.
We attended Brother Twins c. c. party at
| Holland. And Sam is just the same Sam
| We all know. He gave US something good to
drink, too notwithstanding we are temperance.
The week ] spent with Lizzie MeIey at
swedesboao was a delightful one She came