Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-07-25
Fr0m tAe .1me,fcan C9lizen.
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GFh ERhL IIAMILTON'S fCNERhI-On
Saturday last the remains OF this gentle
man were inferred, accompanied with mi
iitary honors, in the family vault, Trinity
Church yard. Although the period which
elapsed between his death and his funeral
was but short, yet The lively recollection
oil ms revolutionary scrvices-his ackno,x-
lodged superior genius---bis ;ranscendap,
talents--his private worth-his sterling in.
ttegrlty, and the amiahle frankness Of his
heart, excited in our citizens an upeo,n.
mon cordially and vigor to testify their
nigh sense ot these virtues by evcrv de.
monstra,ion OF respect. There was We
ny general suspension of business. ane, the
streets were uncommonly crouded with
spectators.
ne editor OF The American Citizen.
alter the foregoing, par,icularises thu or.
der oil procession, agreeably to the extep.
s''e Pian Oh arrangement Published in This
day paper, and then states-1
WhhIn the elegant portico ef;his vene
rahie temple (1'rinity Church) was cree.
Cd stage covered with u carpet. and fur.
nished with two Chairs; ons for The Org
tor who sat in the raiddle; The other For
Ny. John u. Church, a relative and eye.
cu'or oil the deceased. Around the stare.
upon the ground, stood the afflicted rela.
uVes and associates of the General. ,l,..
members orthe Cincinnati, lhe CLERGY. ami
al. al VINO Nth dece"cy could approach it.
! ne scene was impressive; ard - hat ad
ced unspeaka6iy 20 its sol-mnity, wa.
the mourntul group Of tender bows, the
sons The once hopes and Joys or The de-
ceased wi'o, with tears gushing from their
eyes sat upon the stage. Al The feet Of the
orator, bewsiling The loss of their parent
L was too much; The s,ernes, powers. The
nioodiest villain, could not resiSt the melt
ing scene. wish could 90 on and de-
scribe the sensations / felt and those
winch were manifest on every coun;e-
nance.
When ali thirgs werc arranged and the
dln OF arms and the hustle of the c, .nd
had subsidized. the orator rose and An.
preached the front Of the stage. under
which the CoRPSx of GENERAL HAu-1-
TON was placed. Mr.. Norris thus address.
cd his audiences
"-~------- You are not 70 eyDe{9
IN me the public orator; you will find no.
thing but the lamentations Of bewa;lng
friend.
His life, (pointing a, the corpse) .as
one ot honor and glory. Wien o,r revo
luton began, his fame was heard orbSrore
his person was seen.
Washington, that excellent Judge Of
human nature perceived his,virtues an
preciatcd his talents entrusted him with
his confidence, snd made him his bosom
friend.
" AZ the battle Of York; he d4snIaved p
Ike his vaiour and his humanity. The
excuses o. the gallant army op osed to
US, had excited emotions OF resentmen,
in the American soldiery, which required
hIs superior mind 10 repress. Atths head
oil ior!orn hope he attacked the redouls,
o'thc enemy and was victorious. THAT
occurrence gave rs peace.
t4is studlousness; his comprehensive
mind; his wisdom ; his elcquence, called
hun 10 the convention which originated
your constitution and presented YOU with
national code. Here, saw him labor
inde!aiigabiy lor his country's coed. HI,
soul was absorbed in cor, dering what
would best establish and preserve VIII re
gaiated liberty. When the labors of the
convention were closed, he frankly ex-
pressed doubt Of the fitness Of the con
slitntion TO maintain with neceesar en.r-
gy, public freedom. He relied, however,
my countrymen, on your wisdom; yonr
virtue but more on tie over ruling pow.
er before whom We are solemnly Assem-
bled.
" Warrington, with whom he
had toiled, and by Whole fde he
had travelled through every Race
OF our revolutionary confeR =
Warrington, who faw bis manly
aruggles in the convention and
beltknewhow to promote his coun.
try's welfare, called him, under the
new contribution, to prefde over an
important department of govern,
ment. Here he difplayed all the
talents of a great fnancier. He
organized the government and i'm.
parted to it a tone according with
correct notions Of its Rability and