Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-11

fountains of instruction, will bring hither their
genius to be kindled at our FIRE, and will carry
back the fraternal affections, which nourished
by the same Alma Mater, will knit us to them
by the indissoluble bonds OF early personal
friendships. The good Old Dominion, the
blessed mother of us all, will then raise her
head with pride among the nations, will pre-
sent TO them that splendor Of genius, which she
has ever possessed, but has too long suffered to
rest pncultivated and unknown, and will become
centre of radiance 10 the states, whose youths
she has instructed, and, as il were, adopted.
Il claim some share in the merit Of this great
work of regeneration. My whole labors, now
for many years, have been devoted to it, and
stand pledged to follow il up, through the rem
nant of life remaining to me-"
Little was his country aware that SO small "a
remnant OF life" remained TO him. Little could
we dream that the dissolution OF the Patriot and
sage was so soon to plunge this nation into one
general mourning. To testify our gratitude for
the services Of one Of the Fathers of the Repub-
lie, is one Of the duties which is now left to US
10 perform-The Mayor Of our city has adj
dressed the following notice to the people. The
Executive Council has adopted the Resolutions,
which we lay before our readers A general
grief pervades all. classes Of citizens. AS we
write, the half minute tolls are heard from the
State-House bell; the evening to be closed with
minute guns. This mourning should be gene
raj through the land; for we have lost a man
who has served the world.
"The citizens Of Richmond are requested TO
convene in the Hall of the House of Delegates,
this day, at the hour Of O'Clock, TO devise
such measures as may seem to them best calcu-
lated 10 manifest their respect for the memory
of their late fellow countryman, THOMAS JET
rERsoN. JOSEPH TATE, Mayor"
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, }
@t Richmond, Va. 9Th July, 1926.
Present the Governor and Members OF the
Council of State.
Whereas, it is made known 10 the Executive
Department that Thomas Jefferson, the cistin-
guished benefactor ofhis Country, departed this
life on the 4th instant, and this Department be.
ing impressed with deep sense of The great
loss which Virginia, the Union, and the World
at large has sustained in the death of this Phi
losopher, Statesman, Patriot, and Philanthro-
pist; And, whereas sense Of the duty we owe
10 the present and all future generations, and
not merely regard TO our own feelings, which
OF themselves would promptus TO this measure,
requires at the hands of this Department, ma
nifesation, by all means in its power, of respect
for the memory OF one, whose whole life has
been passed in unceasing devotion to the ad-
vancement of human happiness, and the esab-
lishment of liberty on sure and lasting tounda-
ZION.
Inspired by these sentiments, and impressed
with the regret which the occasion is so well
calculated to produce, we, the Governor and
Council Of the State Of Virginia, do resolve as
follows
lst That the Hall Of the House Of Delegates,
the Senate Chamber and the Executive Cham
Der, be hung in mourning, together with the
main entrances into the Capitol.
Cd. That the bell in the Guard House be toll
ed throughout the day.
3D.. That minute guns be fred from one hour
Of the sun this day, until the going down ofthe
same.
4th. That we will wear badges Of mourning
for one month-and that we recommend the
same to all officers Of the Government
5th. That we will cheerfulIy unite with our
fellow-cilizens in every other measure manifest
ing respect and veneration fer the memory Of
the deceased. a copy.
Teste, WIN H. RICHARDSON,
Clerk Of the Council Of State.
The Superior Court for this County for the
trial Of criminal offences was in session on yes
terday; the Attorney General announced the la
mented death of Mr.. Jefferson, and from res
pect to his memory the Court Immediately adj
journed
I'VE have some reasons to hope that Mr.. Jefferson
has left behind him pretty considerable Memoir on his
own Life and Times.
From the Richmond Compiler, JuLy8.
MEETING IN THE CAPITOL.