Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-07-14
s,h July, 1926
MIR. ADAMS.

! s'h July, 1926.
MIR. ADAMS.
| Annexed will be found the proceedings adopted
by the authorities of Massachusetts on learning the
death of JOHN ADAMS. The few particulars that
marked this last scene are given in the Boston pa
pers: the most remarkable one is, that having been
Tor some days falling" On the Jubilee of Indepen-
dence, his declining faculties were reused by the
rejocings in the metropolis. He inquired the
- cause OF the saiutes, and was told il was the
4" fourth OF July. He answered, it is a great and
glorious day. He never spoke more. Thus
- his last thoughts and his latest words were like
those OF mis- whole lite, thoughts and words which
g evinced a soul repe,e with love of county and
interest in her welfare
BosroN, July Z.
Funeral Ceremonies sucr eei Z, Festive Celeb-ations
DEATH OF the late PRESIDENT ADAMS.
In the afternoon of the 4th of July, 1876, as thu.
Artillery OF the United States, from its thousand
stations, was bidding Farewell to the Fitieth An
niversary OF American Independence, the immortal
spirit OF JOHN ADAMS -one of the intrepid
proPosers and subscribers of the Declaration, and
OF those who achieved and secured the Freedom
oil our Country-parted from its earthly abode, and
joined the Compatriots who had been previously
summoned by Heaven to their reward.
! He died of old age the lamp of life went out .
the vital spark expired, as the Sun sunk beneath
the horizon that day.
The death of Mr. ADAMS probably occurred
within moment or two OF the exaci completion
( of the Fifty Years from the instant when he wrote
! his name 10 the instrument which created Nation
He rose from humble life, and was the architect of
his own fortune. BY the industrious cultivation OF
naive talent its subsequent faithful exercise and a
well disciplined course of life, he commanded the
attention of the great in all regions and became a
distinguished actor in affairs which moved the foun-
dations Of the political world
His career, to high AID honorable eminence.
venerated age, blessed reflections in death, and
Immortality in history-invites eur youth to the
paths OF Learning and Virtue.
! Mr.. ADAMS would have been 9 wears Of oae
on the Both OF Oct next. There now remain but
two Sgners OF the Declaration of Independence.
! Mr.. CARROLL, OF Maryland, and Mr.. JEyrrR-
SON, of Virginia.
! On Wednesday morning the bells Of all the
Churches in this City tolled for an hour.
and The Vessels in the harbour struck their colours
TO half-masi, and continued them so through the
day.
AT Salem the bells were tolled for an hour.
His funeral will take place at Quincy this after
noon, when the Rev. Mr.. Whitney. of Quincy.
VIII perform the services of the occasion
| Palladium.
| Commonwealth Of .Nassachusens
| IN Council, July 5, 1926
his Exceiiency the Governor having announced
|
the melancholy intelligence of the decease Of the
venerable JOHN ADAMS, former Presiden, of
the United States, and of the three last surv-
wing slgners of the Declaration of Independence
who departed this life Yesterday afternoon st . o.
clock, at bis residence in Quincy
ReSolOe6, That the Supreme Executive of the
Commonwealth, in testimony of The deep .ense
entertained By them of the eminent public useful
ness and private worth of the deceased, one Of the
founders OF American liberty, will, in their official
capacity, attend the funeral ohsequIes Of the late
Hon. JOHN ADAMS, on Friday next, at 3 o.
clock. p. NJ.
4 true copy of record
Attest, EDWARD D. BANGS, Sec'rv.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
HEAD QUARTEEs, BosToN,p
Juiy 5h, 1926.
GENERAL ORDERS - His Excellency The
Commander in Chief having been Informed that
JOHN ADAMS, one OF the Signers of the De-
elaration OF American independence, and former
President ofthe United States departed this life.
yesterday afternoon while his fellow. citizens were
communicating the Jubilee of that glorious event,
aud deeply impressed with the obligations which
the long and distinguished services of the deceased
have imposed on all posterity to honor his memo
ry, emulate his patriotism and initial his virtues
orders that minute guns be fired in 'front.' of the
STATE House, in Boston, from ~ to | o'clock this
day; and, at Quincy, on Friday afternoon, during
the performance of the funeral obsequies.
Major General Crane is charged with the execu-
ton OF this order
BY His Excelleucy's Command.
VIM. II. SUMNER, .adj. General
HARVARD UNIVERSITY.
AT a meeting OF the Corporation of Harvard
University, July 9TH, 1896
Information being received Of the death of Ohm
ADAMS, Ii. ID. former President Of the Uaited
States it was
VOTED, That the Members Of this Board will
attend his funeral, in expression Of their sympathy
with his tamily on the removal Of a Parent and
relative, venera'ed and endeared; of their respect
Tor the character and memory of a Statesman and
Patriot, distinguished among the Founders of the
Liberty and Guardians of the Interests of our
Country; and of the regard entertained for an ever
honoured and affectonate Son of the University
an eminent Voisry and magnificent Patron of Lii
terature and Science.
JOHN L. KIRKLAND, President