Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-07-18

I cal distinctions did actually exit il ia NOT toc
much 10 express hope that they may now be bu-
RED forever; and that we all Americans ourb,
TO be our designation and pride. The energies O,
the'e dlsinteiested patriots, steadily engaged in
the public service, have contributed largely 10 the
general eltare; and, melancholy reflection) in
tie instance OF the iIlusrious author and penman
oil The Declaration OF Independence his at entons
TO public duties have lett pennyless his descen-
dsn;s Blu; Genera. Lafayette furnishes ample tes-
,imony taat the American republic Is not migrate
! full
/ In consequence of this Communication. the Cor
poration on the 18th, came to a series OF Resolu-
tons TO put the Offices OF the Mayor and Register
In mourning; TO wear Grape on the arms OF all the
olheers oil the city. recommending the citizens to
do the like. They set apart Thursday next as a
day OF public mourning; business is TO be snspen-
ded, the bells are TO be tolled; General Samuel
Smith Is requested 10 deliver the Grafton and Bsh
OPP Soule the opening and the Rev. Mr.. Dunca,
the closing prayer; ard the venerable Charles Car
ToI OF Carraltoh Is requested Join in the ceremo
MES OF The occasion; suitable vehicle for his con
veyance TO be procured, and a suitable place ap-
pointed fo' him IN he procession.
The Select Council of PHILADELPHIA was to
have met on the l4ih to take such measures as be
come the city; where the Declaration OF Indepen-
dence was frs promulgated. /, las been suggest
ed h't among other okens OF respect, the Hill o.
Independence II to be hung with black .. In uur-
suance OF the GeneIal Order from the Nav,
| Department, ml.u, es guns have been fred al H..
| Navy Yard, and b. the receiving vessel Sea
Gull lying in the Delaware abreast OF The yard.
All work was suspended Tor the day; and the flag
we've suspended al half mast, and would continue
so for one week. On the Slh inst the America
| Philosophical Society, held special meeting Mr.
Peter y. Duponcesu, one OF the Vice Presidents in
the Chair; when DIR. r. NJ Patterson sodressel
them he began with observing: All who are
here assembled ware OF lie melancholy subiec,
whIch brings us together. Thomas JEFrERsoN
IS no more. Since the dea OF WAsHiNGroN
no event has occurred more affecting To this nation:
since the death OF FRANKLIN, none so irving TO
the feelings o! this Sociey. For the space of eigh
Teen years, Jefferson presided over our Iabors.
great part OF his life devoted to the objects
our Institution: he constantly kept them in view
even In the midst OF the of state with which
he was Tor so many years burdened'' He concud-
ed with moving the following resolutions:
- Resofued, That this society," in common with
the American nation, and the whole learned world
Suppressed with the deepest regret for the loss OF
their late ustIious associate and former President
Thomas Jefferson.
ResoLrcd, That the Presidents chair. which
tor great number OF years he so honorably filled
ne clothed In black for the space of six months
heS0!Ded, That according TO the ancient usage
oil tins society In relation to their deceased pres
dents, a public discourse in commemorative NJ
Thomas Jefferson, be delivered by memt er to be
appointed for that purpose
NeSoIued, That letler, expressive of the feel
lnSs OF This Society this mouInful occasion he
addressed TO the family of Thomas Jefferson, and
sent TO them, together with certified, COW of these
proceedings That The said letter be signed by the
oiiicer presiding at the meeting, and by the now
acting secretary.
Res0loed, That letter be written in like man.
neT, 10 the Royal Academy of inscriptions and
Bellies Lettres In Paris of which Thomas LETTER
on was member, informing them of the death OF
'"ef 'i'uS'Tious associate, and expressing, at the
anne ''he' me regret OF this society for his loss
These resolutions being unanimously adonted
DT. Chapman rose TO address them: Is Our sad task
Is not yet over another of The lights of this na,;
is eAtinsuished and this Society has lost one more
oi ITS eminent members. Like our Jefferson ,be
venerable JOHN ADAMS expired on the fourth n.
tins month, while the country was celebrating ,bo
rlIieih Anniversary of that independence. to the
establishment OF which they both so much contri-
o'teu' nus the Anniversary which for half a
century, has been exclusively consecrated 10 nation.
al Joy, Is become for this and future generations
also day OF mourntul remen,brance1 And h.
! moved the following resolutions:
! Resolved ihai this society, In common WI, h
! me American nation, ee the most profound regret
ior Inc loss OF their ustrious associate John A =
dams, whose talents, virtues, and patriotism con
!
the blessings OF liberty and Independence. and in
trying times 10 obtain for il The aid and friendship
OF foreign nations.
Resolved, That letter, expressive of the feel
lnSs OF this society on this rnournful occa.ion. ba
add to the family of John Adams, and sent to
'hem' together with certified copy of these pro
ceedinGs That Inc said .etter be signed by the Off
Ger presiding at his meeting, and by the now acting
| sec.e:arJ.
Resolved That similar letter he ad,l,es.od -
the American Academy of Arts and Sciences At
Boston, expressive of our deep regret for this
common loss''
lhese also being unanimously adopted, .N;cHolas
BLdd|e, Esq was unanimously appointed the
Orator of the Day.
| we give in detail the honorable proceedings Of
The City OF .He,U York. The text taken bS the
Rev d. Rowan, in the Middle Dutch Church is
TIE wei known verse in Dad Samuel, Ist Chspter.
iney were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and
IN their death they were no; divided General
Morton, OF The LIST Division, State ARTILLERY. thus
announces on The 10Th the mournful events:
Ut has fallen To the lot OF but few 10 have their
oeaih attended with circumstances of such sinoular
hohors' MIR. Adams was one of the Committee
OF the congress OF l776, who framed and -ioned
the immortal Declaration of American Indepen-
uence' Clouds and darkness then hung over that
ooIu ana decided act but his great mind penetra-
ed through the darkness and saw the light nj
glory breaking through the gloom. MIR. Jefer-
son was also OF that Committed The sentiments
OF tnat celebrated instrument were the offspring of
MS mInd' enthusiastically devoted 10 Freedom. &
me language =" IN thoughts tina, breath and words
mat burn, Howed from his refined and classical
pen. Their lives appear TO have been heightened
Out by providence 20 witness the Jubilee of their
Soun'ri prosperity and happiness, and they have
1s1n 'aieu a"ay at the contamination ofther earth
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