Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-07-21
RICHMOND, JULY 81.
FUNERAL OBsEoUIES

FUNERAL OBSEQUIES
we continue to give ample details of the
posthdmous honors paid 10 the Illustrious Dead,
our limits will permit The stream of public sym-
pathy increases il flows
The Citizens of Lynchburg assembled on the
18th Mr.. Il. A. Holcombe, the Recorder in the
Char,) ia pay honor TO the memory of John Ad-
ANS Alter an Impressive preamble, they adopt ed
resolutions expressing their deep sensibility at the
loss which the country has sustained in his death
and appointing a Committee of eight to make
such arrangements as they may deem ii TO celebrate
the funeral obsequies oil Mr. Adams,'' and instruct
ms the said committee :" to confer with the Com
mittee appointed to arrange The uaeral cbsequies OF
MIR. Jefferson upon the expectancy OF an an,alga-
nation OF the two on Thursday the 2Oth.'' The
two Committees subsequently determined 10 unite
The two ceremonies; In consequence of which
there would be but one procession and but one ora
ton: the Grafton TO be delivered in TIE Presb1 terrain
Church by The Rev. N. IL. Cebbs.
\ very respectable assemblaee Of the citizens of
different parts OF Shenandoah took place at the
Courthouse the 10th inst, Col ]. Rinker. an
officer OF the Revolution, in the Chair, and MIR
). II. Smoot, Secretary. y Committee of nine
citizens was appointed TO make &c suitable arrange
nents Tor public demonstration of their regrets"
for the death of MIR. Jefferson; awaiting in the
hrsi instance the receipt of proclamation
which would probably be made by the Executive
Ee-
Grated 10 the departed Patriot; and in the event OF
the Executives not acting in its official character,
then the Committee are required TO select day
and request lis observance by the people OF Shenan
doah." The meeting came to a resolution to W ear
Grape for 80 days, and 10 have Funeral Grafton
pronounced on the occasion.
The Citizens OF Fauquier County assembled a,
Warrenion on the Sth, MI. II. Fi,zhueh in the
Chair, and Mr.. w. +. Philips Secretary, 10 mani.
n he u,ern a La.
and after appropriate addresses from MIR. L. /.
Moore, MIR. j. Eoruer and Col. ]. r. Wallace
a Committee was appointed TO make suitable ar
engagements Tor concentrating his death. On the
llh, similar proceedings took place on intelligence
being received OF the death Of Mr. Adams. Ii i.
expected that a funeral procession and eulogium
will be recommended.
The Citizens of Winchester me, at the Court
house on the S'h, 10 adopt measures expressive
Of tie public sympathy occasoned by the death of
Mr.. Jefferson-Mr Obed Waite Mayor, in the
Chair, and MIR. a Z. Smith Secretary. On Mr..
James NJ. Mason's motion, very brief but eo-
quent preamble was adopted, accompanied by
resolution, That they sincerely and deeply SYM
pathse with the relatives of the departed patriot
and with their fellow citizens generally, at the
mournful dispensaiIon which it has pleased an all
wise Providence TO inflict."
On motion of Mr. Joseph II. Sherrard, a Commit.
tee OF i've was appointed 10 designate an Orator,
and to suggest other suitable arran. ements The
Committee selected Mr.. james M. Mason 10 de-
liver the Eulogium the 18th inst which was
confirmed by the meeting. On the Ilth, another
meeting was called to express their sympathes for
the death OF Mr.. Adams. After an appropria,e
address from Mr.. Vim. l.. Clark, preamble was
adopted, similar in its purport TO that of the S,b
list, and resolution Tor uniting the funeral So
IDENTITIES and Grafton together. On the same day.
The Common Council came TO resolution TO CO.
operate with their fellow-citizens In carving the
object OF the preceding arrangements into effect
The Citizens OF Charleston IS c. convened
at the City Hall on the l2lh-the Intendant in the
Chair--to pay their last tribute of reverence and
affection 10 Thomas Jefferson. The COMMITTEE
consisting of Judge Lee, J. S. Richardson, ]. Il
Prinsle, John Gadsden, and Jervey reported q
very handsome preamble, which comnemora,ed
Z" his daring genius, his comprehensive ken and
his emphatic eloqnence, which constituted. him The
Herald Of the Nation at her BIRTH aud gave her q
language worthy of her lofty attempt and her he
Toic destiny" as likewise the noble principles on
which he administered the government, and the de-
vo'ion oit!e evening of hs life to the University
OF Virginia. The accompanying resolutions were
also adopted, recommending 10 the citizens TO wear
Grape tor the space OF one month, and TO the Civ
Council to appoint some distinguished person to
pronounce his Euogy.
The Citizens OF HARRISBURG met on the 10Th.
Gov. Shuze in the Chair, and determined among
other evidences Of respect to the memories of jet
ferson and Adams, to invite the different Clergy
men Of the town to preach funeral sermon on The
occasion.
The Citizens Of Bristol, Il. I. adopted resolu-
luiinus, highly respectful to the memories Of both
Adams and Jefferson. Those of Providence ina, 9
taken the same course, and appointed Mr.. Filling
hest to deliver the Eulogiums. lie Common
Council OF Albany have determined to wear crane
for BOTH and requested MIR. w. a. Ducr to de-
liver the funeral Grafton.
Itwould be source Of sincere regret, if the