Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-08-22
MIScELLAMEoUs.


Meeting CT TIE Citizens of Prince William,
was held at the Cour, House of the County. on
me I'D day iJuly, lS2G. To consider the proprety
Oh adopting measures 10 procure contributions for
the ,elfcf OF MIR. Jefferson and the Hon. w. A.
u. Da'e being called TO the Chair, and p d.
i!awe appointed Secretary, the blowing Prea,n-
pie ana RESOLUTIONS were offered by John Nlacrae
Estl. and unanimously adopted
The people OF Prince William being appriseL of
Inc pecunlary embarrassment ofrhomas jefferson
and OK The efforts which making, by his coun-
trymen 10 raise iGnd for his relief, avail them
serves OF the occasion TO express their high
ana grateful sense OF his public services their
sympathy IN his present difficulty, and their con
currence IN the general sentiment Of LInted a.
prerica, thar it would be unworthy of her 10 prr.
init debt which is property his coustr, s and rot
MS own To sn:tch from of the mort illus,rous
of the founders OF her independence, and of her
Repubics, hrs paterEal inheritance and phiIo,o
phrc'l retreat, endeared TO his fellow citizens a,
well as to him by the most interesting ass,,cn-
tion-, aid 10 deprive him Of those comforts which
are necessary to impart peace and serenity 10 the
twilight OF his age Polio: and Justice alike for
bid that public bencfactor should be deemed less
entitled TO Indemnitica,iCn reward than Mo-
narch's minion, or private mans patron and
that he who by patriotic daring, or siudious skill
has saved millions Tor his country from the ex-
tortion of Legitimate power, should be suffered,
la consequence Of his serV ices even Of his mis-
fortunes, 10 want an Obolus. The citizens of hi.
county have Witnessed with sincere satisfaction
The recognition OF this sentiment by the people of
the United States, and the manner in which they
have cho-en 10 express it; thus demonstrating the
gratitude, not OF government, bu, of a nation,
and wpns Oft the last stigma OF Republics; in
re"ard:ng past, supplying incentives 10 future he
Ioc devotion, and patriotic sacrifices; substituting
Tor pernicious and degrad n, pensionary Deepen
dence, reribuon which does honor 10 the re-
'ceiver 40 well 20 the giver; and uniting in the
high awad the Intelligence, implrtiality, and JUS
uce OF historical Judgment with the general sym
paihy OF contemporary regard. Henceforward, let
the charge OF iDggaIude for public ser vices apply
ci!S to tyrants, who exercise power as right and
rot as a trust who live for themselves and not
Tor their country; and may the story Of a Belisa-
rlus and OF z Columbus, be found only in the an
mails Of despotism.
Therefore, Resolred, That, in tire opinion of
this lnee,i;sg, the debt OF Thomas Jefferson ought
to be considered and adopted the debt of his
country; and that Messrs. John Hooe, John Glib
son, John w. Tyler, Charles Hunton, p D. Dave.
John Macrae, Robert Hamilton, Henry A Bar
ron, Michael Clcary, WiIloughby w Tcbbs,
John w. Williams, John Hutchinson, Moses
Cockrell, Redmond Foster, Chas. s. Garter, WIN
a. G. Dade and George w. Macrae, be Com
mittee To receive. aud apply towards the discharge
such contributions, not exceeding FIVE dollars for
each individual, as may be offered by the people
OF this county.
RESOLVED, That the said Committee do make
report OF their proceedings in the premises, at this
place, on the first day vi the next August Court
OF this County.
Resotved, Tha, copy Of the foregoing pream.
and resolutions be published in some newspaper,
or newspapers CT this stale, and Of the District of
Columbia.
On Monday TN day o: August, j. being the first
session of Albemarle county court since The death
Of MIR. Jefferson; the court having been organized.
and large coneourse Of the people attending. the
following preamble and resolutions were moved bV
VIM. +. Gordon, Esquire, and after their unani
nous adoption, ordered to be spread at length on
the records of the court
AS testimonial of respect for the memory of
Thomas Jefferson, who devoted long life 20 the
service OF his Countrywide principles Of liberty and
she happiness OF panl<ind; who aided conspicuous
~ the cause OF the American Revolution; who
drSiIeo me declaration OF the principles, on which
the Independence Of these states was declared who
uniformly exerted his great talents in aid both of
;h Civil and religious liberties of his Conntrvmen
ana ~ bis practical administration ofthe prncines
ne bed promulgated. in the many stations, Ieeis-
latiYe, Diplomatic, and Executivein which ne bss
acted as public functionary, the equal rights of
MS Counirymen were promoted and secuted at
Lone and abroad; who uniting to a native benevo-
Ssnoe, cultivated philanthropy, was peculiarly en-
-jeared TO his countrymen and neightors who were
witnesses Of bis virtues:
HssotUcd, therefore, that this testimonial be ie-
cofJed az perpetual memorial OF The respect and
Election OF his Coun,rymen, and Of the Court of
.1beRafle Of which he was once member and
HcsO!Oed, that the Court and its officers as
testimony Of public respect, will wear crane on the
LETT arm ior 80 days, aud win now adjourn.
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