Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-07-18

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c''i%ens. &c. anu with solemn music While the nrflled
oes were tolng, and the battery and revenue cutter
iir'ng minute guns, proceeded through the PRINCIPAL
streets to the Middle butch Church where an od,,..
on the solemn occasion delivered bv the Rev m
Rowan, preceded and followed by religious exerciso
In Petersburg, the citizens convened at the Cou,, t
on 'he h INST to make arrangements for rcspect
10 the memory of John .4damy Samuel Winfree In. Ma
or was called to the chair SC T. c. Yancey appointed Sc
cretary AT this meeting preamble resolutions were
adopted, ns'rucng the general committee appointed 10
make arrangemsnts for testng their respec for the
DRY OF Thomas Jserson accompany the proceedings
on Saturday the 18th with an appropriate ceer,on
IN c"mmemoration the virtues revolutionary services
of John Adams, likewise deceased--,lso =,
ing the citizens Of the Grape on the left arm
Tor thirty days IN gratitude for the revolutionary services
oil TINS distinguished patriot; and that Mr.. Shore in the
oraon To be pronounced the 18th be reouested 70
pay all proper respect o the same
In Fredericksburg, learn that Jno NJ Patton. esc
has been selected to speak funeral discourse
On the intelligence of the death of Mr. JrrFERso>.
lwhtch was received In this city by the steam boat limo
ON sunday evening anticipation ofthe mail being an
houuced IN the newspapers yesterday morning meet
ing the Mayor and Aldermen immediately notified
and by their Erection the bells of the Churches were
toIied between and eight o'clock meeting or Ito
Executive Council was held by direction tie Govern
or IN the forenoon, WREN resolves were passed and Or
ers issued tor the discharge of minute guns at
ne aSs IN The harbor were again lowered 10 hafmast
ana other demonstrations of respect were shewn.
The flags st the Navy Yard were lowered TO half.
mast Yesterday, and at o'clock 81 minute guns
were fired.
Commonwealth Of .NasqncIuscits
july, 10th, 1926.
Upon the meeting of the Honorable Council His
tXceilency the Governor announced; That with Tie
last evening, the Melancholy intelligence had been
cevcd, that another of the usr sirners of the De
claratton of American Independence, Patriot and
Statesman, Philosopher and Scholar the ds:mgu shed
contemporary OF him whose remains in honor as in grief
were but just committed to the tomb, is no more! On
the day glorlousy associated with the most brilliant
event OF his hlc amidst the prayers and praises of
twelve millions OF rcemen rejoicing in the fruits of the
virtues and labors, and services and sacrifices of the
Heroes and Sages OF the Revolution the spirit of Tho
MAS JEFFERSON, almost simultaneously witt that of the
venerable ADAMS, released from the irmitjes and
outhens o exhausted nature TO be forever associated
as trns through the goodness and mercy of God, in
the great and mai rewards of approved fidelity in the
paths OF duty and distinguished usefulness on earth.
Ills EXcellency then asked the advice of Council upon
the nelce proper TO be taken by tho Executive Of this
impressive event.
WherenpGn II was Resolved, That the Supreme Ex
ecutive OF the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are
deeply and solemnly impressed with the Providence of
God III the removal by death OF the Hon. THouas JET
PERSON distinguished citizen and former President
maintaining the independence of his country and by
hIs services IN administering its government, entitled
himself TO the gratitude of his fellow citizens and ac
qnircd nPershable fame, which will be dear 10 the
hearts and cherished in the remembrance generations
ot reeen TO the latest posterity and that this cxpres-
sion OF the sense which the Executive entertain OF the
character and services IF the deceased and of the
Pect due TO hIs memory, with the sentiments Of his Ex-
ceency announcing the event, be entered on the
records OF the Council, and Official copy thereof be
published by the Secretary.
true copy Of record,
Attest: EDWARD ID. BANGS Secretarv
CoWNoNwEALTH or MASSACHUSETTS.
Head Quarters, B3st2n .I,l',, TO-
TENfRAI oRDERs.-ilfs Exceilency, the Co.nman.
der in Chief, renewedy and deeply IMPRESSED with the
peculiar providence of Almighty G oh in The removal by
death OF THOMAS JEFFERSON former President of the
United States, another Of the lustrous siguers of the
Declaration oi American Independence and an honor
ed compeer of the venerable Statesman and Patriot
whose funeral obscqucs have but Just been performed
and regardlul OF the homage due the character and
eminent services OF this great man. who so largely con
tHouted to assert and maintain the freedom CT LIS conn
try and to establish and administer the Constitution of
popular government. under winch the nation has adyanc
ed 10 its present condition of greatness and glory Or
aeFS That in nournfn notice of the solemn event and
N public testimonial OF respect the character and
memory OF the deceased, minute guns be cred at Head
Quarters from twelve O'clock al noon 10 one o'coc in
Tie afternoon OF this day.
Capt. George w. Saunders, of the Battalion of Ar
tllcry OF the third Brigade and first Division directly
charged with the execution of the abos c orders
By Has EXceilency's command,
WIN. II. SUMNER, Adjt Gen
CITY OF BOSTON.
in the Boar! Of Aldermen. July 10Th, 1926,
g O'clock, A. III.
he death OF the Hon. THOMAS JEFFERSON, of vi.
GINA, which happened tie 18th of July INST having
been announced to tins Board, Thercupon
Resotred, That the bells of the CITY be forthwith, toll
ed one hour. And that the masters and owners of YES
sells IN tire barbour be requested cause ther flag, to
be hoisted at half mast account of this rneancLoy
event
true copy from record.
Attest. So. hIcCLEARY, City Clerk
As soon as tine intelligence of the Of Nh Jefer-
son reached the bells of Christ Church
rung muled. by order of Corporations all the SHINING
hung their colours at half mast and guns fred at the
Navy yard The Same testimony Of respect was shown
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