Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-27
From the Richmond Hing, yuIv II


The Procession on Tuesday was great
and imposing Notwithstanding the ex
clusion IN great degree of carriages
and eqnestrians, it was of prodlglous
length-many of our oldest citizens en-
countering the heat of the day, and the
length ofthe way, to manifest their feel
ings. On the square. where tire tents
were pitched for the accommodation of
the audience to the Grafton, the crowd
was prodgeous it being generally est
mated at five or six thousaad. During
the whole time from the first organiza-
ton Of the procession to the conclusion
of the Grafton, all was order and solem-
nifty. and no unpleasant incident dis
turbed the serenity proper for the &C
casIon.
Gov. Tyler's Grafton more than ful
filed xpeclation-and the short period
ofthree day allowed him for its compo-
sfion, is at once an ample apology for
slight defects, and the most compliment
tary evidence of the fertility of his gen
Jus. We have much pleasure in pre-
senting it to the reader.
1t was proceeded by an address to the
throne Of mercy by the RightRev Bishop
Moore, & followed by closing prayer
from the Rey.Mr Kerr of the Baptist per-
suasion, conceived in the most forcible,
happy and patriotic terms.
The whole proceedings demonstrated
the depth Of popular feeling for the me-
mory Of Nr. JsrFERsoN, and contribu-
ted TO sink his principles ani his fame
deep Oh the hearts of the y'uns
About 9 o'clck. the Committee Of
Arrans ement met and adopted the fol.
lowing resolution:
The committee appointed to sdperin.
send the soIemnities for doing honor fo
the memory of THoMAs JEFFERSON,
having been informed since the arrange
ments were adopted on that subject. of
the very extraordinary and affecting
incident, that JoHS ADAus, one of the
remaining -igaers Of the Declaration of
Independence, and one of the '1ost in
fiuentiaI promoters of that glorious event
departed this life on the Fourth of July;
and believing that it is due to their own
feelings, and what they believe to be
sentiments Of their fellow citizens, 10
pay every possible respectto the memo
ry of ditnguished patriot of the revo
luton,
Therefore, Resolved, That this Com
nittee feel sincere veneration and res
pect for the revolutionary services of
John Adams, and that they most cor
daily and sincerely seize the occasion
To express their grief for the lamented
death of that distinguished citizen, and
as far as is now in their power, to unite |
III the solemnities this day TO be pro
nounced, the expression of the public |
regret for the loss Of the illustrious com
patriot of their fellow-ctizen Thomas
Jefferson, who, as he was united with |
him in the glorious exertions for Ameri |
can Freedom, is now united with him in
death on the Anniversary of our inds
pendence.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT., !
Richmond. Va. 10Th IuIy, l826S |
IN Council 4 ci0ck, p. IL |
This Department having been this
moment apprised of the death of ano-
Their Of the few remaining patriots, to
whose coura &c and devotion our coun
try is indebted FOR her independence and
happiness, JOHN ADAMS the elder; and
that like our venerated JEFFERSON, he |
died on The 4th of July. breathing his
thanks to the God OF Nations, that be
had lived to the Fiftieth Anniversary of
the day on which his country assumed
her station amongst the nations Of the |
earth-we think that whatever of par
ty feeling may possibly remain amongst
US, should be extinguished at the graves
of men to whom human nature at large, |
and our country in particular, owe such
heavy obligation. We therefore ad-
wise that as proof of our grateful res
pect for this venerable man and patriot, |
the Bell shall be tolled from this hour
until sunset, and Minute Guns trad for
one hour.
A Copy Teste,
WM. H. RICHARDSON, |
Clerk Council Of STATE.