Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-07-21

which we had Just celebrated ne, the most illus
,rous of Virginia. the favorite of science, the
friend of liberty and OF mankind our Jefferson,
was no more
Subdued and humbled by the sad reverse, we
spontaneously met together, TO mingle our emo
lions, and to give uerance to in the due
and solemn form called for by the melancholy
sion. But our purposes were yet scarce formed
when heard with the deepest emotions of aston
shment and accumulated grief, that another of the
illustrious three had ceased to live! That John
Adams was dead! ard that he too like Thomas
Jefferson, had died on the 4th Of July
Successful fellow -laborers in early life, in the
same glorious cause.-honorable competitors, at
late period, for the confidence and favor of their
countrymen, and each arriving at the highest hon
ors in their countrys gift in the evening OF their
heightened days cherishing a sincere and mutual
friendship, which had" grown with their growth
these venerable patriots finished their course the
fftieh return of that &c Great and Glorious Day -
for the greatness and glory OF which they had lived
and labored. A coincidence OF circumstances so
wonderful and striking, in life and in death, de-
,nands corresponding union OF our demonstrations
of respect foi their memories and sorrow for their
loss
Be it therefore, Resolved, That the people of
fredericksburg cherish grateful recollection OF
the Revolutionary services, and profound respect
for the character of the deceased patriot and states
man John Adams.
Resolved, That as a testimonial of our rever-
ence for his memory, and of mourning for his
DEATH we will wear Grape the left arm Tor thirty
DAYS in addition TO the thirty days which we are
now wearing it az mourning for Thomas Jefferson.
Resolved, That the funeral solemnities contem-
plated in honor of Thomas Jefferson, be at the
same time jointly paid 10 his compatriot John A
dams.
The chairman OF H.. committee appointed a, a
fo tle i've
of the State and communicate the wishes of the
citizens Of this place, that 90 the Executive OF the
Commonw ealth might be pleased 10 direct how
the people Of the stale shall in the most suitable
manner offer their tribute OF regard and reverence
10 the memory OF Thomas Jeferson;'' reported that
they had performed that duty, and had received in
reply the following letter, which was read
Richmond, July 18th, 1926.
DEAR SIR Your communication bearing date
the llth INST. covering resolution adopted at a
meeting OF the citizens OF Frederick sburs, on the
9th, reached me on yesterday, and has met with
the most respectful consideration; and hasten TO
inform You that he Executive does not esteem il
proper to adopt any measure In relation TO the
death of the lanented Jefferson, in addition to
those which j, has heretofore adopted and which
have been communicated to the public, through the
medium of the journals. II is esteemed best to
permit the movements of the public to be entirel,
unconnected and uncontrolled by any government
will appear, what under any circumstances 1t Nould
in fact be, entirely voluntary and the spontaneous
tribute of gratitude and affection. Besides, this
city has already lis arrangements, and
other towns OF the s'tate along with many of the
counties have also perfected theirs. However de-
sirsble it might have been IN the first instance
the pert of the Executive, 10 have recommended
some day to the people OF the commonwe alth, as
day to be set apart for the performance of iune-
raj honors, since in that way unity OF action
might have been produced throughout the stale,
yet now, after the completion OF the ceremonies
IN some places il is no longer at,ainable. delay
no. to give you this information since rest fully
pursuaded of the great anxiety which pervades the
public mind in Fredericksburg, 10 testify without
delay their strong OF the valuable life and
services of tha, reversd Statesman and Patriot,
who was the layori,e son OF Virginia, and i'll truth
the apostle of liberty.
/ am sir, with sentiments of high respect,
your obdt servant, JOHN TYLER.
JOHN BRYCE, Chairman Of the Committee Of Cit
liens OF Fredericksburg.
Whereupon, on motion, it was
Resolved, That the committee appointed at
the Town Meeting the 9Th inst. be constituted a
Committee of Arrangements, with full power to
arrange and superintend funeral solemnties in no
nor of Thomas Jefferson and John Ad ms; and
that they do cause ample notice to be given of the
time and manner Of carrying said arrangements into
effect.
On motion, John Nj. Patton was added 10 said
committee to supply the vacancy occasioned by
the removal Of John L. Lomax
Ordered, That the proceedings of this meeting
De published in the Virginia Herald.
And then the meeting adjourned.
ROB'r LEWIS, Chairman.
!. D. HARLOW, Sec'ry.
In conformity with the foregoing resolutions the
Committee of Arrangements recommend 10 the eli
tzens OF fredericksburg, Falmouth, and their vi
entities, that they assemble at the Town Hall, on
Friday, the 2ls instant, at o'clock and that they
move from thence in procession 10 the Episcopal
Church, TO hear Prayers, and an Grafton adapted
TO the occasion, TO be delivered by John NJ. Pat
ton, Esq. They also respectfully recommend to
their fellow citizens TO abstain from business dur
ing the solemnnes OF the day.
The order of procession will be regulated by
Marshals appointed by the Committee of Arrange
ments.
By order Of the Committee,
VIM GoRDoN, Sec'ry.
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