Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-11

= ton, in the centre Of the Union. and al the seat
of that Government Of which the adminis,ra-
,ion Of Thomas Jefferson had formed so remark
able an era, as well in the developing and mo-
deliiug Of It's genius and character, as IN the
practical conduct of its affairs--that we should
be the FIRST to obey the universal impulse, oy
giving to the obsequies of the illSssrioas dead
such obseryances Of public respect as may be-
come free, enlightened and grateful people;
and to commingle our public and private griefs
over his recent grave while yet believed with
the tears of his affectiouate relatives. '-
Whefore, Resolved,
/. That the late Chaplains Of Congress be
requested BY the Mayor TO unite in funeral
sermon and the appropriate services in memo
~ Of the late ilustious Thomas Jefferson, at
the chamber of the House Of Representatives,
on Sunday the 18th instant.
2. That -- be also requested BIZ the
Mayor to deliver an euloey on the life aud cha
racter of Thomas Jefferson, at the same place,
on some convenient day, to be notified by The
Mayor to the public.
5. That the members the present meeting
wear the usual badge of mourning in honor OF
Thomas Jefferson, for Thirty days; and that the
Mayor be requested to recommend the same
observance to the citizens Of Washington gene
rally.
After reading the resolutions, General JoNFs
remarked that there were IN the meeting seve-
ral gentle men much more con,ersant with the
circumstances attending the closing scenes OF
The life of Mr.. Jefferson, than he pretended TO
he, and, as doubtless the meeting would be gra-
tilted to learn any thing connected with that
melancholy event. he hoped some gentleman
would crafty them by the recital.
R,ppDt,p (Sar nf War;
then rose, evidently under strong excitement,
and said, in substance, that he had not deemed
i, necessary, nor had it been his intention, to
say word TO the meeting here assembled, up
on the occasion OF the death of his early friend
and patron, the illustrious Thomas Jefferson,
as il bad been understood that General Jones
would bring forward the resolutions which 1t
was contemplated should be offered 10 the &C
ceptance OF the meeting, But as he had been al
luded TO, and in manner called upon, as connect
ed with the object Of the affections OF all present,
10 say something, he begged 10 be INDUCED in
making few remarks He then recited the
circumstances attending The last illness OF Mr..
Jefferson, and among others observed, that find
ing himself evidently going, he expressed his
anxious desire that an aliwise and good Provi-
violence would permit him to witness the arrival
of the fiftieth anniversary OF that day which had
been consecra,ed and rendered holy wherever
light and liberty prevailed on the earth, by the
declaration Of the sublimcst moral and politi-
cal truths: and that he might on that same day
be permitted TO breathe his last, and end his
mortal career, which he would do without a
sigh or regret. That Providence had heard
and granted his prayer-that the day he so ar
IDENTIFY desired to see, he bad lived to sec, with
all his senses and recollectiOns about him-that
hal l,, h. l~.,f
in the heart Of every yotary Of liberty in every
cline under the canopy of Heaven-that wher-
ever liberty, learning, science, the arts, virtue
and talents were 10 be found, the name Of Tho
mas Jefferson would live Little did he think,
that at the moment he (Goy. By was engaged,
ON the great Jubilee Anniversary, in pourtray
ing his services and his character and ia en-
deavoring to alleviate his distress, his immor-
,al spirit had winged its way to its Giver, and
that he was then beyond the reach alike Of
praise, of pleasure, or Of distress Governor
Barbour made many other observations, which,
as we had not an opportunity at the time OF TAX
ine notes, we are unable TO commit to paper
He spoke for some time in that strain % elo
Quence and feeling for which he is SO remark
able, and rivelied the attention, and excited the
sensibiity of every member OF the vast con-
course by which he was surrounded. He con-
cluaed BY expressing his hope, that some one
Of those highly gifted men, in fcrvid and resist
less eloquence, for which our country was SO
remarkable, should be selected to pronounce
the eulogy, and TO do justice TO the memory, the
services, and the talents of the ilustrious man
who was the subject Of the present consultation,
and moved that the blank in Gen Jones' second
resolution be filed with the name OF WiAiam
JYn, who, he doubted not, would freely under
take the mourniul task, and discharge it in
manner worthy Of himself, and of his felow-ci-
tizens Of the metropolis.
The question was put on the resolutions Sc
parately, and they were adopted without dis
senting voice. .
Mr. WATrEKsoN, librarian of Congress-
then submitted the following additional resolu-
lions:
=. Resoieed, That, as testimony OF their graz
titude and respect 10 the memory OF an lndvi-
dual SO distinguished for his virtues, patriotism
and public services; and especially Tor the tos-
;ering aid and protection he extended to their
infant Metropolis, while President OF the United
States, the citizens ofAVashinston VIII abstain
from their respective employments Tor one day,
and unite in such arrangements as may be a.
dop,ed, to manifest their respect to the memo
g .h Il .aA