Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-06-13
TOWN MEETING

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lETEi'Sbi' to' June 9>-'Tkc meeting of our Citizens
d. 'le tour' mouse on 4ue-day Evening last, un-
commonly numerous, and ITS Proceedings characterised
by The greatest degree OF harmony and HE most entire
unaumiIy To make all suitable arrangements for tho
approaching Fourth Of July, General Committee OF
thIrty-tTe was appointed; the Members OF which ac
coiding to notification OF the Charman which an
pears in another part Of this paper will assemble this
evening for the purpose of designating the several snb-
Committees &c. In relation Mr. Jefferson bue one
sentiment prevailed-tl,t of an earnest desire 20 d,
something His relief in way the least PAINFUL I'd
Isis ieeiing The proposed subscription. we have eve
~ reason TO believe, viii be such reflect no Iscre
di; on this community; which iough limited in nam
bes, IS yet VIC feel pride in aging, liable 10 the
reproach OF ugGafdIncss wanting in those CRATE
'u' impulses which should animate tie hearts of Ill IT,
Iro'ic Citizens ards Of lie Oldest most devoted
and distinguished OF our public servants.
The Proceedings of the Town Meeting follow:
THE JUBILEE.
! ri meeting of the Citizens Of Peersburgh. hetd
at tie Court house Tuesday afternoon June g. 500
called for the purpose OF making arrangements 10 ceIe-
oraic The approaching anniversary of American Inde
Pendencc, Samuel Winrree, (Mayor.) was appointed
Chairman; and EGW. Pcscud, Secretary.
The Chairman having stated tie object OF The meet
iDg-on motion made il was Resolved.
Ist That Committee, consisting Of the following
gentlemen, TO yIt: Samuel Wnfree (Hayor.) r. Boii~
ing D"nle' G Butts, j. Robertson, jr Joseph Bragg,
Thomas aace, Jabcz Smith, Samuel r. CodyyefI,
vi. BsPlisboroug,, l.. &. Bouldin ~ Il. Wood James
Davidson, Edw. Pescud, u. q. Pegram, J. II. Brown
T. Dutkin, W. Robertson, ir. s. G. Wells Robert Gil.
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Macai land, John w. Jones, !. G.. Swan j. L Meade
r. \. Jones' A. b. SpooHeI, O. y. Barraud J. Durelt>
DR.. T. Gillian, !. Gillian, J. Gram1er, w PanniIl
and G. d. MciDdoe, be appointed for the purpose of
making the necessary arrangements to celebrate the
approaching anniversary of American Independence
2d. Resoised That W. II. AIaclarland, 90 appointed
Orator OF the Day.
81. Eesolced That I;icid. C. Pegram be appointed
10 read the Declaration Of Independence.
9TH. Resoircd, That these Proceedings be publishing
in the Newspapers Of this town. and That the Secretary
be authorised TO notify Messrs Maclarlaud and Pegrs
Of ther appointment.
The purpose for which the meeting had been called,
having been completed, Col. Jas Robertson offered he
following Preamble and Resolutions, which were unaui
mousy agreed to:
The Citizens Of Petersburg. being now assembled,
for The glorious purpose Of making arrangements for
celebrating the National Anniversary they cannot
sent to separate without taking into consideration the
pecunarv suherings Of Thomas Jefferson, their dsiiD-
gushed fellow,ciizen, and the benefactOr mankind
In vain we shall seek pleasure and enjoyment AT the
social board on tire day Of our National Jubilee whilst
he who contributed much 10 the accomplishment {
orr independence, suffering either in his feelings or
his fortune. The name Of Thomas jefferson is dear TO
the lovers Of civil liberty, and the plain rights Of
throughout lie civilized world but it is pcrhaps yet
more dear 70 the people Of that slate which gave hin1
bto, and in which may grek services may have 5ten