Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-07-14

And the meeting adjourned.
r. &. WElGHrMAN, Chairman.
S. BURCH, Secretary.
POSTHUMOUs HONORs TO THE La
MENTED JEFFERSON.
NORFOLK, July lI.-Agreeaby to the notice
OF the Mayor, unusually large number of the
citizens of Norfolk assembled at the Town Hall
yesterday, to adopt such measures as might most
emphatically testify their veneration and respect
for the memory OF the immortal jefferson, and
evince their sorrow on the univer sally lamented
occasion OF his death. The proceeding. OF the
Meeting are given below. We regret our inability
to present outline of the address delivered
by Mr.. Tazewell, on taking his seat Chairman
ef the meeting, with any degree OF accuracy, and
shall not, therefore, make the attempt. Though
but the offspring Of the moment, it bore in distinct
characters the impress of his powerful mind, and
the evidences of heart devoted to the illu,trious
subject ofits euiogies. Mr.. Loyal introduced his
resolutions with a short address to the Chair,
which, though wholly unprecedented, was wor-
thy OF the subject and replete with energy and
palhos.
AT very numerous and respectable meeting of the
Citizens OF Norfolk Borough, convened at the
| Courthouse on Monday, 10th July, 1925;
| Lit,leton Waller Tazewel, Esq. was called to
the Chair, and Albert Allmand, appointed Secre-
,ary.
The following preamble and resolutions were
offered by Mr.. Loyal and unanimously adopted:
! The Citizens OF the Borough of Norfolk having
received the affective intelligence of the death oil
| THOMAS JEFFERSON, and impr essed with a
deep sense OF his illustrious character, have con
vened for the purpose OF paying, with their pro-
found sorrow for the event. the last tribute of res
pect and affection 10 his memory, and of venera
ton which they most sincerely feel, for his pre-
eminent virtues
BE it therefore Resolved, That the extraord-
nary services OF this revered Patriot and Philan-
thropisi, have just claim 10 the highest regard
AID everlasting remembrance OF his fellow czen-
and whilst our hearts mourn over the loss which
our country has sustained, in one endeared 20 her
by series of public labors, unexampled in dura
ton, and OF the rarest excellence, we gratefully
acknowledge, under this sad dispensation of Pro-
whence, the Divine goodness in prolongng, to q
period so far beyond the ordinary Term allotted 10
man, life necessarily and stfenuousiy devoted no
less TO the happiness of the American people, than
| 10 all the best interests OF mankind at large.
ReSolued, That testimonial of their grief for
the loss of this distinguished benefactor of his
| country, and true ornament of human nature the
citizens OF this Borough will Grape on the left
arm, Tor the space of thirty days.
Alter which the following Resolutions were
unanimously adopted
HesolUed, That Thursday the 2Oth instant, be
set apart as day OF Public Mourning; that the
Merchants and other Citizens be requested to
suspend all business, and close their doors on tSat
day.
ReSoired, That the Citizens of this Borough,
OF the town OF Portsmouth, and of the adjacent
country, be requested 20 assemble al 8 O'Clock on
the morning OF Thursday the 10Th inst at the
Courthouse, to unite in Funeral Procession 10 be
formed at 10 o'clock.
RESOLVED, That the Mayor be requested 10 cause
the bell 10 be tolled hour in the morning,
nfflV1
procession; and one hour III the evening, inime-
tiaiely preceding sunset, on Thursday the goth
instant.
ReSoived, That the Rev. Clergy, Military, Ma
sonic and other organized Societies OF this Borou
be requested 10 unite with their eilow-citzens in
the ceremonies of The day.
ResoIo,d, That the Officers of the Army and
Navy on this station, be invited 10 attend and
join in the procession.
RcsOLved, That a Committee Of sixteen be APP
pointed to make the necessary arrangements on this
hiournful occasion.
The following gentlemen were appointed 10 act
as the Committee under this resolution:
JOHN f. HOLT, Mayor
GEORGE NEWTON, Recorder
THOMAS NEW TON
GEORGE LOYALL
MILES KING
b. w. PRYOR
JOHN TABB
ROBr. Il. STARK
WM. b. LAMB
ALBERT ALLMAND
JAMES NIMMO
THOMAS G. BROUGHTON
ROBr. 4. STEED
GILES B. COOKE
PHILIP BARRAUD
JOHN CAPRON
The following Resolution was then submitted
from the Chair, and adopted
Resotued, That the Representative of the Bo-
rough of Norfolk IN the General Assembly of
Virginia, be instructed, and he is hereby instructed