Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-08-04
POsTRUMOUS gONOPs

The undert"keIs and builders at the University
OF irsina' nave come 10 resolution which does
them honor Having learned that the Executor of
Mr. Jefferson sc was making preparations for the
erection ov or the mortal OF this illustrous
patriot, OF the simple and appropriate monument
recommended by himself and under the impress
sion that this circumstance offered TO them ssthe
| enyianle opportunity OF giving ndulgenceto those
feelings OF admiration and affection with which the
Character OF this wise and good man inspired ALI,
whose good fortune it to come within the
wide sphere which his benevolence and usefulness
prevailed they had a raeeting at which they ex-
pressed their 90 earnest wish be allow ed 10 tax
upon themselves the erection of the rronosed
monument -and they made the necessary ar
engagements for carrying this desire into effect
In consequence of the death of Nh. r. Aliens
mother, he has declined delivering the Funeral
Grafton IN Shenandoah county; and Charles u
Lowell, Esq. will officiate tie 9Th August.
AS soon as the intelligence of MIR. Jefferson :
death reached Knoxville, the Supreme Court of
Tie State adjourned, on motion Of Hugh l.. White
Esq. a meeting of the bar was subsequently held
who with expressions of their reverence Tor the
character OF the deceased, came 10 the resolution 10
wear Grape. The Mayor and Aldermen of Knox
VILE also adopted the respectful resolutions
on the occasiOn-and expressed "as the sense
Of their board" and " ia accordance with the SEN
timenls" OF their feliow-cizsns, that :. the memo
ry OF Thomas Jefferson ought to BE- forever cher
ished by the american people, and all who regard
the Rights IF Man.
AT Columbus, in the State of Ohio, Mr.. Wrieb,
member of Congress announced to he Circui,
Court The death of Mr.. ]. The Court came 10
resolution to wear Grape during the term, and i'm
medlately adjourned. A meeting of the Bar wa.
then held, which resolved to wear grape. and IN
walk in procession 10 the Presbyterian Church. ON
the next day, to hear funeral discourse pro-
nounced by the Rev. MIR. Hoge. The process
sion was accordingly formed on the 10Th. accom-
panied By the Governor and all the officers of the
government. The sermon was preached from
Sam III. 80. Three days after, the death of Mr..
Adams was announced by Mr.. Benham. u States
District Alto L.: the Court imme dat ely ad-
journed.
The Citizens of Hagers,own, Maryland, have
determined 10 have a funeral procession and eulo-
GUM on Tuesday Those of Washington county
have selected the same day for the same purpose
At Easton, the resolutions for the ceremony and
Grafton of the 9th were moved by MIR. Kerr.
member of Congress-AIr w. Hayward delivered
the Grafton.
Mr. Us death was made known at Millejgeyille.
q on the 10th, when meeting of the citizens de
termined 10 wear Grape for so days, and 10 devote
an early day to the funeral solemn tiles. Tie ci-
zens OF Wilkes county determined to wear Grape
and appointed a committee to make arrangements
est patriots and philanhropists that ever lived p
The Rev MIR. Howard was requested 10 ON -Isle
on the day designated for The performance Of the
ceremonies. The Ci'izeas of the Town Of Wash
ington adop ~ similar resolutions
The Citizens Of Pittsburgh came to tie most
respectful resolutions testify their yeneration for
the memories OF Jefferson and Adams requesting
the MAY or OF the City TO address letters Of condo
lencc to the families OF the deceased; and desig-
mating the 18th day OF general mourning,
when from " dawn 10 sunset, the National Flag
shall wave, at half mast, on Grants Hill, under
the conduct Of corps of citizen volunteers, and
guarded by surviving revolutionary soldiers wear.
ing the usual badge ofmouIning OH the left arm -
Mr. WIN. Wilkins was requested TO deliver an
Eulogium on the characters Of the deceased.
The President Of the United States las ac- |
cepted the invitation ofthe Citizens Of Charlesiown,
Mass TO be present he public exercises to take
place on the LIST Inst. in honor Of the ilusrious
dead. Mr.. Everett was to pronounce the Eulogy. |
The Rev. Mr.. Storrs was 10 deliver on tie 3D., an
Eulogy on the two late Presidents, in the Meeting
House Of BraaIee The President OF the u. 5.
was to attend on the occasion - Mr.. $. T.. KNAPP
was to deliver similar eplogy before tie Young
men Of Boston on the 2nd.
The Rev T. A. MaiTiu delivered on the 10th
ult in the Mclhodist Chapel Of Dover, n IL. a
funeral Discourse on the death Of Jefferson and
Adams from The words Of Simeon" .NotC iettesf
hou Try servant depart IN PEACE, formiae eyes
hare seen hg saipatioH.'
The neIt Presidential Election. begins TO assume
a deeper interest, than we expected to witness at
so early period Of the campaign. 10 Pennsylvs-
MIA and in South Carolina, the contending parties
are rapidly approaching % tie activity of pitched