Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-07-11

tues of the sage citizen and patriot-ta the members
of this Company Grape on the LETT arm tor theE
space of thirty days conoing with their fellow citzenss
land the world large for The rremediable loss OF their
sirieud and bcneiactor.
Extract from the Minutes.
III. BAKER, Secretary.
Att called meeting OF the Eicbuond Union Debat.
Hing Society, held in their debating the 9th of July
1926, VIM a. Moncure (ihc President being absent(!
was called to tie chair The melancholy occasion of
shc meeting then stated and the following Prcamble
alnd Resolutions were unanimously adopted.
The members Of The Richmond Union Debating So
Scicty entertain in common with their fellow citizens
yhrcughout this union sentiments OF the proioundcst
vcneaton and gratitude towards their llustrOus bcne.
Sfac'or, the late TuoMAs JEFFERSON, in whose death
political liberty and the tee0 Of conscience nave lost
Siher ablest advocate, philosophy her most lucid OK
FOUNDER and the whole human family IFS brightest
ssnament Deeply penetrated with that all pcrvadng
bgriof which saddcns the breast of millions Of free
smcn, the members OF the Richmond Union Debat-
Eing Society, do unanimously adopt the following
Hiutions.
8 lst That as token OF the highest respect for the
Enemory of the venerable author of the Declaration
E0f Independence, this Society viii from this moment,
adopt tie and title OF the Jefferson Debating So
%ciey.
3 2nd. That the members of the Jefferson Debating
HSoccty, will -operre with the citizens u. Richmond
gin adopting such measures they may deem proper
testy their grief at tie irreparabe loss they and thc
acommon country with the whole civilized world, have
sustaned IN the lamented death of the Sage of Mont
hcello.
e 3rd. That committee OF arrangement! TO consist
Es6ve members, be appointed to devise and conduct ha
paTt Of the ceremony which will be proper for this So
Eciety TO perform.
II 18th That the members Of the Jefferson Debating So,
Hciety, will wear Grape the left arm as a badge OF
mournir for the space of fifty days corresponding witt
Ethe fifty ears of Independence.
n The President then appointed the committee; who or
emotion made, authorised to publish these proceed
@!ngs with such arrangements hey may adopt in be
Eealt of this Society. WAI. y. MONCURE,
b President protein
q H. b. BRooKE, Recording Secretary.
81 The Committee appointed to devise and conduct sucl
ceEcmonies as II may be proper for the Jefferson Dcbat
eng Society TO perform in conformity to tho above reso
salnoDs, request that the members of the society will
Enaeet It their debating Tuesday morning. al
Thalf past O'clock, thence repair the place cso.
&uated By the committee of the citizens md take that
oraou in the procession which may be assigned them
q ROBERT MAYO,
CharmaD OF the COMMITTEE.
8 at Meeting of the ,Mtgjst,oies Of Henrico Com,
s'g ird at the Courthouse Monday, the 10th day
sol 'uiy' 1896 the following preamble and resolutions
I%ere unanimously adopted
Whereas, it hath pleased Divine Providence TO re
ron us our Tate venerated and beloved fellow.
SciU2en inoMAs JEFFEnsoN, who through a long life
mas served his Country in the trying scenes in
3snch manner TO have deservcdly elected the appro
Citation and applause of his fellow citizens We the Ma
gstrateS o! llenrico County, concevinc il to be our
duy and being DESTROYS to unite upon the nroscnt or
Eand TO manifest the estimation in which we hold hi,
5pubhc services and private virtues
fcSoLed, therefore, That this Cour-F House he FORTH
Wth dressed in suitable mourning for the iustrious
&dsad
3 Resalocd, That we will 4ttend at our Court Hou..
io morrow al 10 O'Clock, and unite in tie procession
Swhh the Citizens of Richmond, then and there to be
s !ormed-and 1t IS recommended To tFe inhabitants OF
Mour County to unite in the said Procession.
Itesotced, That will Grape on the LEFT arm
FOR 80 days, and do also TO the inla5i
giants OF orr county to do the same.
Re&oto'd, That Colo Jno. p. Burton and Mr. Lotion
N. Elicit DC hereby constituted Committee to carry
8into effect the foregoing resolutions.
81 Reso!ted That copy of the foregoing proceedings
be published in the newspapers of the City OF Rich
Ea>nond.