Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-07-04

Resolutions an NfiSo1l Comfy reiotige 10 IN J-6ISon
The undersigned citizens of Nelson COUNTY concur
fnS cordially the views lately expressed by l.e fell
low CITIZENS at the seat of Governments and heartily
syinPa'hziug in the sentiments OF grateful rcsncci and
aHccionatc regard recently cvnced both there and
csew here, for their couurynau Thomas Ieferson can,
not disguise the sincere satisfaction which they de
rom The prospect OF general operation TO relieve
this aged and distinguished patriot The important ser
wees tor wl!c indebted 10 Mr. Jefferson from,
the days OF his youth, when lac drew upon himself the
resentment OF Dunmore, to the present time VIXEN al
TIE close of long life, lie is labourinr to enrhten
Tie nat5nn which he contributed to make free place
nun IN Tue highest rank OF national heneiactOrs and en-
InenIy entiie hun To the character Of the peoples friend
Whether considered tie ant of the state or of
Che United States whether regarded as an advocate or
statesman; "hethcr patriot legislator rhi!os
ophcr fiend fiberty and repub can government
ne IS Tie unqucstoned ornament of his country: and
unes in himself every title to our respect our ycrera
ton and gratitude. lis services are written in the
hearts oi grateful people: they identified with c
fundamental institutions of!s cCunrv ley entitlc him
10 The idres page of faithful hstory add iii tie re
momberrd as long liberty and science are respected
on earth Profoundly Impressed with these sentiments
The undersigned citizens of Nelson County consider
compatible With neither the National character nor the
gratitude of be Republic that this aged patriot ,boud
be deprived OF bis pariuony abridged in bis com
forts at the close of long life ably spent in the ser
vice of his country. Therefore.
/. R'soired That tie Resolutions relative +, Tho
mas Jefferson, recently adopted by the citizens of Rich
mond and Manchester meet the cordial appreciation of
Tie undersigned citizens of " elson County.
2 Resoitcd, That the undersigned parties feel The ni
est conGdence.in tie ability honor Of The central ON
mittee lately organized at the seat of Government and
cheeruiy consent that the sums hereafter subscribed
hy them, may be placed in the hands of the said com
mttee, To be appropriated 10 the purchase Of tickets or
prizes IN tEc Jefferson Lottery, 10 such other mode
as to them may appear proper aud adv ambiguous 10
Mr.. Jefferson.
g. Resoired, That a Committee OF collection and
correspondence for the purpose of carving into effect
The views of this association, shall be and the same
hereby appointed, consisting of the following persons
TO witt Robert RiYes, James Boyd, Spotiswood Garland
Samuel Loving, Robert J. HnCld, John " l,itchead
Robert Riyes ir Henry Martin. JOHN NJ. Martin VIM
Masse, John Pf;obbs, Mayo Cabe!l, Zacbafiah NeyiI
and Jesse Joplipg
d. J'eSoired, ThatD shal De tle duty Of each mem
Der OF the SAID Committee TO proceed forthwith 10 re.
ceTe subscriptions, 10 collect o same as soon as rrac
tiCsblc. TO meet the 9ber members Of The Committee
at The Ccpr house the 9th day Of july Tor Il mat
Should be bad day. the next fair day TO ascertain
the amount collected, and TO deliver the same into the
hands of such agent as tic Committee may appoint
D. Resoircd, That any five members Of The said co,n
mittee shall have power to hold meeting at the time
first appointed, and such subsequent meetings as n,ey
may deem necessary and it shall be their duty 70 re-
Cevo the monies collected, to transmit Tie same f, tc
Central Committee at Richmond and to do such other
acts may be requisite TO eGecuate the objects of This
association.