Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-06-09

Independence, the Declaration OF which mo penned,
but in the important stations which lie has since filled
Whilst they deeply lament, that the exclusive deyo.
ton of Mr.. Jeterson's time and talents TO the public
service, to the neglect of his private affairs and tue ex
tended hosptaites which the celebrity of his ciarac-
ter exposed him. has resulted in the great dimnution
not the ruin of his private fortunes, yet they derive
ISOLATION from the evidences which the occasion has
produced, OF the sincere generation and affection
which this distinguished patriot and statesman is held
by every class OF his fellow citizens. 1t has afforded
the amp!est reuaton of the charge, which the
of freedom have long endeavored to propagate Of
the ingratitude of Republics. If sentiments OF aztec
Tomato regard should be evinced for this distinguished
man IN other States, how much more strongly should
they be felt, in this the land of his nativity. ii he has
rendered prceTGinent services to the of human
Liberty; II by his talents aud his fame he has done to
nor TO his country, who proper in the hour of dis
tress as that country, contribute his relief What
mode oil assistance can be more honorable 10 him who
gives, aud 10 him who receives, than that which pro-
ceeds from the spontaneous Offering OF free peope?
TRIVIAL sum contributed by each will suffice. Ii is
"'tnn me reach OF almost every Citizen and like the
wido"S mite" # viii be conseCrated, by being placed
on me "iar o the public gratitude MIR. Jeterson's
eXertons for the general good have been unceasin~-
Alter public service of the most arduous and of the
longest duraii0n this patriotic citizen instead OF seek
ing The repose which lie would have been well entitled
TO enjoy, has added claims the gratitude of his
country, and poserty, by employing the remnant of
his days in the establishment of an institution which is
destined to difuse the lights of science generations
D Il
Virginia who would not with anguish the last DAYS
OF such man eInbered by peculiarly Distress brought
on him. not by lavish or nprovdent waste OF his
sources, but By his exclusive devotion the pu bic
good: Is there WHO will rejoice in the OPP
portunity TO sDothe and ranqnizc the last DAYS of
long life employ ed in the service of his countrJo Deep.
~ impressed with these sentiments, this meeting i'll
most ceeruy and zeaously unite with their fellow CT
ulcns in this, and the other states OF the Mon in such
measures as are calculated relieve Mr.. Jefferson from
the difficulties in which he is placed.
! To that end, they resolve ioiilws:
l. That Subscription papers be opened in this city,
i"r rasog funds for the relief o Mr. Je:e.son; and
IN order that all who may be disposed to contribute
should do So that the subscription be limited to five
dollars
! 2. That fellow citizens in the d,iTeren, towns
and counties Of the state be respectfully invited to
adopt similar regulations TO those agreed upon by this
meeting.
/ ,. That committee ur t,vcuty four he appointed
ten 81 'toii snail constitute quorum TO receive sub
Scilpons IN the city of Richmond, aud in Manchester,
and their vc'nIes and who shall have power appro
pirate Tie monies arising from these Subscriptions the
rellei OF Mr. jefferson, to them III their discretion.
SHALL appear best calculated 10 promote the object Of
! this meeting.
TO such persons, 10 other countie, and of this
state, as they may think proper copies OF the proceed
nss OF this meeting and TO request their operation
and also 10 correspond with committees in this and the
other states for the purpose of calculating the objects
which they mutually have in view.
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We iavitc the attention OF the Citizens OF Richmond
and Manchester, 10 the following article Which appear
ed in the Compiiera few days since.
To The Cit<er5 Of Rich,aond and .Unnchesfey.
on are invited, Fellow Citizens to assemble at the
Capitol, this evening, for the purpose of uniting in suit
able measures, having for their object the relief OF our
distinguished countTyman Thomas Jefferson. Ii is car
nesy hoped that such an invitation, under existing cir
cnnstanccs will receive general attention from the en-
ightened inhabitants of the metropolis of Virginia.
/ y iS s,ti
lect to the North and to the Sontl-in Boston ard New
York, and Philadelphia and Baltimore and Charles on
can ii be question whether it is not time that we also
should move or where the movement should commence:
The 5Oh anniversary of e declaration of adepenGcnce
IS al hand and the estate Off usriUgs author is about
10 pass from rn or to be preserved him by the cx
erons Of other cities and other states. How shall VIC
eei on that glorious day, fellow Citizens if with folded
arms and ciayCod hearts, gaze upon these generous
movements beyond our borl9s, touei we were tic
inhabitants of another hemisphere! Need | ask how
we would appear III The el cs OF the worI We have
paused long my countIynen but think il has moi
been from the want of respect our chief citizen and
hope we shall shcw by conduct on this occasi0n
that when we DO move. we with dignity and
effect.
Let not he said that Mr. Jefferson would rcpcl the
ProheTcd aid. Is ii clear that his assent would be essen
iia To the success of the coatc lated for his
benefit: Can we not, IN conjunction with our distant
friends, purchase up the tickets and put an end 20 the
lottery: Should !: be otherwise, how would our pro-
cced"gs Imp1'cae the consistency of himself or his
!
Treasury of the State by legal provisions to coerce
the minoriiy or To touch the question of pensions The
proceedings in the other states are founded upon tie
clear and palPable distinction, between donation bv
law from The pnhic treasury and the free spontane-
Gus, unanimous offering of private citizens Has Mr.
Jefferson ever said, tha he would accept aid in any
form whatsoever from his counfrymen3 TO whom has
he made This declaration?
Are you aPpreheusve that the other towns and the
counties would not follow your example? They oriv
az tie organization Of a central committee and arc
anxious that yon should thus enable them act with
concert and eject Thousands and tens Of thousands
stand ready TO second vsG- 5; and will hail vour
meeting the signal fr general ms, cu,cnt over the
surface Of the state bcScech you to act with conf
dence and you will find nothing in the result 10 o iify
or disa1pOnt your best wishes or expectatiuns
Shall we talk of the difficulties Of The times on m oc-
cason Ike thi>2 What is the 10 be raised divided
| among whole people, Shall suffer our chief Cit
zen 10 be endowed at the hands OF strangers because
we are too poor TO contribute mite The day is yet
TO come, when Firgnans can look with indifference on