Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-12

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mankind; we were irrestbly led to the conclu.
sion, that we indebted to those departed
statesmen, in conjunction with others of the
same exalted stamp, for the privilege, every one
now enjoys, OF sitting in peace and comfort un.
der his own 6g-tree. The serviceswhich they
rendered their country, arose from the same
virtuous source which had enlightened and l..
lustrated their wellspent lives. 1t was no com.
mon virtue. twas not the passing glory re-
Elected from the embat.led field of slaughter 70.
'eli-aggrandizement. twas the pure love off
berty, and disinterestedness of feeling, which
prompted them to exer, their splendid talents,
and to stake their precious lives for the good Of
others. They were inspired by wisdom which
did not deceive, and impelled by courage
which could not be daunted, to contend for the
possession Of the nobest rights Of man. Led
on by Washington and his gallant compeers,
the American people fought, and were, under
the smiles OF Providence, triumphant in the field
and cabinet. AT half past II o'clock, the pro-
cession, civil and military accompanied by an
excellent Band Of Music, moved from the Town
Hall, on Royal street, through King and Wash
ingtOn streets, 10 the Methodist Episcopal
Church, in the order directed by the Commit.
tee Of Arrangements, which appeared in the
Gazette Of Monday last
The officers, privates, citizens, and strangers.
who united in the procession, were all clad in
The "hab'limentS Of ,cOe." The pulpit and choir
Of the Church were hung in mourning drape
ry, just tribute Of respect TO the memory of
departed worth, and full confession also Of
the excellence and evanescence Of human glory
Having arrived atthe Church, and the hume
rous concourse of persons accommodated, and
order preserved, the religious ceremonies COM
menced, with singing in solemn and meodi-
Gus strain by the choir, an appropriate hymn
from Dwights Collection. After which, the
Rev. ELIAS HARRlsoN offered tothe Throne Of
Grace most solemn, impressive and patriotic
prayer. The orator, WIN F. THoRSToN, ESQ.
then rose and addressed very large and most
respectable audience. The reputation of this
gentleman had induced us 10 believe that the
honored trust which was reposed in him would
be discharged with ability. In our estimation
he displayed talents and eloquence Of the first
order We are satisfied, so far as we had
chance Of hearing il, that the Grafton will be
perused with the highest delight, and with
emotions OF The keenest patriotism, We are Of
opinion that considerable judgment was mani.
Tested BY the orator, and that the Grafton will
reflect credit on him, and impart additional
lusre to the voluntary tributes Of a free and
grateful nation. The cX ordium was extremely
felicitous. The parallels Of the deceased pa
triots were drawn throughout with mastery
pencil. When the characters Of each are sepa-
rately sketched, the same happy method of skill
in the portrait & business Of delineation is pre-.
served. The merits Of either are presented TO
US IN loftiness of style, and chasteness Of lam
guage The whole composition in truth,
brea,hes throughout the purest eloquence and
the most heartfelt patriotism. Where figure
OF speech is adopted, ii is remarkable for its
natural simplicity and striking effect. The
short sketch Of the character of the great and
good Washington is, ofitself, chef d'ouvre.--
We sincerely trust, that the public, will in a
few days be presented with this admirable pro-
duction. The marshals Of the day mounted
on horseback, and wearing white silk scarfs
were very asslduous in the preservation Of or
der, and attention 10 their duties. The whole
proceedings were conducted with the greatest
regularity, as might have been anticipated from
the known military knowledge and skill OF
Major Alexander Hunter, the chief marshal.
Thus have the citizens Of Alexandria mani
tested their respect and sorrow for the illuari.
Gus dead. The last tokens of grief have been
exhibited in the funeral obsequies Of those emf
nently gifted men, who united in their charac-
ter every quality which will render them fore
YER dear in the hearts Of freemen, and formida-
BILE to tyrants. Their memories will be hailed
with the most intense feelings Of gratitude,
when those of the scourges of mankind will be
consigned to utter oblivion. Fresh and peren-
NAL will their memories bloom, and when We
think Of the Sages Of Monticello and Quincy,
new thoughts of virtuous deeds will arise in
our minds and the happiness, glory and respec