Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-05-12
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Meeting for the relief Of Thomas J:Bcrson.
Yesterday, in pursuance fthe notice to that effect,
meeting was held at the City Hotel for the pur-
pose OF devsing measures TO relieve the venerable
Jefferson from the pressure of his embarrassment
The assembly comprised many of the leading poll
u t;cisns and opulcnt citizens of New York, without
Nany distinction of party. On the motion OF the
Recorder, his Honor the Mayor was called 10 the
Chair, and Mr.. Jonathan Thompson appointed Sc
creary.
The Mayor then addressed the meeting He
said that nothing could be more honourable TO the
country than the cheerfulness ith which all party
aninosities were forgotten and forgiven IN the de-
sire to rescue Mr.. Jefferson from the difficulties
which pressed upon him. 1t was sacred du-
~ of the nation prevent the remnant Of his long
and valuable life from being rendered Unhappy By
peclniary involv ements These involyements had
not arizen from any culpable negligence any
thoughtless extravaganza They were the natural
results of Mr.. Jeiferson's attention being turned
from his private affairs to the public service. In
that service 90 years of active and honourabe life
had been spent. During that period and all times
since, the dwelling of Mr. Jefferson had been open
visiters from every part OF the world. The hos
ptality of Virsinan provorbial, and amongst
Yirginians themselves, MIR. Jefferson had been
the most hospitabe. 1t was utterly impossible
that any man could come before the nation with
such claims upon its gratitude. He was the author
\of the charter OF our freedom, and formed one of
that iustrious band of patriots, who at every ha-
Yard, when the halter about their necks with
4 moral courage unequaed, had u.aured the pro-
iect, and struck he first blow for American liberty
He (the Mayor had often regretted that Congress
lid not provide for the old age OF the rernant of
that glorious band, He regretted likewise, that
provision was not secared 10 the retired in
cnnbents OF the presidential chair; but these over
sights might now be Temeded by the generous ga-
titade of the nation. After some other observaii-
ons, his honor concluded impressive address, by
,eading an article from The Richmond Enquirer,
explanatory of the situation Of Mr., JeiIe. :
estate.
The Recorder then addressed the meeting with
4 r. energy, and dwelt upon the many iHdisputa-
Die claims OF Mr.. Jefferson to the and graft
Jude OF his country. He felt assured that the ex-
ample of New York would be followed throughout
the Union and that the general feeling of the cti-
Zens would save the venerable author Of the De-
carstion OF Independence from being tlrown, i'm
his declining age the charity of unfeehng indi-
viduals The Recorder concluded by moving The
following resolutions which were seconded by Abra-
ham Bloodgood, Esq.
Where0S, Thomas Jefferson one of the earliest
friends of American liberty and the Luxurious au-
thor Of the Declaration Of Independence, after more
than 80 years service in various public iTusis, tis
ais patrin NAL estate and other properly jncum-
oered, and in danger OF being alienated by the lust
claims Of his creditors: and whereas an almost ex-
elusive dev oion to the service fhis country, du-
ring that protracted period, has N a great measu g
Therefore ReSOlUed That the citizens of the
city OF New York view the affairs of Thomas Jef.
= ferson Of public concern, and entertaining a
most grateful remembrance of his services N
e times that tried mems souls they deem y their
u duty to cooperate with their fellow ciuZel-
.broughc at the United Sstes; and tender to him all
the relief he may require.
ResoiDsd, That this meeting eniertaIns full and
entire confidence that the people of our free sove-
" iegn, and Independent states, will suffer she
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be patriot, to be disturbed by the pressure of Pc
uniary claims or rendered painful by gloomy anti
81 cpations.
RGSOlUed, That committee, consistingof 24
,ltnens be appointed TO receive contributions from
IS he inhabitants Of this city with powers 20 enlarge
s. heir nuaIber and appoint sub committees TO cor
n espond throughout the state, and adopt such other
measures as they deem necessary to effect the OBJ
81 ects of this meeting.
5 On motion of Mr.. Bloodgood, the following
+ wenty four gentlemen were appointed on the com
rs ntee.
LIST " ard John L. Lawrence, II. I. JYvclog.
s. 2d Ward Z. w King, Jonathan Thom pson
s. 3D. Ward Benjann Bailey, Aug. H. Law
ence.
4th Ward Adm. Boodgood, Peter McCary
9Th Udrd VIM. Pauiding, Col Troup.
stu Ward AID Reed, N G. Everett
7h Ward Henry Rutgers, Charles Dick
~ nson.
81 sm Vard: Sam. NJ. Thomson, T. NJ. Hunting
4 on.
"a ON Ward Aid. Taylor, WIN. Tory.
l0h JVdrd Aid. Ostrander, Charles Porter
J I'M Uard Mr. Rathbone, Gen. fish
" 11h Wdrd Mr. Ecsord John McComb.
The Mayor and Recorder, on motion, were
added 20 the committee.
The meeting was then adjourned.
The aboys named Committee are requested 10
meet, This Evening, in The Mayors Room, City
- fIsl, Of z O'Clock,
IL m JeGeySon.-- The committee appointed by
II recent meeting in New York, 10 devise means for
Y aiding Mr.. Jefferson have recommended that sums
be collected, before the 9Th of July next, for the
purchase Of all the tickets, and that on tie day Of
national jubilee the whole number be committed to
The flames.
The following is the conclusion Of the report:
q" We will not doubt, however, OF entire success.
u many cities Of the union, attention has been
h2wakened TO this subject, and present prospects,
~ ugur the best results. In this matter, The feel
Engs OF party yield 10 nobler and hoer feelings
~ IBIS fact is honorable 10 our citizens. Nor will
without beneficial effect the national Interests
The future statesman, who shall deserve, amid The
everest conflicts Of party, the reputation Of honest
noiives, viii feel assured, thai when IN re remtni
d IN poverty, his country will not be unjust to
LIN, and this confidence Will quicken bis zeal and
Il Sniate his exertions in public service"
~ A meeting OF the Citizens has been called in
~ adcphis, probably in execution OF The same
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