Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-01-20
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Intelligence of the death of Mrs. Jack son. wifi,
oil Gen. Andrew Jackson, having reached Ahing-
don' virginia, a number Of The gentlemen of the
town, and its vicinity, assembled a, the Court
Hssse, on the evening OF the 5,h Of january 1920
Judge Peter Johnston was called on TO preside,
and David Campbell. appointed Secretary to the
meeting.
The objects of the meeting having been ey
planned by the chair. Gen. Preston rose and offer
ed tn follow ng preamble and resolutions which
were unanimously adup'ed
The citizens Of Abingdon and its vicinity having
heard OF the late melancholy death Of Mrs Jack
son, vile o. Cen Jackson, III President elect, and
having met to consult in what manner iIey nav
most suitably express to her afflicted husband the
deep concern they feel at her lose
Resoiued, unanimously. That letter Of condo.
renee be prepared, and sent to Gen. Jackson ex-
pressive OF the sincere regard thew have for the
character and memory Of his deceased Iadv and
the sorrow they feel at his affective bereave.
ment.
Resofred, That a committee be appointed, to pre-
pare The letter OF coincidence, and such further
resolutions as they may deem necessary and
thereupon, the Chair appointed Gen. Preston,
capt. Francis Smith, and John N. Humcs, esq.
who retired shor, time, and reported the follow
ing resolutions, and letter, which were Unanimous
iy adopted by the meeting:
Resolucd, That mourning he worn on the left
arm, Tor thirty days, by the members of this meet
ing
RESOLVED, That the Rev. Mr. Ogden, be request.
ed by the Chairman, to preach funeral sermon
adapted TO the occasion, on next Sabbath
RESOLVED, That these resolutions, and the letter
oil confidence, be signed by the presiding member.
and transmitted TO Gen. Jackson-aI.o. that they he
published in the Richmond Enquirer, and United
States Telegraph.
LETTER.
Sir The late affecting dispensation OF provi
oence, IN terminating the ties by which you were
united to lady, OH whose existence your domestic
happiness essentially depended demands the con-
dolence oil your friends. Permit us 10 mine,e our
tears with yours, in deporng the loss Of female
partner, distinguished for piety, for benevolence,
ami the other amiable qualities Of the heart
That you may long survive this painful hereaye-
ment, exerting yourself for the benef. Of tina,
country, which you have hitherto so emnen,ly
served, and enjoying the confidence and gratitude
oiyour fellow citizens, is the earnest and feryent
prayer oil this meeting
Signed by order Of the meeting
PETER JOHNSTON.
city Of NIe,o Y6sk.-Tbe Corporation have also
expressed their sympathy for this late melancholy
beTeavemeni:
"The Recorder offered The following resolutions
which were adopted:
"Rcsoiped, That the Common Council of the CITY
OF New York have heard with deep emotion of
sorrow and regret of the death of Mrs. jackson
the consort Of our distinguished fellow citizen
Major General Andrew Jackson
"heSotredy That as testimonial Of public re-
spect tor the memory OF the deceased and 10 mark
our Difference for her domestic virtues-her be.
nevoIence and her piety, it is ordered by the Board
That the coincidence OF the Common Council be
communicated to General Jackson, with assuran-
ces that the city Of New York share with him in
all his grief for the heavy bereavement with which
Il has pleased the Almighty to afict him.
"Resolued, That His Honor the Mayor be, and
hereby Is, requested to cause an authenticated CO.
py the preceding resolutions to be transmitted TO
Gen. Jackson. and TO assure him that the CORPORA
lion OF the city Of Now York continue 10 entertain
Tor his public and private virtues tho highest re-
spect."
Gen. Jackson will look to these great tests i'm
making his appointments. Are Won honest? arc
you capable? Are YOU faithful 10 the Cons,itu
on! IRE yyu friend Of Reform. 0nd lpW non
5eafo"sty promote il Oiihm The sphere of your
influence"
POLITICAL VIEWS.
The following extract of a letter from distir-
guished Men'er Of the Government OF The y +,
presents some views, so striking and so gcrrsine e.
the period at which have arrived, that we take
the liberty Of laying them before our readers -
stat nOmiRis Umbrnl
EXTRACT
" Experience has convinced INC that the ner.
manency OF our Government depends. upon rig.
III limit ifion Of ts powers In conso;J tod form