Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-23

the present engrossing suoJeet OF private and
public feeling.
John jay was native Of our state, and a
member of this bar. The events Of The Ameri.
, can Revolution called him earv into public
life. His inherent love Of political and reli,
gious liberty, MADE him an early and active
agent IN laying the foundation Of this nation /;
| of which he soon became one OF the hrmesl
and continued one of its fAirest pillars. In l777,
he was appointed the FIRST Chief Justice of this
state, under the eons 1ltion which he had en-
inently contributed to frame, and most Of bich
was drafted by his pen. He was member of
the frs, Congress of The United States, and
bore conspicuous part IN all its important
duties, and presided far some time over the
deliberations of that body.
The exigencies of this nation required and
commanded his great talents, discretion, firm
ness and skill, in various interesting and in
D rtant duties during the Revolutionary s,rug-
gle Al times, as Chairman Of The Committee
Of Public Safety, he secured the domestic tram
quality, and al Other times he was employed In
imporlan, foreign missions and diplomatic
trusts He bore prominent part in the ne
gocia,ions for our independence as a nation,
and The ultimate treaty OF peace. He conti-
nued TO represent his country al foreign courts
for number Of years He was, shortly after
his return, called 10 preside as Chief Justice
Of the Supreme Court Of the United States,
which place he afterwards left to accep: the
Executive Char of the State OF New York.
When he had performed that last and highest
duty to his native S aie, he declined all further
judicial or poiti, al employment, and retired 10
the calm shade OF domestic retreat, where The
evening Of his days was spent IN social and be-
nevoIenl iniercours ana in the signal obssrv
ance of lha, religion which had beentA bright
beam of The morning and evening OF his life !;
| he rights and federation Of which he had sc {.
cured to this people, in one OF The most impor"
TN articles Of our Constitution
There is no place more hi, and no persons
are more willing 10 express their sincere feel
ings on ,his OCCASION, than this Bar, where the
,alen,s and requirements Of the deceased were
so carly and so often displayed. Therefore,
Resolved That the members Of this Bar are impress
ed with deep grief upon the decease OF their lusri
Gus brother, IoHS JAZZ They find, however, conso.
lation in the reflection that this conduct through
long and usefuafe, has gveua lustre to our profes.
sion and to this Bar and that while his character tor
private virtues and public worth has justly endeared
hun to the nation, his patriotism his great talents as
s,stesnan and his great requirements as urist-hs
eminent piety Christian, and probty as man, all
unite to present him to the public example whose
ia dance points to the attainment Of excellence
Resolved That, in respect for the character Of the
deceased the members OF this Bar will wear Grape du.
ring the period of thirty days
Resolved, That the Chairman and Secretary are de-
sired to transmit copy of the proceedings OF this
meeting to the family OF the deceased.
Resolued, hat the proceedings be signed by the
Chairman and Secretary, and published In the differ
ent newspapers u. tins city.