Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-11-20


was considered at the time, Of the most fearless men
OF the age for ne had risk point oproperty than
any other in the whole community Hancock not ex
copied On The hst day he entered Congress, he
pointed TO the board OF of which was an efficient
member. During the whole OF the war no bore his part
with undated aror, often being the same time mem
Der OF the convention OF his native state and member of
Congress; double duty, which required great energy
ana industry TO performs but, ably did he DISCHARGE his
duties, that both bodies satisfied with his attentions TO
each In IT'S, he left Congress- devoted himself to
iecouncls OF his native State. When the Cons,;u,on
oil the United States went into operation Mr. Carroll was
elected Senator from Maryland took his scat in the
city OF New York, at the organization the government
on the thirtieh OF April, 1889. He elected second
time TO this situation.
In the year 1901, he quilted public life at the acc of
Jou-and for thirty years and upwards has passed
lie OF serenity tranquil happiness and prosperity u in
the ullncss OF years honor the Patriarch has been
gathered to his iathers-and the LAST THE sIGNERs
| DEADi
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
On becoming acquainted with the death of Mr. Carroll
the Mayor Immediately issued notices for mee,ng of the
City Council That body accordingly met Yesterday af
ternoon, in their chambers in the City Hail. when the fol-
lowing proceedings took place:
Ia First Branch, .N0u H. 1882
Mayor. ~ Wv
chair, after which the members qualified and pro-
ceeded TO choose President, when appeared that John
1. Donaldson was duly elected.
Stephen II. Moore was elected chief clerk and Ed
ward Fisher, assistant.
message received from the second branch, pro.
posing the appointments Of joint committee TO wait on the
Mayor, and appointed Mcssrs. Rdgely and Alrcks
lie committee reported that they had waited on the
mayor al" no transmitted tho following communication
| MAYORS OFFIcE, ,
- Baltimore, November II, 1882.
Gentlemen efme First and Second Branches Of The City
The melancholy duty devovcs on me of communicative,
you ne death of the venerable Charles Carroll Car
roon the last surviving siguer OF the Declaration of m
morning. w
Upon the reception of the above intelligence deemed
my duy immediately TO convene the council for the pur-
pose OF enabling them adopt measures in relation
to thismourniu event, they their wisdom NAV think
JESSE HUNT, Mayor.
message was sent to the second branch proposing To
e.er .he mayor message TO Joint committee and
Blair. '0''' A"''Ns ana
The second branch appointed Messrs Lucas and Da-
"gc' The committee, after consultations made the fol-
lowing report
The joint committee whom was referred the MAYORS
message announcing the melancholy idngs of the death
Oh uc late survivor OF the.Sgncrs OF the Declaration of
American Independence, feeling deeply sensible of tho
loss thus sustained by community and the country al
age anu most sincerely sympathng with the FEELINGS
OF The family OF the deceased patriot and their immediate
ie'S report as preparatory TO the final arrangements of
inc honor OF the occasion, the following resolutions:
HcSoiued, by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore
mat Tie PRESIDENT OF the United States and the Heads of
departments be and they arc hereby, invited Join this
corporation and the citizens Baltimore in pa wing the
melancholy honors TO the deceased patriot Charles Carroll
of Carrollton. ''
The
rst branch, and two from the branch be appointed
convey this invitation to the above officers of the
General Government.
ResOlUed, by the Mayor and CITY Council If RaI,io
mat ms ENcelency the Governor of this State and the
Executive Council be- and they hereby invited to at
end me funeral Of the amented patriot Charles Carroll of
CarrOllton.
Re'oired That committee OfwO from the first branch
! ton into effect.
The report and resolutions having been adopted the
E,owNg committees were appointed the first
branch; and Messrs. s. Moore and Davidge for the So
cond On the second resolution, 6Iessrs Rilenberger
the second 80 ~
On motion of Mr.. Jones' message was sent TO the Sc
cond branch proposing that when the council adjourn this
o'clock. Alter which the branch adjourned
In The second branch Philip Moore elected Presi-
ueh' ana Thomas H. Belt, appointed Clerk.
MIR. CARROLLS FUNERAL
ne learn that the funeral OF Mr.. Carroll will take
place on Saturday: The procession with his remains will
cave me mouse oil Mr. Cation on Saturday morning, and
proceed 10 The Cathedral where the customary religious
services OF the church, of which he was so exemplary
ncmoer VIII take place At the conclusion of these the
nOuy VIII be taken, in procession the Ohio rail road
depot TO be transported Eicots Mills and thence TO
Do"sharagan Manor where it will be inferred.
From the Globe of November lG1
The last survivor OF the Sgncrs the Declaration of
Independence he. who for manv wears has boon 10
precious reci OF the band of July 1h I77G-s no nore
Inc death oil CHARLES CARROLL, OF Carollton is an
nounced to us. "
As mark of the respect to the occasion, the Offices
harlpg
ell to- morrow, the 10Th ANDREW JACKSON
Washington, .NoU 18Th, 1892.
! To the President Of The United States
The undersigned having been appointed by the Movor
anu SIy Council OF Baltimore committee TO wait u1on
The President and Heads OF Departments and invite them
TO JON with theirclOw citizens in showing the last to M
monlal OF respect to the remains OF the late CHAR1Es
CARROLL OF Carroton, have the honor TO state that c
arc at present at Gadsby's Hotel DESTROYS 10 know
what time will be agreeable the President TO receive
/ The invitation OF which they the bearers
JOHN |. DONALDSON, Committee ON tI,c
ISAAC F. LIGHTNER, part of the first
Jon SMITH. JR. \ Branch
SAMUEL MOORE, Committee o, ma,
FRANCIS III. DAYIDGE, of second Branch
Washington, Nor. 18Th, 1892
WASHINGTON, Nov 18th 1892
Genfenen-l an filled with emotions of the most heart
lett sorrow at the death OF friend the sage and patriot
CHARLES CARROLL OF CARRoLLToN, which YOU have
announced TO me in your note OF this date NV symn,v
with my country, and with The relatives and neiSbbors 0f
the deceased this melancholy OCCASION is rendered moro
poignant because will be deprived the gratifying re-
Ie which participation in the funeral honors that are IN
be paid him by the authorities Of Baltimore is calculated
to afford.
Please the friends of the deceased that notbin
but The most inperious public duty, demanding all nS
tune at this moment could prevent my taking part in
the proceedings which you inform have been alooted
by The authorities OF Baltimore, in honor of his burial No
one estimated higher than did, his claims whilst living
upon the gratitude and love of his country: mono ~
cherish more sacredy his memory that he is taken
from us by the Great Dsposer of tho affairs of this world
nave me hohor TO be, with great respect your very
obedient servant, ANDREW JACKSON
Messrs JnO. l. Donaldson. Isaac Iigbfncr III Sill,