Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-05-29


John 8. Barbour, Henry E. Watkins, and Viii.
liam J Barksdale, Esqrs.
GENTLEMEN:-I have the honor to incl0se to
you. as the friends ut the late JOHN RANDOLPH,
OF Virginia, copy of the proceedings Of meet
ing Of the citizens OF Philadelphia, held this day.
On behalf OF the committee appointed at that
meeting, ] am instructed to consult you as to the
most acceptable mode in which the citizens OF
Philadelphia NAV share with you, in performing
the melancholy Offices Of respect due to an occa-
sion which has deprived YOU Of personal friend,
the State Of Virginia Of a distinguished son, and
our common country Of one Of her most eminent
citizens. shall be happy to communicate your
views to the committee, and IN the meantime re.
main, with great respect. yours,
N BIDDLE, Chairman.
Philadelphia, May a5fh. 1888.
SIR: We have received your letter oil this day,
covering the proceedings Of the citizens OF Phi
ladelphia, assembled ON the occasion OF the death
among them Of John Randolph Of Roanoke.
This melancholy event deprived the state OF
Virginia Of distinguished citizen. who has IL.
lustrated his claims TO her respect and regard, in
a lite OF faithful and active service. The sove-
reignty, prosperity and renown Of that Common
wealth were objects of his affection, at all times
close to his heart; aud in their support he employ
ed the best efforts Of his powerful and splendid
genius. The tokens Of respect that YOU have
shown for his life and memory cannot but be
grateful to those who hold in just estimation the
virtues, the abilities, and public services OF Mr..
Randolph In return. We beg you to receive
from ourselves and other citizens OF Virginia,
INV present, our cordial and grateful acknow.
Judgements.
The wish which he avowed for the removal
Of his mortal remains. and their interment Nth
IN his native land, will make their early depar.
ture necessary. And the delay that must follow
the acc eptance of any further tribute OF respect
to the memory Of the deceased, than that alrea-
dy manifested bv the inhabitants OF this city,
would be attended bs great Inconvenience. IL
is hoped that this cause will be accep'ably re
ceiyed b. you, tor our declining. as we most res
pectiully do, yuur generous proposition. to unite
with u. in dhiag other honor To the memory Of
our distinguished countryman. With all re-
spect, YOUR obrdent servants.
J. ). BARBOUR,
(Sionedl Henry T.. WATKINS,
! w. J BARKsDALE.
] n. Bidde. E>q. Chairman Of the committee
in bcnaii OF tue people OF Philadelphia.
We learn that the mind Of the Hon. John
Randolph retained lis usual character uhUi WIN
in about two hours Of his dissolution. 1t then
appeared 10 sink, and suffer. like tae body, com
pete exhaustion. He vas emaciaed 10 such a
degree that his frame Was prodigy OF leanness
and general debili'y-a mere ANATOMY. lie
gave direction that his corpse should be transport
ted to Roanoke, aad buried Under particular
tree. He intended 10 revisit England Tor the
Improvement of hi, health We abstain from
particular obituary notice. False panesyric Is
NEARLY a, bad unjust di>parasemen'. II is too
Soon to treat Of the memory of John Randolph,
80 as to furnish true representation and est
mate Of his deserts ar dement's. tie was an ex-
trao,dinary man. singularly gifted, whose career
and habits we're peculiar, and whose Intellectual
qualities even could no, be properly judged with
cut nice discrimination, and the impartiality that
time and the future changes Of interests-and &C
tors IN our political drama can alone produce.
MAI. Gas.