Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-07-01

moment OF my existence. We the verge OF civil
war with country men aud iiends, aud great
Judgment la the conduct oil affairs called Tor,
the Union from dissolution. IL emneDty displayed
on many occasions during that Try ing period by Louis
Meiane. From the Treasury, lac is transferred TO he
State Department. aud its perfect condition at this tine.
well as the high respect in ~hleh he is held by every 70
reign tune obsry here, his high qualifications
the FIRST place ia the American Cabinet. From this sta
ton, aud with this character. he goes into retrren wnh
his most interesting family OF ii children. iollowed by
the sfrctionaie regard aud wsrnest good wishes vi the
trendst TO whom he IL Intimately known"
LA FAYETTE
"a Nations Gratitude" is manfesiing itself 10y
public professions, in various directions, "for Ma
ton's Benefactor" The Funeral procession ut N.
York was most imposing-A Town meeting has
also been held in Philadelphia, George NJ. Dallas
IN the Chalr,) to make arrangements for funeral
procession, AMI other obsrrvances in honor of the
memory of La Faye,ie.-Ou Thursday evening last,
sin conformity with the orders issued from the War
aud Navy Departments, Ivy command OF the Prcsi-
dent, twenty guns fired ia quick success
sion, at duy-brcak, from the Nary Yard tat Port
mouth AMI from Fortress Monroe and one gun every
hall hour until sunset, tribute TO the memory
of the last Major General Of the Army of the Revo
luton. The flags on the public ships and edifices,
and upon private shipping in the harbour,
displayed at half mast during the !,lay." On the
same Evening, Capt. Kings Light Artillery Blues
ut Norfolk paraded aud fred minute guns until
suiiset-Ibe Common Council of Lynchburg also
assembled on the 25tll, aud adopted the following
resolutions:
!" The members OF this meeting, in common with their
fellow rizens, feeling deep and abiding respect for In. r
adopted counr Gen Lafayette, learn with emotions
oi sorrow aud regret that lac brea his last the 2Oi
NV; aud III testimony OF their UDiegned respect for his
mory:
Resoiced. Thatihe aud the officers Of the Court and
Gomaon ouneil will wear Grape their lett for
thirty days
Resoioei. That The Artillery Company be requested to
he minute guns from until OF this day. And
tina, The bells oi the churches aud oi the
be ,olled.
And Resolved, That the Mayor by n public notice
reqnest the ci,zens OF Lyuchburg
n'en time aud place TO consider in whs appropriate mode
ey shall be pleased 10 express their at the death
oi him. who hath been the untiriLg friend aud beneacior
oil their common country"
Richmond has not been wanting to herself on this
mournfu occasion.
On the Doth u meeting of the Citizens of
Richmond was held, and they adopted the follow
ing Resolutions
PUBLIC MEETING
Az meeting oil the citizens, held the Goth inst, in
The City Hall, caused by the bereavem sustained by
the friends Of virtue aud liberty the world in
the death OF General L., Fsyee and to express their ex
aed opinion OF his character aud gratitude for has ds
teresed aud efficient aid in establishing the principles
&c:
Ii was resolved, unanimously,
OF The Volunteers OF this City, that they will ally
unite with them IN the soenniies TO be observed Mon
day
2 Thar committee of two from each Ward be appoint
ed TO CO operate it'll the Volunteers and asonic Com
miiees in eiieciing the objects Of this meeting.
Commitfee-John Brockenbruugh, James Rawlings,
John A. Lancaster, Samuel Suble, VIM. ID. Wren and
Martin Drewry.
g. That committee be appointed, behalf of the c-
zens Of Richmond 10 invite such may TO
them qualified TO discharge the duty deliver euiogy
on the character oi La Fayee, at such time may be
fixed by Ihem
T. That the committee named in the second resolution,
be requested TO carry into effect The third resolution
JOSEPH TATE, Chairman.
THos r. BIGGER. Secretary.
In pursuance of these Resolutions, the different
committees executed the duties imposed on them
with great industry aud yesterday tho Procession
took place IN the following order
Detachment OF Dragons.
HEARSE--wIth six Pall-bearers.
Clergy.
French Consul aud Citizens, with tr-colored flag.
Revolutionary Officers aud Soldiers.
Judges and Officers of Federal aud State Courts.
Mayor and other City Au,hori les.
Chesterfield Dragons.
Richmond Dragons.
Richmond Fayette Artillery.
Public Guard.
Richmond J.. !. kIues.
Washington Rifle Corps.
The Masonic fraternity.
Citizens on Foot.
Citizens in Carriages.
Citizens Horseback.
Tie following gentlemen acted as NlarshaIs
Chief Marshal, Brig Gen. Lambert,
Assistants. Col. Darlington,
Col. Munlurd,
Mr.. Walter ID. Blair.
MIR. James w. Dibrell,
Mr.. Thomas c. Moncure,
MIR. Samuel Sublett.
Inc morning was ishered III by the discharge oil
"a minute guns, and the procession was formed OH
+ street, the right of The Military resting and
fronting the NORTHEAST corner of the Union Hotel,
and marched up II TO 5 street, along 9th to ii, and
down ii street TO the First Baptist Church; the
bells of the city tolling during the TIME The house
was soon filled 10 overlooking, by ladies and gentle
men, and the Masonic fraternity. The services
were opened Ivy impressive prayer from the RI
Rev. BIsHoP MOORE, followed by the Rev. Stephen
Taylor, of the Presbyterian Church, who delivered
"wihout study or PREPARATION" some pertinent re-
marks. The Rev. Mr. Hinton, Pastor of the Church
also addressed the throne of grace. These solemn
and respectful ceremonies closed by Ma
sonic brethren. 1t is needless to soy, That every
thing done was calculated TO slew that our venera-
ton tor The departed patriot was deep and sincere
The day was closed, by the firing of "a minute
guns by the Lafayette Artillery"
We have received in pamphlet for (of "a pages0 ~
Address OF William L. Barry, Postmaster General e
the People OF the u States IL contains his Vndic aou
against the charges IN the Report OF the Majority Com.
mi,tee-one OF the ioosest Documents which has eyei
been put orih This Address fitrn with great spirit
endlii sraibes many pstssges Of The Report of Com
miiiee. We shall lay before readers soUn as pos
sible.
We are happy to that Committees have been sp
pointed by both Houses OF Con. ress to investigate t,
situation OF the Post OH Department. during the recess
Thus the People viii have opportunity OF understand
ing correctly the true condition OF things;
ing The errors which have been committed 10 its admins
raon aud OF providing better guards s future