The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-20

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PUBLIC MEETING IN WASHINGTON
The following notice having been circulated
in the city, in handbills, on Thursday, the 9Th
instant, viz.
General WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, the Patriot
President Of the United States and the great exponent
of Wing principles, having departed this life, the
Wines OF w AsaIkoroS requested to meet al
o'clock this evening at the Washington Assembly
Rooms, Lou sana avenue, for the purpose OF adopt
ing resolutions suitable 10 that morntu event. which
has carried poignant grief to the heart Of every good
citizen. MANY WHIGS."
Pursuant thereto, a large meeting Of the CT
tizens took place at the time and place men
toned. Gen. WALTER JONES was called TO the
Chair, WILLIAM l.. BRENT and GEORGE SwEENy
were appointed Vice Presidents, and ROBERT
FARNHAM and GEORGE WArTERsToN Secretaries
of the meeting. The IN .eting was opened by
Gen. JONES, with brief but eloquent address,
explanatory of the objects of the call.
On motion of Mr.. ANDERSON, il was resolved,
that committee Of seven be appointed to prepare
and report resolutions for the consideration of
the meeting; and the following gentlemen were
thereupon nominated and appointed the COM
mittee,, viz. Messrs. p. II. FENDALL, ID. A.
HALL, SETH HYATT, DONALD MCLEOD, J. II.
BRADLEY, JACOB GIDEON, and JAMES + HALLIDAY.
The committee, after short absence, report
ed the following resolutions, which, after some
just and appropriate introductory remarks by the
chairman, MIR. Kendall, were unanimously a.
dopted:
1. Resolred, That this meeting keenly sympathze
with their fellow citizens throughout the Union in
the loss Of WILLIAM HENRY HARRIsoS, late Presidept
ofthe United States; ofwhom an untimely death has
bereavcd grateful and adniring country, at mo-
ment of deep interest to her prosperity her institutions
and her destnies, after life crowded by illustrous
slasiar hv ri
endearingi life long enough for glory, but, alas
too short for hope.
q Resoiped, That the heartfelt coincidence this
meeting be rendered 10 the family of the deceased in
whose hearts the memory of his domestic virtues lies
enshrncd and who need not the spcndor of public
character to enhance either their love their grief
3. Resoired That the blow which, in the death of
President HARRISON, has stricken the whole nation,
falls with peculiar severity the hearts OF the People
of the District of Columbia who had found in him,
not ruler that felt power and forgot right, but
father and friend Chief Magistrate who regarded
all within his power as being under his protection;
and who, In the face of the world, officially pro-
claimed the rights Of the People Of the District of
Columbia as American citizens.
4 Resoired, That, amid their anguish for the loss
of their patena President the citizens Of tins District
are soothed by the reflection that the Government is
70 be administered by john TYLER, who, while
Senator Of the United States, proved himself their
constant, enlightened and eminent friend; and who
more recently ayowed, publicly and emphaticay, his
soiicltude for their welfare.
8. Resoiped, That as the Wings of Washington,
together with the Wings othe other cities of the Dis
trct, We're among the first TO raise voice for HAR-
RIsoN, TYLER, and REFORM so il becomes US to be
foremost in adjuring we now do most respectfully,
but most EARNESTLY political brethren in the several
States to rally around the standard of the Constitution
IN the novel and interesting trial which it is sub
Jccted; and to give their unanimous vgilant. encr-
getc support to the administration of President TYLER
on whom the mantle of the iustrious and beloved
HARRISON has fallen.
s. Resolrsd, That in the signal ability with which
President TYLER, flvorite son of the ancient and
glorious Commonwealth of VIRGINIA. has heretofore
discharged various high political trusts in the prin-
cples which he elected 10 the Vice Presidency
in his prompt and cordial invitation to President HAIR
RsoNs wise and patriotic Cabinet to continue their
services; in his proved republicanism in his lofty
honor; and in the purity OF his life, this meeting finds
full assurance that the momentous trust devolving
him will be administered ably and faithfully with
loyalty to the Wing principles that have brought him
into power and with adherence to the administrative
policy 10 which his predecessor stood pledged and to
express all our fond hopes and unateng convictions
in single phrase, that TYLER, like HARRISON, will
be the +" PRESIDENT OF THE people,
On motion of Mr.. M. ST. CLAIR CLARKE it was unai-
nousiy rssored, That the proceedings of this meeting
be published in the several Wing newspapers Of the
District Of Columbia.
WALTER JONES, Chairman.
Go asD aas M vtsrnas, Secretaries.
PRESBYTERY OF THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA y.
AT meeting held in the Presbyterian Church.
Rockville, Maryland on the 18th April, the following
paper was unanimously adopted
Whereas God has, in his infinite wisdom been
pleased to remove from this nation their late Chief
Magistrate, WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON it becomes
us as citizens of these United States, and Pres
bytery, composed of Ministers and Ruling Elders in
churches of our Lord Jesus Christ, to make some
suitable expression Of our views and feelings; there
fore,
Resolped, That we recognise the right Of the God
of Nations to do according TO the good pleasure of his
will in removing whomsoever he pleaseth being fully
persuaded in our own mind that infinite wisdom and
love direct in all these dealings of his hand.
Resolred, That in view Of this dispcnsation we are
called on to confess our SINS and individuals,
churches, and nation, to humble ourselves before
Almighty God and turn unto him by works of righte-
BUSINESS
Resoired That in order to secure the benefits con-
tempated in this visitation of our Heavenly Father il
be recommended to the churches under our care and
the individual members of our churches to observe the
18th day of May next the day named by the Presi-
dent of the United States, day of humiliation,
fasting and prayer; and that it be enoined on the
several pastors and sessions carry out these resou
tons according to their true intent and meaning
Resoired That the Moderator of PresbyteIy be
requested TO preach sermon before the Preebytery
on Thursday next, the 18th inst in reference to the
ate providence
Resolred, That the Prcsbytery do afrectionately
sympathize with the bereavcd widow and family and
recommend them to God, who heareth the cry Of the
afflicted, and who is avery present help in trouble
that she and they may enjoy the richest consultations
OF his grace.
Resoiped, That these resolutions be read in our
churches and published in the newspapers of the Dis
trct signed by the Moderator and Clerk of the Pres
bytery.
JNo. G. SMITH, Temporary Clerk.
There certain passages Of Scripture which 90
resounding through rejecting minds like the tones in
the voice of prophet, which settle in upon the SOUL
and induce a world Of vague and solemn thought
Such were two, according to the Madsonian,