Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-04-18

ment which sets II up may, under lhe Gu'7e VI r
ciued opposition SLAVERY, avail itself OF the oPPofu
oily thus afforded of making siarcsis time, ihoee9
that the truth should be known in the premises. we
shall probably return to this important subject again.
IN. Y. Express
DEATH OF MELZAR GARDNER.
PORTSMOUTH,, Va, A ril o.-The funeral OF MI uotu
ner which took place Saturday, presented speculate
such as we have never before seem LuhuleaS"l
beeve we may say thousands Joined in The ceremonies
Of the sad occasion. The services took place IN .ie
Bap.is, church, aad appropriately performed oy t
pastor the Rev. MIR. Hume The spacious building was
densely filled, while hundreds could not obtain aami.
lance AS tribute of respect the military turned OUT
assisting ct The burial with the usual hono's
For Mrs Gardne. and her three children, lhere mas
been the tenderest sympathy manifested by oil. Suo
scrplions ha been circulated in the two towns anu
large sum has already been contributed tor the
'a's0 [Otd Dominion.
PUBLIC MEETINGS.
In consideration of the peculiar circumstances con-
rectsd with the death Of MELzAR GARDNER, Esq.,
and regret for the loss TO the community OF an est'a
BILE and talented man, the citizens OF Portsmouth CROWD
ed to overlooking The Town Hall on Saturday n'gnt,
Apr lst there express their feelings IN reference
10 his character while living, and sympathy for his be-
ron we'd family on account oil his death Inc meeting
was organized by calling Mr.. William morrill, 10 .he
Chair, and appointing John d. Cooper as Secretary.
After some feeling and appropriate remarks from the
Chair, the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted
Besolr,d. Tha. a committee of seven be appointed
10 draft preamble and resolutions expressive OF their
sympathes the widow of the deceased, and that saio
committee report some future evening
| Commitee-Messrs +. J. kilgrove, ). ). Staples,
Thomas D. Allen, Thos Johnson, H. V. Nemeyer,
John Foreman, and J. H. Porter; and, by resolution,
the Chairman and Secretary were added to the COM
mttee.
Resoired That committee of five be appointed who
sba procure the services of suitable person to pro-
nounce an euogy on the life and character of the de-
ceased. ,,,,.
Committee-Wm. Holt, J. NJ. Miles, J. S. White,
T. T. B!an,ire, and Robert Scott
Rssored, That the banner borne by the working men,
in the funeral of the deceased be deposited
in the Chronicles Office until his remains are removed
as anticipated, wien ii shall accompany them.
Resolred That Committee of thirteen be appointed
10 solicit contributions for the purpose of erecting
| monument over the remains of MELZAR GARDNER,
where yer they may be carried-Committee :--Lemuel
J Towusend, James E. Wilson, I. A. Moran Stephen
James, John Kirkpatrick, John Ivy, ID. T. Daugh.
trey, E. 7. Bamire, George Murray, John Fore y,
Bnford; and, by resolution, Dr. Arthur R. Smith, and
| ]. P REYNOLDS, were added TO the Committee.
Rcsoired, That this meeting do now adjourn, to
meet again at this place on Monday evening, April
third. WILLIAM MORRILL,, Chairman
john ID. CoorER, Secretary.
| MONDAY EyESISG, April 3D.
The meeting assembled, agreeable TO adjournment,
|
pointed 10 draft preamble and resolutions, made the
! following report, which was unanimously adopted:
Uherens many Of the citizens of this town. through
knowledge of his talents, and Jealous devotion TO
the intere of the producing class OF our country
did invite, and soci. MELzaR GARDNER, Esq, to re-
side with US, and TO take upon himself the editorial
management OF public newspaper
And whereas he was led to the discussion of sub
iect by an open, clear and unequlvocal position, taken
by native born citizen of Virginia, md Editor IN an
| ha,p Nth ito md ifs
justice, gave it sincere support, without advancing
beyond The ground assumed by his contemporary
| And whereas, by simply expressing his approval OF
the measures OF another he has been assaed by harsh
and opprobons ephets, pursued and hunted by night
and bv day. and finally, met, assaulted and slain:
And whereas, by short residence among Of about
six months by his modest, social and upright deport
ment, he has won the admiration I'd esteem OF oil
with whom he formed an acquaintance; and by ms
talents dignied and manly course Editor, the
respec, and confidence of his readers OF all
4 political partics-be it therefore
| l. Rcsoircd IN TOacn meeting assembled, That we
deeply depoe the unfortunate occurrence that brought
Melzar Gardner to his grave, and we sincerely de-
SIRE by the administration Of JUSTICE 10 clear this COM
munity from that guilt which must otherwise lneYlta'
bly, nttach TO IT,
end Thn, in his death society has lost valuable
member the State citizen whose talents were an
honor to it, the editorial corps pattern worthy OF
imitation, and the aborng powerful advocate
| and devoted friend.
! Bird That we sympathise with the dlsconsolae wi
dow far from home, without relative 10 soolhe the
ANGUISH of her heart-and with his distant friends and
reatives-and in testimony of respect for the de-
ceased, we will Grape on the left arm for three
months.
4,b That copy of these resolutions be communi.
Gated TO the widow and relatives of the deceased.
9TH. That copy of the proceedings of this meeting
be furnished the papers of this town with the request
that all the Editors in the u S. be requested to publish
the same, as act of justice to the deceased.
On notion the preamble and resolutions above were
unanimously adopted.
On motion, the meeting adjourned, to meet at the
same place, Wednesday next, at hali.Past seven
o'clock. WIN. MORRILL,, Chairman
Jony D. COOPER, See'y.
/ AT meeting Of the citizens Of Portsmouth, held al
the Town hall, on Sunday afternoon Mr.. Robert NJ
Balm was called TO the Chair, and MIR. Samuel J. Sta
Piles appointed Secretary.
Mr. JOS M Miles stated that the object Of The meet
ing appoint committee to wait on the authori-
ties of Norfolk Borough, and request that warrant
issued for the of M Cooke r for the murder
of Mr.. Gardner.
1 On motion of Mr. Miles, committee of five were
appointed viz: Dr.. J. Scheduled, James +. Wilson
H. ". Neimeyer, WIN. Portlock, and Stephen James.
/ On motion,
Resoieed, That the Chairman and Secretary be added
to said committee.
On motion of Mr. w. Brown,
\ ResoiUsd, That said committee wait upon J.
Chandler and James Mlrdaugh, Esqs., and obtain the
advice aud aid.
i On motion of Mr.. T. Johnson, it
Rssoired, That the Getting form in procession anc
visit the grave of MIR. Gardner.
!, On motion of Mr.. j. nj. Miles,
Resulted, That the committee appointed TO wait or
the authorities of Norfolk, be requested TO attend