The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-19

the democratic party, held at the reading-room OF
the evening of the 9th of June, met, pursuant Il
public notice, on Monday evening, the 18th, and or
ganized by appointing Colonel James Page chair
man of said committee and George w. Hergeshei
mer and Joseph Molloy secretaries. The meeting
having been called to order, Colonel w. w. Chew
rose, and, in an eloquent and impressive manner
announced the death Of the illusrious statesman
and soldier, General Andrew Jackson, ex-Presiden
Of the United States; and, at the conclusion of hi,
remarks, he offered the following preamble ant
resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:
Whereas the melancholy information Of the death of An
drew Jackson has reached at the moment when
about to enter upon the duty assigned make prope
arrangements for the celebration of the approaching
Xtonal jubilee: ir,.
Rssosd That is due to the memory ofthe illustriou
the hero and statesman who has sgnaliret
himself his country and his age by his valor and patriot
sm-due likewise to ourselves and 10 the American peo
The loss which the republican, Of the world win depore
Resolved That it he recommended that general towr
phs be- held for the purpose Of adopting measures to mani
lest the public sentiment occasoned by the death oil ex
President Jackson
1t was then, on motion of HI. NJ. Phillips, esq,
five EACH Resolutions Arrangement on Finance, or
Orator on ocers and Reader Of the Declaration Of indie
pendence and that the Of selected by them
be submitted to the Committee at their next meeting
Whereupon the following named gentlemen were
appointed by Colonel Page on said committees:
On oAicers.--H. M. Phillips, Andrew Miller
VIM. w. Chew, George Taber, Samuel Jackson.
On Orator.-Horn r. Kneass, VIM. F. Fore
paugh, James M. Davis, John G. Bremen, L. N
Stagers
+ On Reader of the Declaration of independence. =
/ E. A. Penniman James Magee, Robert McCul
.lough, T. b. Florence, John Hamilton, jr.
On Resolutions John ]. McCahen E. b
|Schnabel, II. M. Kerrison, Reuben P. White, Col
Joseph Diamond
On Finance-Col John Thompson, James Nc.
la nall Miles NJ Carpanfar Gibbons Marsh Vim
H. Boyce.
On Arrangement d. Lentz Samuel G
King, John Lane, Peter Cullen, VIM. III. Knowles
On motion of Miles N. Carpenter, it was,
Reolred That when this committee adjouns adjourn
Ito at the Democratic Reading Room, Monday
|the asd inst, at halfpast eight o'clock. p. m.
On notion the committee then adjourned.
JAMES PAGE, Chairman.
G ga. w Nh Hra "n Secretaries.
PHILADELrHiA, June I6, 1916.
COMMISSIONERS HALL-sPRING GAR
Special meeting of the board, Tuesday morning
June 18th, lS45. Present, Messrs. Deas, Fry
Gross, Hinckle, Myers, Sailor, Simpson, Smedley,
Warner, Young, and Dohnert, president
Mr. Young was called to preside, when the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions were submitted by
John H. Dohnert, esq, and unanimously adopted:
DEATH OF GENERAL ANDREW JACKSON.
Whereas the board of commissioners of the district
Spring Garden have heard with regret Of the great
loss which has fallen upon our nation by the
the Hermitage, Tennessee on the sth Instant and be
eving We have been deprived by his DEATH of of those
noble spirits whose exertions have been specially voucE
aed unto by Divine Providence for the and
guardianship Of republican beryhat we have lost
whose whole life devoted to the noble vindication
national principles and national honorone whose quail
ties whether in the council OF the nation in the field
cattle whether the leader OF his countrys armies or as
hef magistrate directing his counrys desnies in peace
or in war patriot Christian and man. has giver
aew dignity to republican principles and added fresh lustrt
10 nations fame: therefore
Resored That we condoe with our countrymen at th,
affecting spensation of Divine Providence and crave per
mission to add this testimonial to the public expression
sincere sorrow.
Resolved That as token of our sympathy and respect
he members of the board will unite in any public testmo
a in honor Of the deceased patriot that may hereafter be
determined upon; tina. wilt the usual emblems Of
Mourning thirty days. that the hall Of this board
'hrouded in Grape for three months.
Realized That the above proceedings be published the
papers Of this city.
WIN. RoDERFIELD Secretary.
THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
At meeting of the democratic citizens of the
third congressional district, held on Monday even
ing the 10th inst, at the house Of Jacob Hube fo
the purpose of making arrangements to celebrate Tho
anniversary of American independence, Jacob S
Mintzer was called to the chair and b. L. Carpenter
appointed secretary.
The following preamble and resolutions were
submitted by B. Z. Carpenter, and unanimously
adopted:
Whereas the democratic citizens Of the third congress
sona district have heard with profound regret tina. The
life the sth inst at his home, (the HermageD and be
eyng that his every act was prompted BY desire to pro
mote the happiness prosperity and honor OF our beloved
country:
Therefore resored That in the death of Andrew Jackson
the country has sustained irreparable loss his gaan
services in his patriotic administration of public affair
time Of peace and his universal for the vel
nf
ple and will make his immortal and forever honored
Resoired That will unite with other felowciti
may be determined upon the democratic party (which
was the father will wear mourning for thirty days
pressve Of their for the nations loss Of sage
soldier, whose example will animate others in the
liberty
D. E. CARPENTER, Secretary.
HEAD QUARTERS, FIRST DIVISION, p. M
PHILADELPHIA, June II, l545.
ORDER No. at has become the painful duty
Of the Major General to announce to the troops un.
der his command the death Of Andrew Jackson, late
President of the United States.
The volunteers of the division will parade on
Thursday the Goth instant, as testimony of respect
for the memory, and of gratitude for the great
|vices, of the ustrous deceased. The line will be
formed at o'clock, a. M, Broad street. south of
Market street.
Volunteer companies belonging to other divisions
9OI tnlS OF neISnDoFlilB ueSlTOuS OF
with us in doing honor TO the memory of one who
ibid honor to our common country, and contributed
more than any other, living dead, save Washing
ton alone to elevate the character of the citizen
9sodiery, respectfully invited to join in the pa
rade They will report to Lieutenant Colonel Hurst,
4 division inspector.
The officers of the division will wear the usual
badge OF mourning on the left arm and Hit of the
sword for six months. Drums and colors will be
Rcraped.
Harbour guns will be fired from sunrise to sun
set. The flags at the State arsenal will be display
ed at half-staff during the time. Officers not
on duty with their corps will Join the division staff
BY command Of Major General Patterson.
WILLIAM A. STOKES, A. d. C.
From the Baltimore Patriot
COURT OF APPEALS, w. S.-JusE Term
lS45.
ANNAPOLIS, Nd, June 16, ls45.
At the meeting of the Court this morning. the
Hon. Reverdy Johnson addressed the Judges
4 MAY IT PLEASE THE COURT: rise to announce to