Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-06-24
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We learn from the Union. thai "A1r concror
has promptly yielded 10 the urgent request Of The
Democratic Association of this city, and will de.
liver euioSlum upon General Jackson. We
are aware that, surrounded as he is by his hume.
rous puoic engagements, Notwithstanding his se.
neral habits OF composition and the GREAT randi.
OF ms pen, he will be compelled 10 deny him.
sen many oil The comforts of society, and 10 de-
vote he midnight lamp To the execution of This
pioGs purpose. is unnecessary 10 say, ,hatiew
men are as well qualified 10 perform the noble Of.
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a public meeting was held al Norfolk on
thursday. On motion Of Tazewel TAYLOR,
ESD me Mayor Of the City was called 10 The
Chair, and Aaron Milhado appointed Secretary:
Wherenpon, the following resolutions (pre-
laced by lev appropriate remarks) we're sub
mNled by VIM. &. Whitehead, ESD, and unani-
mously adopted:
ReS"ircd, That The citizens Of Norfolk learn,
WIN lhe most profound sorrow, the death of Ge-
hefai Andrew Jackson, and with a view TO de-
nlohs!rae Their exalted sense of his public and
private pr virtue that Committee be appointed by
lhe presiding officer ot this meeting. 10 propose
occurrence OF this melancholy event.
"ReFofrcd, That this meeting re.assemble al
such time az The Chairman of the said Commit.
lee may designate.
on motion of John n Tazewell, ESQ, Re
mlDcd, that the names OF seven gentlemen shall
compose said Committee. Whcreupon. The Chair
appointed George Loyal, Col. John S. MilIson,
u. w. Newton, Thomas f. Andrews, Sy.anus
HaHshorn, John \. TazewelI, VIM. G. Camp
In Charleston, South Carolina, at a numerous
meeting, Judge Frost in the Chair and I. Q. FL
ioll Secretary an eloquent Preamble and Reso-
buttons, offered by L. w. Conner, were adopted
expressive OF the deep affection with which the
memory of Andrew Jackson is cherished BY TIC
people OF Charleston, on account OF his eminent
endowments, and civil and social virtues, and la
ncnting his loss as a national bereavement
The meeting also resolved 10 commemorate hi,
ite and virtues bya Funeral Grafton
"Judsc lluser then addressed the meeting in
the most impressive manner-allndel To The qua
lilies Of General Jackson, and the high historical
fame he had obtained for himself, and expressed
the deep interest which South Carolina Possessed
in that lame-and still The higher interest she
should feel in manlestins to the world her lusr
appreciation OF his character and services, he
offered the following preamble and resolution,
in addition 10 those previously adopted
on motion, we're unanimously adopted:
"Whcreas, the citizens OF Charleston are sem
sibly affected by The death OF Gen. Jackson and
deeply impressed with the magnitude OF the ser
vices he has rendered his country; and whereas
any expression OF their feelings at this Time nigh
fail 10 convey 10 postcriIy the impression which
his character and services have made on lhei
minds and hearts: Therefore,
"HMired, That the Governor be requested tc
call The attention OF The Legislature 10 this sub
ject and the Legislature is hereby requested L
pay, and cause 10 be paid, 10 The memcry Of Gen
Jackson such Tribute as may be deemed by Pos
rriIy worthy of The State and worthy OF The Pa
riol Hero who has lell his impress on The age in
which hc lived