Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-11
ND, VIRGINIA. FRIDAY MORNING. July u. ,sl,
mighty theme and the admirable manner in which

mighty theme and the admirable manner in which
il was handled"
we are glad 10 hear that Col James M. Ma
son. The polished and elegant speaker. and, in the
language ol The Winchester Virsinian. $50 inst
ly admired for his learning, talents and worth .
mas accepted the invitation Of a large meeting Of
his iellow-ct;zens OF both parties, 10 deliver the
huiosy upon The character and services of.,he
dead, al Winchester, Va, on The 2Glh inst.
AL meeting Of The citizens OF Rockbrdge,
va, without distinction Of party, q, Lexington,
william Taylor, Esq. in The Chair, and Col.
John II. FINLEY and MIR James Gardner Paxton
Secfelar'es-John LrlcacT, Esq, moved appro.
PIRATE resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted The Committee appointed for the
purpose, reported, as The Orator Tor the 2l Au-
gust, Governor James Mcdowell, and as alter
nate John W. Brockenbrough, Esq. We know
no. whether Gov. Med. has aecepted-but all
VIII agree with us, thai he would ably discharge
me interesting duty. His beautiful ard touching
remarks at the meeting in this city, on announc-
ing The death OF Jackson, were gems OF elouuence.
For such an occasion no man is better suited.
Should ne decline, Tie alternate. Mr.. Broken
brongh, who has attained high standing in his
region OF the Stale, will show himself worthy Of
The compliment paid BY selecting him for the
thrilling task.
III iie proceedings of public meeting al Nat
chez, Miss, John b. hewitt President and Gen.
I. L. Mitchell and Judge Powha,an Ellis Vice
Presidents, We recognize the names Of the oldes,
and most distinguished residents OF that beautiful
Southern city. After appropriate resolutions,
Col. a. L. Bingaman was requested to deliver
The Funeral Grafton, Gen. John A. Ouitman 10
be The Marshal Of The day.
al Portsmouth, \. H., on July 81, proper ho-
nors were paid 10 the memory of Jackson. We
have read with unmingled satisfaction The able
and impressive Grafton OF Levi Woodbury.
which occupies FIVE columns OF The Boston
Times. 1t is fully worthy of Inc distinguished,
reputation oi The speaker
After stormy session Of The Comaon Conn
CT. OF Boston, wherein the Editor of tho Atlas
thought 500 ,lullaTs cheap enough 10 ';get rid OF
Gen. Jackson" thar sum was, after much oppo-
sition, fixed upon 10 carry on the arrangements
Tor paying respect 10 the memory Of JACKSON
The Mayor and Aldcr.nen unanimously amend.
cd The order 50 as 10 appropriate 81 800 instead
OF $500. The City Council afterwards noncon-
Cured in the appropriation of :: 500, and voted,
70 10 10, 10 adhere 10 their original 'cheap" ap.
preparation Of $500. The ceremonies were 10
take place yeslerlay-JrLec PIiny Merrick OF
Worcester 10 be The orator
II will BE observed, that mos, of the persons Sc
lcc'ed as organs Of the public grief and Tie coun.
lrys tribute 10 the iiu,riuus dead, are men oil the
hishes, attainmenls and o! national reputation
Their oralions vii, form collection Of he finest
Efforts Of genius ana .!cquencc, ana while Shed
ding 4 mora! and salniary influence on The pub.
lie mind, will elevate our literary standard, nihc
eyes Of The world.