The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-07-02
From the Richmond Enquirer.
FUNERAL. CEREMONIES IN THIS CITY
ON SATURDAY LAST.

We take great pleasure in according to the cii-
zens of Richmond who are opposed to the political
doctrines of General Jackson, just need OF praise
for the liberal and patriotic spirit which they dis
played in coming forward 10 honor the memory oil
one whom all acknowledge 10 have been great
man, and sincerely devoted to his country. On the
day set apart for the commemoration of his virtues
and distinguished services the mass of our fellow
citizens, with proper regard to the obligations OF
patriots and reemen, suspended their business, and
united in the impressive ceremonies. We are pam
ed, however, to allude to few glaring exceptions to
this general demonstration of proper feeling. As
the procession marched up Main street, we OBJ
served all the stores closed, save four or five, from
the occupants of which we had certainly expected
better things. We shall not search into the motives
| of those few individuals who set themselves up
against the general wishes and practice of their
neighbours; but we had hoped that the saera tanes
| atui-the money-making propensity OF the age
would have been quoted for single day, at least
and that not the bitterness of party spirit, or
the prospect Of realizing few dollars would have
induced any one TO violate public decorum, and Of
fend the feelings Of large majority of their fellow
citizens. We envy not the feelings of those who
could thus brave public sentiment, on an occasion
which called forth universal harmony Of
| thought and action.
With these few exceptions, we are proud to do
justice TO the propriety of conduct the part of the
citizens Of Richmond. Our fine military companies
deserve high credit for their constant readiness TO
participate in these public celebrations, which they
so richly grace. All the city companies were in the
procession, together with Captain McRae's Henri
co Troop, and the Public Guard. The latter bore,
for the first time, their beautiful flag, shrouded in
mourning for the departed soldier. No more i'm
pressve occasion could have been found to conse-
crate its stripes and stars The procession, COM
posed of the military companies, the authorities of
the State and corporation and large body of citi-
zens on foot and on horseback, presented impos-
ing appearance it marched from Military hall to
the Old Baptist church. The flags on the capitol and
clubhouse dropped at half-mast
The Old Baptist church, where the ceremonies
were performed, was filled to overlooking. large
portion of the wide was filled up by the "fair"
who are ever ready TO honor the "braven When
every nook and corner of the church was filed, the
Rev. DR.. Plumer, Of the Presbyterian church, rose
and delivered fervent and impressive prayer. He
was followed by Andrew Stevenson, esq, the ora
tor of the day, who addressed the assembled crowd
for nearly two hours As we shall tomorrow lay
the address before readers who will be enabled
to Judge for themselves, it is unnecessary for us TO
date upon its merits. The orator drew a rapid and
lucid sketch of Andrew Jackson, warrior states
man, and citizen; unravelcd before his attentive au-
dence the striking deeds which have won the admi-
ration of the world and have elevated our national
character. With just and skillfu hand, he present.
ed the ilustrous deceased in many Of the thrilling
scenes through which he passed. and beautifully and
strkngly depicted the close of the eveDtful drama,
when the great and good old man raised his dying
voice for "God and my country This excellent
address, which we know our friends will peruse
with pleasure, was, above all, characterized by a
TRUTH justice, and appropriateness Of topics and Ian
guage, that impress it with value. Many ofour dis
tngushed men of both parties, themselves possessed
of fine taste and skilled in the arts and powers of
the orator. have spoken of the address in terms of
high praise Mr.. Stevenson has yielded to the earn
est solicitation Of the committee of arrangements for
the publication Of the address, which shall appear
tomorrow
When Mr.. S. had concluded the Rev. MIR. Ma
COON, the Baptist church. closed the solemn cere-
monies by an eloquent and inspiring prayer. A dirge
was then executed by the band, and the large crowd
dispersed to their respective homes; while Captain
Es's artillery corps fred twenty-eight minute guns
Thus ended an imposing ceremony, which was truly
calculated to arouse the better feelings of our nature
and to inspire every citizen with love for noble
country and her institutions and with determine
ton to initiate the virtues and selfsacrifcing devo
ton of the cold tenant of the tomb at the Her
mitage