Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-01


We have every reason 10 believe that The
strange facts stated in relation 10 the Foreign Mi
nisers, in the following interesting letter, are
truly and accurately sci forth These fore IN re-
personalities have clearly committed an offence
sufficient 10 warrant severe re5uke from every
American who upholds the dignity oil his Go
vernmeni, and regards the cou;teses which
should characterize the bearing Of gentlemen,
whether in private or diplomatic sphere. We
are no stcklers for the petty forms Of etiquette
but in the case explained below, there was pal
pabe breach OF decorum, which we did not feel al
liberty TO overlook. We trust that The rebuke OF
their incomr-rhensibe conduct, by national senti-
men', will teach them a lille better manners
in future. They should learn that the office OF
Presidents entitled 10 at least as much respect as
the crowned heads. whose agents they are. In in
sultng The President of the United States, they
insult the people who selected him as the represen-
lative of their feelings and views:
To he Editors of tic Enquirer.
WASHINGTON, 2Slh June: lSi5.
IIoNORS TO THE Industrious DEAD.
by the inhabitants of this District, as a day upon
which solemn and appropriate honors were paid
10 The memory othat great and good man, Gene
raj Andrew Jackson, who, during his residence
in this Metropolis, as President OF the Union,
did so much for the welfare and prosperity OF lis
citizens.
For a particular and full account of The pro-
ceedng> on this sad and affecting occasion, re-
fer you 10 the newspapers OF this city. The pro-
ccssion extended nearly The entire length OF The
Avenue, and was upwards of an hour in pass
ing Having entered the Eastern enclosure of
the Capitol, the band played a solemn dirse while
the President and Heads Of Departments were
being seated, when The Rev. Mr.. Sprole, OF The
Presbyterian Church, arose and offered up 10 The
throne of Almighty God one Of The most ierrsnt
and truly appropriate prayers mat II mas ever
been my good fortune 10 hear. Mr.. Bancroft
then commenced his Grafton. VI This beau
tiul eulogy upon the character and eminent
services, in the field and in The Cabinet,
of the venerated JACKSON, ! would gladly say
something, had the ability 10 do justice 10 il; but
as this would require much ADLER pen than
mine, mus, content myself with the statement,
that il more than equalled the best efforts OF The
eloquent orator himself; and when published,
will be read throughout the length and breadth OF
The land, with the most intense and abiding inle-
rest. When Mr.. BANCROFT, near The close OF ms
remarks, alluded 10 the Christian character oil the
virtuons and lamenled dead, noticed that the
President and Secretary of State were deeply al.
lected He was subimely eloquent He said,
that while living Gen. JACKSON never had been
conquered and in his last moments, he had tri-
nmphed even over Death himself, for he had
been lifted up 10 the bosom Of his God TO enjoy
blessed immortality"
Connected with the hallowed proceedings Of the
day, in which the citizens Of Washington and Of
The District generally, did themselves So much
honor il gives me pain TO notice Circumstance
which created general surprise. aude 10 the
apparent want Of respect shown 10 the memory
Of the deceased patriot by The diplomatic corps re-
sident in Washington, who declined 10 partici-
pate in the solemnities which were deemed ap.
propriate for the occasion. What makes the
conduct Of these gentlemen sill more remarkable
Is the fact, tina, they all paid their respects 10 the
President, in full dress, in The morning, and re-
manned with him until tie very moment OF The
moving of The procession. Such conduct on the
part OF the representatives of the crowned head,
of Europe, will only tend still more 10 endear the
memory Of our beloved Jackson 10 the hearts Of
his countrymen.