Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-06-19
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Death of General jackson.

OF adopting appropriate measures IN reference TO the
annunciatUn Of the death Of General Andrew Jackson.
The meeting was called to order by N. b. Palmer, Esq.
On motion Of Seton w. Norris, Gov. Whiteomb was
called to the chair, and Nathan B. Palmer and Austin W..
Morris, ware appointed Secretaries
On motion of Judge Peaslae,
Resolved, That a committee of thirteen gentlemen be
appointed by the chair, to act as a committee Of arrange
ment for the occasion, and that they be requested 10
report to the public at the Court House, on Tuesday next,
at ten o'clock, the plan Of proceedings, aud that the same
be considered by the meeting then To assemble. Where
upon the chair appointed the following committee.
Hon. VIM. j. Peaslee, N. b. Palmer, Esq, James
Blake, Esq, Gen. J. p. Drake, A. F.. Morrison, Esq,
Col. A. w, Morris, Nicholas MeCary, Esq, James NJ.
Ray, Esq, Seton w. Norris, Esq, Gov. J. b. Ray, Hon.
Adam Wright, WIN. QuarIes, Esq and Julius NicOIaI, Esq.
WhersuPon, the meeting adjourned.
The meeting convened pursuant to adjournment, and
the committee, previously appointed, submitted the fol-
lowing report, which was coneurred IN, and ordered to
be published.
Whereas, The painful intelligence has been received,
that General Andrew Jackson, Ex-Presideht of the
United States, departed this life, at the Hermitage, on
the evening of the 9Th June, inst, aged 75 years:
.Aad Whereas, The People of these United States, and
of the State OF Indiana, have long reyered Gen Jackson
as one OF the sages and patrIarchs OF the land, TO whom
we owe a lasting debt of gratitude for his many patriotic
public services.
We, the people of Indianapolis and Marion county,
desire TO record and give evidence of our regard for the
high character of this illustrious man in such a manner
as may best become SO solemn an OCCASION, and as may
be proper TO testify eur deep affection and profound sor.
row for SO great a National loss. Through the merciful
kindness of the AIl-Wise Creator, the valuable life of
Andrew Jackson has been prolonged beyond the ordi-
nary length of human existence, and we rejoice in his
oft-expressed hopes of a blessed immortality yet we
deeply feel that parting pang, which forever separates our
earthly connexion with him whom We have so long
known and looked upon as n shield in danger, a friend
In adversely, and a guardian Father in the Councils of the
Nation. We mingle our tears and regrets with those of
a great Nation, and embalm his memory in the deepest
recesses Of our hearts,: never to be %e1Punged while
greatness and goodness find esteem or alteration.
Be IL, therefore,
Resolved, That we deeply deplore the demise of our H.
lustrious fellow citizen. General Andrew Jackson, late
President Of the United States.
ResotUsd, That a tribute of The highest respect is due
to his memory from the nation. whom his character has so
highly honored, his arm so bravely defended, and his heart
so deeply lsved.
Reso0ed. That as American citizens we most fondly
cherish the immortal fame of General Andrew Jackson as
a Soldier, a General and a Hero, and claim for him in the
pages OF history a place as proud as that awarded to the
nobiest spirit of this or any previous age.
ResOlued, That his eminent and patriotic services as a
a Statesman, his devotion to the honor, glory and interests
Of bis country, as its Chief Magistrate, his far-seeing judg-
ment, his u~nyieIding integrity, his fearless and successful
administration Of the Government, have secured to him
the lasting gratitude of the American people, and entitle
him to a high distinction in the bright constellation Of
American Presidents.
Resolved. That his many private virtues, his charitable
actions, together with his exemplary christian department,
which so peculiarly embellish ed the approaching termina-
ton Of his earthly career, mark him as a man Of rare en-
uC VI ctCillh NOtthr dh4 0OtNlI W 20 PfCroutta
to posterity as one of The greatest and best men Of the age
in which be lived.
Resolved, That this great National bereavement. is
deeply felt by every true American heart. at This particular
day, and gladly would we have kept him in our midst yet
a little longer, as a father or an elder brother yet as "it
is appointed unto all men once to die" we bow in silent
submission to the mandate of Heaven, rejoicing that his
days have been so bright, the evening Of his life so calm
and serene, and that he has been gathered to his fathers so
full Of years and SO full of honors.
ResolveG, That we hereby recommend to our fellow cit
liens, a general attendance. at indianapolis, on Saturday;
the 2sth of June, inst. for the purpose of paying appropri-
ate honors to the memory of him who has so truly filed
the measure Of his counJy's glory.
ReSofred, That we will, out Of respect TO- The memory
Of the deceased, wear Grape upon the left arm for the term
Of thirty days.
The committee have appointed Alexander +. Morrison,
Esq, as the person who will deliver an eulogium upon the
life and character Of Gen. Jackson.
An appropriate sermon will also be. delivered by the
Rev. Phineas d. Gurley. and the exercises OF the day will
be opened and concluded by prayer.
The COMMITTEES Of arrangement have adopted the follow
ing order of procession.
l.. Band Of Music. e,
2. Officiating Clergyman and Orator.
8. Rev. Clergy of the city.
4. Governors, Ex-Governors, and officers Of State.
5. The Committee of Arrangements.
6. Officers and soldiers of the Revolution.
Z. Officers and soldiers who served under Gen. Jackson.
8. Officers and soldiers of the last war.
9. Judges and officers of the U. S. Court and officers Of
Government. -
10. Judges of the Supreme and Circuit Courts.
IL. Members Of The Bar.
IL. Members of the General Assembly.
l3. President and Common Council and officers.
IA. Masonic Fraternity.
Is. independent Order If Odd Fellows.
Is. The. Male Youth of the city and county.
II. CitizeDs-six abreast.
I6. Band of Music.
10. Military-side arms and standards in mourning.
The procession to form on Washington street, the front
resting east of The Court House square.
The signal for forming the procession, will be the firing
Of three cannon in rapid succession.
The several Societies and the youth will be formed on
the Court House square, and be in readiness to report
themselves by 81 o'clock, A. M.
The hour of forming the procession to be precisely at
10 O'Clock.
The head quarters of the Marshals will be at the Court
House.
The citizens will assemble on Washington street, oppo-
site the Washington Hall, at precisely u o'clock
The Orator and officiating Clergyman, attending Cler
eymen, Governor and Ex-G0vernors, Officers OF State
] the COMMITTEES of Arrangements. Officers and Soidien
, heretofore mentioned, Judges and Officers of the severa
Courts, Members of the Bar, Members of the Genera
5 Assembly, President of the Common Council aud Officers
q will meet al q o'clock at the Court House.
The Marshals will wear white scarfs and carry baton
! in mourning
q Minute Guns will be fred and the Bells of the severa
churches toll during the time occupied by the procession
in marching to the State House square, the place o
: delivering the Grafton and Sermon.
t The signal Of marching will be at the firing of the fra
+ Minute Gun. 81
The procession will be under the direction of Jane
Blake, as Marshal, and James p. Drake and Austin w
Morris, as assistant Marshals, with such other aids as thu
Marshal shall deem necessary.
I The business men of the city are politely requested I
q close their houses Of business from 9 o'clock A. NJ, unit
/ o'clock, p. Nj.
The Ladies and Misses are particularly invited to b