The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-07-22
To the Editor of the Floridian:
ANXIOUS DE Il.
MISSOURI.
PUBLIC MEETING.


At a meeting of the citizens of Buchanan county,
held in ST. Joseph the 28th ult, to express the
feelings of this community in relation to the melan-
choly bereavement the country has lately sustained
in the death of Gen. Andrew Jackson
On motion, Henry Mckee, esq.,, was called to the
chair, who, before taking his scat, addressed the
meeting for about fifteen minutes upon the life and
virtue of that great man. L. Archer was appointed
secretary of the meeting The following resolution
was then offered, and unanimously adopted
Resolved, That committee of three be appointed
to draw a preamble and resolutions expressive OF
the sense of this community in relation to the death
of Gen. Andrew Jackson.
Whereupon the Chair appointed VIM. H. Edgar,
Posey N. Smith, and Dr. B. V. Teel; to which
number VIM. Ridenbaugh, upon motion, was added
Said committee retired for few minutes, and return
ed with the following report, which was received
and unanimously adopted:
Whereas it hath pleased the Almighty Disposer OF
all human events TO gather 70 his fathers the late
Gen. Andrew Jackson---a name that will adorn the
brightest page in the history Of our country-a man
whose services were consecrated to the defence, to
the improvement, and to the happiness Of his fellow
creatures, and in their bosoms be his reward, the
gratitude of free and enlightened people is far be-
yond all earthly considerations, and he enjoyed this
to the fullest extent The grave has triumphed over
his earthly remains, bpt his splendid achievements
both civil and military, belong to ua by inheritance
Let as, therefore, endeavor TO transmit them 10 pos-
terity.
Resolped, That since the Christian era, whether in
the field or in the cabinet, the late General Andrew
Jackson has not had superior either in the Old OF
the New World.
Resolved, That, as a statesman, as patriot, as 0
Fphilanthrupis and as Christian the late General
Andrew Jackson deserves to be model to those
who desire to serve well their country.
RESOLVED, That we invite all American citizens
who have heretofore differed with the late General
Andrew Jackson in political opinions, to now admit
that he has filled the measure Of his country's
glory.
Resolved, That, deeply we deplore, sincerely as
we feel, this loss, rejoice that such man as the
late Gen. Andrew Jackson lived
R.solrfd, That copy Of our proceedings be for
warded to the Hon. Thomas Fl. Benton, requesting
MIN 10 communicate 10 the United States Senate,
soon aiter the commencement Of its next session,
the fervent feelings Of veneraon and respect that
MissouriaDs entertain for the late General Andrew
Jackson. ~'"' fe''"
Resolved, That Willard p. Hall eso n. ,nv;,ed
TO deliver public address in the town of 81. To-
seph, the 10Th day of July, characterstic Of The
services and virtue Of the late General Andrew Jack
son; and that every citizen Of Buchanan countv
and the counties adjacent-whether from hill or
from valley, from prairie or from woodland-be in.
vited to attend.
Resolved, That these proceedings be signed by the
chairman, and countersigned by the secretary; and
a copy of the same be furnished TO the editor of the
81. Joseph Gazette for publication.
Resolved, That the ST. Joseph Gazette, containing
copy of these proceedings, be forwarded to the
veteran Richie, Of the Washington city Union, POI
litely requesting him to give them an insertion in
his paper.
l.. Archer moved that committee of three be
appointed to wait upon Willard p. Hall, esq, and
inform him Of the invitation given 10 make an adj