The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-26
From the I.ynchbure Republican

from the lynchburg republican
DEATH OF GEN. JAcKsoN--Our citizens held a
meeting on Thursday last, for the purpose of pay
ing honors to the distinguished dead. II was at
tended without distinction of party. Ii will be seen
from the following proceedings that the 18th of July
has been set apart for the performance of appro-
pirate ceremonies; and that the task of delivering
eulogy on the occasion has devolved upon our dis
tnguished fellow-citizen, William Daniel, jr., esq
The citizens of Lynchburg requested meet at the
Universalis church at four o'clock p this evening to
make arrangements to do funeral hono to Gen. Jackson
MICHAEL HART Mayor.
June 10.
In accordance with the foregoing notice of the
mayor a number of the citizens of Lynchburg con-
vened at the Unversalist church, at the time therein
indicated; when, on motion of Maj James Garland,
M Hart, esq. took the chair, and w. b. Averett
acted as secretary.
Major Garland in a Short but eloquent and APP
propriate address, explained the object of the meet
ing and concluded by moving the appointment Of a
committee of seven to make all arrangements suta
BILE to the occasion. The committee consisting Of
MAJOR Garland, General Rodes, ID. l. Warwick
Chas E. Davis, Jno. G. Meem, Rich HI. Toler,
and Ro. Cawthon, retired, and in short time re-
ported, through their chairman, Major Garland, the
following preamble and resolutions, which were
adopted:
Wseas has pleased alwse and inscrutable Provi.
dence to remove from among the living and number with
the dead, distinguished and beloved fellow
Andrew Jackson late PRESIDENT oil the United Sates and
whereas regard this sad national bereave
men only of his exalted talents great priv
worth and devoted patriotism hut of his many
and faithful public services in both civil and military
paciy, worthy to be commemorated by this whole
nation We the people of Lynchburg assembled the
present OCCASION therefore tender heartfelt sympahes
afflicted ielowctzens throughout this great repub-
c for the rrepaabe loss which they have sustained by
this melancholy event.; and that in with them,
they will offer that tribute of respect to the memory Of the
lustrious dead which his high character both public and
private his distinguished public services conspicu
position which he occupied in society so emnony
| titled him to.
Be therefore resolrcd, That regard the death OF
Andrew Jackson great national loss.
That a citizen he emnently distinguished for
| his private worth and unsuled integrity
! 3. That, public servant, he capable, he was
| faithful and he was honest.
a. That statesman and soldier, he alike dstn-
gushed for his talents integrity fidelity and ardent love OF
| country.
neral euogy he upon the character OF the de-
| ceased.
this and adjoining counties and the masonic fraternity be
invited to attend and participate in said ceremonies in their
| uniform and military armor,
T. That all classes of the citizens of Lynchburg and the
I adjoining counties be invited to attend
g. That Ro Cawthon, James W. Morgan, Chas. F. Davis
VIM. T. Young Richard IIlToler. David Rodes, Daniel l.
Warwick and James Garland be and they hereby APP
pointed committee TO select orator. and make suitable
preparations for said ceremonies.
4 This last committee asked leave to retire; and in a
short time returned and reported that they had Sc
lected to deliver the funeral eulogy VIM Daniel, jr
and that he had accepted the appointment.
On motion of Maj Garland, these proceedings
were directed to be published in the Lynchburg and
Richmond newspapers.
i And then the meeting adjourned
\ M. HART, Chairman.
/ w. B. AyERETT, Secretary.