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

praise of the World But il there be any soacc
| in Memory; if any virtue in The contemplation
OF heroic deeds; any purity in The lessons OF SUP
lime example; 10 the sepulchre Of Jackson lei The
pilgrimage OF Humanity be made.
THE FUNERAL CEREMONIES IN THIS CITY oN
SATURDAY LAST.
We take great pleasure in according 10 the CT
lzens Of Richmond, who are opposed TO The po-
llical doctrines OF Gen. Jackson, Just need OIL
praise for The liberal and patriotic spirit which
they displayed, in coming forward 10 honor The
memory Of one whom all acknowledge 10 nave
beena creatman and sincerely devoted TO scoun-
try. On The day sci apart for commentator
OF his virtues and distinguished services, Tue
mass Of our felow.cilzens, with proper re-
gard 10 The obligations OF patriots anc ireehieh'
suspended their business and united IN 'he ''i'-
pressive ceremonies. We are panied, however
10 aude 10 a few glaring exceptions 10 th's gene
raj demonstration of proper feeling. AS 'he pro,
cessiun marched up Main street, we observed All
the stores closed save four or five, from The oc-
cupan.s of which we had certainly expected DeI-
Ter things. We shall not search into the motives
Of those few individuals, who set themselves up
against The general wishes and practice OF their
neighbors-bnl we had hoped, that the saera
flames Quri the money making propensity oil Inc
age, would have been queled for single day at
least-and that not even the bitterness OF party
spirit or The prospect OF realizing few dollars,
would have induced any one 10 violate public de-
corum, and offend the feelings ola large maJo-
r.tI.. W. The
feelings OF those who could thus brave public
sentiment on an occasion which called forth SO
universal harmony OF thought and action.
With these few exceptions, We are proud 10 do
justice 10 the propriety of conduct on The part OF
The citizens OF Richmond. Our fine military
companies deserve high credit for their constant
readiness TO participate in these public celebra-
iurs, which they richly grace. All the
city companies were in the procession. To-
gether with Captain McRae's Henrico Troop,
and the Public Guard. The latter bore, for
the first time, their beautiful flag, shrouded
in mourning for The departed soldier. No
-.c- .r.o.-:.'" sinn c"nlI hn"" L~an found
10 consecrac its stripes and stars. The process
sion, composed OF tie military companies, the au
lhorlies OF the Slate and Corporation, and large
body Of citizens on foot and on horseback, pre-
sencd an imposing appearance, as it marched
from Military Hall 10 The Old Baptist Church.
The flags on The Capitol and Gun House dropped
at hali-masi.
The Old Baptist Church, where the ceremonies
were performed, was filled 10 overhowing. A
large portion Of he wide area was filled up by the
"lair," who are ever ready 20 honor the "braye."
When every nook and corner OF the Church was
filled, The Rev. DR.. Plumer, of the Presbyterian
Church, rose and delivered tervent and impress
sive prayer He was followed by Andrew Ste
venson, ESQ, the orator Of the day, who addressed
the assembled crowd for nearly two hours. As
we shall tomorrow lay the address before cur
readers, who will be enabled TO Judge for them
selves il is unnecessary for us 10 dilate upon lis
merits. The orator drew rapid and lucid sketch
of Andrew Jackson, as a warrior, statesman and
citizen nnravelled before his attentive audience
the striking deeds which have won the admira-
ton of the world and have elevated our national
character. With jus, and skiliul hand he
presented the illusrious deceased in many OF the
thrilling scenes through which he passed, and
beautifully and strkingy depicted the close of
The cvenlfnl 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 truth, justice and appro-
priatcness Of topics and language, that impress
il with value. Many OF our distinguished 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 earnest
solicitation of the Committee of Arrangements
for the publication Of The address, which shall
appear tomorrow.
When Mr.. s. had concluded the Rev. Mr. Ma
COON, OF the Baptist Church. closed The solemn
ceremonies by an eloquent and inspiring prayer
a drge was then, executed BY the Band and the
large crowd dispersed to their respective homes:
while Capt. Ellis's Artillery Corps fired twenty
eight minute guns. Thus ended an imposing &C.
remony, which was truly calculated 10 arouse
the better feelings Of our nature, and TO inspire
every citizen with love for our noble country and
her institutions, and with determination 10 imi-
tate The virtues and self.sacihcing devotion OF the
now cold tenant of the tomb at The Hermitage!
AT Albany, Attorney General John Van Blu
rcn has been chosen 10 deliver the funeral cuogi-
um ofhe deceased x-Presidenl on the 30,h inst
yesterday.
ln Raleigh, N. c., Duncan X McRae Esq,
will deliver the funeral Grafton on The 18th July
We learn from private letter from Milledse.
vile, (says the Augusta Georgia Constitutional
ISL "thallhe city authorities there have taken
similar steps, and the public Offices at The State
House have been tasteiully hung in mourning BY
The ladies Of MiedgevilIe We learn also that