Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-04

Unable men of its own party? In this very "slim
procession" we were proud 10 see the venerable
President of the Court Of Appeals, man esteem
ed Tor his legal learning and beloved for his vir-
tues and qualities. Thorough Wing as he is in
his sentiments, be was not prevented by disgust
from marching through the heat and dust-be
cause lie was aclua'ed by The noble desire o. ho-
noriDg a man who had dome the Stale some ser
vice, and, By the admission OF all had won 4
succession of brilliant victories over the agsrcs-
sors Of his country Did disgust influence
such distinguished and able Wings as Daniel
Webster and Reverdy Johnson, and other leaders
OF their party throughout The Union from Join
ing their eloquent voices 10 the swelling tribute
OF all parties in the country?
AL public meeting in Slaunlon, NJ. CARRIER
in The Chair, and J. l.. Peyton Secretary, on the
l9h June, committee was appointed, consisting
Of Jno. H. Pcpton, w. H. Hartman, HIM Kinney,
V. T.. Geiger D. Points, j. Gregory, J. Points,
J. p. Waits, J. A. Poage, r. j. !Niehic and y.
{. Kinney, who retired from lie meeting, and in
short time returned with The iDllowing preamble
and resolutions:
This meeting, deeply and duly impressed with
the important services rendered 10 The country BY
the deceased, in long lite devoted tn lis service
cannot consent that such an occasion shall pass
by, without some expression Of the sincere regret
which we all feel, and which the nation must iee
at the death of Gen. Andrew Jackson, late Pre-
siden of The United States, al this evenlul Pc
Rod, when the nation is threatened with war, and
when il might have been So much benefited by
his counsel and advice, either in avoiding the
threatened calamity, or in mitigating its horrors,
should il occur
They resolved, that the several church and
courthouse bells should be tolled, and that the
members Of the meeting would wear Grape for
thirty days, "as farther testimonial OF our re-
spect"
"Disgusl" did not prevent such good Wings, a,
We have marked in ifoles, from shaking of the
letters of party, and coming forward 10 pay re-
spect 10 great captain, true patriot, and an IL
lusirious ex-Presidenl. Are such men 10 come
under The charge OF Hypocrisy which some Of
the Whig papers have insinuated as governing
the motives Of all Wings, who gave public de-
monsiraions OF regret at the decease Of General
Jackson
We did not ask, or expect, The Wing 10 join in a
tribute 10 the memory OF man, whose civil mis-
deeds had, as The Wing in substance said, OUT
weighed his military services though strange 10
say, the above icle admits that some "posthu-
mus honors" were Justly due 10 ''he Patriot. -
But prupriety should have debarrcd that journal
from offending public sentiment, and presenting
! this city in false position before the world. We
have already paid 4 just tribute 20 The mass o
our Wing iellow-ci,ixens, in their proper bearin.
ON Saturday last. We are 10th 10 believe, tina
The Wing truly represents the feelings of hi, owl
party here in this mailer While we can refer L
The active sympathy of many Of The leading
Wings on that occasion, we shall hesitate lons
before We accept the evidence OF aJonrnal, whose
columns throughout The interesting events Of the
last lew days, have been 50 strongly marked Is
pany.spiril.
To show The disgust felt By The people Of
Norfolk, thorough Wing city, We quote lev
passages from The spirited account in the Norol;
] Beacon
"The procession in respect 10 the memory 81
General Andrew Jackson, took place on Friday
last and reflected great credit on the COMMITTEE,
/ and The citizens generally, and was about the
largest ever seen in this place. Although theday
was somewhat warm, the different Volunteer
Companies, Corporate Authorities, Societies and
i Associations, with their banners, &c hung in
mourning and citizens met in front vi The Court
\ House, with badges OF mourning, in large num-
bcrs and at the sigma given, the tolling oithc bell
al the Court House, the procession moved oil, and
passed through the streets in The order arranged
/ in the programme.
"Tbe flags Of the shipping in The harbor. Ma
vs. and Marine the Custom House, Blues Head
Quarters Juniors Military Hall, aud the Belgium
Consul's Office, were displayed at halt mast du-
ling the day. Minute guns were fred from the
United States ship Pennsylvania, and by dela h
men1 OF the Blues. The bells of The Churches
ami Court House we're toed al sunrise, during
the procession, and al sunset The stores and
other places ofbusiness were closed, and remain
ed so all the day, and the city bore the appear
ance Of Sunday"
The Portsmouth Chronicle thus describes the
interesting scene:
j "The arrangements heretofore published were
carried on, 10 The letter in Norfolk on Friday las;
/ and one of the largest and most solemn process.
sions that has ever been formed there marched
through her streets, and entered the Presbyterian
/ Church. To listen 10 an Eulogy from the lips Of
the Rev Mr.. Cassels. the Pastor of that Church,
which was chaste, beautiful and appropriate
We will not attempt 10 give even sketch of il.
It was simple review OF the history of the lie
of that great man, with suchdeducllons as would
naturally be drawn from The great events which
marked it, He was followed by "eIy few re-
marks by ExPresident Tyler, who was called
upon but declined going al length into subject
which had been 50 ably treated by the Reverend
gentleman. The opening prayer was offered up
by the Rev. MIR. Wadsworih Of the NJ Z. Church.
and The closing one BY the Rev. Mr.. Hume olIhe
Baptist Church, OF Portsmouth The solemn eS-
ercses were greatly enhanced By the choir OF lhe
Church and The full tones Of an excellent organ
that accompanied the choir
The Norfolk Herald (Whig) says:
"On this occasion, our citizens, without rer-
hitting their partZan feelings 10 influence them
nnited corliniiv to pay tribute ol respect to one
whom IRE nil tccogHcc as 0ns 0f The aaigdig men
nj Mc 1ation, and rto hal nobiy Wnsh ami
obiaiu.d distinction IN deroi,ng Aim@v 10 The ser-
/ RE If his e0unt,H"
NEW VERSION