Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-06-27

| The committee, through Mr.. Wright,
asked leave to retire in order TO confer up
ON tho duties which the meeting had I'M
posed upon them.
After the lapse of few minutes, the
committee returned to the Hail. and rePor-
ted the following preamble and resolutions
through David Fulton:
feelino of respect for departed greatness
will we trnst. ever characterize the cltlZens
NJ WILMINGTON. The decease OF our 1ello"
conntrvman, Andrew Jackson, alike dlstln-
nuisbed. whether we contemplate him as the
heroic defender of our homes and our alters
on the battle field, or whether we vie" MN
as the able and patriotic expounder ana guar
dian of our civil liberties at the councli ooa'o'
has cast a melancholy gloom over our iaho'
| A great man and great patriot mas Passe43
away from the scenes of the living. A c'ti-
zen, who throughout long life, has eminent
ly served the republic, is no more. Inc deep
ard universal sensation which the melancholy
event has created throughout the length and
breadth of our mourning country, attests now
dearly Andrew Jackson was loved by his
countrymen, as we'll as the magnitude OF the
stroke with which it has pleased providence
to visit them in his death. At distant inter-
walls, the history of all ages tells US that men
will occasionally appear on the theatre OF tue
world, destined as it were by Providence, to
stamp the age in which they live, with the
character of their mind. Andrew Jackson
was one of these men. Happy and gratetul.
should his countrymen be, that the spirit OF
patriotism guided the energies of his lofty
intellect. That love of his country and
it's honor, was the bright star which ilIumlned
the long and eventful path which Andrew
Jackson trod. Graded in the rough nursery
of the Revolution, the first blow which the
future hero struck, was for his country's IL
berty-the first blood which lowed from his
boyish veins, was shed in defence Of the In
depence which we this day enjoy. Endowed
! by nature with an intellect of the first, order,
whose resources were often called into requls-
ton, & were ever found equal TO the emergency
which called them forth. The great and no.
bic qualities of his mind, early attracted to
| himself the esteem, the admiration, and the
confidence Of his countrymen. They conterr-
ed upon him the highest honors-they trusted
him often-he deceived them never. Of an
lron and indonitable will when he thought he
was in the right, he was yet mild, affable, and
courteous, in his intercourse with his fellow
men. When to his character as hero and a
statesman, we add that he was not less dis
tngnished for his social virtues, we complete
the portrait Of a truly great man. Since the
death of the father of his country, our beloved
Washington, the decease of no one man, has
created such deep and sympathetic regret as
that of Andrew Jackson. Great in life, he
was equally great in death. He died sincere
christian. His last requiem is chanted by
millions. He has the whole people of an en-
pire for his mourners.
The citizens of Wilmington deeply partici-
pate in the mournful feelings which the death
of Andrew jackson has excited in the hearts
of all American citizens.
ResolUed, That the citizens of Wilmington
do entertain the most profound respect for the
memory of Andrew Jackson.
Resohved, That the feelings of regret and
sorrow with which the recent bereavement
RI Of Providence in the death Of Andrew Jack
son has filled the bosoms Of his countrymen,
meets with heartfelt response from the citi-
zens of Wilmington.
Resohcd, That the character Of Andrew
Jackson, whether as a soldier, a statesman, OF
patriot, is deeply and sincerely respected by
the citizens Of Wilmington.
RESOLVED, That Monday next, the 23d in.
stant be set apart as a day on which the clti.
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the feelings of regret which the death of AN
DREW JACKSON has given rise to.
RESOLVED, That this meeting respectfully
recommend to the Merchants of Wilmington
E to suspend all business operations during Mon
day next, by closing their store doors from
sun rise to sun set.
RESOLVED, That Captains of vessels lying
in the port Of Wilmington, be requested t.
4 keep their flags flying at half-mast, from SUI
: rise till sun SET on Monday next.
fl RESOLVED, That this meeting recommend
to the citizens of Wilmington, to wear crap
! on their left arm, for the space Of thirty days
RESOLVED, That this meeting respectful,
II request the various churches in Wilmington
to toll their respective bells, between tn
=, hours of 10 and IL o'clock, A. NJ, on Monda
next.
Is RESOLVED, That salute of one gun be fire
= every half hour, between the hours of o.
clock in the morning, and 7 o'clock in tn
: evening.
O The preamble and resolutions having bee
II read, they were unanimously adopted.
The following resolution was then offere
!. by Thos. Sanford, and adopted.
'e RESOLVED, That as all the citizens of Wi
y mington are not present, SO much Of the pre-
h ceedings of this meeting, as relate to the da
ID when, and the manner in which, the citizen
will testify their feelings of respect for tn
st memory and regret for the death of A NDREV
Of JACKSON, be published forthwith for tn
le information of those absent.
e. On motion of Col. Miller.
~ ResolUed, That the proceedings of this NEE
" VI ing be published IN both Of the Town paper
VI The meeting then adjourned.
70 JOHN McRAE, Chairman.
tn DAVID FuIroN, Secretary.
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FUNERAL OF GENERAL JACKSON
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