Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-07-24
Funeral 0bsequies Of Gen. Jackson,
Celebration Of the Fourth Of July,
AT LURAY.

of the Declaration OF Independence, was sclec-
ted fer paying those honors to the illustrious
dead, to which the heroic actions and mighty
deeds of the most extraordinary character Of
his age had SO justly entitled him. The citi-
zens of Luray invited their feilow-citizens of
the country to cooperate with them GA this
occasion. - 2.4t
The firing Of "a guns at sunrise, awakened
the thrilling lassecia tons connected with our
national jubilee, and at an early hour the town
was threnged with citizens, anxious to mani
fest their deep feeling and regard for him
whose lofty patriotism and heroic spirit had
contributed to give to his country so high and
NOBLE a station among the nations of the earth,
and the only name that can be chronicled upon
the list of fame, side By side with that Of the
Father Of his country. afal
At luo'clock the procession was formed at
the east end Of the town, inthe following order,
under the superintendent of the grand mar
shall, Col. JONAS ALEsHIRE, and four aids,
Capts. j. BAKER, j. w. MoDEcITT, A. F.
GRAYscN and THos. BuswELL Mounted
Military in front, bearing appropriate banners /;
Band officiating Clergy Orators and Rea-
der; Ladies and Citizens. Bs
The commencement of the firing Of minute
guns and tolling of the bell announced the
signal fer the moving of the procession and
after marching with slow and steady tread
through the principal street of the town, the
stores and other places of business being closed
filed off through Court House avenue to The
- House, winch was iastefuily decorated
for the united occasion ofpaying the last tribute
70 the departed Chief, and celebration Of our
national Jubilee. m
AtstL O'clock the head Of the procession en-
tered the Court House, which was clothed
with the habilimen,s Of mourning, and flags
hoisted at halfmast, and soon every seat and
gallery was filled TO overficwing After the
confusion incident upon entering had subsidized,
FRAEcIs H. JoRDAN, Esq, arose, and not
withstanding the very short time allowed him
for making the necessary preparations, pro-
duced an grafton, that called forth the sincere
and unmeasured admiration Of all who heard
him. He feelingly and eloquenhy described
the history, services, character and actions Of
the great man, and its delivery produced an
impression that will lose nothing of its effect in
a silent perusal, as he was kind and courteous
enough to consent to its publication.
After the services and homage due to the IL
lustrious merits Of the deceased patriot had
been gone through, the celebration Of the ami
yersary of the day commenced, with prayer by
the Rev. G. KEYsER.
G. T. JoNEs, Esq. read the Declaration Of
Independence, which he prefaced with very
Appropriate exordiun, illustrative Of the deeds
4 1 at produced the sacred instrument.
JOHN W. WATSON, Esq. then proceeded to
4,S5er the Grafton, and recited, in feeling
dnd appropriate manner,. many Of the events
land noble deeds of cur patriotic seers, whilst
they were hurting the badge Of tyranny from
its place, and took their independent stand a.
monest the nations of the earth and recount
ed, in happy spirit, some Of the unparalleled
blessings that we enjoy under the most wise
and matchless system of government that
ever existed land it is much regretted that
his assent to its publication is withheld.
After the proceedings at the Court House
had been gone through. the company retired
to the beautiful grove in the yard Of Mr.. DAN
lei SPTLER, where the Committee of Arrange
ments had prepared dinner that did honor to
the liberality and taste displayed upon the oc-
&asion. The long tables literally groaned be-
meath the ponderous weight Of meats and del
icaces admirably served for the occasion.
The festive board was graced by the pres
ence Of many ladies', whose cheerful counte-
nances and sweet smiles added much to the
pleasure and festivities Of the day.
After the removal Of the cloth, G. JORDAN,
ESQ. was unanimously called upon TO preside
over the future proceedings Of the day, and
Cant. a. r. GRAfsoN and MANN ALMOND
we5osppi6ted vice presidents, and Col. JONAS
ALEamlRE, appointed secretary. The presi-
deut was conducted TO the chair at the head Of
he table. and prnceeded 70 the reading Of the
sfsculft foasiS. which were handed in by j.
D1xkn, J. 81 Taops6N, !. McALIisfEk and
M. Dgnxk, rho were appJiatsd . commit
- a. fhaf nurpoee Iho & 5o1quteer t0asts