Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-06-27
DEATH OF GEN. JACKSON.

Pursuant TO previous notice, large number oil the
citizens Of Burlington convened at the Court House,
on Wednesday evening the 25th inst, for an appro-
pirate expression of public sentiments, in view Of the
death Of Gen. Jackson and the meeting being called
TO order, John Herrck Esq. was appointed chair
man, and John B. Hollenbeck, Esq Secretary.
On motion ola. B. Bishop ESQ, the chair appoin-
ted the following gentlemen as q committee to draft
resolutions, expressive Of the sense Of the meeting:
G. D. KAssos, L. E. CHlrrEsDEs.
ISAAC NyE, A. d. BIsHoP,
8. HUNrfNoToN, w. r. Villas,
JOHN w. PArRtpoE, HENRy WHITNEY
and SAMUEL NICHOLS, Esqrs.
In the absence Of the committee, the meeting was
forcbly addressed by Mr.. Eaton, who having con-
cuded his remarks, Mr.. Chittenden, from the com.
mittee on resolutions reported the following
Whereas i hath pleased Divine Providence to re.
move from the shores Of me all that perishable
oil Andrew Jackson, and as we deem it becoming in
every patriot to over the grevous ospensaiion
which has deprived our country Of one, who had in a
peculiar manner endeared himself to the hearts OF his
people, and as IN his DEATH America has lost great
CONSERVATION other liberties the world man, mighty
in war, strong in council, and gentle in peace, we,
manifestation Of our sincere respect for the memo
~ of the ustrious dead, adopt the following resolu
tons.
RESOLVED, That, in the demise of Andrew Jack son,
the Union has lost its eaily and unrng friend; ardent
supporter; successful defender; watchful guardian
and paternal guide and mankind, therefore through
out the world public benefactOr, phianthropic
sta tesman, and christian man.
Resolred, That his unrivaled sagacty as a states
man; his unwaverlng courage as general his firm
department as Judge; and bis unassuning modesty
as private citizen, entitled him to the admiration Of
the world, and the emulation Of every patriotic Amer
can.
Itesoired, That, while the nation mourns the loss
Of her hero, her legislator and her patriot she has
abundant bnt ha ha unpo tn,
graves with the work of his life perfected his mea
sure of glory full cheered with the gratitude of his
countrymen; and consoled with the hope Of blessed
| Resoired, That when the memory of the good man
shall fail 10 be cherished, the councils of him. who
has identified himself with the very existence of lib
erty, cease to influence the lover Of his country in
flexible integrity and purity of purpose, no more be
worthy of esteem, them and not till then, can it with
truth be said that the spirit which warmed the breas
of Andrew Jackson has departed.
Resored, That departing as he did, leaving ''neh
er Kith or Kim we his countrymen, of right ma,
mourn his children.
Resolved, That, the unaffected simplicity of his ma
ture, and his mind deeply imbued with Republican
sentiments, could not but prefer making his pleasan
grave in the affections of his beloved people TO bein,
georgeously entombed in royal Sarcophagus.
| Rcsoired, That to such spirits as was his, do W
owe that character, which makes honored a
true social progress that sentiment of human equait
OF rights, which makes us respect each other, AM
though we have The brightest hopes for our country
and mourn, deeply MOURN that Andrew Jackson j
no more, we also grleve that there are no more An
| drew Jacksons.
| WyllysLyman, Esq moved the adoption of the re
solutions and accompanied his motion with forcibl
and elegant speech. Mr. Chtenden, also, addresse
the meeting, enforcing the adoption of The resolutions
which being submitted were unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Lowry it was ordered that tn
proceedings of the meeting, signed by the Chairman
and secretary, should be presented to the publisher
of the village papers, with request that they woul
publish the same. The meeting then adjourned.
| JOHN HERRICK, Chairman,
| J. B. HOt.LENBECK, Sec'y.