Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-15
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rEn,lAS JEFFERSON.

Tie following petition has been very numerous! Sse
and will he presented 10 the next General Assembly vi
eiaia Those citizens of Richmond VINO have not ye' s5
il 10 sce the audable object carried out VIII
find the ne,ion al the counting oil d. H. i'ohuoh'
Esq who has taken very Jealous ard patriotic interest IN
its success SIC would suggest that IN ereTy county III '''
s,s ,dmrer of Jefferson should take prompt action
and obtain signatures, place copy oil TINS peo"h III
some Mace where the people all OF whom revere the memo
~ Of Iarson NAV sign it, b. this every delegate
~ Tho ,r Assembly viii bear his instructions TO foster
,he Good work and volume OF testimony Will come mp Ia
,he C,n;,o which will demand the iument OF duty too
long neglected. ~
In fair and equitable classification of men, for pubic
services all must recognize in Thomas Jefferson DIAMOND
of the first magnitude. His pen bright as The ray- oil
The ri.i,o suN-hs conclusions as powerful ana IRE
.is,;h. ne IN. ioad-his serelance phalnx more 10
bc dre,ded Than armed man-wlst his cquanimy was as
bland and gentle the morning dew he drew his rcec-
TONS on all Subjects from spring whose stream dubbed
forth fresh from truth and justice. His sagacy was Us clear
and distinct the eagles vsion-hs love OF hlscowah
struck the foundation of human s and MS learning WAS
profound and varied Filled with wish do good in the most
becoming manner he laid down. in his old age, the ounda-
lions o! the University of Virginia His wisdom has con-
ecraed 10 the present age and all who may come after
no nurnoses commensurate with the necessities OF LIE State
We therefore, rejoice that for the purpose OF recognizing
the obligations of u Commonwealth this movement has
been set foot at the University fu SIZE satne
o; liz iusous founder We commend, by every authority
belonging u.s. this noble design TO the enon OF every
portion of the Commonwealth. We should delight 10 see
the petition signed by every citizen of the State. Let con-
s,,uonal liberty invoke her devoees TO the duty OF laying
before the General Assembly On appeal that will command
an attention worthy of every patriot
TO THE LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.
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with the hopo of obtaining such assistance as their purpose
shall requires and respectfully pray their own behalf Tor
the purpose herein afterwards set forth Gratitude o!ods
tina, the memory the great dead should perish long and
brilliant life devoted 10 the best interests oil republic ovsr
sed by services equal 10 emergency conie:s e
name Thomas Jefferson substantial distinction In every
department of human greatness The objects oil your psi
TONERS are foster this mans reputation In the mos
durable and commendabe form; We therefore pray your
honorable body for such appropriation OF money as wiz
have executed and placed ut the University oi virginia.
marble statue of Mr. Jefferson of full size, TO be suitably
protected and located snch ground shall br found most
appropriate Ii is the founder oil the University mat your
petitioners desire particularly do honor 10 the fame Of
Mr.. Jefferson, and We do not conceal ms wisi of
cause his career IA man of letters, beginning will
the Declaration of Independence, and ending Win if
foundation of the University, hes left an impression on TN
Who'll organization of literature His letters are Jewes
of compositonhs public documents enbcished with
beauty and force rarely if ever cqualed in the produc
tons of the human mndhis fame, IN THIS particular mas
charm fascinating 10 permit any cricism~hist ms
patriotism and love of country household words. Ou
efforts speak correctly Of his aanments not needed
Countless thousands in all languages speak his iane-al
know his principles statesman, passports 10 popn
lar favor But desire, beyond this to embelsh this mos
attractive of literature by furnishing TO NIL VINO may
visit this cherished offspring of the great apostle OF human
freedom that will assert by It's presence ou
rratute for services literature and the time
declaring in The only form left TO that besides being
statesman Mr. Jefferson always alive 10 education, a.
the foster mother Of that virtue upon which aljnc can res
permanently the safety of the Republcand your petition
ers will hGnbly pray DC.