Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-25
Hon. Edward Eyerett---Respect to His
Memory.

McIuOTl.
At public meeting, held at the Court
House in Knoxville, on Tuesday the oath
instant, on occasion of the death of Hon
EDWARD EVERETT, on motion of Samuel r.
Rodgers, Esq, Hon. s. J. W. Luckey was
called to the chair, and David A Deadericl1
appointed Secretary.
The purpose of the meeting having been
explained. Rev Thomas w Humes offered
the following preamble and resolutions
WHEREAS, In the inscrutable but infin-
tely wise Providence of God by which all
men finish their allotted course of time and
cease to be on earth, Hon. Edward Everett
of Boston, has suddenly departed this life
and been gathered to his fathers and it is
becoming, not only that the great and good
Of our fellow -countrymen should be honor
ed while living, but that testimonials Of re-
spect should be given to their memory
when dead therefore
ReSoIred, That we have heard with sin
cere and profound sorrow that Edward
Everett is no more.
ReS0Ired That we deplorc the loss to the
country and the world Of the presence, the
counsels, the example; the voice and the
labors OF one so wise as statesman, so u
dicious in affairs, so capable as citizen, Of
such culture as a scholar, 50 eloquent as an
orator, and so benevolent as a Christian,
thus unexpectedly removed in the midst OF
his usefulness, and Of his vigorous old age.
ReS0IUed, That we recognize in the laud-
able labors of Mr. Evcretts eventful public
life at home and abroad, signalized, as his
history is, by his Presidency Of a Universe
ty, by his representation OF State III Con
gress. and Of the United States at foreign
court; by his direction and control Of the
most important Department of the Execu
tive of the nation, and by his patriotic I'M
dertaking to honor the name Of Washing
ton. to commemorate his worth in thoughts
that breathe and words that burn, and at
the same time to preserve his home as
national inheritance, the most gratifying
evidences Of his rare, superior worth as an
American citizen.
Res0lued That we remember with especial
pleasure the recent friendly and active sym
pathy Of Mr.. Everett towards the people Of
East Tennessee. by which the truth Of his
patriotism and thet sincerity Of his Chris
tan bencvocnce have been so well attested,
and thousands Of destitute and suffering
families have been relieved.
ReSOLUed, That his generous and success
full interposition in their behalf, was a fit
ting deed with which to close Il well-spent
Iife-the gentle radiance with which his
declining sun gilded his country's troubled
sky; and that his memory should be cher
ished with gratitude by the people whom
he thus befriended, in the faith and hope
that his good work will be rewarded by
Him who is the Lord Of both the rich and
the poor
ReSoIUed, That we accept this painful dis
pensation of the Divine Providence with
out a murmur, as a national bereavement
and are thankful that God has given to the
country and the race a man OF such Varl-
Gus and excellent cndowments, and has pro
longed his life with undminishcd energies
aSdincreased influence for good, until at
the advanced age Of three score years and
ten he has passed away like shock OF
corn, fully ripe, gathered in at It's season.
Hon. Horace Maynard seconded the res
olutions, and addressed the meeting
O.P. Temple, Esq, then spoke in agree
ment with the object Of the meeting.
Hon. 7. A. r. Nelson followed with an
address, concurring in the sentiments Of the
preceding speakers.
The Chairman having offered an invita-
ton to any other gentlemen present who
were disposed to speak, AR. II. Clay Ora
ham. of Indiana, addressed the meeting.
Suggestions were then made upon points
incidental to the meeting by Messrs. May
nard and Baxter. which were cOncurred in,
and on motion OF J. NJ. Meek Esq, an ad-
iournment was voted.
SETH J. W. LsCKEY, Chairman.
ID. A. DEADERICK, Secretary
The speeches referred to will appear
hereafter.