John M. Snowden - Pittsburgh, July 24, 1826 TOWN MEETING

Pittsburgh, July 24, 1826 TOWN MEETING

IN pursuance to/ public notice, the citizens of Pittsburgh, convened in town meeting, at the court house, on Saturday evening, the 22nd inst. John M. Snowden, Esq. Mayor of the City, was called to the chair, and William Eichbaum, jr. and Robert Burke, were chosen secretaries. The object of the meeting having been stated by the chairman, Judge Wilkins rose, and after some appropriate and eloquent remarks, submitted the following preamble and resolutions, which were adopted: When men, beloved and honored for their virtues, talents and services are removed from the scene of life, full of years, and bearing with them the benedictions of millions whom they have blessed- when he who brought to light the principles of our revolutionary struggle, and he who stood foremost as their advocate, have sunk to rest, it becomes us as men, it is duty as Americans, to join in an expression of regret for their loss- of profound respect for their memory. The citizens of Pittsburgh, feeling the deepest emotions of gratitude for the services and veneration for the memories of the late THOMAS JEFFERSON & JOHN ADAMS, do therefore Resolve, That the Mayor of the City be required to address letters of condolence, on behalf of the citizens of Pittsburgh, to the families of the illustrious deceased, expressive of the deep sympathy they feel in the loss of their venerated patriarchs, and of the high sense entertained by them of the unremitted and successful labors of these fathers of American Independence. Resolved, That the commandant of the Pittsburgh Volunteer Legion, be requested by the Mayor, to order out the company Artillery, and such other portion of the Legion as may be deemed necessary, upon Tuesday next, the 25th inst. For the purpose of paying the same military honors to the memory of the deceased, as are ordered and intended to be observed at the U. S. military post near this city. Resolved, That on Tuesday next, from dawn to sun-set, the National Flag shall wave, at half mast, on Grant’s Hill, under the conduct of a corps of citizen volunteers, and guarded by surviving revolutionary soldiers, wearing the usual badge of mourning on the left arm. Resolved, That a committee of thirteen be appointed to aid in carrying into effect these resolutions, and to make such other arrangements as in their judgment, the occasion may render fit and proper. The following are the committee selected by the chairman, at the request of the meeting: James Ross, William Wilkins, John S. Riddle, Ross Wilkins, Alexr. Johnston, jr. M. B. Lowrie, Richard Biddle, Wm. Hays, A Brackenridge, Wm. Lecky, Col. Wm. Anderson, Wm. Eichbaum, jr. T. B. Dallas. On motion Resolved, That the Hon. Wm Wilkins, has been requested to deliver a Eulogium on the characters of the deceased, at such time and place as the committee may appoint. On motion Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the chairman and secretaries and published. JOHN M. SNOWDEN, Chm’n W. Eichbaum, jr. Robert Burke Sec’ys. Pittsburgh, July 24, 1826

Transcript of document from the Adams Family Papers at the Massachusetts Historical Society.