The following is a correct account of his Interment at Mount Vernon.

On Wednesday last the mortal part of WASHINGTON the Great, the father of his country and the friend of man, was consigned to the tomb, with solemn honours and funeral pomp.

Between three and four o'clock the corpse was moved, a band of music, with mournful melody, melted the soul in all the tenderness of woe.

The procession was formed, and moved in the following order:

When the procession had arrived at the bottom of the elevated lawn, on the banks of the Potomac, where the family vault is placed,

the cavalry halted, the infantry marched towards the Mount, and formed the lines; the clergy, the Masonic Brothers, and the citizens, descended to the vault, and the funeral service of the church was performed.

Three general discharges by the infantry, the cavalry, eleven pieces of artillery, which lined the banks of the Potomac, and from a vessel that lay in the river, paid the last tribute to the entomed commander-in-chief of the armies of the United States, and to the venerable departed hero.

The sun was now setting. Alas! the Sun of Glory was set forever. No-the name of WASHINGTON, the American President and General, will triumph over death: the unclouded brightness of his glory, will illuminate future ages.

Congress have decreed, that the remains of the American hero should be removed to the capitol in the City of Washington, and interred under a column, insculptured with an account of his principal atchievements.— The President has written to Mrs. Washington for her concurrence, and that amiable woman has reluctantly consented. The following letters were on the 8th of January, 1800, sent to Congress by the President of the United States.

"Gentlemen of the Senate, and

"Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,

"In compliance with the request in one of the resolutions of Congress of the 21st of December last, I transmitted a copy of those resolutions by my secretary, Mr. Shaw, to Mrs. Washington, assuring her of the profound respect Congress will ever bear to her person and character of their condolence in the late afflicting dispensation of Providence, and entreating her assent to the interment of the remains of Gen. GEORGE WASHINGTON, in the manner expressed in the first resolution. As the sentiments of that virtuous lady, not less beloved by this nation, than she is at present greatly afflicted, can never be so well expressed as in her own words, I transmit to Congress her original letter.

"It would be an attempt of too much delicacy, to make any comments upon it--but there can be no doubt that the nation at large, as well as all the branches of the government, will be highly gratified by any arrangement which may diminish the sacrifice she makes of her individual feelings.

"JOHN ADAMS.

"United States, January 8, 1800."

MOUNT VERNON, Dec. 31,

1799.

"SIR-While I feel with keenest anguish

the late dispensation of Divine Providence,

I cannot be insensible to the mournful tributes of respect and veneration, which are paid to the memory of my dear deceased husband, and, as his best services and most anxious wishes, were always devoted to the welfare and happiness of his country, to know that they were truly appreciated, and gratefully remembered, affords no inconsiderable consolation.

Taught by the great example, which I have had so long before me never to oppose my private wishes to the public will, I must consent to the request made by Congress, which you have had the goodness to transmit to me, and in doing this I need not-I cannot say what a sacrifice of individual feeling I make to a sense of public duty.

"With grateful acknowledgment and unfeigned thanks for the personal respect and evidences of condolence expressed by Congress and yourself,

"I remain, very respectfully, sir,
"Your most obedient and

"Humble servant,

"MARTHA WASHINGTON.

"The President of the United States." The will of this great man displays the same moderation and goodness of heart which actuated him throughout his life. May his

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example excite the emulation of his countrymen, who have been too long restrained by interest from yielding to the generous impulse of humanity, and restoring their slaves to that liberty which is the birthright of man. Extracts of the most interesting passages from the will of Washington.

"In the name of God, Amen-I, George Washington, of Mount Vernon, a citizen of the United States, and lately President of the same, do make, ordain, and declare this instrument, which is written with my own hand, and every page thereof subscribed with my name, to be my last will and testament, revoking all others.

Imprimis. All my debts, of which there are but few, and none of magnitude, are to be punctually and speedily paid; and the legacies hereafter bequeathed are to be discharged as soon as circumstances will permit, and in the manner directed.

" Item. To my dearly beloved wife, Martha Washington, I give and bequeath the use, profit, and benefit of my whole estate, real and personal, for the term of her natural life, except such parts thereof, as are specially disposed of hereafter. My improved lot in the town of Alexandria, situated in Pitt and Cameron-streets, I give to her and her heirs forever, as I also do my household and kitch