The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-12-16

the royal army Ia Lama under Gen. LAsERNA.
l.4HOthsr Paragraph sepeatst hisiaf oTnlation.l
The dislocated divisions Of BALLAsTERos'
army have arrived in various districts-The
men will be furloughed, and the officers re-
main in depot for the Interior ordsrs Of the
government.
CANDIDATES FOR THE PRESIDENCY.
After some interval Of time we again resume
the subject Of candidates for the presidency, aud
hope we shall Re able 70 finish the task without
WEAKNESS to our readers, who have already
heard so much from various quarters during
the fruitful discussion. In giving to General
Jackson the next place in our list Of candidates,
we have taken from the Providence Journal
sketch OF his character and public services, in
preference to preparing one OF our own from
what materials we had collected Without
subscribing to the sentiments expressed by the
writer on the measures pursued by the General
In regard to Arbuthn0t and Ambrster which
many have believed were characterized BY
severity and precipitancy unnecessary, ii not
unjust, we are yet willing that the advocates
even of his errors should be heard with patience
and candor. II may also be remarked that on
this occasion General J. found in Mr. Secretary
Adams a most determined and vehement defen-
yIndication appeared not altogether Astounding
in logic or argument, it might at least have
been sufficiently cogent TO satisfy those who in
dulge that most patriotic sentiment, that the
Republic and its officers can never do wrong -
But the fame of General Jackson rests upon a
basis too deep and solid TO be essentially impair
ed by whatever deductions sober and impartial
history may find il necessary 10 make III the
cold tribunal of naked truth. There will vet
remain after every allowance for error or preiu-
dice which the most rigid scrutiny may demand,
an honorable exhibition Of public services and
inaexible patriotism, such as his country will
always be proud TO recur to for one Of the
brightest parts OF her own history
! AEDREw JAcKsos, Of Tennessee. who Is.
believe, the Oldest of the candidates, was educa.
ted lawyer, in one Of the southern States. and
emigrated to Tennessee, while young. When |
mentioned the want of revolutionary men among
the most prominent of those who are talked "
Tor the Presidency overlooked the fact, that
Gen. Jackson, then STRIPPING, was a partizau
officer at the battle of Kings Mountain,in which
a large partizan force of southern r0yaIists was
completely annihilated. lido Justice, with nlea.
sure, to this early indication of patriotism and OF
military talents. As little is known, with Ger.
tainty, of the gradations through which Ne MA,
advanced to the higher Offices, in his adopted
State, shall pass TO the time when he first at.
tracted the attention of the nation, as membe,
| OF the United States Senate, and General "
militia in Tennessee. He marched at the head
| OF the militia of that state, called upon by the
general government to act against the southern
Indians. The celebrity with which he drew n,
force together; the ability with which he ac-
commodated its organization and movements N
the peculiar nature Of the country, 10 the char
lacter and mode Of warfare Of his enemy. and n
A H.. a. A.
tesuble evidence OF his intimate KNOWLEDGE NJ
the art OF war. The successful issue Of this VA
and the punishment inflicted on the cruel and
relentless savages OF the south, were Of the
greatest service 20 the country. The reputation
thus acquired procured him the appointment y
Major General in the regular army and when
towards the close of the late war with Csraat
Britain, II was ascertained by the administration
that formidable expedition, composed of those
veterans who had driven the French armies thro
the whole extent Of Spain, and conquered them
IN their own country, was prepared against n
Orleans, such was the confidence rsposed inGen.
jackson, that he was appointed to the chief
command IN that quarter. The principal events
and splendid result Of the campaign that easued,
are toe well known to need repetitiom. The
merit of the American General can be apprecia-
ted, in all its extent, by those only, who have
studied the whole campaign, with an eve, AZ
once, 70 the topography Of the country assailed.
the moral and physical power OF the assailant,
the apparent inadequsey Of the means Of de-
fence, and the admirable dispositions and un-
conquerable spirit BY which those means were
rendered equal to the object in view. | have
seen statement Of these particulars, drawn up
by European engineer OF approved ability,
on the ground. This statement, now the study
OF military men in Europe, confers immortal
honor on the talents OF the Commander. The
most conSummaie captains, whether Of ancient
or modern times, have left Us no examples 81
military science OF the sklful application OF
means, which exceed the campaign IL Louisiana
The result Is enough tor my purpose. veteran
force OF ~ 90 men, amply equipped with ali the
materiei Of an army, commanded BY experien-
ced Generals, and supported by superior naval
Preparations, was out-manRuvred, disconnected
beaten, reduced one third, and put to fight. by =
numerical force Of 1900, composed III recruits.
hastily drawn together, undiscipIined b. actual
service, and deficient in most Of the Equipments
considered a. necessary TO the efficiency az An
army, with loss Of thirty or forty men IN the
part Of the assailed
The Seminole war, fomented hy the Spanish
authorities IN Florida the sudden irruptiop NV
to, and occupation Of that province b. Genera
JAG ksons and the seizure, and summary. thourh