Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-03-23

the Secretaries Of State, War, and Nav, and a
number ofvisitors attending to witness the cere-
moay. The President then presented to the
General the Medal, with the following AID
dress:
GENERAL JACKSON In compliance with a
resolution OF Congress, on the 9th of January,
1915, ! present to you this medal, rs a tcstimo-
NAL ofthe high sense entertained, by that body,
ofyour g~allantry and good conduct, in the de-
fence Ut New Orleans, at that important epoch,
and especially III the very brilliant action of the
9th oil January. In the performance uf this du-
ty,l recollcct, with profound interest, the dam
ger which then menaced that CITY, and the whole
OF the country dependent on the Mississippi, and
the glorious exploit by which they were rescued
from 1t. An incursion by a powerful army of
veteran troops, commanded by a General Of ex-
pcrience, who had gained renown in made
Il strong appeal to the patriotism of the nation.
The result exhibited an example of devotion to
the public welfare, which will be foreve r distin-
gulshcd III the annals ofour Union. The alacri-
ty with which our fellow-citizens of the neigh
boring States, IN obedience to the call of the 60
vernment, flew to the defence of their country,
proves that they are willing and ready to en-
counter every danger, and make every sacrifice
in support ofOur Republicansystcm. The haste
with which you repaired to that station, and Or
gained the force collected there the frmness
with which you repealed it, with a much inferior
force, a great part of which consisted of volun-
teers and militia, arc distinguished proofs of your
patriotism and galiantry, as well as of your judg-
ment in action.
To which General JACKSON replied
S-R Receiving this emblem of the approba-
ton ofmy country, from you, who were an eff
Client and active agent of our Government in
those scenes of difficulty and danger to which it
refers, gives me peculiar pleasure. 1t brinrs to
nv recollection. pn tha fnnSi, al ,r, ~ b,;,,o 49,
ed, that patriotic ardor which brought voluntari-
ly to field thousands of the brave yeomanry of
our country, to support its eagles, and to protect
our frontier, from the ruthless savage, and the
mroads of the British foe. In the name of those
patriotic officers and soldiers who SO bravely Sc
conded my views in the day of battle, priyation,
and OF peril, and who contributed to bring about
the happy results to which you refer, l receive
this emblem ofapprobation, which the Represeu.
tatives OF my country. in Congress assembled,
have conceived inc worthy to possess. That, at
a period the most critical and alarming, | should
have been the humble means to harmonic the
hiscordant materials of every nation and tongue,
and SO TO unite them, as to make q successful de-
fence of the city of New Orleans, against n ST.
perior, well-erganized, veteran force, and to
preserve 1t from pollution and rayare by an in.
furiated British soidiery, is remembered as one of
the proudest moments of my life. This emblem
aNS Va thS Gliluu w SHOULD lcSi 10 a
kind Providence OF those happy results. Nav
you pass through and retire from, the admins
tratIon OF the Government with the full appro-
baton OF your country that has hitherto accom-
panied you. May you be blessed in retirement
with all the comforts heaven can bestow =:
and, when life is finished, be raishcd to a happy
Immortality beyond the grave.
The President then presented to Judge Tom
the Medal designed for Governor SHELBY. with
the following Address
Judge Todd In compliance with a resoluti-
on of Congress, of the 4th of April, 1918, L pre-
sent through you, to Gov. SHELBY, this Medal.
as a testimonial of the high sense entertained by
Congress, of his gallantry and good conduct il.
an action on the Thames, under Major General
Harrison, in Upper Canada, on the 9Th dav OF
October, 1913, In which the combined British &
Indian forces, under Major General Proctor,
were defeated, and the British troops made pri,
soners OF war. The patriotism which Govern
or SHELBY, and the troops, his fellow citizens.
under his command, then displayed, in march.
ing beyond the lakes, to meet our then enemy.
as well as their bravery in action, will AWAY
be with gratitude by their country
Judge TODD replied
SIR: take great pleasure in being the medi-
UNI OF conveyance, from you, sir, as President Q:
the United States, to the venerable patriot, Gov.
SHELBY, ofthis high testimonial ofhis gallan-
try and good conduct on the 5th of October,
1918. This mathematical triumph ofthat elori-
Gus day, shall be carefully delivered 10 the brave
and veteran soldier, for whom it is intended
Faithful history will hand down to ~posterity his
brilliant aud distinguished services in the two
wars, and will amply shew that he deserves well
of his country. Will not fail to communicate
to him the very polite, friendly and fla . ring
manner in which you have been pleased 10 de-
liver it to me for him.
From the OHIO Republican.