Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-10-07

he place at which JACKSON finally took up his re-
siience, and it was there that he commenced that
course ofiile, which has proved so singuary event
ful, and important, not only to himself but to his
country.
His success at Nashville was probably unprece-
dened, although it did not originate in his own in
dividual exertious, or grow out Of any partic uar
evidences oftalents attainments by him displayed
Extraordinary circumstances conduced to sccele-
rate his prosperity and 10 the very singular kind OF
society which at that time existed in Tennessee,
was he mainly indebted, for that patronage which
laid the foundation of his after fortune.
He had not been in Nashville long time, when,
by private combat, be taught those who attempt
ed to oppose him, that he not to be frightened
or dsmayed by personal or political foes. and that
they who warred against him, would find a sangui-
nary and determined opposer. He also distinguish
ed himself at the horse race the cock fight. and in
deed at all the common receptacles for dissipation
and vice, until he became the champion Of West
Tennessee, and The very 80 cock Of the walk" among
people, who were, at that moment. not many de-
grees removed rom state of barbarsm. Thus,
HuNlnS SalDe'I an ascenIHHcy. anu uCclueu pOpU-
larity over people, who at all times acted under
The influences Of feelings, unrestrained by Of
propriety or decorum, and whose suffrages were
easily bought at the hustings with pint of wills
key, tNDREw JACKSON began to think il was time
for him to commence his march to greatness The
first public office held by him. was that of Attorney
General for the District in which he resided; how
long he held il, have no method Of tanning.
Sufficient it 10 say, that during his official career,
he did not give any particular evidence Of extraor-
binary powers o. mind or atannents. A portion
of tn time due to his country, was spent at the
bali alley. the cock p, the horse race, and the halls
of pugilistc science. Indeed it is to he lamented
that private chronology has hanled down TO this
day and generation, of dissil alton anl vice,
in which he too frequently figured, aud over which
private friendship has often wept, whilst she has
vainly enleavored to cover them .cith her mantle.
But as the time has not yet arrived when it would
be necessary TO expose the history o this mans iiie
and the disgusting acts OF debaGchery "Eich have
marked tive will, for the moment, suffer il TO escape.
During that eventfu! period 1890 3 when thc
western hordes ol hborgnals were depredating the
border settlements. and carrying the tonahawk and
the scapng kuifo to the very fire SIDES nj the set
tiers, JACKSON voluntarily commenced ca mpaign
against the savages inhabiting the valley of the
Cumberland; and by his vigilance and excessive
mode Of warfare drove the Indians from thai
gion and restored harmony and happiness TO thosa,
who had heretofore slept by the watch fire, and
woke only to hear the yells of their savage pur
suers, and to behold their dwellings razed, and
their unofending offspring falling untimely victims
20 ruthless, heartless, and fend-iko foe. But
whether the manner in which he conducted his
campaigns against the Indians, was wise one, is
extremely doubtful and it is not certain, that his
aims would not have been more expeditiously and
honorably accomplished, ifhe had treated the Abo-
riginals with less rigor. and more humanity.
Mercy, IN wars like these, he knew not, and too
often he Unfortunately nassacred and put to the
most cruel tortures, those who fell into his hands
THIS naturally excited thirst for retaliation on the
part of the aborginas, and their hatred. il possible
excited beyond its usual fury, led them on to the
commission of deeds of ten-fcld violence and barba
rity. Ifa conciliatory course had been pursued 1t
is not unlikely that the Cherokees, who, jealous OF
the approach of white man, and prepared to meet
him at the tereshhold of their country, nigh. have
neen conciliated, if not induced to extend to the
emigrant, the hani of peace and friendship. BUTT
did not belong to JACKSON to attempt concilia
tion-his was spirit not we'll calculated to reason
or consider--vengeance and revenge were his
watchwords-he went forth to conquer and to de-
stroy.
'ss Destruction was the barque he seered,
And vengeance sat upon the helm
The success he met with in the Indian Wars hac
already secured to him decided popularity, and
at public canvass he suffered himself-as he then
lid. and now does, consider no man at liberty to
deeiiue a public ofice-to be run for a member OF
the Convention, for erecting Constitution for
Tennessee and he was successful.
Whilst member ofthat Body, he was far from
being considered an efficient or important counsel
lor or statesman nor did he participate very large
,v in the debates which the deliberations Of that
important body called forth. Indeed, he never was
considered man above mediocriiy, until the splen-
dor Of the victory OF New Orleans had been oiazon
al around tho world, and his name had been lauded
to thu skies. That the battle Of New-Orleans was
crowned with the most signal success, and that the
nrowess of American valor triunphed over formi-
liable foe, no one is disposed to denynot even those
Al n tho 6orfIue OF war