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men will be put imminent peril by the success OF
c.nrral Jackson and the reckless and unholy
. combnation'' Of desperate Office hunters who are
making use of his name as an instrument to ac
conulish theft dangerous purposes. Remember,
tho bIasphemons motto on their flag is" By the
rrERNALo &c. From what they have done,
We may Judge what they would do, il successful II
their attempt to "put down" the Administration.
Ia what AN awful condition would our country be
,,oced. if there was stationed at the helm Of state
such an unskil!ul, rash, violent, and ungovernabe
man as Gen. Jackson, whohas polluted the Senate
Chamber with his horrid imprecations, and threa.
toned to cane, and cut off the ears Of, venerable
senators eminent for their distinguished talents,
virtues and patriotism, and beloved for all the ami
mile qualities which endcar man to man
From, The Democratic Press, Philadelphia, Oct. II.
GEN. JACKSON AND COM. DECATUR.
Ausion has been frequently made in the public
nrnts. to an interesting interview which occurred
hctween these gentlemen; some years ago. near
tbe door of the U. S. Senate Chamber. As have
derived the particulars from al: authentic source,
shaII take the liberty of submitting them to the
consideration of the public.
The extraordinary measures of General Jackson
during the continuance Of the Seminole war, moi
only elected deep and loud complaints from the
public but attracted the notice Of Congress. The
subject was brought before the House of Repre-
scntatiyes bv Mr.. Clay, the present distinguished
Secretary of State. He anmatlyerted on the Gen
erals disregard of orders. well as of legal aatl
constitutional restraint, with degree OF bodnes,
and couucnce which even surpassed all his pre-
,ious Efforts
The Generals conduct was also made subject
Of nuuiry in the Senate. In this investigation
Mr.. Leacock and Roberts, of this state, and Mr..
Eppcs Of Virginia took an active part. The Gen
eral complained with much bitterness Of the course
pursued by all these gentlemen, aud threatened to
cut off their ears lie selected. however, Mr.. Ep-
pes, the son in law Of the patriot Jefferson, as the
particular object Of his vengeance, and sworc, with
his usual profanity that he would chastise him in
tile midst Of the body IN which his injurious re-
marks had been made. This report reached the
ears of the gallant Decatur. He considered it.
however. as one Of those idle declarations which
men Of incorporate passonsnot unirequently make.
without any intention Of putting It into eAecu-
tion.
The last day Of tie session, the Senate have an
evening sitting for the purpose OF receiving MESA
pes from the President. On this occasion the Com
modore conducted Mrs. Decatur TO the brick capt.
HJ.
the Senate. As they passed through small anti
room to the door of the Senate Chamber, about nine
O'clock at night, they saw with surprise General
Jackson, with his two alds-de- camp, walking back
wards and forwards, appearing under me influence
or treat excitement. So snon as he conducted Nlrs
Decatur tn seat in the lobby he returned and AK
ed one Of the aids whether or not 1t was true.
that General Jackson intended to attack Mr.. Ep-
pes in the Senate Chamber. The reply was. such
IS the Generals intention, and such =, the OBJECT OF
his visit to the capitol at this hour. lie added fur
thcr that it was altogether impossible iof any one
to alter his determination.
Deeatrr then turned to General jackson. and
observed, with that grave and firm tone Tor which
he was SO remarkable" have Just learned, sir.
with deep regret, that the object OF your visit to
the capitol. at this late hour is to chastse Mr. Ep-
pes in the senate chamber"
Tie General replying with voice laltefln-
with passion, yes, sir, the dlnn'd rascal has IN
ured nv reputation, and will be reyenged OF him
This EVENING" will cane him in the senate cham
bct-I will teach the scoundre to lmpeach my con-
duct, or to call in question the propriety Of my
measures"
"Theu'. replied the gallant Commodore, "you
are an undone man--yuur fame will be shpwreck-
I'd. and the nation disgraced. For Gods sake be
diverted from your purposes-thc persons OF our
Senator's are sacred, when engaged in their delbe-
ralions, and it is our duty to protect and not to
assa them"
Whilst Decatur was thus earnestly rendering his
advice, Jackson hastily interrupted him with the
following remark !" / have made 1t a rule IN he
sir, to be reyensed of all insults, and am not now
10 be diverted from my purposes. BY the eternal
Cd will enter the senate chamber and Hog the
ID rascal"
Decatur slapped his hands together in his own
peculiar manner, and hercely observed "y you shall
not enter that door, sir, antess IL be orer my dead
t@ly."
Jackson stepped back his lips compressed, and
his face paid with anger he eyed in silence the
,nl,,nt snr;t onnnsed 10 him for the space of hal