Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-01-15

Gu VI ue oioou Oh tneir descendants. No, sir
force will never be resorted to. MY Imagination,
in my most melancholy moments, has been inca
pable OF concoiving so gloomy picture as that at
which the gentleman from Frederick has taken a
distant glance in prospective. have no fears Of
these appalling consequences. Whatever bill il
| may p'ease this House 10 pass whatever may be
the basis OF the Convention, its members will as
| semble, as we are assembled here, as n band Of
brothers, TO deliberate for the common good. And
tteir deliberations conducted in a spirit of kind-
ness, mode ration and forbearanc., will end, as !
humbiy trust ours will end in the advancement of
the happiness and prosperity of Virginia.
From the NashUiye Republican, Dec. &c.
DIEO-On the 22d inst. al the Hermitage, and
In the 62d year of her age, Mrs. Rachel jackson,
wife Of Andrew jackson. President elect Of the u.
States. Her health, which had for some months
been more delicate than usual, became seriously
impaired about week ago. by the fatigue OF long
walk. She was attacked with alarming spasms in
the chest; which after RENTING and recurring for
few days. became transferred to the heart. and
in a moment OF apparent convalescence, terminal
ted without g'oan or struggle her we-spent
life.
This melancholy event. which has visited her
family with unspeakabie sorrow, and clothed our
community in sadness, will excuse the following
faint and brief notice. which though far inferior 10
the dignity oil her virtues is the hest ofe ring
can make to her beloved and venerated memory.
The history Of Mrs Jackson from her early wears
is closely and considering her sex) remarkably
connected with the history OF country Her
father Col John Donc!son who WIS a gentleman
OF fortune, rrobitv and enterprise removed with
his taniy while she vet n child. from Pitt
syivana county, Va Ohe place Of her hirth) to the
western country. and settled in this neghbourhoo!
on the banks Of the Cumberland. Surrounded by
the dangers which orr brave rioneers hal To en-
counter, he was killed in the prime of manhood
and the flush of success nv the Indians in Ken
sucky AT the time Gene al Jarkson first came
to this country, she was residing with her widow
NTH ~ L:
wife His we'll known hardships and perils in
our Indian and English wars, his distant and dan
gerous campaigns his frequent battles and trumphs
made her silent but anxious sharer i'm the dam
gers and gIorips of the nation: and manv Of her
relatives following the standard of her martial
husband, gave her a more painful interest in OUR
Struggles General Coffee. the husband of her
neice, was always in the front Of the battle; and
her nephew, Alexander DoneIson, fell gloriously
h"htine by his side.
In the recent political contest, which has ter
minated 60 fortunately for the institutions Of our
country, and so honorahy for the illustrous part
n"r OF her heart. the same connection subssted.
In orde~ 10 ohsruct his to Just popularity,
and rightfu' power she was made the object ofin-
Inries more barbarous than murderous savages
could inilict. And Providence, after permitting
her tn witness the downfI and confusion Of those
who patronize and those vino committed these a.
trocities. gently withdrew her wounded spirit TO
the mansions Of eternal bliss, where the wicked
cease from troubling, and the weary are at rest"
Even after death the course Of public feeling is
blended with her The honors with which
II was intended 10 commemorate on the same dav.
a national victory and the trium election of
Cen jackson, were suspended nv her fate, and
exchanged by patriotic people for public ex-
pressons Of respsc for her virtues, and regret for
her departure And those who in the evening
had expected to salute her with Joy and graduation,
buried next morning TO look for the last time on
her inanimate countenance and to follow her cold
remains To the tomb. Piety and age. innocence
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and exalted, mingled their tears and blessings a.
round her grave and attested, in accents of deep
and spontaneous sorrow, in sobs Of affection con.
verted into agony bv the awful presence Of death,
her endearinp merits, and her exemplary life.
IN the character of this excellent and iamented
LADY,, feminine charms, domestic virtues and chris
tan PROJECTIONS were united. Her person in youth
was beautiful, her manner was always engaging
her temper cheerful, her sensiblity delicate aDd
mild. She was tender wife, af1ectionate friend
bcnignant mistress, generous relation, kind
neighbor and an humble christian Her pure and
gentle breast in which selfish, guefuI or mali
cous thought never found entrance was the throne
oil hen"voence; and under its noble influence her
faculties and time were constantly devoted to the
exercise of hospitality and 10 acts of kindness.
To feed the hungry 70 cIoihe tine naked, 90 supply
the INDECENT, 10 raise the humble, TO notice the
frendIess and 20 comfort the unfortunate her
favorte occupations nor could the kindness of her
soul be expressed by distress or prosperity; but
like those fountains which. rising in deep and so
cuicd Valleys flow on in the frost OF winter and
through summers heat, ii maintained a uniform |
and refreshing current. Thus she lved-and |
when death approached, her patience and resig-
nation were equal 10 her goodness; not impa-
tent gesture. not vexatious look, not fretful
accent escaped her; but her last breath charg-
ed with expression Of tenderness for the man |
whom she loved more than her life, and honored |
next to her God.
The death of Mrs JACKSON, consort Of Gen. |
Andrew Jackson, which we hastily announced in |
paper Of Tuesday last, came upon our COM |
rnunity like an electric shock. Arrangements |
had been made by the citizens Of Nashville for a |
public dinner and ball on Tuesday, in honor of the |
General, and he was expected i'll town that morn |
ne, 10 receive the congratulations of his friends,
and 10 take with them parting glass, preparatory
to his departure for the seat of the national gov
eminent. On Thursday preceding, Mrs Jackson |
was attacked with severe pain in the arm, shoul-
der and side, and violent papitaton fthe heart
Medical assistance, however, soon afforded her
relief, and no serious result was apprehended. On
Monday, she again complained of pain and
slight fever returned; but in the evening, about
9 o'clock, when the physician visited her. she APP
peared relieved and was free from pain. No d
posed that her indisposition would be great as
TO interfere with the arrangements of the next
day. In about half an hour, however, she sent
for the physician, who in adjoining room,
and before he could reach her, had fallen from he
chair, and espired in less than two minutes. The
TO have been a sudden apasmodic affection OF the
heart.
The funeral took place on Wednesday, and was
attended by an immense crowd from Nashville
and the surrounding country.
Most sincerely do sympathize with our dis.
tinguished fellow citizen in this and trying
affection. whole nation sympathizes with him.
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