The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-08-28

Though the SHOWS of sixty years and
upwards have whitened his head, yet
they have cot chilled his warm heart.
He walks with firm, elastic step; his
body is erect; and his eye glistens in
conversation, as it did in his youth. I'm
injured by time, in his person, his mind
is richly stored with all the knowledge
which experience, study, and a thorough
acquaintance with men and things can
afford, which he has collected in long
life Of close application to business, pub
lie and private, and an intercourse with
the world. He is the Nestor ofthls age,
as he will be the pride of the American
people forever.
As to his mind, he possesses quick
ness Of apprehension, combined with
depth of thought, that enable him, ia "a
moment, to grasp subject, in all its
benring and tendencies, which com
mon mind would either never compre-
hend, or arrive at a correct conclusion,
after long and laborious investigation.
In any matter of great intricacy, and
where the facts are not easily attained,
no man is more patient or more indefa-
tigable in his researches, until he comes
to conclusion but when that is arriv-
ed at, his action resembles the light
ning's speed.
His enemies--for he has bitter ones
say, he is made up of contrarieties,
because he is ardently attached to his
whole country, and yet warmly devoted
to his personal friends.
A man, sometimes slow to act, where
he has not all the facts in the case be.
fore him, but where he has these facts,
he moves with the rapidity of thought.
There is no contrariety in all this, and
dulness of intellect could only SO con-
clude.
Not few, who now slander him, have
fed upon his bounty, and turned against
him, because they could not use HIM as
their mere tool.
These remarks on Gen. Jackson are
made by one, who holds no place under
him, and never has held one of any real
value, either to himself or his family,
and expects nothing from him at any
future period of his life.-They are
made too by man, who knows Gen.
Jackson well, as man, and as a Chief
Magistrate of a great and growing ma
tion.-Like few men, in high stati ons,
the nearer he is approached, and the
more closely he is observed, by well in
formed men of correct moral and politi-
ca! principles, the more he is respected,
beloved and esteemed.
In his manners, General Jackson is
the most accomplished gentleman in the
United States. At his levees, he receiv-
ed the attentions of his friends and foes,
with the same ease and condescension.
During five long hours, have seen him
standir g on his feet, always without
moving from the place where he stood,
shaking hands, either with those who
had just entered the room or were abou,
to retire from it.
Whether dressed in rags, or covered
with iamonds--whethe blooming with
youth and beauty, or withered with age
and deformcd by wrinkles-all who ap-
preached the President, we're received
with the same Kindness and attention
They were warmly welcomed when they
arrived, and thanked for their visit when
they retired. On such occasions, from
his behavior, no one would have suppos-
cd, that he was the Chief Magistrate OF
a great nation !; as no look, no gesture
revealed to any one, a single particle
of pride. This perfect good breeding he
has acquired in the best society, and
originates in heart, kind and benevo-
lent towards all mankind. There is n
charm about him, which captivates all
hearts, and it is the great secret cause
of his elevation to the lofty summit OF
power, where he now stands.
He has not one particle of the time
serving politician about him, hut he is n
statesman, of large and liberal views,
expanded and free from selfish motives.
His age; his profound knowledge OF
mnnkin1 ; his straight-forwardness and
sincerity; and his other mnny and val
unble qualifications for his present sta
tion, while filling it, have enabled him
to add largely to his fame, that will en-
dure forever. What adds, vastly, to the
applause, he certainly deserves for his
services as President, arc the difficulties
constantly thrown in his path, by the
factions Of all sorts, now prevalent, dis.
turbing the peace, and threatening the
dissolution Of the Union Surrounded
by such rocks, shoals, quicksands and
breakers, it required no small skill, to
steer in safety, the ship Of states some
times becaimcd, sometimes furiously
driven, by the tornado's fury or the
whirIwind's force. OF his PHYSICAL
courage, no one ever doubted, but his
moral courage Is not less, ms many OF
his nets rs Chief Magistrate have clear
ly evinced. He goes right onward to
the mark, turning neither to the right
nor the len, unawed by the frcwns OF
foes, and unmosed by the smiles Of
natterers.
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