Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-08-11
From ths Am.ricao Prosbyserian.


Agreeably to the notice previolyus given, the
Senior editor of this paper, together with the
Rev. Mr.. Smith, administered the Sacrament OF
the Lords Supper, last Sabbalh, in the church
near the Hermitage.
This church is known to our presby terrain rec
ords by the name Of Ephesus, and vas erected
many years since on the domain appertainng to
the Hermitage, principally by its venerable pro-
prietor, the Ex-President Of the United States
1t is beautifully located, and though not spacious,
or even finished, vet II Is delig htful summer
temple, for the calm aud pure worship of the
triune God. Such, at least it seemed to US, du-
ring the services of the late solemnity, especial
" so, when it became the abode Of the communion
Of redeemed spirits, around the table of our
present Lord and Savior. While such sermons
are generally the most joyous and elevating,
which believers can enjoy on ;earth, the one TO
which we have alluded, afforded more than Or
binary interest, because among sew ral interest
ing occasions to tho church was numbered
peculiarly interesting-we mean, the Ex-oresi-
dent himself To the christian every spiritual
accession to the army Of the living God is ground
of JOY, because every soul is Of infinite value,
and in its redemption, the spiritual empire, and
consequently the declarative glory Of the Great
Captain of his salvation are augmented.-Stil',
on account of tho great amount of commanding
influence, which distinguished individuals
capable Of exercising in the cause Of religion,
when truly converted to God-ther conversation
to all christians, cannot be otherwise than q mat
ter of far moro than ordinary interest and
ioicing. This, respective of all other consdera-
tions, 10 calculated TO yield uncommon gratifica-
ton to all who feel interested in the Kingdom of
Christ below, when they learn, that General
Jackson has soIemniy consecraed himself TO the
promotion Of its interests, during the remainder
Of his days. 1t may we'll be imagined that the
scene was thrilling, when this veteran in years.
and in the service Of his country, pro(essed al
he Of oil old I'D
promised an eternal fidelity to Him, who de-
mands the homage Of all created integences.-
How could it be otherwise? form Of no CON-
mon appearance for inspiring veneration, was
standing before the assembly. II was the form
of one, who had been long known as amongst the
most distinguished of his. country's Generals
who had often periled his life III her defence,
under God, had achiev ed one Of the most memoria.
BILE victories recorded in the annals Of modern
warfare. Nor il this all The same venerable
70: m had filled, statesman, the highest seat
in the government of ais country, and had been
clothed with the highest civic honors which that
in all its unequalled freedom and independence
could bestow.
He has passed through life Of most eventful
scenes-he had returned to his hermitage
to the tomb of his beloved consort, ito the Re w
remaining friends of his former days--to some
of the surviving children of these friends, and in
their view, about to pledge himself, to be-
come a soldier in new army, and to engage in
the performance of duties, OF higher Importance
than ever commanded the attention Of earthly
thrones or confederated states. And to add, if
possible, to the ilnpressveness of the scene, the
partner of his adopted son, dear to him, indeed,
as . daughter together with a beloved niece were
also about to seal with him their covenant, for
the first time, to be the followers Of the Prince
of peace The whole Of the preparatory service
was deeply interesting, but when the time ar
r;veo for him and his relatives, and friends to
Il h. soIl
assembled redeemer, a scene of weerng gratitude,
and JOY, seemed to prevade the whole congrega-
ton.
To see the aged veteran whose head had stood
erect in battle, and through of fearful
bearing, bending that head in humble and ador-
ing reverence at the table of his divine Master
while tears Of penitence and Joy. trokled down
his care worn cheeks, was indeed a spectacle Of
most intense moral interest. No one, indeed,
could question the sincerity of his profession of
faith in the Son Of God. The whole world &C
quainted with him, whether friends or foes, must
acknowledge that his lips have spoken, in all his
varied difficulties, the meaning of his heart; and
his sentiments.
Nav God bless and uphold him in his last days,
and make them his most comfortable and happy
davs And when the time Of his departure shall
arrive, may he come to his grave, not only full Of
peace, and Joy, and holy triumph.
In all foal COOvettiOHS 10 NIOO, let US ever
remember that 1T 10 not by might or by power,
but by my Spiri, saith the Lord To his grace
then be all the glory.
P.S. The health Of the General has been
generally comfortable during this season
TEARING Up NATION THE Roors.-It was
our purpose on Saturday, to invite the particular
attention Of the public to the article from the Gin
cinnati Gazette respecting the conduct Of Georgia
and the Cherokee lands, but the duty was ne
elected. We supply the omission now, and beg
the reader to turn back to that article and ponder
upon the fagitious conduct Of Georgia in this
matter, through her whole course from the foun-
dation of the government 10 the present hour
The case is without parallel in the annals of man
surprising, in its enormitv the uprooting Of the
little colony Of Acadie by Great Britain. The
numbers torn from their homes that occasion
were small in comparison, and the &C, in
some respects pailia,ed by reasons of state. But
10 regard to the Cherokees no such palliating cir
cumstances can be pleaded. The whole proceed
ing of Georgia from the beginning, has been die
ia ted by the basess and most groveing Of the hu-
man passions-AvARIcE,-ste all-grasping, IN
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