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The Cumberland Prcsb,t.rian o. a late date
gives the hest news We have bad this many d,y
from the HermI,lge, va announcing, that General
Jackson has become member Of the Church
We never Icduise, much less express .uspi.
cio1 OF the sincerity Of any one who profes
repentance % his sins aud faith ia the i'hrl,tian
religion. we hope. thefrforr that Gen. ! = tie
reformed man. which. IN the presence Of God
he has declared himself To be.
The Presbyterian save:
IL - calculated 10 Yield uncommon
qualification TO al! who feel Interested III
the kingdom, OF Christ below when they
learn, that Gen. Jackson has solcmly con
scciatcd himsel. TO the promotion OF its
interests durIug the remainder Of his days.
IL may we'll be imagined that the scene
wa thrilling when ihis veteran IN wears.
ard ~ the service OF his country, profess
ed allegiance To- the Sovereign Of all
worlds and promised an eternal fidelity
10 Him who demands the homage OF all
created intelligence. How could II be
otherwise a form Of no common ap-
pearance for inspiring veneration. wa
standing before the Assembly II va,
the iorm Of one " ho had been long know n
as among the most distinguished OF hIs
cnun'ry's Generals ho had often peril
ed lis lIic IA her defence. ard who. un-
der God, had achieved one OF the mos,
memorable victories recorded in tie an
nails OF modern warfare. Nor /, this all
The same venerable form had filled a. a
statesman, the highest sea, a. the Govern
ment OF biS couu;ry, and had been clothed
with the highest civic honors which that
country, 10 all IT'S anrqusIlcd freedom
and independence. could bestow
He had passed a life Of most cycnlful
fccnes--he had returned 10 his own her
mItase---to the tomb Of his beloved con.
s0.' - to the iew remaining friends Of his
iotmcr ddyS-to some o. the surviving
children OF those friends and IN their
view was about TO pledge himself TO be
come soldier an anew army, and To cn
gage in the performance OF duties OF high.
er importance than ever commanded the
attention Of earthly throne, or conlcderat-
eel states. And 10 add. IT possible. 20 the
impressiveness 81 the scene. the partnt =
OF bis adopted ,3n. dear 20 him indeed a.
a daughter together With bciovcd niece
were also about 10 seal with him their co.
Ven1nt, for the fret tame. ~ be the follow
crs Of the Prince OF Peace. I be- whole
81 The preparatory service Wa deeply in.
,rrrsrn', bot hen the tue arrived Tor
bur AID b. relatives and ftrnd. 10 arse
'ui take their seats ai the table 81 ihrt,
t.rcrisl Redeem. - seen. %. usrr,1,
'i''t"'' 'n' jos, .r,red 60 psiVsJc The
'.'.r oaa s.srafi.n.
u srr 'r,. ss.i veteran aia.s head
h4i .'.ad erect iu battle --d flf., Oh
scenes ni Glffal beauag trudirg ti4t
head 90 hErnh." and si1rmt reverence. 80
the table ~ b. DIVINE Master. while tra..
'i rcnrcnce and JOS 'nrkled down Ln
carr-Wpfn cheeks. indeed d spectacle
oi most Iuionsc moral interest 80 one
indeed c"uit qucdipn 'he sia-cf,i, of t,.
profession ct fifth in ihr son pf q ld
hr "l.'" wp.lI acquainted 9rt liv,
whether lucnds or iDes must a,Lnos
ledge that hIs bps have spoken On eli 81
varied difficulties the mcanin, of Li.
heart and that his actions have always
corre'ponded With he sentiments
May God bless and upholi him in ~.
last DAYS and make them his most corn.
ior'sbio snd happy DAYS And when
the time fof his departure shall arnve
may he come 90 hs grave. not only foll
OF year, bot iuil Of peace Joy and holy
triumph
ln all real Conversation 10 God LEI "a.
ever remember that az is not bv n,,l,
~ power bot BY my spirli saith the Lord. "
10 h's grace then Be oil the glory.
P.S The health u the General ia.
been generally comfortable duroz shi.
season.
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ARRIVAL % rHE BED0UtN AaARs
hese men, whose astonishing perform.
snees have excited 60 much wonder 20
London, arrived ai New York on Tus.1.v