The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-01-15
From u. d, French, Esg.

NEW YORK, Jan. i, iSll.
Gcat'emen:-I have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your invitation TO join my brother
democrats of Windsor county in celebrating the
coming anniversary of the battle of New Orleans,
at Bridgewater on the Sth inst.
Nothing could afford me more sincere gralilca-
ton than to meet YOU in commemolnton of such
an event, There is deep seated feeling of ma
liona pride which the recurrence of that glorious
day nwakens in every true American heart The
repulson Of the invaders of our country, the pre-
servaton of the lives of our citizens, and the per-
manent peace and happiness of the community, are
each of them of too much importance TO be forget
ten. But when they are jointly effected by the
wisdom and lirmness Of a single individual, whose
merit seems heightened by the modesty of his pre-
tensions, we cannot but award 10 him full tribute
of admiration.
But, IN my opinion, the most abiding glory Of
Andrew Jackson, is that which he derives from hi,
services rs Il statesman. The laurcls o! his mill
tary fame may grow searcd or be oyerShadOwGd
and pO.tcr'y, in view Of more immediate bcue-
! tit, may award to some more favored son brighter
perhaps more enduring rcnOwn. But the laurel,
! he won while in civic stations will never fade
| They are reserved To perennial bloom. From The
lime he first took his seat in the Chair of State, un
/ Ill the period Of his voluntary retirement, he wa,
an ardent aud iplieNihIc supporter of Democratic
principles. Though prosecuted and maligncd by
the embiltered hostility of his opponents, he chang
ed not his course, but pursued 1t icarlcsSly IN the
teeth of all opposition, lie yindcutcd the liberties
of his country when they We're assacd, aud wher
they were threatened he appeared ready TO defend
them. The fall of the United States Bank, not
wilhsandmg the terror of its supporters, has nudC
the public vision more pure and withdrawn from
the feelings of the people many Of those busecs,
prejudiccs which obscure their Judgment and d.
ninish their dignity.
Poserily will join in praises to the author Of h.
| act.
But, gentlemen, at the present crisis Of affair,
this distinguished individual holds n peculiar posi-
ton in the eyes of the Democratic party of this
country.
That party il defeated. New and uncynmpled
combinations Of circumstances have ovcrthrown 1t
though its principles exist pure as heretofore
1t is natural while ust recovering from the shock
inflicted by its enemies that its friends should by
simultaneous act of sympathy direct their eyes To-
wards that man who so lately led it on 10 victory
aud inspired it with the proudcst confidence in its
principles. 1t is natural they should look to him
as I'm index of the feeling proper to be exhibited
upon the OCCASION and wait till shall come from hi,
| lips the watchword for g the rally"
Gentlemen, it is n source OF JOY to me as II mus
he to YOU, that the celebrations in every part o
our wide extended Union,will carry to him III whose
honor they are held, the assurance that he Is dcnry
cherished in the hearts of the American People,
This will find place in his breast with that peace
which flows only from The consciousness of duty
well performed.
For myself, let me observe, tina, professional en-
gncrmenls and the lncemcncies of the season will
prevent me from meeting with You on the occasion
specified. You will obIige me by offering the fol-
lowing sentiment in my behalf:
Democracy,-No opposition, however potent
can crush lis spirit no treachcry, however inyd-
ious, can wilher lis influences.
With sentiments Of respect,
am yours, &c. Sc.
L. d. FRENCH.
To Lyman Raymond, Esq and others, Com. Sc