Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-10-01

Us ah0Gtlon ioT MS departed vile,
whose prasence was, in his susceptible
imagination, as necessary 40 incident OF
Heaven as that Of the angels.
A portrait OF this dearest object of his
earthly affections, hung 10 his chamber.
"ls that good Ikeuess2'' said lady TO
him IN my presence. "Pretty goods said
he, "but not 50 good as this" taking
miniature from his bosom.
On another occasion, calling upon him
on some urgent business, ! was invited
into his bed chamber. found him too III
to sit up. The curtains in front of his bed
we're open, and he lay with has head some.
what elevated on pillow. Opposite the
foot of his bed, nearly touching the post i,
stood little table, aud on i, was the min.
iature of Mrs. jackson leaning against a
small bible and prayer book which had
been hers. II was evidently so placed
that he might, as he lay, gaze upon the
shadow of those loved features which had
enraptured his youthful heart, rendered
them dear to the bosom Of the hero and
statesman eyond any other earthly OBJ
lect. ..
| was not then so thoroughly acquainted
with Gen. Jackson, as | afterwards be
came; but on witnessing this scene, | said
to myself, this must be an honest man.
None other could entertain so abiding an
affection for a departed companion, how
ever cherished while living. Love like
this is all good, all heavenly; all divine,
as nearly as any thing on earth possibly
can be; It cannot dwell ia bad heart; il
cannot assimlate with perverted mind.
l had never seen Mrs. jackson, but
from that moment pronounced her su-
perlor woman. None but IA women of
surpassirg virtues could SO fix the affec-
TORS Of such man. None other could
maintain such a hold on such mind,
amidst the enjoyment of glory, the gratif-
cation OF ambition, the cares OF stale, and
never ceaslUg eXciteme0ts sufficient to
overpower and swallow up the kindly
affections of ordinary men. None other
could occupy, ia lite and IN death so
broad a space in the remembrance and
affections of one who in devotion 10 his
country never Tad a superior. Ard
could not but regret, that she had not lived
not so much TO enjoy signal triumph
over her own and her husband $ traducers,
as to comfort, advise and sustain her de-
voted companion in the midst of never
ceasing tolls ahd vexaliuns, the hear,less.
ness OF false friends, and the assaults of
unrelenting enemies.
Who that visited the Presidents House
during Gen. Jackson's administration,
does not remember Jenny O'Neal, the
lish doorkeeper? Jenny was kind
hearted, but blunt in his manner, SO much
so on some occasions as to appear rude,
if not Insulting. Often one might ring
the bell time after time, and no Jenny
make his appearance. There was
particular cause for Jemmy's apparent
rudeness and occasional absence.
Calling one day upon business, rang
the bell repeatedly, but no door-keeper
appeared. As had done before, under
like circumstances. | opened the door and
walked up stairs to the Presidents office.
There | found the General and Major
Donelson. PresidentIy the bell rang
again, again and again. "Where can
Jenny eg' said the General. "Drunk.
most llkely," replied Maj. Douelson. |
then stated hat | had not been able to
raise him. though had rung until was
tired, and that this was not the first occa-
sion. Major Donelson then observed,
that this difficulty was almost oil daily oc-
curence, that he had, on several occa-
sions, found Jenny 10 his room wholly
unable TO get to the door; that when not
SO disabled, his conduct towards vIsiiers
was often, from this peculiar situation,
but polite or respectful, aod he
expressed the opinion, IN very decided
terms, that a more suitable person should
be entrusted with that duty. swell, well"
said the General, "we cannot bear it
any longer; tell Jenny he must find a
home elsewhere"
Again and again, ] called, and Jenny
still presented his rubicund face at the
door, often in plight not betting bis sta
ton. "How is, lhisW one day, said /
to Major DoneIson, 81 heard the General
eII you that Jenny must be discharged"
Eyes" said the Major, Sand that was the
third time | had received such an order;
but on each occasion, Jenny waited on
The General in person, was exceedingly |
sorry for his fault, shed tears Of repent-
luce in abundance, promised TO behave
better in future il he could be forgiven this
,nce, and never desisted until he obtained
/ promise that no should be tried a while
oDger."
And whoever was familiar at tire
IVh,,a no,,sa u,iU rennInher .JemmV1s |