The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-02-08
GENrRALIACKSON-

The following which We find IN the N. +. lleteinn,
,rings us news we were prepared tohsar Wereceived
letter from The Old Chief few days ago in which he
states that he cannot last great while longer but tnst
ais love and anxiety for the success Of democratic prn
,iples had not abated He looks forwaid with great
hope to the complete triumph OF the democratic party in
1874 May the old patriot live to see occunenceso
lcvoutedy be wished for and confidently anticpa
ed The Pebeian in reference 10 the letter below says
I'VE publish to day an interesting letter from the Her
nit ge, When We consider the advanced age of Gen
sra Jackson and his feeble health we fear that the day
cannot be far distant when his great name and eharac
Ter will become the property Of history. In that day
and may God grant that it may yetbe distant his
try and the world forgetting party viii render just ho
mage to the great and good qualities of the man and Of
The statesman Iehe nowto depart from earthly scenes,
VIZ rejoice that he'has Witnessed the brilliant and an
spcious prospect his country now enjoys Of being
again under The administration of Democratic prnei
pies This must be glofie1s consolation 10 him who
laborcd so long and so well in his countys cause
and viii scatter all clouds from the sunset his days.
! n&! Siatesnahl y.a
".iy Correspondence Of the Plebian.l q. ag.o
l,s HERmrAeE, Jan. 18th, is44. "
~ L. H. Iot6hlHb, L1l0T 0T i>c0tdn: ts ,e -
DEAR SIR; l regret extremely to find, on my arrival
at the Hermitage the healh of the venerable Presi
dent, Andrew jackson, in such precarious state He
is very feebe appetite poor cough distressing attended
with paroxysms account ofbe rain in his sde
At times he suffers from degree OF tighness abouthe
chest, attended with much difficulty OF respiration al
other times more free expectoraon greatly relieves
him. Hethinls one ofhs lungs is nearly gone his eye
sight has failed him very much; can converse buta lit
lie at time, even when the most comfortable; has had
several hemerhages ofthe lungs and is frequently obli
ged to resort b bleeding andcuppingo prevent its retu
He has been gradually failing for the last year. but more
rapidly for the last seven months He is able to exer
else very little this winter buthas never failed attending
church when it was possible for him 10 be conveyed
with help. rt
The Legislature o! Tennessee in session al Nash
vile, adjourned nthe glorious eighth ofJanuary many
of the members, the military, the citizens from Nash
vile and the surrounding country called upon the cd
soldier and patriotic pay their respects The house
open during the day. the table bouneousy loaded re-
freshuents in abundance both to eat and drink The
doors Of his roo were open during the day. and as the
people in at door and passed out at the oher
he shook hands and spoke to every person. 1t was evil
dent he was atigued and falling and it was thought pr
dent to close the doors but the General said "N let
the people come I'M they are my friends may NOT 1--WE
to see another 9Th of January" He was evidently
much excited at the firing ohe cannon and the appear
ance ofthe military; but after the day was spent his
strength failed nature gave way and he sank down. and
for several days strong fears entertained that he
would not survive; but through kind Providence he
has for the last few days been rather Improving con-
verses but le his spirits far above his power to sup
port. His communications are still very numerous He
willopen few letters read short time and rest he can
not alpresent answer them. He thanked me in the
most afeconate manner for my visit to the Hermase
at this incleen season Of the year. & said Sir should
you live to return homeland earnestly pray to God
to preserve you'll desire you to communicate TO my
Democratic fellow citizens and friends the great city
and State OF New York that thank them again and a.
gain for their very kind regard for menot only at this
time, but for thekndness have at all times received
from them-that my lamp of life is nearly out-it is
buut down into the socket andneary exhausted will
sometimes flare upa little and again fade away stlf
more faint; but the last glimmer must soon come.
have endeavoFed through fe TO do justice Ihave ever
trusted in God, and he has never forsaken me in any
hour Of danger and Distress and when il is his will to
call forme, am willing to go and hour must soon
come. s,.ag,t
Say sir, to my kind friends would write them i'll
could, but cannot and must authorize yot, sir in my
name to express my feelings fully to them. ! should
feel possible still more grateful to kind Providence Ii
could be spared to see my country once more settled
down upon sfrm Democratic basis. That the rights
OF our aborng classes should be respected and protec-
ted they the most important part OF the people that
which supports the power and wealth of thenaton-
the part which viii defend our country when invaded.
During all his suerngs he has been heard to ut
ter groan, or express complaints cain, and resign
ed to the will ofhis Redeemer Sueh sir is the siuaA
ton of the Soldier the statesman, he Patriot and Chris
Major General Andrew Jackson Ex- President Of
the u States ofAmerica. The General was aged se4
venty six years the fifteenth day Of March last ann
not capable sir of expressing to you The kindness have
received at this hospabe mansion, the Hermitage, du-
ring the few days have remained not only from the
Christian patriot himself but from an that truly ama-
bic and pious family. was received as friend
and relation was made to feel at home, free and hap
py without ceremony. With great respect, yemaiu.
dear sir, your obedient servant Nf
NOTICE.
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