The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-08-08
From the New York Plebeian.

yt- c, ere H.. From the New I OTK PleDe1an.
a BUGLE BLAST FROM THE HERMITAGE;
Opinions of Andrew jackson on the Question
of Annexation---A Letter from the old Hero.
Who doubts the demoeraty of Andrew Jackson--his
stern iniegrity-his ever living patriotism-his wise
forecast? Isthere an American, is there Republican
who has heard Of that old man, and can muster conf
dence to cast the shadow Of suspicion upon his pua
ton2 But boy in the revolution and he resisted, at
the peril of his life the menal commands Of British
thority. A poor orphan, friendless, unploteced he
chose sabre mark upon his forehead rather than yield
10 British tyranny. As man. the first to buckle on his
armor to resist British encroachment. As a man the
Slas TO leave the field until he had accomplished the most
brilliant military achievement on American record.
And when called by grateful people TO the highest sta
ton to which they could elevate him. that Rdomitable
spirit which developed itself when boy that righteous
will which distinguished him as General marked his
most successful and national administration of the Gen.
eral Government. Ready ever 10 maintain the inegri-
~ of the constitution; to maintain the national dignity
and character he now in the very sere and yellow Leaf
OF life" upon the verge Of the graVe stands, with the
same strong mind but with tremulous frame an eager
eyed sentinel on the watch-tower We cannot hear the
mention ofhs name without thrill Of deep enthusiasm
I'VE cannot think Of his manifold services without
sense Of the highest gatitudewe cannot read his grave
like admoniiions without admiring and generating the
old hero and patriot. The letter we publish below,
which we copy from the Indiana Sentinel sent by Gen.
jackson citizen Of that State, shows how brilliantly
the FIRE Of pure patriotism burns in his breast and ami
mates the old hero's declining frame.
HERMITAGE, June a. 1874
Sir am in receipt Of ye lster otthe 18th inst and
though in bad health myself, cannot forego the plea
sure fsaying few words in reply to t..
Yourquest my opinion of the nominations recently
made at Baltimore by the Democraticparty am en-
tely satisfied with them and have no doubt, il the gen
temen nominated are elected that the people will find
their administration true 10 the old Republican land
marks, and every way worthy Of their support
Mr.. Polk was raised in my neighborhood, and went
into public life as a Jefefsohian Democrat To the
great principles oftha lustrious reiormer -four system
Of Government, he has been ever faithful; and has
proved himself many trying occasions the able ad
vocate Unpopular rights and the sagacous friend of the
measures which were necessary to defeat the nachina
tons of the Federal party His moral character is pure
his capacity for business great and, to extraordinary
powers of labor both mental and physical he unites
that fact aud judgment which are so requisite tothe sue
cessul direction of such an office that Of Chief Mag
israte of free people. 81 '..s.r..srE ,
With MIR. Dallas, | am not so intimately acquainted
but from what knew of him when he represented
Pennsylvania in the Senate Of the United States, and
was charged with high public rusts in various other i'm
porant stations at home and abroad iteannot be doubt
ed that he equally deserves the confidence and admra
on of the people The tavors that have been conferred
upon him by the Keystone State whose citizens are dis
tngushed for love oforde and for the support only Of
what is calculated to spread the blessings equal laws
are proof ha! he has all the characteristics which are
needed in crsis like this, to rally the sound feelings Of
the couptryat large 5 M 4
thank you, SIT, for the soliciude yoJ have express
scd for my personal welfare My race is nearly run
II am now not able 10 attend to the dulles OF corespon-
dcnse without the aid Of an Smanucnsis; but thank