Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-28
By Masscr s. EiseIy.
GENERAL JACKSON.

1--WE met the General in the hall, seated up.
on sofa, from which he did not attempt to rise
Age and debility have set their stamp upon him.
His voice is yet clear and vigorous, except
when disturbed by severe cough with which
he is afflicted. His eye sight and hearing have
failed considerably, and his whole person evinc-
cs the trcmulous feebleness of old age and ply.
sical infrmity. His memory is yet clea and
generally tolerably distinct, and his mind e.
vinces but little of the decay which might be
expected from the prostration of his physical
faculties.
His own remark that his taper was nearly
burnt out : most forcibly and painfully
manifest. Notwithstanding his intirmty, he
manifested great attention to his domestic al
fairs, spoke of his farm, the crops, the YIELD
the prospect of the markets, &c, showing that
he is not unmindful of what is transpirng a.
round him. His conversation concerning his
own affairs showed him to be Il man of great
goodness Of heart, a kind and indnlgent mas.
ter, warm and steadlast friend.
His mind appears to be chiefly occupied
with politics and the present and past conflicts,
and in this he manifess all the rancorous and
deep feeling which he displayed in times past.
His notions are fixed aud permanent, and he
does not admit the possibility of doubt or cavil
on any point The annexation Of Texas he
has laid deeply TO heart and will hear of no
conditions, or delay in her admission into the
Union.
The conduct and course of several politi-
clans, whom he names with freedom, upon this
subject, be criticised with severity, and in
some instances even with harshness. His csti-
as intolerant and uuforgiving as when he occu-
! pied the Presidential chair. His family con-
sists Of Andrew Jackson, lr., an adopted son,
and his interesting lady, who does the honors
ofthe the mansion, and fills the high station
which she occupies with tenderness, atfec-
ton and fidelity to The General, which does ho-
nor TO her heart and credit to her sex. We
parted from the General with painful feelings
A few more days, and one who has occupied
a prominent station in the land, whose name
/ is connected with the history OF the country
/ by many great and momcntous acts will sleep
IN the cold vault, by the remains Oft the partner
OF his bosom-Ieaving not a blood relation in
the country to mourn his departure.
The Generals mansion is very large and
spacious one, aud presents grand appearance,
as you approach. 1t is built Of brick and is e.
rected on the very site fhs old building which
was burned down during his Presidency. The
present mansion consists Of main building
with a wing on each side. The main building
is two stories high, with piazza to each story,
both in front aud rear, which are sustained by
immense columns.
"One of the most interesting scenes about
the Hermitage, and one eminently character
lstlc of IT'S distinguished occupant, is the monu-
ment erected by General Jackson, in his gar
den, to the memory of his deceased wife. The
whole, from top TO base, is built of marble
First, there is a vault Of circular form, twelve
CT fifteen feet in diameter, the top of which is
about four feet from the ground, and is ascended
by flight Of marble steps. In the centre
stands a pedestal Of square hcwn marble, sX
or eight feet high and the whole is surmount.
ed and sheltered with marble roof, which is
supported by columns of huted marble ten OF
twelve feet nigh. In the vault on one side o
the pedestal, are the remains of his wife, cover.
ed with marble slab, on which is engraved
a sublime description Of her worth and virtues
On the other side OF the pedestal is a place ior
his own remains which is covered with mar
bic slab, on which, thank God, there is yet ne
inscription, and long, very long, by the bless
ing of Heaven, may it be without one.
The spacious and lofty walls Of the Gene
ral's mansion, are almost covered with splendl,
paintings, the most cherished of which, al
would naturally be supposed, are those Ola mill
tary character, representing scenes in whcI
' bravery has carved its way to success and Clio
ry. The Generals iayorlte picture, | am told
E is one occupying conspicuous position in thi
!. hail. which exhibits Mr.. Polnsett, our ministe
to Mexico, bearing and triumphantly display
ing, from the balcony ofhis diplomatic residehc
the American flag, asa protection to those VIII
= rushed under its folds TO escape from the fury
a murderous Mexican mob. | suppose the pic
ture, In General Jackson's estimation, consist
ans, in a foreign land, To the Star-spangle
G banner, which it has been the great purpose
le his life to uphold and make honorable through
Is out the world, and upon which he has she
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