Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-07-05


soldiers the handful Of he had secretly boarded
The three victories Of Taadega Emuckfaw and Enoochop
purchased with incredible fatigue exposure and loss Of
life are not only TO be valued in reference the population
and territory they Pacied and redeemed, but having dis
closed just in time for the crisis of the war; the
scendan ability and fitness of him who was destined to stamp
its close with exploit Of unrvaed herosm and
generalshp.
Shall abruptly recall the battle Of New Orleans Re
cali did say Is il absent from the memory of an
American Mingled indissouby with the thought OF coun-
try, springs TO mind Thermopyla Marathon when
Greece named He who gave that battle with all SPLEEN
did premnaes and results, to chronicles of national
vaor may to be MORTAL but be
nowned He may have grave but like the Father Of his
Country, he can want no monument but posterity.
The judgment OF the world has been rrevesbly passed
upon that extraordinary achievement Of republican sol
der Analysed in all its plans, its MEANS its motives and
its execuonhe genius that conceived the patriotism that
mpeed the bodness that backed, paused nor
counted the skill which trebled every resource the activity
that was every where the end that accomplished every thing
II was masterpiece Of work, which Cesar William Tell
Napoleon, and Washington could unite in appauding Even
the vanquished soohed by the magnanimy Of their VICTOR
have since laid the tribute of their admiration his feet For
that bae in itself and alone, passed into the mpc
shable records OF hsoyan exhastess fund Of moral pro-
peryour descendants in distant ages will teach their child
ren they nbbe herosm from illustration and example,
murmur their blessings
have dwell. felowcitzens, with perhaps unnecessary
LENGTH upon the martial merits OF the deceased have done
because these merits ncontestabe and FORM apart from
every other consideration, overwhelming claim the
raten and gratitude displaying To me- person.
ally, all know would be alike consistent and natural
to go much fuhe but entertaining real Difference for the
sentiments of Others should be unable pardon myself it,
occasion peculiarly solemn single word fell from my
lips which did not chime with the tone of every bosom present
The time has not come-and, among Free fearless and
frank people, such you may possibly
when the civic characteristics of Jackson during his Chief
Magsracy of eight years. be other than topics sincere
difference Of opinion.
Sprnging, however, directly from what have considered
the great root of his public services least branch
OF his Executive policy and action which need be avoided
Ii as revolutionary lad he chung the Of the colo
nss, IT as soldier, he knew shrinking from his flag
President of these States he Stood without budging,
on the rock OF their Union II seemed it, him. that
haowed ground, ungenal to the weeds oarty-dentica
indeed, with country Count the of and
he sconuy silent speak Of dsregardng her laws and
his circumstances vehement but hairs breadth
to end the compact and he On this con-
Germ, involving, directly remotely all the precious objects
OF American civilization, his zeal uncompromising
perhaps as unening and undscrmnang his convictions
were profound The extent of obligation him in regard
TO cannot well be exaggerated Possessing his high office
the opportunity be gave his purpose an impetus and an en-
phass that will keep forever ringing in the Of his
sors "THE UsIoS must and shall be preserved"
Such was the hero mourn With constitution un-
dermined by privatons incident his military abors and
frame shattered by disease he had retired the secuson
the Hermitage, long and patiently awaiting the only and final
relief from suffering. II to him the evening of the
9Th instant in the centre of his homes aectionate circle
while his great mind calm and uncouded and when his
heart prepared to welcome its dlatory messenger Yes
yes he whom for half century his country gazed
upon tower Of strengthen whom she called for
,or against the desoang savage without being answered by
rushing shout Of oncard 10 the rescue who anticipated
her invading foes by destroying them their footprints
ner soil cod-he the iron WARRIOR the reproachess pa
mot has ceased to be mortal has willingly made his single
surrender of his soul to its Almighty claimant
II may almost be said that General Jackson was constituted
tyyo
lies adapted to their respective spheres Of action have por
aycd hurredy and crudey, his public character LEI for
an instant see him. one two points at least in the other
aspect and perhaps may thence catch the secret Of his
sublime and beautiful DEATH The rugged exterior which
rough in early western settlements would naturally
mpar smoohed and polished in him by spirit Of bcne-
violence deeply seated in his temperament In social inter-
though always earnest rapid impressive and upright
his friendship marked by boundess confidence and gene
rosty while in domestic life winning geneness seemed to
spread from the Of his heart the whole man. fill
ing the around him with smiles of serenity and Joy
No husband loved adenty, faithfully,
hangeably parent could surpass the selsaccing kind
with which he reared and cherished his adopted chill
ren master could be certain of recipocaed fond
than he was when expiring he breahed the hope OF
hereafter meeting the heaven 10 which he Fastening
he servants Of his household roeI black a. ue" The
ruthfuness Of this picture is atteed by all who admit
ed to the sanctuary Of his homepecnc sacred on
occasion equally sacred fer than this brief intrusion
But there crowning CHARACTERISTIC, from adverng
which must not shrink though in the presence in which
stand General Jackson fervently, unaffecedy, and
ubmissivcly pous Wherever he might be, and whatever
MS absorbing pursutwadng heavily through the swamps
of Florida the track Of Hishago speeding with the
woop OF eagle TO grappe the invader Pakenham
ng at the head Of his victorious legions through rongs Of
admrng coyntrymcn the halls of the Executive mansion
or at his hearth in the Hermitage there and then, every
where and always though not ostensbe and obtru
ave, his faith with him. But il closely and
picuousy with him dissolution approaches with him
brighten the rays Of his mind, cheer the throbs Of his
heart TO take the sting from his latest pang, and give
ody to his last farewell The dying hour Of Jackson bears
triumphant testimony TO the Christians hope.
such was THE HEHo-such the mourn
Come, then, my countrymen let US, il were, gather
around the depository Of his remains From those who knew
him, has been my lot TO know him. the frequent tear of
cherished and proud remembrance fall To all Of
will be some relief to join in the simple and sacred sentiment
IF public gratitude
How sleep the brave who sink TO
BY all their country's wishes bcst
When Spring, with dewy fingers cold,
Returns TO seek their haowed mould,
She there shall dress a sweeter sod
Than Fancy's feet have trod
BY fairy forms their dirge is sung
by hands unseen their knell is r,ng-
There Honor comes, pilgrim gray,
To bless the turf that wraps their clay
And Freedom shall awhile repair
TO dwell weeping hermit there
PROM THE LEXINGTON (Kr) OBSERVER jcxE %.
A REaAnKABLE FAcr.-We witnessed day or two
ago most extraordinary, and, to us highly interesting
hibtion. Mr.. Jacob F. Todhunter OF Mr. p. T.. Tod
hunter, Of Jcssamine county, born deaf and dumb He