The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-17

RECEPTION OF GEN. JACKSON'S DEATH
Weexpect from the pens of friends who fully+p-
precate the virtues and the services of the hero the
statesman, and the sage, some biographical sketch
es and funeral eulogies, which will do full justice TO
ms slsracter. We shall probably be furnished with
one for tomorrow evenings paper, from agentleman
Of greattaste and talent.
We shall also copy variety Of tributes from our
totemporary journals; and among the first of these
II gives us great pleasure 10 adopt the following
beautiful efusion from this mornings "Richmond
Enquirer"
"A NATION IN MOURNING.
The last painful news is but too Andrew Jackson
no more. The gloomy mourning suit in which this
mornings Enquirer shrouded is but faint picture OF the
melancholy which will the nation the mails spread
he sorrowiul though not unexpected intelligence! His
ron constitution. and vigorous undaunted mind could not
ward OIL the blow OF DEATH But true TO his noble charac
r he was fully prepared for the last to eternity
Ne dled in the fun possession Of his faculties and with the
consultations of religion, for whose holy Offices he had for
mary years practsed sincere and consistent veneraton
e ded moreover with the delightful reflection that he
tl his country free and happy in the peacepblc
SOhe SO much, on the field and in the cabinet to de-
ena and perpetuae. His last moments saw the American
spreading out its bright wings ard gradually gather
interests Probably the very letter he penned contain
heNation OF Texas, which, have little doubt real
eu py he Congress, geserday Oh, that he could have
edo see that glorious achievement and have behed
me American people once hail the anniversary oil
Iher independence frightened Il will he by the thrill
ing events daily occurring But his noble spirit has fled
Nay mover over our nation and fill our cou with
glorious institutions 49, ~ w.
We shall not attempt sketch Of the brilliant scene,
which marked the life Of this great and good man Iii,
deeds to be found almost every rage Of our
history and his name has the respect and amirior
Of every civilized nation the globe The task of record
Ing his deeds and his virtues should be len to the pen of m,
abest historians and the voice Of the most eloauent orn
tors. No funeral urn proud monument can add any
thing TO his fame The deep affection with which his mem
DRY will be cherished by the hearts Of this whole people
will be the most honorable tribute 10 his virtues an,
mistaken devotion to his country and her institutions
In the Gothic cathedral Alxa-C hapelle plain maj
Die slab the damp floor inscribed with the simple words
Caolo Msgno marks the spot where the great Chnrle
masne reposes. So the simple name OF Andrew Jackso
wh OF itself speak language Of surprising eloqucnc'
Rwl recall the brightest spots in countrys history
aud arouse associations aught with The highest moral e
ets His corpse viii be deposited the mortal remain
o. his beloved wife in simple vault at the Hermitag,
long since prepared to receive H. and future generation
vii perform pilgrimage of love and respect 10 the tomb
one OF their greatest beneiactors.
III not alone his brilliant public career that fills
With admiration for the npsirious deceased Were II nc