Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-07-17
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Pronounced hy A. F. MORRISON, Esq, al Iudianapo-
hs, June %, 1915, at the funeral Obsequies Of Gen.
Andrea Jackson.
FELLow-CITIzEss An interesting and solemn event
has caused tins multitude assemble. The uner-
ring shaft of DEATH the conqueror of conquerors has,
LENGTH reached the heart Of Andrew Jackson and Ma
ton the loss Of cherished and favorte son. His
eventful and valuable life brought close the
Hermitage, near Nashville, Tennessee on Sunday even
ing, the 9Th day Of June inst, at o'clock. He expired
IN the full possession OF his Senses surrounded by his
friends, expressing the highest confidence in a happy i'm
mortality. On Tuesday evening, after appropriate flu
neral services were performed his mortal
deposited in the vault prepared his resting place. by
the side of the wife of his bosom, whom he afec-
iionately loved
Thus has calmly and peacefully terminated the mortal
existence of great, good, and wonderful man. He
was born in the Waxhaw settlement in South Carolina
the 18th day of March, 1867 and the day of
decease was 70 years. two months and "a days old.
Well might the most competent and the most learned
shrink from the task Of attempting prepare Euogy
upon the life and character of the of the Hermit
age Ne new field is left TO be explored, new CON-
pment can be framed honor can, at this day, be
added to the chapet which adorns his brow Each
of the history of his country is repete with commeDda
tons Of his character, and abounds with the records
his fame For nearly three-fourhs of century, Andrew
Jackson has enacted prominent part the theatre oil
life, and for many years has stood connecting link
between the past and the present His mighty ha.
had taismanc effect upon the feelings Of his country
men, His mighty deeds have filled with wonder and adj
Diration the inhabitants Of America and of Europe
What theme now be touched which shall save
from the charge Of dull monotony, the effort Of him who
shall attempt TO pass panegyrIc upon the anC
fame Of the illustrious Jackson While such might bs
the cold reflections OF consIderate philosophy, there
vet motive power of action there is spring which
has failed, which will fall pour forth il
gushing fountains when the story Of the Jack
repeated That spring and fountain is in the swell
ing hearts and breasts OF every OF America AM
of every patriot in the land. If there be among
aged men who hear me, If there be those among tn
youth who surround me, who have carefully read
reflected upon the whole history OF this great man. lie
the old for such ungrateful omission and tn
young speedily hasten to perform their duty and let al
who love the man and his memory bear with my shor
effort repeat some Of the claims upon considers
ton.
The early history Of Andrew Jackson is repete wit
interest. Few men, any age OF the world, NOR
severely INDICTED into life, and few
marked distinction from more humble origin.
His father although Of Scotch descent was an EN-
grant Ireland which country he left i'm consequence
OF the burthens and expressions of the British govern
ment and settled in South Carolina, about nine yeal
War where he lived only until about the time Of III
birth Of his son, Andrew, Of whom we speak,
that his gifted historian has we'll remarked of Gener
Jackson, that he almost born orphan, and hi
way "from the plough to the presidency
The place Of his residence the seat of continue
bostiIitiss between the South Carolina settlers and til
fare distressed the country and drew into its vortex
wing tory, nearly every individual capable
bearing arms The unwise and severe course of III