Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-06-26
The Death of General Jackson.

sombre aspect for the hrst number OF a new
volume, as this is, of our weekly paper; but we
have nevertheless the consolatory reflection,
to soothe our grief, that the deceased was I'M
all respects ready for the summons of the
GEimaMessenger.
We copy below further particulars of the
death and burial, together with the just and
eloquent tribute of the Louisville Democrat,
70 the virtues of the Great Man now no more,
as expressing, much better than we can do it
for, ourselves, the feelings occasioned by this
melancholy yet inevitable event:
From the Louisville Democrat, June Is.
The Death and Funeral of Andrew
jackson.
The Nashville Union of the 18th instant, has fur
nished us with some further particulars, relative to
the decease and funeral of this illustriOus patriot. LII
had been long apparent both to himself and his i'm
mediate friends, that his earthly career was rapidly
drawing TO its close. Several times of late, the flick,
ering light Of life seemed upon the point of goingl
out, but by timely aid and skilful medical attendance
it was temporarily revived. 'On Sunday morning.
last, however" says the Union, sit became apparent
that the skill of the physician was exhausted, and
that tie demands of the grim monster could no long-I
er be resisted. The progress of his disease was SUCH
that life could no longer be sustained. This fact was
known to the suffering old hero early on Sunday, and
he freely communicated to his friends his conscious
ness tina. his time had come. During the day his
mind was occupied with his future state'-his con-
versation had constant reference to his approaching:
dissolution, but at no time did he express the slight-I
est apprehension as to his entire preparation for thes
awful change or the least fear of appearing III thes
presence of his Great Judge. We have heard many.
interesting details of his last days conversation,
which we intend to present hereafter In an authenticE
shape. At this time we must be content to state, that
after discovering that he could last but a few hours,
- - 1t c1 nj
In a strain of pious eloquence. exhorted them to fdel-S
iy in all their duties, impreS5ing upon them the ALI
important subject of Christianity, and upon taking AM
affectionate leave of them, he expressed the sincere
hope that he might meet them all in heaven.
Ellis conversation with his beloved family wass
characterized by the deepest solicitude for their at
attention to religion. He retained his intellect in full
vigor down to the very time Of his dissolution. Hiss
bodily pain was great, but it seemed to have no effect
upon the clearness or vlgOr of his mental operations.
His dying hour was cheered with the bright assurance
within him that in a few short moments he would bel
united in heaven with his beloved wife, who had gone
before him. Among the last things he said, was, that
his sufferings, though great, were nothing in com9ar-I
ison with those Of his dying savior, through whose!
death and suffering he looked for everlasting happi-I
ness. In this temper of mind he quietly and calmly:
breathed his last at 9 O'Clock, P. NJ. on Sunday, theI
9Th inst"
When the melancholy intelligence reached Nash!
vile, a meeting of the Mayor and Aldermen was i'm
mediately convened, and resolutions adopted, calhngl
a general meeting OF the citizens. In pursuance of
the call thus made, a very large meeting of the peo-E
pie Of Nashville asSembled at the Court House on!
Monday afternoon, and adopted a number of resolu-I
tions expressing their grief for the loss of so vener-I
ated a citizen, and making suitable arrangements forI
the funeral.
Early on Tuesday evening a vast concourse of peo-
pie assembled at the Hermitage. The body was laidS
out in the hall, uncovered, every one being DESTROYS;
70 take a last lingering look at the mortal remains of
- II - :. -.
Gus and eventful scenes. Many of his old compan-I
ions in arms were present, sand many a tear fell from
their manly cheeks as they gazed for the last time up!
on his features cold in death"
Business of all kinds was suspended in Nashville
the houses were closed-the bells of all the churches
tolled-and minute guns were fired during the morn
ing. The funeral sermon was preached by the Rev.
DIR. Edgar. After the services, his body was convey!
ed to the vault prepared many years before for Its rel
ception, and there placed by the side of that of hisI
beloved wife.
Thus has been consigned to the silent tomb, the:
last remains on earth of one of the brightest orna-
ments of America and of the world. Although SUCH
an event has been long expected, the announcement
of its actual occurrence affects us with an indescriba-
bic sadness. We scarcely know how To speak of it
In suitable terms. How can we, indeed, express the:
loss which has been sustained Andrew Jackson is;
dead his lfe's labors are ended-the mantle of im-I
mortality has closed around him. Few men have:
been so ardently beloved by a majority of their coun-
ullucu-uO OtiCl ma " HIS tAHlG Will NC Z
nowned in history. He was in all respects a daunt-
less hero, and a pure patriot. Brave of heart and
honest of purpose, his energies were all devoted to-
the welfare of his country. His enemies-and his,
political sentiments made him many-are constrain-5
ed, with all their prejudices, to admit that he wass
pFe-eminently endowed with the most noble ~attributesi
of humanity, bravery, honesty and patriotism. Hej
never hesitated at any difficulties or any dangers, in;
the performance of a duty which he believed was de-.
manded of him by his country and no motives of in
tercst or ambition, could prevail with him for one in
slant to harbor an idea Of performing an act, which,
he believed would be prejudicial to her liberties or
prosperity. At all times and in all seasons, in theF
battle field, in the halls of Congress, and in the Pres:
ldentiai chair, ne was the same pure minded, heroick
patriot, seeking nothing for himself, and on behalf of
his country asking for nothing but what was right,
and submitting to nothing that was wrong. (
lie never courted, b~argained or intrigued, for odices
or for hOnors. Those that were bestowed upon him.
by his fellow-citizens, were granted by their free love:
and unbought snffrages. When the clouds looked
dark upon the horizon, and dangers threatened our,
country orits free institutions, he threw himself in
the front without 2 thought of self. Whether bear:
ing the star spanga.d banner over the seFried ranksf
of Britain's chivalry on the field of New Orleans, or,
appearing the flag of Democracy amidst the whirl-l
wind uproar of the Bank and its myrmydons in after
years, his heart was filed with the same ardent patri-'
otism. and his motives were characterized by the;
same freedom all selfish considerations.
He seemed TO have an intuiiiye perception Of the'
right and Just course under ali circumstances-and;
far beyond all living men, did he possess the ability,
TO keep On the straight line If principle and duty, IN