Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-06-26
From the RushriHe Wing, June 20.
DEATH OF GENERAL JACKSON.
Meeting i'm Rushville.

News having reached town Dy saturday morning >
mail from Cincinnati, of the death of this illusrious
soldier, statesman and philanthropist, a meeting of
his friends was called to assemble at the Court House,
81 o'clock, P. NJ, to express such feelings and sent-
ments as such important news was calculated to IN
spire. (.
Accordingly such as became appraised of 1t met at
the appointed hour, and organized by calling the Hon.
John Alley to the chair, and appointing George Hlb-
ben, Secretary. Judge Alley In a few appropriate re-
marks stated the occasion and object of the meeting,
whereupon on motion of ]. L. Robinson, a commit
tee of five, consisting of ]. l.. Robinson, 1. N. Link,
VIM S. Hilligoss, VIM. Hufford and John Watson
were appointed to report suitable resolutions, express
slve of the feelings of the meeting.
This committee having retired, r. d.. Logan, Esq,
was called upon to address the meeting, to which he
responded In a very impressive style. When he con-
oluded, the committee returned, and through their
chairman, reported the following preamble and reso.
lutions, which were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, The painful but not unexpected intelh-
gence has this day reached us, of the death of a Ma
tlOn's benefactor, of one who united In his person
more Of the essential elements of true greatness thar
any of his contemporaries, and one who has LETT nc
surviving peer. That man is Andrew Jackson. But
we have not met to pronounce his eulogy or recount
his illustrious deeds. Our duty on this occasion is
more humble, more becoming, and more congenia
with our feelings. 1t is, without ostentation or dis
play, to, In some sense manifest our respect for the
memory and worth of the deceased-to show so IA
as our humble testimony may, that Republics nor Re
publican people are not always ungrateful to pay al
humble tribute of praise to the character of a maj
whose whole life and history, from youth to mans al
lOtted span of ''three score and ten' and more, Illus
trates all that is brilliant in war, profound in states
manshlp, and becoming in patriotism. When such
man falls, 1t must produce a deep and p~ervading sen
sation wherever the rights of man are appreciated, o
civil liberty has a votary. The life and history OF
such, are the Jewels of our country. Let them b.
cherished and revered for the emulation of the Twin!
and benefit of p~oSterity.
Resolred, That while we bow in humble submis
sion to the dispensation of an all-wise Providence, il
removing from the shores of mortality Andrew Jack
son, we take this occasion to acknowledge the sensa
ton of profound regret it inspires, and to bear GU
humble testimony to his virtues, his worth and his il
~iustrious memory.
ResolUed, That we regard his whole life as havin,
been devoted to the one single purpose of his country
rights, honor and happiness, and that his services i
the field, though they shed undying lustre upon on
arms and military renown, were surpassed and exec
led In lasting and beneficial effects upon his country
by his civil services as President of the Unite
States.
ReselUed, That while we are compelled to deplor
his loss, it is 8 reflection alike consoling to US, an
honorable and endearing 10 his memory and fame
that he leaves his countrymen indelibly impresse
with his character and principles, and s'this gre'
country prosperous and happy" under their genial il
fuence.
The following resolution was introduced by R. l
Logan
RESOLVED, That in the character of Gen. Jackso
we acknowledge the clear head, the pure heart, IL
unwavering frmners and purity of political purpos
and sagacity unsurpassed, even by our reyolutionar
Fathers.
On motion, it was
Resolusd, That the proceedings of this meeting
published in the Nashville Wing.
John L. Robinson being called upon, addressed Il
meeting, after which the meeting was adjourned.
JOHN ALLEY, President.
GEO. HIBBEN, Secretary.