Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-26
OF GEN. JAcKsoN,s DEATH

CONFIRMATION OF GEN. JAcKsoN's DEATH
The following letter, confirming the report OF
The death Of Gen. Jackson, was published in the
Washington Union (extra) Of Monday morning.
1t was transmitted to this city by Morse's Mag.
ne'ic Telegraph Bali. American.
HERMITAGE, June 8, 1863 o'clock, NJ.
My Dear Sir-in deep sorrow address you
this nasty note. At six o'clock this evening,
Zen; Jackson departed this life. He retained his
iacoHies 10 the last hour. l lament that was
denied the satisfaction Of seeing him in his last
moments. l was unfortunately detained in as.
Ncendtng the Mississippi. SO that did not reach
Nashville until halfpast six o'clock this evening.
immediately procured conveyance, and came
out with my family, having understood that the
Generals health was exceedingly precarious, and
being anxious TO administer, if l could some
comfort, in the closing scene of his eventful life,
On my way, a few miles from the city, met the
family physician, who Informed me that the Cen
eral was no more.
About three hours before his departure, he con-
veIsed Tor some time with his family and took an
aiiectionate leave Of them, also oil his domes-
TICS. His physician represents the scene as
!, most affecting and remarkably touching; that he
departed with perfect serenity of mind, and with
a full faith in the promises Of salvation through
Redeemer.
have seen the corpse since my arrival. The
visage is much as it was in life.
The funeral will take place Tuesday next,
as nation has received the fruits Of his tolls du-
ring the best years of his life Very truly, your
friend SAM, HOUSTON.
JAS. X. Polk.
The following Older was issued on Monday by
the President of the United States. coy of it
was transmitted to Baltimore Immediately there
xef.er, through the Magnetic Telegraph,
OFFICIAL
ANDREW JACKSON is no more! He dcpatted
this life on Sunday, the eighth instant, full of
days and full of honors. His country deplores
his loss, and will cherish his memory
Whilst nation mourns, it is proper that business
should be suspended, at least for one day, in the
Executive Departments, as tribute Of respect to
the ilustrious dead.
| accordingly direct that the Department of
State, the Treasury. War, the Navy, the Post Of
fee, the Office of the Attorney General, and the
Executive Mansion be instantly put into mourn.
ing, and that they be closed during the whole day
Tomorrow. JAMES Il. POLK,
WASHING TON, June l6, 1915,
The Nashville papers of Tuesday last state
that the Mayor and Aldermen of that city had
called meeting of the citizens "to take into con-
sideration the most appropriate manner Of testify
ing their respect for The distinguished dead"
The Banner of Monday afternoon says
We understand that he preserved his intellect
TO the last, and that, in his dying moments, he
requested that he should be buried i'm an unosten-
ta,ious manner and without any military parade
His funeral will take place at the Hermitage to.
morrow (lOth ins) at Il O'Clock, A. NJ.
ARMY GENERAL ORDER
Mr.. BANCROFT, Acting Secretary of War, and
Secretary OF the Navy, has announced to the Ar
my and Navy, the death Of General ANDREW
JACKSON, and by order of the President Of the u
nlted States directs The proper observances and
testimonials of respect TO be adopted at the differ
ent military and naval stations, the day after the
receipt of the intelligence.
The order embraces an eloquent tribute to the
memory of the deceased l, says, among other
remarks -
"The nation, while it learns with grief the
death of its most iiustrous citizen, finds solace
In contemplating his venerable character and SER
vices. The valley of the Mississippi beheld in
him the bravest, and wisest, and most fortunate
ef It's defenders; the country raised him to the
highest trusts in military and in civil life, with
confidence that never abated and an affection that
followed him in undmnshed vigor TO retirement,
watched his latest hours, and pays its tribute
at his grave. Wherever his lot was cast, he ap-
peared among those around him first in natural
endowmente and resources, not less than first In
authority and station. The power of his mind
impressed itself on the policy of his country, and
still lives and will live forever in the memory of
its people,"
Respect to the Memory Of General Jackson.
Yesterday, in pursuance of the order of the
President Of the United States, all the public
Offices were closed, and all business suspended
during the day.
AT the opening of the Circuit Court, the death
OF General Jackson having been announced to
the Court by Mr.. Morft, a member of the Bar,
accompanied by some appropriate remarks, and
motion for the adjournment of the Court having
been made, Chief Justice Cranch responded on
behalf of the Court, and ordered that the Court
be adjourned to the following day, and it was ad.
journed accordingly.