The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-30

ength, upon the martial merits OF the deceased nave
done because these merits incontestablc and iom
apart from every other consideration an overwhelming
claim to the venerton and gratitude we are now display
ing To me- personally, all know u would DC anke
consistent and natural go much farther hut entertaining
real deierence for the Sentiments Of others should be
unable to pardon myself IT, occasion so peculiarly
solemn single word fell from my lips which did not chime
with the tone Of every bosom present The time has not
as you are 1t may possibly come--when the civic
characteristics Of Jackson during his chief magsracy Of
eight years be other than topics Of sincere difference Of
opinion.
sprnging, however directly from wha, have consider
branch Of his executive policy and action which need not
be avoided. IT, revolutionary lad he chung 70 the
sa.e Of the a. soldier he k s,ss no se
without budging the rock of their Union seemed as
to him that was haowed , tne eos Of
this confederacy and he was sconiuly en speak o. us
regarding her laws and his circumstances were
move but hairs breadth to end the compact and he was
in arms! On this vast involving directly or re-
moely all the precious objects of American ciyizaon
his zeal Incorporating perhaps as unrehnng ana
and undscrmnatng. as his convictions were profound
The extent Of our obligation TO him in regard 70 ~ cannot
well be exaggerated Possessing in his high once e OPP
poruniy he to his an impetus ana an empha
sis that viii keep forever ringing in the ears Of his success
such was the hero we mourn With constitution
demined by privatons incident to his military labos and
frame shattered by disease he had retired to the secusion
Of the Hermitage long and patiently awaiting the only and
final relief from suffering came to him on the evening Of
the sh instant the centre Of his homes aectionae cir
ce while his great mind calm and unclouded, and
when his heart prepared to welcome Us datory mes
country gazed upon tower Of strengthen whom she
called for against the desoatng savage with
anticipated her invading foes by destroying
them their footprints her soil coldhe the iron
warrior the reproachess patriot has ceased to be mora
has willingly made his single surrenderthe surrender Of
his soul to its Almighty claimant!
may almost be said that General jackson was const
uted Of two natures admirably and SO distinctly were
his qualities adapted to their respective spheres Of action
have portray ed huiedly and crudely his public char
acter let for him. two points at
least in the other aspects and perhaps we may thence catch
exterior which rough in early western settlements
would naturally impart was smoothed and polished in him
by spirit Of benev olence deeply seated in his tempera
In intercourse though always earnest rapid
impressive and upright, his friendship was marked by
life winning gentleness seemed spread from tho
cesses OF his heart the whole man. bng the scenes
loved ardently more faithfully unchangeably
no parent could supass the self sacrificing kindness with
which he reared and cherished his adopted chdren
could more certain recprocated londness than
he was when as expiring he breahed the hope OF here
servants Of Rs household "as wen Mack ehit" The
uthiuness of this picture Is attesed by all who were ad
even occasion equally sacred for more than this brief
intrusion.
But there was browning characteristic from adverting
to which must not shrink though in the presence in which
stand General Jackson was ferveny, unatectedly and
his absorbing pursuitwading heavily through the swamps
Of Florida on the track OF Hshago speeding with the
Of at ss a. % osG
hrongs of admrng countrymen in the halls OF the ex
ecutve mansion or at his hearth In the Hermitage; there
and then and always though not ostensble
and never obtrusive, his faith was with him. But it was
most closely and conspcuousy with him dissolution APP
preached; it with him TO brighten the rays OF his
mind to cheer the hrobs Of his heart to take the sting
from his latest pang and to give melody to his last fare
well The dying hour OF Jackson bears triumphant test
m0ny TO the Christians hope.
Such rHE HERO; such the mourn.
Come then my countrymen! let us, as 1t were gather
around the depository Of his remains From those who
knew him. has been my lot to know him. the frequent
of cherished and proud remembrance must fall To oil
OF will be relief to join the simple and sacred
sentiment of public gratitude:
How sleep the brave, who sink TO rest
By all their country's wishes blest.
When Spring, with dewy fingers cold
Returns to seek their hallowed mould,
She there shall dress sweeter sod
Than FaDcy's feet have ever trod
By fairy forms their dirge il sung
BY hands unseen their kne is rting
There Honor comes, pilgrim gray
To bless the turf that wraps their clay;
And Freedom shall awhile repair
To dwell weeping hermit there.
The benediction was then pronounced by the
Rev. Mr.. Greer, chaplain Of the Philadelphia navy
yard; after which, the assemblage quietly dispersed
The following were the committee Of arrange
ments, under whose supernendence the ceremonies
of yesterday.were got ur:
John +. Belsterlng, chairman; Richard Vaux,
Geo L. Ashmead, r. f. Christy, A. p. Eyre, Benz
Miffn, Henry Leech, James A. Campbell, E. c.
Dale, L. b. Florence, Richard Rush, VIM f.. Leh-
man, jr., George Erety, Robert Ewing, George Fl.
Martin, Jno. ID. Hofner, Rich. Peltz, Adam Mint
ger, Joseph Wood, Henry Welsh, VIM. J. Leper,
s. B. Kingston, B. M. Evans, Penrose Ash, L. w.
Dufield, jr., George Smith, I'll. ID. Lentz, G. q.
Childs, J. Magee, J. III. Hutchinson, J. McAna