The North-Carolina standard., 1845-04-23
. GEN. JACKSON.


The following correspondence has recently taken
place between Commodore Elliott and Gen. Jack
son, in relation to the Sarcophagus brought from
abroad by the former, and in which it was the de-
sire of the National Institute that the remains OF
the latter should be Inferred The letter of Gen.
Jackson is, just what we should have expected of
him, and reflects high honor upon him for those
republican habits and principles which he has
ever entertained and which he stlh cherishes:
ite a. qss NAEY4YkRD, PanADELpHfx,
E;.'i ?s> '..:-s April s, 1S45
GENTlEMEN: That interes, which the National
Institute has heen Pleased to take in the eventual
bestowment ofthe remains of the honored Andrew
Jackson in the sarcaphasus which brought from
abroad, and deposited III your institute, makes it
my business now 10 communicate to you copy Of
his letter cf the 9th ultmo lately received on that
subject.
With sentiments so congeniaI TO his strict repub-
licanism-and in accordance, indeed with the re-
publican feelings common to eutselves-he takes
the ground of repugnance to connecting mis- name
and fame in any way with imperial associations.
We cannot but honoFthe sentiments which have
ruled his judgment in the case for they are such as
must add 10 The luslre of his character We sub
scribe to them ourselves; and, while yield to
their force, we may still be permitted continue
our regard to the enduring MARBLE as 10 an ancient
and classic relc-a curiosity in itself, and parIicu-
larly this country as the first of its Kind seen in
our western hemisphere.
From it we would dedGce the moral that, while
we would disclaim the pride, pomp, and circum
stance ofimPeriai pagean1ry, as unfting ourinsti-
Iutlons and professions, we would sedulousy cher
ish the simpler republican principle of reposng our
fame and henors in the hearts and affections of our
countTymen. -:'---
have now, in conclusion, to say, that, the
sareoPhagus was originally presented with The sug-
gestion of using it as above mentioned, now com
NIT lt'whoy TO the institute as their own and sole
property, exempt from any condition.
am, very respectfully, yours, &c,
JESSE DUNCAN ELLIOTT.
To the PRESIDENT AND DIREcFoRs oP THE Ma
rEoNAL INSTITUTE, at Washington.
- HERMITAGE, March 81, 1S45..
DEAR SIR:. Your letter Of the 18th instant TO-
gether with the copy of the proceedings of the Ma
tional Institute, furnished me by the correspond
ing secretary, on the presentation, BY you, of the
sarcophagus for their acceptance, on condition it
shall be preserved, and in honor of my memory,
have been recsiVed, and are now before me.
Although latorfng under great debility and af-
hietion, from a severe attack from which may not
recover, Praise my pen and endeavor to reply. The
steadIness Of fnfv nerves may perhaps lead you to
conclude my prosration of strength is not so SreaI
as here exPIessrd. Strange as it may appear, my
nerves are as steady they were forty years gone
by whilst, from debility and afflcton, am gasp
ing for breath.
have read the whole proceedings ofthe present
alton, by you, of the sarcoph sgus and the res6iu:
tons passed by the board of directors so honorable
to my fame, with sensations and feelings more cas-
NY to be conjectured than by me expressed. The
whole proceedings cali for my grateful thanks
which are hereby rendered to you, and through
you 10 the president and directors of the National
institute. But with The warmest sensations that
can inspire grateful heart must decline accept
ing the, honor Intended TO be bestowed. cannot
IN fhoRp Eo1 II, L.. l. IL
posHory prepared for emperor Or hing NV
republican feelings and principles forbid it; the
simplicity of our system Of government forbfds it,
Every monument erected TO perPetuate the memo
Ty OF our heroes and statesmen ought to bear evi-
dence Of the economy and simplicity of our repub-
lcan inst!iedoes aud the painness Of our repu Bill
can citizens, who are hessGTereisns Of our slori-
Gus Union, and whose virtue is TO perpetuate it,
True virtue cannot exist where pomp and parade
are the governing passions II can ONLY dwell with
the peoplr-the great laboring and producing class
es that form the bone and sinew of our confedera-
cy..
For these reasons cannot accept the honor voh
and the president and directors of the National
Institute intended TO best9w. cannot permit nv
remains to be the first iathese United States to be
deposited in sarcophag gus made for an emperor
or king. again repeat, please accept for Yourself
and convey 10 the president and directors of the
National lnstitute; my most profound respects for
the honor YOU and they intended 10 bestow. I
ndSe P'ePaIeu al nuinoIe uePosioIy lot my mortal
body beside that wherein lies my beloved wife,
where, without any pomp or parade, have tequesr-
ed, when my God calls me to sleep with my faith
ers, 10 be laid for both Of US there TO remain until
The last trumpet sounds TO call the dead to judg-
meht, when we, hope, shall rise together, clothed
with that heavenly body promised to all who be-
lieve in our glorious Redeemer, who died for US
that we Hsishtriive, and by whose alonen1ent
hope for a blessed Immortality.
:" Il am, with great respect,
=, Your friend and fellow citizen,
81: ANDREW JACKSON.
To Com. J. D. ELLtorf:
- United States Navy.