The New York herald., 1845-06-20

anu pehese OF the world. That he was soldier OIL
oaunIess courage-great daring and perseversnce-sn
ocer OF sk and arrangement and foresight are truths
universally admitted. During the period in which he
was my fortune during the whole period Of it to be
q the Congress Of the United States and a. is
% wei nmUwn was my misfortune not 70 be ABLE TO
Taiion. Entertaining himself his own views,
ana with power Of impressng his own views to
markabls degree upon the convictions and appreciation
OF Others hepursued such he thought expe-
dent in the circumstances in which he was placed En-
teItanng on many questions OF great Importance differ
ent opinions it was Of course my misfortune to differ
from him. and that difference gave me great pain, be-
cause in the whole course of my public life it has been
far agreeable to to support the of the
government than to be called upon by my judgment and
sense Of what was best to be done to oppose them.
desire the government acting with unity Of spirit
in all things relating to its foreign relations especially
and generally in all great measures Of its domestic
policy, as far is consistent with the exercise Of
1t was my misfortune to differ from General Jack.
son on many or most of the great measures
Ol oil ms n there were occasions and those
ing to the highest Of that duty conform to his
opinions and support his measures There were juno
portant and crcan which the views that he felt 1t to
be his duty to adopt corresponded entirely with my
tments in regard to the protection Of the best interests
OF the country, and the Institutions under which live;
and It was my humble endeavor these occasions to
yield to his opinions and the cordial sup
port as II had differed from him before and
pected never to differ from him again. That General
jackson was marked character-a strong character
that ne had very remarkable influence over other mems
opinionshat he had great end resolution
IN civil as well as in military administration, all
admit Nor, do think that the candid amongst
mankind will doubt that 1t was his desire,
mingled with whatsoever portion of disposition to be
himself instrumental in that exataton-to elevate his
country to the highest prosperity and honor There is
wife feeling Of appreciation and gratitude From an
early period Of his undertaking to administer the affairs
OF the government he uttered sentiment dear to me-
expressive of truth ofwhich am most profoundly
vnceda sentiment setting forth the necessity the duty
snd the patriotism OF maintaining the union a o. these
recoect the deaths all the Presidents Of the u States
who have departed this life, from Washington down
There doubt that the death individual who has
been much the favore Of his country and partaked
largely Of its regard to fill that high Office always
produces-has produced hitherto a strong impression
upon the public mind That is right II Is right that
such should be the impression upon the whole commu
nifty, embracing those who particularly approved and
course of the deceased All these distinguished men
have been the chosen Of their country They have full
ries that have gone before in reputable and
distinguished. Under their administration in the course
Of fifty sixty years, the government generally speak
have prospered. 1t becomes then, all to pay respect
when men thus honored called to another world Mr.
it the feeling ,of the distinguished person who
is the subject Of these resolutions, in the solemn
days and hours Of closing lifehat it his wish that
il he had committed few more errors in the admins
tration of the government their influence might cease
with him. and that whatever of good he had done might
De
Let us act upon the same eeng and whatever Of true
honor and glory he acquired let all hope that will
be his inheritance for ever And whatever OF good ex
established let hope that the benefit Of 1t may also be
perpetual.
MIR WEBSTER then resumed his seat amid general but
subdued expressions of applause.
The PRESIDENT then put the resolutions when to the
crowd near the door and whose name we learned was
FEssENDEN, rose and said
don't why such Society this should be called
ofn yAf
character of General Jackson Murmurs of disappro-
baton. A voice, "whose that p Hon. Mr.. Bokee-
true he was President Of the United States and major
general in the army--but what has that to do
with this society-with historical Literature; |
put forth in the address of the gentleman who seconded
the resolutions. cannot sanction the resolutions them
S
stand alone For thirty have sincerely and fer
vently opposed General Jackson and cannot consent
General jackson certainly contributed anything
to the Historical Society nor to any other that know
literary society be called on pass such resolutions
Again. did he exhibit the pure motives and selfsacrifc
ing devotion of the first President No., don't believe
he did Why then pay him this mark of honor? Truth
should come from societies like this. Applause and
hisses On his accession to Office General Jackson put
political enemy in jail because he had been defauel
under the previous administrations and he said he would
keep him there till the money was paid, or he hum
bled himself before him. This led me to expect p
tce But did he do itl No There defaulting
der Jackson than there under all the Presdcnts but
cape. Again, he CAV the lie to John Quincy Adams
about his appreciation of the Florida treaty; and
ali s they
of the iron will" for he determined to make il
the sole arber of truth and falsehood daughter mp
plause Kisses and conusion But he has gone to land
where neither his will the behests of his party will
determine what is right and wrong (Applause Kisses and
confusion in the midst of which the Hon Mr. Bokee and
the bOdy of the members of Court of
who had been invited to be present, and left the
room) hope he has repened Of his sins and gone to
better state Of existence. loud hisses) We ought &c
recolect that not first in this businessthe EN-
pire Club have gone before u.s.. don't want to make
member Of this society was called on as a literary
socictya laugh)-to approve of the conduct and cha
racter Of General Jackson, have only to say that
Mr.. CHARLES KING then rose, apparently much ex
cited and in very nervous manner said-Mr President
second the motionMr. President, second the motion
PRxs,pKKr-whst motionl
Mr. KNc-Why, sir, to lay on the table, sir
PREspESr--lb beg your pardon sir but am not aware
Of such motion having been made. "a augh)
Mr.. K,sc-why thought-that isl,
Mr.. FEssENDEN-Well, then do make the motor
that the resolutions lie on the table.
Mr.. KING--Now sir, l.
PREsIDrsr-That motion ia not debateable. "a laugh
Mr.. KINGl only wanted to say, sir that such no
nor has ever been paid by this societysir-to Jefer
SON. sir-nor to Mdpison, sir,-nor to Adams, sr-and
sir they all men Of le;ters-sir--whchG Genera
Jackson was not sir. (Great laughter) That's all sir
Here Mr. Kingisat down. apparently much re lieved AM
in quite gratifying state of comparative composure
Mr. WErMoRE then briefly, and in a very calm and dig
nfed manner, stated the motives which had influences
the Committee of the Society in presenting the resolu
tions-resolutions in which he confident the de
liberatc judgment Of every right thinking membe
of the society could not possibly detect any Of
fcnsve improper expression. The President of tn
Society could state the unwillingness with which he
(r. Wetmorc) had undertaken the duty OF submitting
those resolutions but it responsibility which h
now gladly assumed
Mr.. JOHN McKroS deeply regretted that the meeting
had assumed political character He hoped that thos
gentlemen present who not members would see tn
proprcty OF reraning from taking part in the vste
appeared to be the wish of some to make the question
test OF the political opinions Of the society.
Mr. BUTLER reminded the Society that the death
Harrison similar resolutions passed unanimously
He begged that they might be read by the Secretary
The resolutions were accordingly read and were a
most identical in sentiment and expression with thos
offered by Mr.. Wetmore.
The resolutions were then put and carried; Messr
Fessenden King and another, only voting in the mega
tive.
A committee, consisting Of General Tallmadge, Hor
Theodore Frenghuysen, and Messrs Davis and Butler
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