The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-18

fetal daring he encountered, to occupy his warrior
fpedesal-the pure and unclouded lustre that bazed
&rou.ld his martial exploits, have queed alike the
Hcayis Of envy, and the insdious wrongs Of malice.
But his stewardship of the political trusts awarded
him by his countrymen has encountered less
unanimous verdict OF approval; for as nu-
0merous as the antagonist interests, his position
zobliged him TO determine between. Preponderating
Nmajorities Of his countrymen have re-endorsed his
measures and opinions; and the present aspect OF
Xpublic sentiment guarantees the permanence of such
4decison. OF the purity of his motives and patriot
ism of public conduct evidence has been furnished,
thus soon after his DEATH from the most enlightened
and obstinate of his adversaries.
We will multiply the proofs of his sensitive and
undagglng love of country, by citation OF his dying
language, some few hours before he expired How
unsurpassed in patriotism and heroism is the sent
ment quote:
"Rig on the side Of the .americal people, and firm
IN maintaining Il, toih trust ia God alone, ,ciil
secure 10 them the integrity Of the possessions Of whc
the British government iootiid deprive them. am sat
issd they tcH assert and vindicate ,chat justice aoar
them; and that part Of our territory country T
epcr be submitted 10 any arbitration but Of the cannon
mouth"
In concluding this brief and hasy reference to the
great subject of our regrets let remember areI
there rather to mourn than TO praise him. To the|
chosen organs of the public tribulaton we refer
those appropriate tributes feel ourselves inc0m.
= petent TO pay.
The signs in which we embalm his loss, the tears|
we shed over his departure, the flial and affection
ate esteem we cherish for his memory the jr-
repressble offerings of that love and gratitude ex-
torted from all by his generous, noble, and devoted
humanllles. We present them as the offspring OIL
that warm and spontaneous veneration felt by count
less friends for his benevolence and simplicity of
heart his Roman virtue, and justice of character
Virtues exalted, malice has not assailed them; and
80 confessed as to challenge the habitual respect of
his foes With the same confidence that he has re-
signed his immortal spirit to the care of Heaven wei
feel we can commit his reputation to the guardia
custody Of the republic. Her gratitude will award
him niche in that temple reared to her immortal cit-
zens near to the assigned the haowed sleeper
on the neighboring hills of the Potomac. Next to|
our beloved WASHINGTON, ANDREW JACKSON has|
left behind him no rivals in war, peace, or in the
hearts of his counrymen. All honor and renown|
to the memory of him who "flled the measure of
his counry's glory"
Be 1t therefore resolved In testimony Of our regret
for the death of General Andrew jackson, the
members of this meeting will wear Grape on their
left arm for the term Of six months.
And whereas, in consonance with the foregoing
sentiments the citizens of the District of Columbia
have resolved to evnce their attachment to the prn
cpes of civil liberty and republican government by
d public demonstration of respect for the memory
Of Andrew Jackson, their great exemplar, expoun-
der, and defender:
Therefore, be resolved by u.s. pisers and temporary
residents at the metropolis, That will join in such
demonstration, and take such part therein as may
be assigned us by the good people Of Washington j
and Col. R. M. Johnson, Of Kentucky, and George
Pitt of Pennsylvania; are hereby appointed a conf
mittee in our behalf, to make known these proceed
ings, and make the necessary arrangements.
Resolved, That, while sympathise with a ma
ton bereaved of of its most faithful servants in
peace and in war, we would also express our con-
dolence with the family of the ilustrious deceased
49, Il ,ocH
with the resignation and consultations of the Chris
an's faith-the faith in which the hero lived--tha
faith in which he trumphanty died
n Mr. CUSHING said that, in rising to move the ac-
ceptance of the report, he begged leave to express
the high satisfaction he experienced in being ena-
bled by his casual presence in the city at this mo-
men to participate in the proceedings of the meet
ling. The acts of Andrew Jackson had ceased to
be the object of the temporary passions of the hour
and had already passed into the domain of history
His fame had become the fame of his country
His memory, as a soldier and statesman, was now
embalmed in the gratitude and respect Of the whole
Mpeople of the United States. The decease of Jack
son could not fail to call to mind the circumstances
which, twenty years ago, followed the decease of
Jefferson and Adams, when, in view of the great
events Of their lives and the general grief of their
ellow-citizens, every voice was hushed that of
eulogy and of venerati0n. And thus it could not
fail to be now, when another Of those whom the
country had held in highest honor was more,
and one who to the like pre-emnent career in civil
service which distinguished his immediate prede-
cessors, had added the signal glory of the hero
on the field of battle, and the impershable aurels Of
triumphanty defending his country against the
arms of Britain. Impressed with such feelings,
Mr. Gushing moved that the address and resolutions
be adopted by the meeting and, he hoped, unani-
mousiy (which was accordingly DONE
On motion Of Capt. SCHAUMBuRG, Of Pennsylvania,
a copy Of these proceedings ordered to be sent
to the family of the deceased, signed by the presi-
dent and secretary.
On motion, the proceedings were ordered to be
printed in all the papers of the District.
r. M. JOHNSON, President.
GEO. Pitt, Secretary.