Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-08-07

freedom They were purchased for aR--not for fer
Well may the abprer and the emgran bend DER his grave
with Hear felt sorrow; for never the tide Of te did
statesman exist more intent upon protecting them in their
rights jealous in advancing their happiness His
attachment friends. well measures was stronr
and ardent and there has never perhaps figured upon c
stage OF life. who performed many and muIiifom
duties who more uniformly found approving voice on
the part Of his friends than Andrew Jackson.
am that there persons who profess II cannot
believe them sncere think that ambition and avar;ce
rlfng passions IN s heart OF this remarkable
do not consider myself called upon, do conceive
that il would be appropriate this ume to offer
evidence in contravenen of such opinions. formed
warped, they are. by political bias. | will however
quote few paragraphs from recorded sndicaon Of his
character written by himself and addressed his country
men short time previous 10 bis retirement from public
life. He ssid
ain vain do bear upon my person enduring memorials
Of that contest in which American liberty was purchased
in vain have since peried property fame and life, in
defence Of the rights and privileges dearly bought-f
any serious doubts be entertained to the purity Of
my purposes and motives.
In the history of conqaerors and usurpers never, in
the fire of youth in the vigor Of manhood could hnd
an attraction lure from the paths IF duty and now
| shall scarcely find inducement commence their
of ambition, when gray hairs and decaying Frame
instead Of inviting to toll and battle, call to the conem
platon Of other worlds, where conquerors to be
honored, and usurpers expiate their crimes.
"The only ambition can feel is to scquit myself TO
him to whom must surrender account of my
stewardship my fellow men and live respected
and hnnoTed in the history of my country. No. the
ambition which leads is anxious DESIRE and fixed
eeternination TO the people unimpared the
eacred trust they have confded my charge. To per-
suade my counymen, far may, that il is not In
splendid government supported by powerful and aristo
cratic establishments, that they will find happiness or,
their liberties be protected hut in plain SYSTEM void Of
pomp protecting all and granting favors TO none-ds-
pensng its blessings like the dews Of heaven and
unfe in the freshness and beauty they contribute 10
produce 1t such that the genius Of
people requres-such a only under Which States
may remain for come united prosperous aud free
II the Almighty Being who has hitherto sustained and
protected me, will but vouchsafe 10 make my feeble pow
ers instrumental 10 such result shall anticipate with
pleasure the place he assigned in the history of my
country, and die contented with the belief that have
contributed in small degree 10 increase the value
and prolong the duration of American liberty.
Such the sentiments and feelings Of Andrew
Jackson-uttered at time when he about 10 return
forever from the of public life Who doubt
that they the outporngs of heart conscious Of the
utmost ectude Of Intention and of the most intense de-
voon the best interests of his country Every act of
his life, civil and military, bears aesaion of his honesty
and sincerity. He had, in the language of Jefferson,
filed the measure Of his counlrys glory The had spent
himself 10 her service in the camp aud in the csbnethe
had borne her flag to victory against feign fees and by
his wisdom and decision arrested intestine war-he had
worn his hOnOrs became a aud republican, max
ing them the of comforting further benefits his
couny-snd with frame enfcebled ty long service,
bu, intellect uncouded by age aud heart yet burning
with love of country pure am ardent ever was
enkinded in human heart-he, who bad long oiciacd
at the altar priest of liberty, babe sdieu the busy
walks of lf retired his beloved Hermitage there
prepare for Iae nal rest towards which he felt that he
fast Fastening.
For the last eight years his meek and christian bearing
gave abundant edcne Of his full faith in the truth, value
and necessity of religion For than six years past
he exemplary member of the Presbyterian church,
and constant attendant public worship whenever his
health permitted. No seemed 10 realize heartfelt
enjoyment perusiug the word of Divine inspiration,
contemplating through the eye of faith the joys of that
brighter aud better world which he about 10 enter, than
our deceased friend When about tr depart he caused his
adopted children and his domess be assembled around
his bedside and after much conversation beng the death
bed of christian he exhorled them prepare life for
DEATH Dear children (for such his parting words
dear children, servants aud friends hope 10 meet yon
oil in Heaven; and bowling his venerable head, he
signed. without sigh, his spirit TO Him who gave it, He
felt that he had fought the good fight and that there
laid up for him a of rejoicing. May We who live
after him. emulate his example and profit by his advice
Farewell, great soul!
If victory's votary, if freedoms friend,
Be worthy of the palms and robes of white,
Then We have place eternal with the best.
Adieu, adieu, your country mourns."
Such is the mental constitution of man. that let the
dread King Of when he WILL in whatever
guss he may-wheher the budding infant just bursting
into e the patriarch hoary with age-the speeding
of his shafts is calculated to m the mind with regrets
and induce melancholy reflections. Yet the bitter cup Of
grief often sweeiened by the of consolation.
While then we mourn the loss of departed friend and
let fall the tear of his grave, have still
for rejoicing.
We rejoice that he not cot off in the flower of
YOUTH nor in the vgor Of manhood, while actively
gagged ia the service of his country hut that he was per-
med live only do the noble deeds he did, but
also witness many of the happy results flowing from
them. u
We rejoice that he permitted TO die he had lived
the firm and unwsverng friend of Lberty-and stand
fast in bis attachment the best interests Of beloved
country.
We rejoice that he died Christian. .+a,S
The tree buds blossoms and brings forth its fruit which
is safely garnere and then TO the earth hence IL
sprung II the appointed of Human life,
aso has its seasons; but few among the many millions
who play her parts upon its STAGE permitted to reach
verge and rPen in its autumn the case
with him Of whom have spoken. Our greatest sorrow
thsn s that Andrew Jackson has not left this green
eart6 his like behind him. Peace the ashes Of him
"Who many noble gift from Heaven possessed,
And faith, at last, alone worth all the rest.
Oh man, immortal by double prize,
by fame on earthly glory in the skies"
LIBEL SUIT.-AIessrs. Greely g. McElrath, of the
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