The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1845-06-27
DEATH OF GEN ANDREW JA CKsoN

We shrsud our paper in mourning on account
of the death of Gen. jackson, because this is the|
customary method for tesdfying respect tor the
memory of the dead, and is due to one Of the|
Greatest men of his age But we do not feel
regret that he has been relieved from pain, suf-
|fering and infrmity Our regret is that death has
|power to take from the world its benefactors,
linen Of such noble and magnanimous qualities as
Andrew Jackson proved himself to possess.
He was great in the field; wherever he appeared
victory went with him--the blood thirsty savage
and the flower Of England's army alike acknow-
lodged his prowess. He was great in the cabinet
4 l-he was morally as we'll as physically brave,
Z When he became satisfied that the liberty Of his
beloved country was in danger from an internal
foe-the money power-he entered the contest
and braved the assaults Of envenomed tongues
equally unmoved as when assailed by the toma-
hawk or shot of the enemy. He opposed to corrup
tion an iron will andlove of truth never exc eeded
and in controversies with foreign nations he spoke
with no feeble or despondng voice, but as if the
echoes of the contest OF New Orleans rung IN his
+ ears. Yes, he was great--he has stamped some
thing of his own character upon his times There
: was about him directness Of purpose-a maniness
of design contempt oflittleness and nobleness OF
effort that won him the hearts Of the people, as
much and more than ever did his victories
History will yet rscolect with approval his sacri-
fee of selfish ease for his country's advantages ex-
perience will prove the business of his views, and
the grasp and far seeing character of his intellect
From nature he mad the results of that knowledge
whi ch the mere scholar vainly labors through
4 heavy tones to o5tain-a thorough knowledge of
men and vivid perception of the consequences OF
measures, which gave strength to his well stored
mind equalled by few if any of his cotemporaries
4 We cannot mourn his departure in sorrow fol
s him-his mission was fulflled-his life belong'
to his country's history. There was left for MIN il
this world nothing to hope and but little to regret
Our regrets are because we know n OF anothsrt,
Nsuppy his placs--none as brave, generous and ear
nest, on whom his mantle could worthilyhave fallen
But for him death was releasefor us, the setting
sof glorious light leaving our national horizo
rhrouded and darkened But we rejoice that hi
-Nlife, the love and respect he inspires now, whel
gone to Join the galay of heroes who have she
ustre on our nation, will be burning incentive
the youth of our country to follow him in all tha
have made him great, glorious and revered.
Il He had enemies-for his was the warfare il
camp or cabinet of active strife, the struggle wit
liyin earnest foes foi very hfe and he Aas bee
h maligned and injured as much as hate, envy, an
lI revenge could work; and yet all efforts to losse
him in the eyes of his countrymen pr to weake
their confidence in his integrity have failed
u strong condemnation of the fasehoods of his ma
II ligners, and confirmation of his truth. But he ma
Il done with time--his work is finished; and tn
soldier, statesman and christian has gone to hi
II olorious reward .. ... ..... .| f...H.