Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-07-17


city of New orleans:-with all possible despatch the
invncible Jackson repaired its defence, and ell
II for the safety and honor Of the naion that such gen.
era the service of his country. The defence of
the city Of New Orleans, the the command of
the General the importance of the result the astounding
loss of the enemy the almost total escape of The Amer
cans all conspire make of the remarkable
victories in the history Of the world and have served TO
place the military renown Of Andrew Jackson upon The
pinnacle of the temple OF Fame. For thirty years. the
gories of those days have been the hcmo of
els and statesmen and familiar household words
every ear now present. shall therefore, decline re-
hearsa of the soul stirring details With this and
priceless victory ended the principal military services of
the greatest captain Of the age and be- in than Ro
glory retired again the peaceful shades Of the
Hermitage surrounded and greeted by the blessings of
his grateful countrymen Peace spread her angel wings
beloved land, and prosperity gIaddened the
hearts Of the American people.
His vigorous and efficient prosecution OF the Seminole
which afterwards disturbed our Southern border,
brought final conclusion his military labors and per-
nitted him seek his peaceful home, with
the hope and desire of remaining amongst his devoted
and adorng friends But great the confidence Of
the President OF the United States in his peculiar fitness
TO discharge difficult trusts, that he appointed Gov
Of Florida, which position he accepted, and pa
ocaly rendered the signal service to his country in
reducing order and submission those Disseminated and
refractory spirits who had to learn by restraint and obo
dence TO law, their FIRST lessons OF American citizenship.
Again the Stale of Tennessee made him her Senator in
Congress- and again he left the shades OF retirement for
the busy Of public life. Soon the partiaes Of
the American people vsbly tending towards
his selection their candidate for President Of the Unit
ed States and he perceived this intended demonstra
ton Of their feelings, his of honor and delca
cy Of sentiment induced him more to resign his Of
fee and TO take his position private citizen.
The intermediate state OF things which elevated him
TO the chief magstracy OF the nation the 4h OF March,
1929, recent thai each ndiy who has mature
years and ordinary Information must be familiar with
them.
fame. Here was solved the question of his capacity
statesman. His Integrity his bravery, his hsrosn as
soldier and general universally acknow lodged and
appauded; but a new theatre was before him. With an
honest heart and pure nteniions he entered upon the
discharge of the duties of his high and sacred trust With
his whole soul filled with pure love of his country aud
her institutions; with full and generous the
wisdom and justice Of the people, his mighty energies
alone directed TO their weafe and them alone
he looked for strength and support From his earliest
youth to hIs latest years he formed his judgments
and examined all questions for himself, and when
ynced of the correctness .of his premises he faithfully
pursued his conclusions. In this consisted the main
cret of his overshadowing greatness His known rect
tude OF intention gained him the confidence of his ie
low-czcns and the pride of his life that ne
deceived that confidence. The agtating questions
which marked his administration, in measure,
still before the eyes of the nation and the decisions of
of them still viewed with different optics Time
and impartial history will do justice to the prophetic wis
dom, the mature reason, and patriotic abors Of his gov
eminent.
great conflict with the colossal influence of the money
power Of the nation in opposition 10 the rights and priv
ileges of the people. No other than Andrew Jack
son. backed he was by the people, would have been
potent enough have bumbled that naughty power in
the dust His acts which resulted in restricting its dan
gerous issues and protecting the of the nation
together with his veto upon its charter proved his great
sagacity, bis ncorruptble frmness and his deep and
abiding devotion principle.
His unyiedlng opposition TO atitudinaran construc-
tons of the Constitution whereby the treasures Of the
country be applied internal and
avorte objects of visionary speculation doubtless saved
the General Government from the same character of
whelming embarrassment which has unhappily fallen
upon many Of the separate States of the Union.
His high and patriotic stand taken in support of the
Union against the secession Of Of lis members for
supposed wrongs, will long be viewed evidence OF
the great regard he entertained for the perPeuiy of the
confederation, and his determination sustain the laws
which, as the chief Executive he bound to see faith
fully executed, marked with startling interest the
of his proclamation.
1t was with the most peculiar satisfaction that President
Jackson enabled to exhibit the world the
spectacle of great nation existing without owing dol
lar OF National Debt; and he rejoced 10 being able 10
announce TO ms fellow countrymen, that all the pecun
airy obligations incurred in the prosecution of the
independence had been faithfully aud reIigously paid
His manly and decisive course in fastening the per-
Torrance of the obligations OF the treaty with France
gave proof TO the nations Of the world that although
disposed 'to ask for nothing but what right
would submit TO nothing which wrong
The great experience of bis life led him to deep reec
ton upon the best mode of ameoratng the condition
and prolonging the existence of the Aboriginal tribes
And his jealous exertons in furnishing permanent homes
MISSISSIPPI,
antropy of his nature and the sincerity of his heart
HIS many public and. private charities, though namer-
ous and generously extended, nnostentaOus and
frequently concealed He was no Phafisee, and sought
not his reward, such cases, from the hands of
These leading measures and principles were the dis
tnguIshng points which signazed both the first and
cond terms Of his service President During their dis
csson and settlement, the greatest exclemen existed
throughout the community and their influences have
scarcely ceased operate in the minds of the public
Indeed il may be truly said that the measures ishci
characterized the chief magstracy of Andrew Jackson
have left abiding impression upon the policy OF thu
country. Political dogmas which had grown grey in
ror aud suherance were, by the impulses OF his might,
mind, exploded and tel minated No man ever filled ht
Presidential chair who fully the expectations
of his friends triUmphanty succeeded in the full
6lment Of his political designs. No NOR,
devoedly sustained by the people, and no one ever la
bored assduously, fealessy and periodically up
hold and promote their rights and welfare The purIi,
of his motives the necessity of his unyeldng policy
and the benefits flowing and 10 flow from them, al
ready being manifested, and will continue TO shed
brighter and radiant halo around his beloved
long countrymen uphold and reverence the ru'
democratic doctrine OF "equal rights, and eua priv
leges."
After having spent nearly the whole of bis long and
valuable life in the service of his country, he bid fns
adeu TO public life on the Sd Of March, 1897 leaving hi
countrymen, he well expressed himself prosperous
happy.
Amidst the scenes of his early years. in the compan!
of his old friends and neghbors, at his loved Her
mitsge he has passed. in happy tranquility, the re
naming days of his life. There. in his last retirement
his mind has been diligently occupied in the con
temptation of the condition Of the nation. and his warning
voice has been heard advising strict vigilance over he
interests As philosopher and sage his words hav
sunk deep into the hearts of the people, and his last day
have been comfored in the belief and prospect that al
will be WELL according to the desire of his heart
AS he glorious in life, has he been great 10 hi
death. With Christian forlilude and patience he endure
the affections Of the body and with Christians hope b
joyfuy obeyed the Of his Lord and Master st
depart and be in pcHce nations prayers have ascend