Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-12-06
EIolll lliA 'a'.' 30 %
MR.. SECRETARY MARCY.

tluCleulN ConuuCleu since Tue iidu-uIuNOhoi eii'
Polk and the installation of Mr.. Marcy as Secretary
of War.
There have, probably, been more important,
questions raised and wisely decided--mora mpor.
liant movements made during tho short incumben-
cy of Mr.. MARCY, than have transPired for years
before. The promptncSs, decision and energy
which have, during this time, marked the conduct
or this important Department of the Government,
are characteristics Of WM. L. Macy. While, for
several wears in succession he was Governor of
the great State ofNew-York, his adminisralio of
tie numerous and pcrpexing duties of that station
was distinguished alike for prudence in delIbera.
ton and decision in aclion. Thoso striking Gnl
important qualities have, with mcalculaJ'G advnn-
,age to the country. been brought in the War De-
parimenr Of Mr.. Polk's administration, In con
ducting all the affairs growing on; of our pecu-
liar relations with Texas and Mexico. the highest
wisdom and foresight, and the most prompt and
energetic action have been exhibited; and it was
only BY such Il course of action by the War Do.
parment, aided and seconded by similar action in
the Navy Department, we could have been carri.
ed through with complete and Peaceable success.
The best security for peace, is efficient prepar-
alton for war. No sooner had the contingency
arisen, upon which Mexico had announced she
Woutu utClult Nui. tlluu NiliclNtdH tibppss "ci
equipped, and a gallant squadron of American YES.
sells of war, appeared upon the scene of threatened
danger, prepared to defend or to assa. The i'm
beciity of Mexico covered beneath tue keen eye
of the American Eagle, which they encountered
on the land and on the FOO much honor
canno, bo award, d to the Secretary of~War and
Navy for the manner in whichthey have conduc-'
ted these delicate alairs, oyfar as pertained to
IL. 10 tlka vtia nd.
:min;s,ra!ion, for the triumph which the country
has achieved by their wisdom, foresight and encr.
gy. ~ :.
Mr. MARCY, though not man Of so smiling,
gracious exterior and manners, rs mark some peo'
pe, ever is endowed with qualities ot much high
er value. lie is a man of expanded mlnd and a
liberal heart, and a man who can be relied on.-
His word is surer than bond.
Goteraor BroUn, in his Inaugural Address as
governor Of Tennessee, pays the following beau
lifu and hoEorabIe tribute 10 the memory OF
great mani
~ lurn now from the contemplation of our
wonderful and increasing magnhcence, IN order
10 remind yon ofa great and sad calamity which
has b"tden onr common country since you were
last assembled on an occasion like this. But u
few moths have passed away since you III
particular, and the people OF the United States
generally. were called upon 10 mourn The depor'
lure from our midst Of our most iIIusirlous c'It-
zen. The immortal spirit Of ANDREW JACKSON
the patriot. the soldier and the statesman, has
passed from time TO oternity-dcvoted, until he
breathcd his last bro ath, to tho best interest Of
his country which lie had defended with heroic
ros.!,u.le and courage. and served with zeal
more feyvid with increasing years. he hnshcd
tho nreat work which wise Providence had chos.
on him 10 perform, and accomplished his destiny.
Clinnfnr to the faith and the hope which sustain
the christian whilst he is passing through the
dark valley of the shadow of DEATH he died at
peace with the world leaving behind him bright
and enduring example. worthy tho limitation oil
future generations. Hereafter the song OF the
post will be heard.in praise of his memory the
pen of the historian will chronicle the deeds
which he achieved, whilst tho painter and tho
engraved wiIItrnnsnt bis image TO admirlng mill
ions. Let Tennessee, his own adopted stale
Tennessee, whose armies he has so often covered
with glory Tennessee, whom he hon"red and
loved and served so long and so iailhtui'y-- Ten
nessee, beneath whose green and haIiowed 500 MS
mortal remains have been deposlod-let Ten.
ncssoe rear Inn a monument lasting as time
let it BE- planted in or near one OF her most beau
tfu cities. on the banl. of the nobicst river IN the
world, where the millions who will pass for ages
and ages to como, may pause and gaze upon ii
with wonder and admiration"
Nru York Eicciioa.-Tho New York papers
of " cdi csday week. are filled with hgnres ana
spccuIaons in respect to the election OF incsday
snvS:-" A very few words will suffice 10 tel! The
story. The wings are badly beaten at the Etec-
ton ius, closed, because only d few would work
and very large number would no, even vote.
We might have carried eVe,y thing and have
nothing. Jonathan Stevens may be dedicated bythe
hioiest wing culrd,,tt. Z. BBssash. ~hig, Is heat
5000 votes in tie city by Ed. Sanford. den.' ana
Morris Franklin whig. 1000 by Sorinai Ossood,-
dem. The whig Assembly ticket is beaten
Mr.. Sanford having 4O0in Kings, and as many IN
Richmond, is elected Sanator by nearly Oooo.
The schr. Creole arrived on Saturday from 'e'
m Cruz, brings dates TO the 29th ult.. and from
the city Of Meyieo to the 25ih. hm"ng INC pas
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