The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-25

when the action of the government enabled him to
their persons and his to the service of the nation
From November 1872 to the cessation of hostIities
armies, fighting the battles and vanqushng the en-.
emies OF his country. 1t is not my purpose to
into the details o. ola ms I'M. military exploits all and Of
ted himself other man but ANDREW Jackson
could have done. With his first touch of the mar.
at will the energies of his troops to nfuse into them his
own daring spirit and successfully cope in any
every field with the most skful and courageous Of his
enemies, is evidently Throughout his whole mi.
litary he exhibits in eicous combination all the
view genius to devsa e nnS
courage to execute GOODNESS in every
emergency perfect command Of his sasacity
to discover and ability to defeat the plans Of his oppo
nent In his campaigns against the Creeks formda-
BILE by their numbers their obstinate bravery their
proficiency in all the arts of savage warfare he to
the hardhood the patience and the self denial of Han
nibal-the vIgor the celebrity, the of Caesar.
Eagle the forts of Pensacola statesmen SEQ
that the instincts of heart and will devoted to the pub
lie veal can anticipate the rules of public law and
nation recognize and honor the of his Judgment
not less than the promptude and energy of his conduct
the beeaguered city until his departure from it, we
seem to follow some heaven appointed and heaven as.
sisted warrior of the ancient dispensation, rather
chieitain OF modern times Such superhuman activity;
such assumption and exercise Of power; chivarous
daring and consummate address in striking the first blow
IN the unequal conct such cautious preparations for
the final struggle such perfect in its triumphant
issue; such ghtful havoc in the troops of the enemy
and such almost miraculous presc rvaion of his own
who in these things does the hand Of God the
agency OF an instrument ordained guided by
reference to the with the Semnoles in s7l5
exploits of Jackson in this campaign had constituted
whole title to military rcnown, they would been
amply SUFFICIENT to place him high the roll OF fame.
How does it enhance the estimate OF his former achieve
ments, when it is considered that the Seminole is
scarcey thought OF the comparisons and that Jackson
seldom named in connexion with it, except by those who
refer to for the purpose of denouncng him Tor the
cuon OF Ambristcr and Arbuthnot Having named this
incident feel right state my entire conviction that
IN this as in every other act of his public e he pro-
ceeded under deep sense OF what he believed to be the
injunction OF duty and duty to him the voice
OF Heaven "My God would not have smiled on me twas
mis- characteristic remark, when speaking Of affair
him who addresses you) had punished only the poor g
savages, and spared the white who set then
on" The hour has at length Jackson believed
may second time retire paiions without
danger of any further call engage service OF the
Union The nation is at peace with all the world the
Indian tribes have been reduced to submission peace
regns in all borders tranquility the
land. lie resigns his commission army refuses
the appointment of minister to McKee, conferred on him
by President Monroe, not only because he desires
lice OF emolument honor but because he will
tenance by his presence at the court of lruRBDE tho
nor the means by which it has been effected.
Other reasons concur to enforce the step has taken
posure to the hardshps Of military warm
climates of the South and especially the swamps and
and retirement seems neediul the preservation of
his own life, 10 to the happiness OF those who have
not deem it inconsistent with this feeling accept the
once oil Senator in Congress- again conferred him by
ms beloved Iennsssee for this honorable aud compare
ton OF the year an inmate Of the Hermitage But his
mission is not yet ended.
" Peace hath her victories,
No less renowned than wars
And many such victories he is yet to win By sponane.
Gus uprsngs OF the people in his and other states
he is presented to the candidate for the hgest
trust Though not at first invested with this dignity
n asn iseee Io%Psors sc each long and honOray
lett behind him in the In due course Of time
another contest ensues He is raised to the Chief
agsracy by more than two to the electoral votes
In surveying, from this high eminence, the field of
duty to which he has been called he pcceives that with
pute growing out of claims justice long deferred for
spoiiatlons OF our commerce. during that reign OF law
less violence which, in the beginning of this century
disgrnced and barbarized the wars of Europe
lie sees that unless speedily adjusted they will expose
us to the alternative either of sacrificing national
honor or Of indicating by the sword
rights He resolves that this of things shall not
continues that no needless delay evasive subterage
shall be allowed that he will proceed with all possible
despatch, in the prosecution of his duty, asking
nothing that is not right, and submitting to no
course be steadily and wisely pursued peace
will be preserved, and justice be obtained. The
after another treaties are made and rat6ei, by which
these subjecs OF irritation, grave and dangerous
u G the
OF them all for is our ancient ally the beautiful the
brilliant France Of our own Lafayette that negect the
waver in his course He deals with the greatest aud
most hono'ed as he would have dealt with the weakest
and most humble he sees to 1t that while the respectful
couresies due to so distinguishes delinquent sedu,
lousy observed no ot title of thh national honor
iost OF compromised In the end justice secured the
llh OF treaties vndcacd the peace OF Empires prcserv-
ed aHd France herself fuller understanding OF his
cour does honor with characteristic chvay and grace
10 the fee deJe the iron will Of the stern old
Ills name through Europe rings,
ruling each mouth with IVY or with praise,
And all her Jealous iarchs with amaze,
Aud iumors loud hu diunt remoest kings -
and hy his energy and our national character
is raised TO height OF glory before attained by
the American Republic. In the meantime Jackson has
been involved at home, in conflicts protracted and Sc.
we're Fired with the love OF democratic liberty, and
filled with zeal for the constitution, he pursues sys
tens of policy, and adopts of measures which
bring violent collisions with the interests passions
and prendices Of mon in different quarters of Inc Union
In the midst Of the outbursts of party produced by
these collisions he is re elected by vote OF tbrec
to all the other candidates although the
state OF his nativity, formerly foremost in his support
witbhold her approving voice Opposition him 4 fol-
lowed on her part by resistance 10 the laws the inteq
ry OF the Union Is hreaened aud the nation is xposed
to the dangers OF civil war Now II Is, that ANperw
JACKSON superior TO the danger p equal to the RENE.
dy i requires, BY his fidelity, his irnness and his via.
dom, achieves the most splendid enduring OF his
victories; eveng from bis country the stain and curse
OF atsrnd blood and giving to his memorable pledge
: Our FrprRAL uSfor, 1T Musr ~ PsEsKRvrp,s the
strength Of fixed rssolve and tho majesty Of perpetual
truth While the plaudits which now rise from every.