The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-16

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which had continued for years, now gradually gave
way and almost entirely ceased. This was fol-
| lowed by loss of appetite and constant nausea and
prostraton. This change took place early in April;
and about the first Of May diarrhea commenced
which seemed to threaten an immediate dissolution.
This continued for few days with great suffering
but fortunately reduced the swelling of the whole
System. The abatement of the diarrhea was sue
ceeded by the swelling in all parts with violent pain
and extreme difficulty of breathing when nature
would again relieve itself as above described.
| Thursday, May 29.-Gen. Jackson is rather more
comfortable, having obtained from opiates some
|seep. This day he sat awhile to Mr.. Healy, who
had been sent by Louis Philippe (the King of the
trench) to paint his portrait. Mr. Healy told mel
that 1t was the design of the King of the French o
place his portrait by the side of that of Washington
which already hangs in his gallery--the most cele-
brated and interesting historical gallery in the world
Ito surround them with the pictures of the most
eminent Of American generals and statesmen. Mr..
1ealy Is commissioned by the king TO paint theI
portraits Of some twelve of the most distinguished
revolutionary PATRIOTS TO surround those of Wash
|lngton and Jacksonville greatest and best men ourI
country ever produced, also some of the most
prominent living politicians of the day. Messrs
John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay were named
by Mr. Healy to me. Mr. Healy was enabled
Ito make much progress IN his work to.
day; and, as usual, the General received many vs-I
tors, more than thirty. All were admitted, from!
THE humbes to the most renowned, TO take the ven-I
erable chieftain by the hand and bid him farewell
Among the visitors was General Jesup, an old frendI
land companion in arms. The meeting of these1
most faithful and gallant soldiers and servants of the{
republic was deeply interesting and affecting. A
reverend gentleman called TO inquire in regard to the
Generals health, his faith, and future hope. The
General said: ''Sir am in the hands Of mercifulE
God. have full confidence in his goodness and
mercy. My lamp Of life is nearly out and the last
glimmer has come | am ready to depart, whenk
called. The Bible is true The principles and stat
utes Of that holy book have been the rule Of myE
life, and have tried to conform to its spirit nea
as possible. Upon that sacred volume rest my /
hope for eternal salvation, through the merits and
blood of blessed Lord and Saviour, Jesusk
Christ" Nothing further was said upon the sub
ect.
Friday May 30 The General passed a bad night
no sleep-extremey feeble this morning. Mr.. Heay,
with considerable exertons on the part Of the General
was enabled to finish the portrait on which he labored
with great care, II was presented to the General.
After examining it for some minutes, he remarked
TO Mr. Healy,e 81 am satisfied, sir, that you stand a
the head of your professions; if may be allowed to1
Judge of my own likeness, can safely concur in|
the opinion Of my family; this is the best that has
been taken. feel very much obliged to you, sir, |
for the very great labor and care you have beenI
pleased to bestow upon it," The family were all
highly gratifed with its faithuness. consider id
the most perfect representation | have ever seen,
giving rather the remains of the heroic parsonage,
than the full life that made him the most extraor-
binary combination of spirit and energy, with Al
slender frame, the world ever saw.
AT O'Clock, as is the CUSTOM all the Generals
the few who take their turn tov
watch by his slde--took their leave of him. EACH
of the family approached him. received his blessing,
bid him farewell, kissed him as il would seem anI
eternal good nght-for he would say my work isl
done for life After his family reres it is touching
TO witness this heroic man, who has faced everyI
danger with unyelding front, offer up his prayers
for those whom Providence has committed to his
care; that Heaven would protect and prosper them
when he is no more--praying still more fcrveny
10 God for the preservation Of his country, of the
Union, and the people of the United Setes from all
foreign influence and Notwithstanding his for
giveness to his enemies, and his gratitude to God for
his support and success through long life and for
the hope of eternal salvation through the merits of
our blessed Redeemer.
The General exerts himself to discharge every
duty and with all his anxious that is possible
but his debility, and the nnremittiDg anguish heI
suffers, has almost extinguished every power cx-
cept that of his intellect Occasionally his distress
produces spasmodc affections yet in the midst of the
worst paroxisms of pain, not murmur, not even a
groan escapes his lips Great and just in life CALM
and resigned In death.
Saturday, May 30-The General passed dis |
dressed night; no seep-exIeme debility this
morning, attended with increased swelllng of the
anu all MS ntnDS ana ulHCulty OF breath
ling. He said, 81 hope God will grant me patiencel
TO submit to his holy will; He does all things well,
and blessed be His holy and merciful name.n HisI
Bible is always him; if he is in his chair, it is
ION the table by his side; when propped up in bed that
sacred volume is laid by him, and he often reads it
He has power, and is lifted in and out of his sit
ting posture IN bed to the same posture In his chair
Nothing exceed the aifectiohate care, vigilance
and never-ceasing efforts of his pous and devoted
family to administer to his relief; and yet, in theI
midst of the affection which calls for much atten
ton and sympathy, kindness and hospitality toI
strangers is not omitted.
June This day." General said, Ills the holy
Sabbath, ordained by God, and set apart to be de-
voted to his worship and praise. | always attend
led service at church when | could; but now ! can
go no more" He desired the family to 60, as many
Jas could, and charged them to continue the educa-
on of the poor at the Sunday school This new
system Of instruction, he said, which blended the
duties of religion with those Of humanity, he consid
erred of vast importance, and spoke with an empha-
isis which showed his anxiety to impress it on the
family. Mrs. jackson, and her sister Mrs. Adams,
regularly attended to their instructions the Sab
bath. A part of the family went to church. The
General looked out of the window and said, ths is
apparently the last Sabbath shall be with you
Gods viii be done; He is kind and mercifukn Tkoy
Gencral's look Is often fixed with peculiar affection
ION his grand daughter, Rachel, named after his
wife, SO beloved, and whose memory he has so
tcnucfIy chefIsncu. Inc young naCnel mas al ule
lovely and amiable qualities for which the elder
Mrs. Jackson, was so remarkable.
Monday, June 2,--The General passed bad
night. No sleep. An evident increase of water on
the chest He read many letters, as usual. Some
of them were from persons of whom he had no
knowledge, asking for autographs and making 9th
er requests The letters were opened by some Of
the family Mrs. Jackson Mrs. Adams were al .
most constantly with him. He looked over
them those of importance were opened and read
Among them was one from Major Donelson,
charge de aares to Texas, giving account of the
almost incredible proceedings Of the British agent
Elliot, to prevent the annexation of Texas to the
United States. The General said, ''we have made a
disgraceful sacrifice of territory; important
portion Of our country was given away to England
without shadow Of title on the part of the claim
ants, as has been shown by the admissions of the
English ministers on referring, in Parliament, to the
Kings map, which the true boundaries were
and Of which they were appraised when
urging their demands.