The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-20
PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTIONS.

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table dispensatons to from his friends and country
our ustrous feow-ctizen, Andrew Jackson who, after
long and lingering illness, which he endured it'll Chris
titan patience and foude expired Sunday evening
9Th, at his late residence the Hermitage Nashville
TENNESSEE And whereas he is and was during the
whole OF his proaced and signal public services
Justly esteemed by large majority Of the American people
who, occasions and In the notable ways
declared their high appreciation Of his virtues and achieve
nens; and who after his retirement from the management
|of public affairs constantly evnced their unlimited conf
dence in his wisdom, integrity and patriotism by their
adoption his sage counsel advice great national
measures and their attention 10 whatever flowed from his
sagacous mind And whereas the fame of his distinguish
led abilities both and hero has not been
by nations bounds where they are emilia
zoned every patriotic gszete inscribed the pages
Jour country's history, and known and reced with the
highest encomum by old and young but has also extended
through the whole circle Of the civilized world and pro
duced lasting impressions upon foreign states and excited
praises and admiration Of OF the most illus rous
among the living abroad and during the exercise OF his pub
lie functions contributed infinitely TO elevate the American
name and character: And whereas he honorary
|member Of this association: Therefore,
Resoir,d, That regard the painful event which has
|bcreaved and country Of the distinguished states
man. soldier and patriot Andrew Jackson and which has
|hed the nation with solemn emotion is one OF deep and
thrilling interest; which while Is imperative duty
submit to with devout feelings OF resignation yet which
and veneton; and that in the actiss stroke d
his demise thus poignanty elt thoroughly impress
led with the sentiment that society has lost one Of bright
ornaments the country most dsnteresed friend and
devoted beneacor and human freedom and popular nsttu
|tions one Of their most jealous upright and able adyo
Gates.
R.soired That Americans we shall cherish hi,
memory, and admire him the generous sefsacricng
and valiant chieain whose vigilance sagacy and skill
displayed memorable occasion during the late wal
with Great Britain secured large portion Of our southern
territory against the insults ravages and temporary
pancy Of mercess invadors and drove them from
Shores and who through the whole period Of his command
military officer show ed himself possessed OF those
OF intellect which eminently qualified him fol
station and which, exerted by him in the cause OF right
and in obedience TO his country laws, resulted In the
product Of benefits and blessings which cannot be ade
guatey descrbed and that in his administration OF the af
fairs OF government, heartily accord to him preemi
for his unexampled penetration Of mind his incor
ruptbe integrity and moral mness and forced be
that his promptness and vigor ofachon during the
ercse Of his presidency contributed materially towards
Ting several vexed international questions and exciting IL
foreign nations respect and reverence for the American
people which different policy could never have effected