The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-07-10
WAsHmcroN CRY, June 80, ls45.

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eminent must prevent me from accepting your invi-
taton to unite with my felow-citizens of Phiadel-
phia, in Celebrating the ensuing anniversary OF
American Independence That anniversary will
be attended with more than ordinary interest
throughout our land. Il will be celebrated by ma
ton in mourning-because of the death OF her hrst
CITIZEN who shed his youthful blood to achieve, and
spent his whole life to maintain, her independence.
You have truly said in your letter, that on the ap,
preaching 4h of July "the cypress must be blended
anniversary be clouded by the amened death Of the
great and the good Jackson" While whole peo-
pie mourn his loss they will rejoice with patriotic
gratitude to the of the revolution, and TO that
Overriding Providence by which they were guided
and directed in securing and transmitting TO their
posterity the rich inheritance of our free institutions
Andrew jackson among the last of the survivors
of the eyentful period of revolution, and having
"6led the measure of his country's glory" now
sleeps with his fathers. The voluntary expression
of nations gratitude for his great services in war
and in peace, is now doing justice to his memory.
1t will be the task Of the faithful historian to
init his great and patriotic deeds to posterty, that
they may be initiated by future generations of his
admirng countrymen, and by the friends Of freedom
throughout the world. Thanking you for your in
vi,aton, have the honor to transmit to you, here
with, a sentiment, to be presented in my name, as
requested in your letter.
] am, with great respect, your fellow-citizen,
The Memory Of Andrew Jackson = fusrious in war,
his policy was peace devoted t. the Interests OF ms own
policy his country approves and adopts his ASK
noihias thai Il s and submit soothing that wrens"
By the committee:
James X Polk President Of the United true
disciple and friend Of the ilurtrous Jackson Elevated to
the chair by the same people that placed in 1t his
honor the gratitude admiration the American
nation BY pursuing the following the ma1ims and
ston Of the wise and good Jackson whose death we now
lament.
PHmADELpHIA, July l, l845.
GENTLEMEN: My absence from the city. on the
4th of July will prevent the pleasure should other
wise enjoy in uniting in the festvty to which you
have invited me. -
Nationally speaking, the anniversary was never
more entitled to exulting and grateful celebration.
Even the recsnt death of Jackson, though It has
given occasion for marks of general and profound
veneration, was accompanied by incidents full OF
consolation and pride to his countrymen His APP
pointed hour found him yet at the pinnacle OF fame,
longer worth tenantng; with soul that surmounted
the weight of years, and ready to leap back to
the source whence il came with the fruits of go-
rious life rpened and garnered with his country,
the chief object Of his affections, just where all his
exploits, principles, and wishes would place her
II was delightful to witness mortality IN this manner,
'tput on immortality the inevitable end to
triumph for him and for US.
And see how America now stands Her people
increasing, spreading, and prospecting; her dominion
stretching over the hearts and lands of her neigh
bors; her constitution and laws maintaining their
power, unaided by force of any sort; her science,
arts, mechanical improvements, and social comforts,
exalting her work and refining her happiness her
athletic imbs unshackled by debt; her march on
ward, straight, unobstructed; her democratic free
become the child Of nc! the infant breathed upon
and blessed by the Signers Of the Declaration of In
dependence. i. sr.,..r ..,,;,,.,,
The Land we live inwho:s radiant prospects spring
am, gentlemen most respectfully,
Your friend and obedient servant,
G. M. DALLAS.
BY the committee:
The flon. GeorgeM Dallas. the second functionary o.
this great Republican indigenous plant Of real demoss
M efo. deeply ro0sd n soil 1ss Sn ans
rue fruit according his kind; right Texas right OF
Oregon and inuitively right on all great American que
lions.
LMDENwALD, June %, 1645.
GENTLEMEN: would be most happy to avail
myself Of the oblgng invitation to unite with the
democratic citizens Of Philadelphia in celebrating
the approaching anniversary of our national indie
pendence, with which you have hon0red me. Sin
cerely regrstting my inability to do 30, beg you
to accept my unfeigned thanks for this proof OF
yonr resnect and regard
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sorrow YOU 20 eloqpehuy express Una. our slorlous
death of The great and good Jackson. Nowhsre
will this feeling be more senaiby experienced thar
in your State, for nowhere the friends of thai
ilIustrious man more numerous or more sincere
none have done more to secure to the civil service o
our country the advantages resulting from the exer
else Of his great talents and exemplary patriotism
and by none, certainly, will his principles and pre-
cents be more earnesty cherished or more faithful,
observed
II is. however, in the midst of the general grief
consolation to know that our deceased friend lives
10 a good old age. retaining to the last moment O
his existence the unimpaired exercise of his uncom
mon faculties. We NAV also rejoice in the convic
ton, that the unsurpassed testimonials of nation
respect which are paid to him now that he is nj
more, added to the equally great attachment of hi
co,,utrvmen whilst LIVING cannot fail TO exercs
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