American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-06-17


shall content ourselves with offering some such
general remarks touching certain prominent
portions of his history as may not seem map
proprate to the time and to the OCCASION
There is one remarkable fact in JacksOn's
history, which We think worthy of attention.
Without any expectation on his part and in the
absence OF all preparatory studies, he was eIe-
waited to the most honorable offices Of tho Coun-
try. Military and civic honors sprung up spon-
taneously in his path. Without military sci
ence, lie became General; without statesman
ship, he became President; and he was emf
nently successful in winning the regard of the
people in both situations. He was i most for
tunate man. Other men court with untiring
assiduity the smiles of the tickle goddess, and
are unsuccessful; but Jackson became the rect
pient of her choicest favors without making an
effort to convince her that he was worthy of
them. In the earlier portion of his life, he vo-
UNFAIRLY abandoned opportunities which other
men eagerly seek for the purpose of enjoying
the facilities which they afford for the attain
mcnt Of fame. According to the testimony Of
his friend and blographcr, Eaton, he resigned
the Office OF United States Senator and that of
Judge in tennessee, because he felt dlidcut Of
his power to discharge the duties Of those Off
ces adequately. Kendall ascribcs his rcsigna,
ton OF these important stations to other causes,
which, considered in connection with Jackson's
known character, seem to US very unsatslac-
tory. The latter biographer does not apprec-
ate the virtue of modesty as highly as the for
mer, and attributes to disgust what Eaton as
cribes to dtlidence. But, leaving the conflict
ing statements Of his biographcrs, we merely
wish to remark, in confirmation of the position
we have assumed, that Jackson resigned when
little pvp thirty, pf "a,
waited offices, thereby giving the world the best
reason for snpposng him Indifferent to the
charms and emoluments of office as we'll as to
the reputation which follows an adequate full
filmcnt of its duties. Yet fortune, true to her
favorite, soon placed him in a situation in
which he greatly distinguished himself and
won a reputation which will transmit his name
honorably to future ages.
Bonaparte, while at st, Helena amused him
self and edited his friends by critcising the
plumbers Of Wellington at Waterloo, showing
very clearly that the Englishman ought to have
lost that great battle. But Wellington won it,
and his success is considered by the world as
proof of his prudence, skill, and sagacitY.-
Critics, who very astutely looked into Jdckson's
claims as ii military leader, made it appear very
concluslvely that his genius was of quite low
order. But the critics have the great and uni
form success of Jackson against them, and they
never will be able te convince the world that
the man, who won aerles of victories CROWN
ed by the brilliant triumph at New Orleans,
was not possessed Of great military talent
That brilliant victory endeared Jackson to the
people, and ever afterwards the mention of his
name called up series of associations that cus-
tered around the public heart. 1t is as a mill
tary man, we think, that Jackson will receive
the admiration Of posterty.
AS the head of a great political party, we
will not now speak OF him, farther than to re-
mark that no party ever supported its leader
with more enthusiasm than that which rallied
around Jackson.
Most men who attain distinction become pro-
minent long before the age Of forty, but, had
Jackson died at thai age, he would have left
no trace on his generation of which postenty
could take cognzance At that period of his
life, he was but little known, and it was not I'M
til after his successful battles that he became
distinguished. He was i man of prodgious
nerve and never flinchcd in the prosecution of
his purposes. His regard for his friends was
surpassed only by his hatred of those whom he
considered as enemies.
The iron infexbity of his will was perhaps
the strongest trait in Jackson's character. What
ne wished to do he undertook with great resou-
son, never quailing under the responsibilities
which devoved On hun in consequence. AS
military man, this immoblity of will was of
eminent service to himsefand his country: as Il
politician, it was, we think, very injurious to
the nation.
But we will not pursue our remarks farther
at present. In the death of Gen. Jackson one
has fallen who loved his country we'll In war,
ne supported her heBer with the most brilliant
success. For the services he rendered, all
hearts should yield him gratitude and praise
His friends will take care that proper honor shall
be awarded TO his memory, and we would not
if we could, obstruct them. Let all honor him
who think him worthy.
"Suoh honars Hum te her hero paid
All peaceful slept the mi ghty Ilec,or's shade