American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-06-20
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TOWN MEETING AT THE ExCUANG1


mory OF ex-Presdent Jackson, was attended by
large concourse of persons, of both political
parties, notwithstanding the rain was pouring
down at the time.
The meeting was called to order by VIM.
Fell Giles, Esq, on whose motion His Honor
MAYOR DAWES was unanimously called to the
chair.
On motion, General COLUMBUS O'DoNHELL,
Gen. 5. Z. LEAKIN, and THos. PARKIN ScoTT,
and ROBERT PURvIANCE, Sen, Esqs., were APP
pointed Vice Presidents; and CuAs. II. PITrs
and JOSHUA NAEsANT, Esqs.. Secretaries.
Col. Dawes, the Chairman of the Meeting,
then rose and said
Ny Fcto'c- Citi=enS-I have requested you TO
assemble here this day, to give expression to
the feelings OF deep sorrow which pervade
this community, caused by the intelligence of
the death OF Andrew jackson, the Soldier, the
Statesman, and the Patriot. He has gone to
join the heroes of the past he has been gath
cred to the great companionship Of the Apos-
Ties OF Freedom. Martyrs, Heroes and Patriots
Will welcome him to his eternal home; and it
becomes you, my icllOw-ctizens, as am sure
you feel ever ready, to make suitable arrange
ments Tor paying appropriate honors to the il
lustrious dead. Resolutions will be submitted
for your consideration.
Hon. John Nelson, late Attorney General of
the United States, was then introduced by the
Chairman, and offered the preamble and reso-
lutions below, which he prefaced by the follow
ing eloquent remarks
Nh Charman-We ha We assembled to COM
mngle our own with Il nations greft; grieEs
for the loss ola citizen who had the strongest
claims upon the nations gratitude; to offer
tribute OF respect to the memory of one who
united in his illustrious character heroisn the
most unshrinking, with a sagacity the most
profound; a will the most inhexible, with a
philanthropy and benevolence the most expand
ed and comprehensive-to ANDREW JACKSON,
the renowned captain, the enlightened states
man, the kind, hospitable neighbor, and the
christian man.
To the memory Of such an one, it is fit and
proper that the highest honers should be paid.
His whole life was dedicated TO his country's
service. Amidst the hustle of the camp, and
the din of the battle field, his voice was wont
to cheer his countrymen on to victory; whilst
in the calm deliberations of the cabinet, he
firmly counseed them to the successful vindi-
cation OF the nations rig hts against foreign pre-
tension and encroachment. Always at the
post of duty, he ever nobly fulfilled its sternest
acquisitions. His reward, whilst living, he en-
joyed in the ardent attachment, and the sure
and undoubting and abiding confidence of his
Countrymen; and now that he is dead the tears
of those countrymen will follow TO the grave
his yenerated remains.
Who can regard the character of this great
man but with admiration, who witness the cx-
piring pulsatons of his manly spirit but with
heartfelt regret and sorrow?
1t was my proud privilege to know Andrew
Jackson well. | have seen him amidst the
perplexing cares of public station, and the re-
Taxed indulgencies of the domestic circle-and
now, when no motive to fiatter can exist, | de-
clare that never have known man in whom
were united so many noble, generous and COM
handing qualities.
Ofthese need not say that the love of coun-
try was predominant. 1t was the master pas
sion OF his soul, for the qualification of which
he was willing, as oft he did, to risk health, life,
every thing. Nor was his the patriotism, which
flourlshed only IN the day of his country's pros
perty, and which withered into timidity at the
prospect of personal loss, or when domestic
friends deserted or foreign foes threatened; but
it was the deep-seated, in-rooted sentiment of
the heart which was most buoyant under the
pressure of adverse circumstances, and which
led him to feel that his country in all her con-
troverses and tolls, was right; and being right,
should be unyieldingy supported. 1t was the
patriotism OF one who loved the Institutions of
his country for their own sake, and which had
its scat in heart at all times, and under all cir
pre-eminently American.
May the example furnished by this signal spi-
rit OF devotion to his country, stimulate all of
us to cherish this invigorating and elevating
principle, and then let the Russells clamor and
the Peels and Aberdeens ingloriously scold; aye,
let assaults come from what quarter they may,
we shall be found prepared to quel them--a
united people-one and indvsible-u ndismay-
ed and unconquerable.
Nearly allied to this characteristic trait in |
General Jackson, was the kindred virtue of
constancy and fidelity to the claims of private |
So intense was this feeling that it |
was almost impossible to convince hun that
friend was ever in the wrong; and in this as
'urance his best services were always at the
OF such as were fortunate enough to
WIN his confidence. Hence il was, in the reci-
PROBATION of this noble sentiment, that he so
attached to himself every one who was habi-
Iually near him. Go to his neghborhood and
enquire OF those who were partakers Of the hos
ptallties of the Hermitage, whatever may be
their grade IN society and whatever their poll
Lical opinions, and they will tell you how, with
HOOKS vi sleel, TIC SrappIeu 10 his heart all VINO
were privileged to call him friend
But, Mr.. Chairman, forbear. This is not
The time, nor is this the presence in which to
the eulogy of the deceased.
Ofhs deeds in arms, his transcendant servi-
,es to the State, his personal benevolences, and
his Christian graces, it will be the province of
others, at seasons and places more appropriate,
o speak.
have risen now only to offer for the consid-
,raton and adoption of the meeting, the brief
resolutions which have the honor to send to
he chair.
The preamble and resolutions are as follows:
The citizens of Baltimore having received
he painful intelligence of the death of the pa
riot --soldier-ANDREw JAcKsoN-
md being DESTROYS, in common with their fell
ow-countrymen in every part of this wide
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