The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-21

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ACCOUNT OF GENERAL JACKSON'S LAST
MOMENTS, FROM HIS FAMILY PHYSI-
CLAM
We are favored with the original of the following
letter, which will be found interesting to all our
READERS:
NASHVILLE, Tenn, 9Th June, lS45.
DEAR 1t is probable, before this letter shall
have reached you, you will have heard of the death
|of our venerable friend, General Andrew jackson,
|who departed this life yesterday afternoon, pre-
|cisely at six O'Clock. Knowing that you have been
left his papers, and being well assured that You have
always taken a lively interest in him while living,
land believing you would be pleased to know some.
thing Of his last moments in life, have thought
proper TO make you this communication, as l saw
much of him during his last illness, and present
at his death. have been frequently in his family,
Jas physician, for several years past; and my
turn home from the east, in April, visited him in
company with his particular friend General Robert
Armstrong We found him very feeble, laboripg
|under dropscal afection-particuary that form Of
|dropsy known as anasarcha He informed me he
had suffered much bodily pain, in consequence Of
the great effuson or swollen condition of his ex-
|trcmitics. The cough which had harnssed him so
|much for years, had nearly or quite left him; but
his difficulty of breathing appeared to be increased
prescribed for him, and visited him occasionally.
The remedies appeared at first to afford him consid-
erable relief as it respected his dropscal condition;
but his system had been undermined by previous
lpression effect. The dropsical effuson returned,
land was requested to visit him the LIST Of this
instant, and found him suffering excessively from
1.-THE dstension occasioned by the accumulation of
water. Immediately tapped him, and drew off a
VERY considerable quantity Of water, which eorded
him immediate relief. He took anodyne at night,
land informed me, the next morning, that he had
passed better night than he had done for the last
|sx months.
Drs. Robertson and Waters were in consultation
lon the next morning. We agreed prescription,
(which was administered and which gave him tenn
|porary relief. This was all we could expect to OBJ
|tan considering his situation. sent for again
lon Saturday, the 7th instant. The messenger in
formed me that the general was much worse hasten
led to the Hermitage, and found him very much ex-
|hausted He had great difficulty in respiration, in
consequence of accumulation of water in his
Chest He requested should remain with him, as
The was well aware that his dissolution was at
hand He took an anodyne and expectorant, and
appeared to pass the first part of the night toerably
He had not been able to lie down for
THE last six months. He had to be propped up in
his bed at night, and in his armchair during the
day. On Sunday morning, the 9Th instant, 1.-THE day
ION which he died. on entering his room, found
him sitting in his armchair, with his two faith
|ful servants, George and Dick, by hig side, who
had Just removed him from his bed. | Immediately
perceived that the hand of death was upon him. 4
Uniformed his that he could not survive but few
hours; and he Immediately despatched servant for
Major William B. Lewis, the generals devoted
friend Mr.. Jackson informed me that it was the
generals request that, in he grew worse, orr
was thought to be near his death, Major Lewis
SHOULD be sent for he wished him to be near him.
lin his last moments He was Instantly removed to
his bed but before he could be placed there he had
|swooned away. His family and servants, believing
him to be dead, were very much alarmed, and mani
Tested the most intense grief; however, in few|
seconds reaction took place, and he became conf
|scious; and raised his eyes, and said: "My dear
children, do not griete for me- it is true am gong
Ito leave you; am well aware of my situation; II
have suffered much bodily pain; but my suferings
|are but as nothing, compared with that which our
blessed Saviour endured upon that accursed cross,
THAT we might oil be saved who put their trust n
him" He first addressed Mrs. Jackson, (his
and took leave of her, reminding
her Of her tender kindness manifested towards him.
lat all times, and especially during his proracted
illness. He next took leave of Mrs. Adams Gal
Widowed sister of Mrs. Jackson, who has been al
member of the generals family for several years
lin the most kind and affectionae manner reminding
|her also of her tender devotion towards him during
Ibis illness. He next took leave Of his adopted son
lin the most affectionate and devoted manner He
next took leave Of his grandchildren, and the chill
|dren of Mrs. Adams. He kissed and blessed them
lin manner 80 touchingy impressive, that have
mo language that can do this justice. He dis
covered that there were two of the boys absent
lone of his grandsons and Of Mrs. Adams's.
He inquired for them. He was informed that they
were at the chapel, attending Sunday school, He
desired that they should be sent for. As soon as
they came, he kissed and blessed them also, as he
had done to those with him. BY this time, most of
his servants had collected in his room, or at the
windows. When he had taken leave of them all,
he delivered one Of the most impressive lectures on
the subject Of religion that have ever heard. He
Ispoke for near half an hour, and apparently with
the power of inspiration; for he spoke with calm
mess, with strength, and, indeed, with animation.
regret exceedingly, my dear sir, that there no
lone present who could have noted down his precise
words They might have been read with profit, and
would have been fondly cherished as precious
gem by all the good and great Of the land
In conclusion, he said; "My dear children, and
friends and servants, hope and trust to meet you
all in heaven, both white and black The last
sentence he repeated-"both white and black y
looking at them with the tendercst solictude.
with these words, he ceased 10 speak but fixed his
eyes on his granddaughter, Rachael Jackson, (who
bears the name of his own beloved wife, forseveral
seconds. What was passing through his mind at that
moment VIII not pretend to say; but it did appear
20 me That he was invoking the blessings Of Heaven
10 rest upon her, The lecture to his family was