Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-07-05

the world--t0 surround them with the pic
lures Of the most eminent Of American gen-
erals and statesmen. Mr. Healy is com.
missioned by the king 70 paint the portraits
Of some twelve Of the most distinguished
revolutionary patriots, to surround those
|of Washington and Jack son-the greatest
and best men our country ever produced,
also some of the most prominent living pol
iticians Of the day. Messrs. John Quincy
Adams and Henry Clay were named BY
Mr.. Healy to me. Mr.. Healy was enabled
to make much progress in his work to-day;
and, as usual, the General received many
visitors, more than thirty. All were ad-
mitted, from the humblest to the most re-
nowned, to take the venerable chiefiain BY
the hand and bid him farewelh Among
the visitors was General Jesup, an old
friend and companion in arms. The meet
ing Of these most faithful and gallant SOL
diers and servants Of the republic was
deeply interesting and affecting. A rev.
erend gentleman called 10 inquire in re-
gard to the Generals health, his faith, and
future hope. The General said: 'sSir,
am in the hands Of merciful God. have
full confidence il his goodness and mercy.
My lamp ofife is nearly out, and the last
gimmer has come. am ready to depart,
when called. The Bible is true. The
principles and statutes of that holy book
have been the rule Of my life, and have
tried 10 conform to its spirit as near as pos
sible. Upon that sacred volume / rest my
hope for eternal salvation, through the mer-
its and blood Of our blessed Lord and Saw
iour Jesus Christi Nothing further was
said upon the subject.
Friday, May 3o.-The General passed
a bad hight, no sleep-extremely feeble
this morning. Mr.. Healy. with consider
able exertions on the part Of the General,
was enabled TO finish the portrait on which
he labored with great care. 1t was pre-
scented TO the General. After examining it
for some minutes, he remarked to Mr..
Healy, Il am satisfied, sir, that you stand
at the head Of your profession, if may be
allowed to Judge Of my own likeness, /
can safely concur in the opinion of my fam
lily; this is the best that has been taken.-
l feel very much, obliged to you, sir, for
the very great labor and care you have
been pleased to bestow upon it." The
family were all highly gratifed with its
faithfulness. l consider it the most per-
feet representation have ever seen, Civ
ing rather the remains Of the heroic person.
age, than the full life that made him the
most extraordinary combination Of spirit
and energy, with slender frame, the world
ever saw.
At 8 o'clock, as Is the custom, all the
Generals family except the few Tho take
their turn to watch by his side--took their
leave of him. Each of the family APP
preached him, received his blessing, bid
him farewell, kissed him as it would seem
an eternal good night--tor he would say
my work is done for life. After his family
retires it is touching to witness this heroic
man, who has faced every danger with un-
yielding front, offer up his prayers for those
whom Providence has committed to his
care; that Heaven would protect and pros
per them when he is no more-praying
still more fervently TO God for the preser-
walton ofhis country, Of the Union, and the
people Of the United States from all foreign
influence and invasion--tendering his for
giveness to his enemies, and his gratitude
to God for his support and success through
long life, and for the hope of eternal sal
walton through the merits Of our blessed
Redeemer.
The General exerts himself to discharge
every duty, and with all the anxious care
that is possible; but his debility, and the
unremitting anguish he suffers, has almost
extinguished every power except that ol
his intellect. Occasionally his distress pro-
duces spasmodic affections; yet in the midst
Of the worst paroxisms Of pain, not mur.
mur, not evensa groan escapes his lips
Great and just in life, calm and resigned Ii
death. 4
4 Saturday, Nay 3l.-The General pas:
sed distressed night; no sleep-extreme
debility this morning, attended with in.
creased swelling Of the abdomen, and al
his limbs, and difficulty Of breathing. Hi
said, 81 hope God win grant me patienct
to submit to his holy viii; He does al
things well, and blessed be His holy anc
merciful name" His Bible is always neal
him; if he is in his chair, it is on the tabl.
by his side; when propped up in bed, tina
sacred volume IL laid BY him, and he Otter
reads it. He has no power, and is lifted il
and out Of his sitting posture in bed to th,
same posture in his chair. Nothing cal
exceed the affectionate care, vigilance, ant
never -ceasing efforts of his pious and de.
voted family to administer to bis relief; ant
pet, in the midst Of the affection which call
for SO much attention and sympathy, kind
ness and hospitality to strangers is not omit
ted.
] June l.-"rhis day. the General said
lis the holy Sabbath, ordained by God, an,
set apart to be devoted to his worship an,
praise. 1always attended service at churcl
when ] could; but now / can 20 no more.
. He desired the family to GO, as many q
could, and charged them to continue the ed
ucation of the poor at the Sunday school
This new system Of instruction, he said
which blended the duties of religion wit
: those Of humanity, he considered Of vas
!. importance; and spoke with an emphasi
which showed his anxiety to impress it o,
the family Mrs. Jackson, and her siste
Mrs. Adams, regularly attended to thei
Instructions on thelSabbath. A part Of III
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