Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-07-17
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British commanders soon aroused the latent enmIty oil
the three patriot Brothers composing the whole force OF
the Jackson family, aud they stood arrayed against all
who opposed the cause of the colonies. Before young
Andrew had attained his fourteenth year we find him
even at that tender age bearing at tire attack by
Sumpter upon Hanging Rock, and noby doing duty
soldier His elder brother sacrificed his lille 10 the expo.
sure incident the Of the Wings: Andrew and
hIs remaining brother sought and captured and
carried British prisoners 10 Camden, where they were
vigorously treated and abused. They compelled to
suffer the of hardshps and prvaons, such
sgualy dsgraced the conduct of British officers to Amer
prisoners II during this captivity that General
British officer, and which refusal he with
sword and carried the to his grave. His brother,
also required do the service, and refusing,
the same sword inflicted a wound upon his head which
subsequently caused his DEATH In all of the various in
cdens of tins protracied warfare which drew forth the
abilities and patriotic devotion of Sumpter Greene Ma
ron Davie and Others the side Of the Americans and
the skill, courage and cruelty of Corvallis Tarleon
and Rawdon British leaders, young Jackson
active and vIgant- His peculiar GOODNESS and decision,
when attacked at Lands House, another instance Of
his indomabe courage and disregard of personal safety
There by his individual and bravery, he saved his
companions in arms and astOnhed his coniederates by
his undaunted prowess Shortly alter his release from
Camden, his excellent mother sckened and died, while
engaged the service of her country endeavoring
procure the release of of his friends and relatives
who also subjected to British cruelty and conne-
In short time after these events the in the South
concluded and Andrew Jackson turned his attention
Salisbury,
under the instruction of Spruce McCsy Esq, distin
guished Lawyer and Judge. lie then between Z
and lS years of age He finished studies under Colonel
Stokes, and in about two years licensed a pract-
tioner. He soon afterwards without solicitation on his
part appointed Solicitor for the Western District of
North Carolina which is the present State of Tennessee
On his arrival at his home he became the
favore of the people not however, without passing
through hardshps and encounterng strong and
vndctve opposition but by his unremtted industry and
daring intrepidy he succeeded in all his undertakings
/ nd hel Inv his he hen
but 81 years DID, he applied himself constantly the du
ties of his office, and avefsed the forests of the
world armed all times for his Defence depending upon
his energesto him from the dangers of the
age and the difficulties of an unsettled country In this
vocation he made less than - Journeys horseback,
armed and carrying his provisions, om the Cum
berland near where Nashville stands, to Jonesbor-
ough distance of full hundred miles, literally
rounded with hostile Indians General Jackson shortly
afterwards married and settled down. devotpg himself
assiduousy to the practice Of the law.
The people Of Tennessee having determined to form
State government convention called for the pur-
pose of preparing Constitution, and Andrew Jackson
chosen delegate to the Conv ention. His republic
sentiments conspicuousy incorporated into the
provisions of the instrument, well into the Bill of
Rights which preaced it, and presented with great clear
the political opinions of his youth, which emil
nently distingui, he'd bis more mature years
| The State Of Tennessee was admitted into the Union
the LIST of June 1885, and General Jackson elect
ed her first Representative in Congress by general
esmaton of the people, and took his the 9Th De-
cember, 1896, where he served only session. tie
then without his solicitation elected Senator in
Congress, and took his such, the 22d day of
June, 1897 Not coihcding with the then existing ad-
mnisration Of the Government he only served one
Senator resigned his place, went home, and aid
ed with all his Abilities the election Of Mr. Jefferson
the Presidency. The Legislature of Tennessee af
forwards elected him Judge of the Supreme Court,
which Office he held until 1904 when much against the
wishes of the people and of his friends he resigned the
duties of that Office and again became private citizen.
From this PERIOD with but temporary exceptions
era Jackson remained at home, the spot where the
Hermitage stands engaged with his own hands IN the
pursuits of farmer and planter, and with dgent
ion reaped the rich rewards of his and industry
The State had conferred upon him her highest civil
aud military honors and he then occupied the rank OF
Maor-General of Militia. His undoubted personal
age, his enterprsng character and his reputation
expert manager of Indian difficulties, all conspred to
T him the yOI'e Of the and
his qualities and he nObly repaid their confidence
After hearing for years with the audacty and assump-
tons of Great Britain, which manifested by the
slaughter of citizens, insults flag aggressons
upon commerce and the impressment of more Than
1000 American seamen, Congress declared against
ancient enemy the 18th day Of June 1912 Gen.
era Jackson Immediately rendered his services his
country, and BY his great influence induced $500 citizen
soldiers TO place themselves the disposal of the gov
eminent under his command which tender of services
was thankfully received by the President and Mr. Mad
son commissioned him Major General in the army o
the United States On the 2lst of October order
issued directing the Governor OF Tennessee call
organize and equip 300 men to reinforce Gen Wilkn
obeyed, and Gen. Jackson placed in command of the
force and tire 4th of JAM 1913, embarked for Match
ez, which place they reached the 18th of Feb Then
services being unnecessary at this tme they order
ed be discharged by the Secretary War without
provision being made for their safe their homes
Gen. Jackson perceived the hardship OF the case and
once determined that the who had followed him in
the discharge Of their duty should be protected un
I'll they could protect themselves He accordingly Dor
rowed money, supplied their wants from his means
and returned them, in body TO their families and
friends showing most conspicuously the magnaDimty
his NATURE the kindness of his heart and the energy
his character. The government approved his conduct
and his fellow citizens applauded his generosity.
The disgraceul tampering of the British Government
with the Indian tribes upon otr borders and within
limits displayed itself ia the universal hostliue
which they exhibited. The wilderness regions of ths
States of Alabama and Florida swarming ltl
dsafiected and excited savagesi who openly en-
couraged the allies of England The country was ex
posed to their cruelty and devasations- Fort Minis
Mobile taken by them and more than 300 whites
were slaughtered CONSERVATION pervaded the country
and help loudly called for. With his usual aacry
Gen. Jackson flew to the forests of the Southwest back
ed by army of Tennessee volunteers and militia
n They marched under State requison and scaBti
~ furnished with supplies and provisions The country
n unsettled without roads, and UNEMPLOYED With al
the means which were within the reach OF men, sui
sustenance for the troops could not be procured
Several other detachments also entered the field ant
but little better provided with articles Of subsist
. ence. The commssaries could only procure temporar
and accidental supplies of forage and provisions. N
prudence could ObvIae these difficulties
The savage foe daily became insoent The chafe
spirit Of Jackson and bis brave followers became mpa
tent of restraint, and they resolueiy penetrated tn
depths OF the dreary forests, threading their trackes
wastes and semmng the torrents oil their mighty streams
One campaign succeeded another, and victory followe
victory The severe service, the poor preparation for III
comfort of the troops, and the seeming neglect Of th
denng impossible repes the disposition to dsorde
d and mutlny The OF service short and az