The New York herald., 1845-06-20
The Death and Burial of General Andrew
jackson.
[From the Nashville Union, june Ia.l

umely ana sku applIcat0n OF medicinal remedies and
few more days added to his eventful life. On Sunday
morning last however became apparent that the skill
OF the and that the demands Of
the grim monster could no longer be resisted The pro-
gress of his disease such that life could longer be
sustained. This fact known to the suffering old hero
early Sunday, and he freely communicated to his
ing the day his mind occupied with his future
state-his conversation had constant reference to his
approaching dissolution but at time did he express
the slightest apprehension as to his entire preparation
for the awful changs the least fear appearing in the
presence oil his Great Judge We have heard many in
teresting details of his last days conversation which
intend to present hereafter in authentic shape. At
this time must be content to state that after dscov
ering that he could last but few hours he summoned
around him his faithful domestics and in strain of pious
eloqusnce exhorted them to fidelity in all their duties
impressng upon them the allimportant subject of chris
tanity, and upon taking aectionate leave of them
he expressed the sincere hope that he might meet them
His conversation with his beloved family was charac
terized by the deepest solicude for their attention to
religion He retained his intellect in full vigor down to
the very time OF his dissolution His bodily pain was
great but seemed to have effect upon the clearness
or vgor of his mental operations His dying hour
few short moments he would be united in heaven with
his beloved wife, who had gone before him. Amongst
the last things ne said was that MS sSfsrngs though
ing Saviour through whose death and suffering he looked
for everlasting happiness In this temper Of mind he
quietly and calmly breahed his last at O'Clock, p NJ,
on Sunday, the 9Th inst.
When the intelligence reached Nashville the Board OF
adopted the following preamble and resolutions
At called Meeting Of the Board of Mayor and Alder.
men of the city Of Nashville at o'clock the 9th
of June 1915, the Mayor briefly stated the object Of the
meetng when the following preamble and resolutions
were offered and unanimously adopted
Whereas We have received the melancholy intelli-
gence of the dspensaton of Providence in removing from
amongst us our much esteemed and distinguished fell
low citizen Gen Andrew Jackson and whereas it is due
both his public and private character and proper fore
every citizen Of Nashville and every American to pay
respect to the memory of which has gained for
itself ncverfading aurels both in the cabinet and in the
Eald anAx
the high distinction which she possesses among
her sister States and whereas it becomes Tennes
to pay that respect to ismemory which the eff
crvces he has rendered his country merits There
fore, be it
city Of Nashville, that the Mayor give public notice
quesng the citizens to hold public meeting at the
Courthouse this afternoon, at o'clock for the purpose
Of making suitable preparations for tho funeral of the
In pursuance Of the foregoing request meeting of the
citizens is called to take place at the Courthouse this a
ternoon at o'clock. T. w. MAxEY, Mayor.
Monday, June 9, lS45.
In pursuance of the recommendation of the Board Of
Aldermen very large meeting of the citizens took
pla,e at the Courthouse at O'Clock Monday
ing, when the following proceedings were had:
The meeting convened accordingly, and after short
speeches from A. Ewing ESQ., and Cen Houston adopted
the preamble and resolutions subjoined
The citizens OF Davidson county having been informed
that their distinguished friend and neghbor Gen. An
therefore,
Resolved That In the death of this eminent Hero and
Patriot, Tennessee has lost her most celebrated citizen
and brightest ornament Commencing his career, with
the birth of State and prominent during every pc.
riod of its progress his death marks annals
and closes the first book of history Having filed
large space in the worlds view his loss will be deeply
felt and his memory brightly cherished throughout the
Union but in Tennessee where the glorious days Of his
youth were passedfrom whose borders he chased the
savage-whose land he has cnnobled and ongst whom
the evening Of days have been spent feel his loss
that gallant band Of Pioneers who planted Liberty and
Civilization in our land Truly can say Of HIM, in
the language of the poet
Clarum ct renera5iie nomen,
Genhbts et muitim nostrG quod proderat urbi."
Resolved That sincerely condole with the afflicted
family Of the deceased and that tender them our
warmcst sympathy for their bereavement
Resolved, That we will attend the funeral Of the de-
ceased at the Hermitage on tomorrow morning at IL o.
deceased, we will meet there in the simple character Of
citizens and friends without any organized parade
pomp.
Resolved, That request all the houses of business
to be closed during the day tomorrow.
Resolved, That the Mayor and Aldermen of Nashville
be requested to have minute guns fired at intervals dur
Resolved, That the chairman of the meeting desig-
nate sufficient number of Gen. Jacksons old soldiers
pail bearers.
Whereupon the chairman named the following gentle
J. w. Horton, Jacob McGavock John McGavock Jo-
seph Norvell Dr.. John Shelby Maj. Thos Claiborne.
Resolved, That the proceedings Of this meeting be
published in the different newspapers Of the city
D.S. GARDNER Sec'y.
The recommendations of the meeting Of citizens were
promptly acquiesced in during the day Tuesday
all closed and the city had all the appearance of Sab
bath. Minute guns were fred from IL o'clock until
O'Clock, and the bells at the churches toed
Early on Tuesday morning every vehicle in the city
that could be procured was put in requison, and
vast concourse Of citizens repaired to the Hermitage
surrounding and The Of the old
Hero laid out in the paror with the face uncovered
every being anxious to take last lingering look at
him. We present of his old COmDaniOns
arms and many tear fell from their manly cheeks
they gazed for the last time upon his features cold in
DEATH
At IL o'clock, the Rev. DR. Edgar preached most
impressive and eloquent sermon-his text was taken
from Revelations, chap, 18th and l4th verses :
18Th And othe elders answered saying me- what
these which aayed in white robes And whence
18th. And said unto him. sir ,hou knowest And he said
me- these they which came out o and
the Lamb.
The eloquent divine gave interesting sketch of the
of Gen. jackson about six years ago.
and bore the strongest testimony in behalf of his Chris
tian life and walk. His deneation of his character
soldier commander, statesman and patriot, striking
After the religious services ended the body was
conveyed to the vault prepared many years since for its
reception The following gentlemen acted as palbear-
Joseph Norvell Sen Joseph w. Horton, Esq, Joseph
Litton; Esq, Capt Alpha Kingsley Timothy DodsSn,
NAL Graham, Esq Dr. j. shelby, + B. Fogg. Esq, Hon
NJ W. Brown, David Craighead Esq.
In the presence OF the vast assembly, without pomp
display his body deposited the side that be-
loved wife, which has been there resting for l6years II
his wish that he should be buried quietly and peace
fully, without pomp display and SO it DONE Capt
Carros fine company OF Blues was present in uniform,
which gave additional interest to the occasion. The
solemn ceremony was closed by the discharge Of three
voleys over the grave under the command Of General
Harding.
Thus died and thus was buried General Andrew Jack.
We deem unnecessary to speak Of the character
of one iustrious that his and fame have filed
he world He had cmphatcaiy filled the measure Of
nis countys glory and at ripe old age he quietly and
,amly breathed his last, having made his peace with
his God and laid up for himself impershabe treasure
N Heaven
GEN. JAcEsos's LAST LETrrR-We understand that
Gen. Jncksons last letter written to President Polk
,n Friday the 9th nst and that it in relation to
oreign affairs. The last time he signed his name
,n Saturday evening the 7th inst. The Hon. Thomas r.
Marshall had written to inquire into the situation of his
lealth-the letter answered by his son, Andrew
Jackson, jr. and ranked by Andrew Jacksonthat frank
was his last signature
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