The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-06
From the Brussels Correspondence Of the Philadelphia
Ledger1

The book of Baron Won Raumer on the United
States has just left the PRESS and cannot fail to
create some sensation both in England and on the
continent. His views on slavery are certainly
striking, and in singular accordance with those Of
Mr.. Calhoun. As the book is simultaneously pub
iahed in England, you will no doubt receive copy
oft, and simultaneously with this letter, and be
enabled to furnish your readers with extracts.
Mr.. Bancroft's History of the United States,
which has Just been published in two different edi
tons in Germany, and Baron Won Raumers work
on America, are considered the two best works on
our institutions ever published In some Of the
Italian States where TRANSACTIONS Of Mr. Bancroft's
work were to be published, the work has been pro-
hibited--probably to be the more read.
The Queen of Spain is SO beset by suitors, at
tracing her in different directions, that she is very
much in the situation of the metaphy sican's ass,
and may remain maid between the Princes Of
Naples and France Perhaps the people will save
her from the dilemma by another revolution
The melancholy news of the death of General
jackson has made deep impression in Europe and
the papers are filled with comments on this most ex-
raordinary patriot and truly great man. In the eyes
Of Europeans, who, next to the nestimable traits Of
his character, are most struck by his military glory
and genius, he is the most worthy companion of
Washington, and the second saviour of his country.
These views may, perhaps, correct the opinions of
those in the United States who have found fault
with his political career, and as is but too much the
with partsans moderated his real services
10 MS country. lneTe lS no CltlZcn III the Onlteu
States who ought not to be proud Of belonging to
country that has produced such man. In an age
Of selhshness, materiaism, and religious unbelief,
he was an oasis in the desert, on which the future
historian, whether he belong to Europe or America,
will dwell with pleasure and satisfaction By the
side Of the pignies that nominay guide the fate of
nations in Europe, General Jackson stood on lofty
eminence, which not reached by any Of his CO..
temporaries. The Duke of Wellington Is, perhaps,
the only parallel he has in modern history but
the latter the Of the feudal arstocracy of
Europe-Jackson the champion of liberty in one
of the darkest hours in the history of his country
and remained the faith of his early life ill
death called him hence. No man loved his country
more than he did; none was more thoroughly inn
pressed with its great mission; none labored 80 ar
duously in its cause. His rankest political adversa-
ries will, in the end be compelled to admit that he
added much to her national renown and that his
diplomacy successful in every part Of the globe has
raised the respect paid throughout the world to the
character Of americans. General Jackson like all
men of historical fame believed in himself and in
the people on whose destiny he exercised such sig
nal influence; and this faith was the tasman of his
success. He defeated his antagonist, because he
had more faith in the virtue of the people. His
state papers among the ablest Of his time in
any country, and all his private communications
bore the mark of frankness, manDess, and strong
good sense. His letters on the annexation Of Tex.
as show vigor of mind, comprehensiveness Of
intellect and patriotic ardor scarcely equalled and
certainly not surpassed, by any statesman Of the
Old World His memory, when time shall have
effaced the colorng of party, and soothed the pas
SONS of men, will be cherished alike by all with az
fectionate piety.