The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-25


the domneering, naughty lion of saucy England.
BON HOMME RICHARD.
From the Florida Sentinel Dec IT,
Letter from Governor Call.
LAKE JACKSON, Dec 7, 1851.
SIR | omitted in my last to mention the eques-
TRAN statue of Gen Jacksonto me one OF the most m
terestng objects seen at Washington. was unwilling
put 10 group with others, intending to place II as
single figure separate canvass 1t Is yet unfinished
The several parts being cast separately have been
accomplished artist, Mr. Mills, by whom II was designed,
and is constructing, for the favorable opportunity
had OF examining il, well for his interesting expa-
nations OF it, is intended TO stand the open square
in the north front of the Presidents House; and our pa
,rotc Chief Magistrate with his classic ase IS causing
the ground to be laid of and decorated appropriately Tor
its reception When completed It will be per aps one ot
the finest specimens OF the art and will reflect high credit
on the artist, the gifted sstansht son OF South Caro-
Ina II is cast OF the finest brass and Is OF gigantic pro-
portions and yet The likeness of Gen Jackson Is so
striking that you see at the Man of Orleans. The
those who him the sh OF January, when he pas
sed down the line, the smoke OF the battle passed IRON
the field will recognise in bronze the figure and the lace
OF the victorious chettan And The noble seed becomes
the bold. intrepid warrior. 1t is the war horse " his
neck clothed with thunder. The glory of his nos,rls
terrible He goeth TO meet the armed men ne smelleh
the battle aiar off, the thunder of the captains and the
shouting he mocketh al fear and not arghed neither
turneh he back from the sword" I" Animated with the
pride, pomp, and circumstance OF glorious war;, he
champs the bit impatient Of delay He is intended TO
stand his hind feet selfposed by his own gravity in
the act OF leapng, and he will stand as hrmy and as
proudly the pedestal ever did The old Duke (the
Generals charger on the field, bearing the form OF his
gallant, graceful master.
Four beautiful brass guns, trophies OF the battle field,
won at Pensacola the Sth of November, 1914 were
originally designed 10 be melted and used in the consruc
ton Of the of the But thanks-a thousand thanks
TO the good taste and patriotism OF the artist they have
been saved TO the four OF the pedes
tal-saved Tor the admiration OF future ages. Two OF
them, 4pounders)the most beautiful have ever seen
handsomely impressed with crown, and bear, when
translated, III recollection TINS slgnlncant
inscription: 1.-The las. appeal, the last thunder OF
kngs" And this last appeal this last thunder of roy.
atty lies prosrote at the feet of the horse OF the
great republican chieiaina moral warning 10 the des-
potism OF the world.
In laying the OF this great before you have
no, designed 10 write his euozy his biography Both
have been written by better and ADLER hands Both are
cherished in the grateful Iecollecons OF his country
His best euogy is found IN his own great achievements,
and in the affections OF his affections which
will spring spontaneously IN the hearts oil millions yet
unborn. But it may not be inappropriate 10 accompany
this notice OF his statue with an extract from his fare
well address to his connirymena monument OF his great
ness mperishabe than brass marble, and which
will live long freedom shall lind one votary on
earth Like the farewell address OF Washington, will
be to future ages he espiste the gospel oil civ liberty
In pious allusion TO the great Father OF his Country, he
said ale has cautioned, IN tue strongest terms against
the for nation OF parties geographical Determinations,
as one of the means which may disturb our Union
Experience the unerrng test OF all human undertakings,
has shown the wisdom and foresight OF those who
framed il, and has proved tina, in the Union oil these
States there foundation for the brightest hopes
oil freedom, and the happiness OF Inc people.
At every hazard and al every sacrce this Union must
be preserved II the Union u severed, the lines OF
separation will grow wider and wider, and the con'ro-
VERSES which debated and settled in the halls
Of legislation will then be tried in fields of baue. and
settled by the sword.
you have the highes, human trusts committed to
your care. Providence has showered on this favored
land blessings without number and has chosen you as
the guardians OF freedom, TO preserve u Tor the benefit
Of the human race. May He who holds in bis hands
the desnes OF nations make you worthy OF the favors
He has bestowed, and enable you with pure hearts and
hrm hande-wilh seepless viglance-,o guard and de.
fend 10 the end OF time the great charge be has
mitted to your keeping"
With this feeling and aleconate valedlcory, this i'm
preseve benedicon, retired from the theatre OF public
action OF the most extraordinary men that ever
lived-the soldier. the statesman, and the paIot-ihe
man of mighty energies, but man OF The kindes, and
most tender affections With OF intuition his
genius grasped every subject with giants hand. and
the vigor OF his mind bent all things 10 his will But
il was a-all for his country, TO which has descended
the proud inheritance OF all his fame and glory
You, sir, may think enthusiast, while believe
that have but just appreciation OF the merits and yr
tues OF this great man. If did not know him better,
nss he's 20 the
MANHOOD and never lost sight OF his achievements IL
was in the field first saw him. in the wild mountains OF
Alabama, then the home OF the warlke Greeks On the
banks OF the Coosa saw him in d mutnous camp
IN the midst Of the enemys conntry-in want OF sup
plies-in want OF everything but his great energies
and Creative genius. There saw him abandoned by his
army-comPany after company, battalion, regiment and
brigade. There saw him urfoundcd by difficulties and
sm0anasSmens, begln with trials and dangers, from
which only General Jackson could ever have been ex-
treated II was then and there he said II there is
one brave man who will stay and perish with me, | will
leave the enemy's county until have conquered
it," This appeal drew around him less than hundred
and hity men, with whom he was left in the enemy's
country.
But saw him like the tabled Phoenix, spring from bis
own ashes-creaiog his MISUNDERSTANDING follow.
ss TO bis standard almost like Cadmus in The land Of
Broa, and drawing supplies for them almost won
derfully the prophet drew water from the rock the
desert And he did not leave the enemys country until
ne returned as conquero having laid the foundations
OF that fame which is Impershable. He the friend
OF my youth, and with heart overlooking with grail
fnde Tor nnmerited friendship, love dwell on his mem
DRY and bis virtues
II msy not be improper here, too. sir give an extract
from the farewell address of General Washington who
vss the light IN which Jackson dressed bmse-be star
whch ne followed through the darkest and perous
nonrs OF his fortune. The of immortal fame born
m America. but now the OF all nations and ooun.
mes-,he man OF all future tme Nssbngton--said 10
his country men,
have already inina,ed to you the danger Of parties
IN the SAte with particular references to the founding OF
them on geographical determinations Let me take
morecomprehensve view, and warn you, in the most