The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-11-27


Oreans-,he day which he won for himself the char
ac,er of the greatest military genius OF his country and
as has been eloqueny said closed the second war OF
this nations independence in ga blaze of glory"
The undersigned would express the hope that the
yous democratic organizations in the United States and
patriotic individuals in the cities, towns, and villages OF
the country. will respond to this appeal without delay
All communications covering contributions may be adj
dressed General Robert Armstrong OF this city The
names of individuals contributing with the amounts they
contribute will be published in The Union. which must
be regarded as acknowledgment Of reception.
Editors generally requested 10 publish this appeal
j. D. HOOVER,
President Jackson Democratic Association,
Washington city, ID. c.
NOVEMBER 25 1851
WASHINGTON, Nov. IL. 1851.
SIR By virtue OF q resolution passed by the Jackson
Democratic Association on Monday evening, the 9th in
sant the undersigned appointed committee the
part of said Association to find out ii practicable at what
time the Jackson Monument Committee contemplated
placing upon its pedestal the monument TO the u.ous
individual the memory oil whose character II is intended
to perpetuae, that generations yet unborn may have
adequate idea of The soldier, and statesman, who
filled in every particular the "meas,re of has countrys
glory" In the fulfment of this duty, permit to say,
rs the organ OF Association that look upon the
life and character of Andrew Jackson the property OF
his country but at the time look upon
him OF the noblet specimens OF the great demo.
cratic family whose genius soldier added additional
lusre to American prOwess by bringing 10 close the
second war Of our independence, with and undis-
cipned troops, against the disciplined veterans of the
British army, who had just returned from victorious
campaign IN Span where they had honor and dis
tncton. AT the end of the that had been brought
to close in "bidSe Of glory and established perma
nenly our national character and caused the stars and
stripes OF beloved country 10 float to the breeze in
tr nd xyhi lookp 1 nj day hv he
friends OF freedom throughout the world the emblem
OF American valor aud patriotism, he resigned his
mission in the army, in imitation Of The Father of his
Country and retired 10 private life where he remained
until he was called by his admrng countrymen 10
seat in the Senate OF the United States, having
filled important judicial and political stations which re-
fccted credit upon his intelligence before entering the
army in the defence OF his country. During his senate
nal career when country enjoying the blessings
OF an honorable peace which his valor had won, he
being anxious for repose, retired 10 the shades of the
Hermitage that he nigh, enjoy the comforts Of his do
mestc Preside. There he remained until his countrymen
again called him forth 10 enter the political arena. with the
hope that his sterling republican character would enabeth the
republican party TO check The consolidating tendencies of
the government by placing him in the presidential chair
In that hope he realized all their expectations When
he left the Hermitage to take upon himself the respon
sibilities OF administering the government
" He came not in conqueroris car,
Mid the din of the bat,le-the terfors OF war;
But the mild beams of peace around hu shed
And the wreath OF the patriot encireled his head
He came like Cincinnntus. the good and the great,
Resigning the plough for the helm Of the State"
After he had taken the reins OF the government,
the eyes OF the American people directed 10
the oreshadowng OF the policy OF his administration
and his first address Just such paper as
might have been expected from such man--t was short
plain andto the point He admonlshed his couniIymen
OF The necessity OF reform but those who had opposed
his election with Unprecedented erocity imagined TO
themselves that the reform which he had indicated was
the dismissal OF certain individuals and The appoint
men OF others in their stead Al.hsu6 this was neces-
say and proper TO certain extent yet adequate idea
could be formed OF the political sagaciiy OF this great
and good man until he developed, in lucid and able
manner, in his first annual message TO Congress- the
policy which would guide his administration On that
occasion he took ground against the recharterng of the
United States Bank which caused some of those who
had advocated his election desert him and 90 over TO
his political enemies and that party which had opposed
his election in the first place took for granted that he
could not resst the opposition that would be arrayed
against him by the bank and IFS friends Ia this they
sadly disappointed 1t is true that Congress passed
bill rechar,erng the Bank OF the United States; but the
gallant Old Chief true to his character and his principles
returned with bis veto. giving in detail his objections.
This difference of opinion between the legislature and
the Executive drew the lines distinctly between
the parties OF the county than they ever bad been
since the days OF Mr. Jefferson. His friends however
believing IN his political integrity, nominated him. Tor
reelection against his wishes, and The verdict of the
American people in his favor overwhelming Du-
ring bis administration he added dignity and respect TO
our national character, by compelling foreign
10 fuln IN good faith, their treaty stpulaons and in
the internal policy of the country, he left nothing undone
until be had brought the government back to the republ-
track where Mr. Jefferson had left IT, AT the close
OF his administration he retired to private life with tho
confidence of his political friends and the respec, If Inc
whole American people.
The Association, whose organ are designa,,d hv
his lIustrous namehence the earnest desire we feel m
the completion of the humble tribute to his memory,
and we are authorized to say behalf OF the Assoca
ton, that ready to cooperate with you and your
associates either in deyising the beat mode by which
your pecuniary obligations may be met in the execution
Of your patriotic undertaking, or If such necessity
exists in taking such part in the ceremonies when the
nosumsst Absll havebeen completed, may be deemed
meet and proper .@
We are, gentlemen, your obcdient servants
+, B. ROBINSON
. > - =, ~".gs-'-'ea y - JAMES g. BERRET,
DANIEL RADCLIFFE.
ToJ w MAuRy,
,.,.r Secretary Jackson Monument Committee
'~t ~ = ~rR " fsrHsa ---L1- #fN tsts.
,.sp,. -itas@ se1sa WAsaiSGroN, Nov 10, 1881.
- tAA -