The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-01
WAsHINoroy. November -. ls5l


Sin BY virtue of resolution passed by the
jackson Democratic Association on Monday even
ing, the 9th instant, the undersigned appoint
ed committee on the part OF said Association to
find out, if practicable, at what time the Jackson
Monument Committee contemplated placing upon
its pedestal the monument to the illustrious indi
vidual the memory of whose character il is intend
ed to perpetuate, that generations yet unborn may
have an adequate idea of the soldier, sage, and
statesman, who filled in every particular the ''mea
of his country's glory" In the fultilment of
this duty, permit us to say as the organ OF our
Association, that we look upon the life and charac-
ter of Andrew Jackson as the property OF his
mon country; but at the same time we look upon
him one of the nobest specimens of the great
democratic family, whose genius as soldier add
ed additional lustre to American prowess, by
bringing to q close the second of our indepen-
dencc, with raw and undisciplined troops, against
the disciplined veterans of the British army, who
had just returned from victorious campaign in
Spain, where they had won honor and distinction.
At the end of the that had been brought to u
close in "blaze of glory,' and established perma-
nently our national character, and caused the
stars and stripes of our beloved country to float to
the breeze in triumph, and which are looked upon
at this day by the friends of freedom throughout
the world as the emblem of American valor and
patriotism, no resigned his commission in the
army, in imitation of the Father of his Country,
and retired to private life, where he remained
Ill he was called by his admiring countrymen to q
seat in the Senate of the United States, having
filled important judicial and political stations,
which reflected credit upon his intelligence, before
entering the army In the defence OF his country.
During his Senatorial career, when country
enjoying the blessings OF an honorable peace
which his valor had won, he, being anxious for
pose, retired to the shades of the Hermitage that
he might enjoy the comforts of his domestic fire.
side. There he remained until his countrymen
again called him forth TO enter the political arena,
with the hope that his sterling republican charac-
ter would enable 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 re-
sponsibilitce of administering the Government
"He camc not in a conqueror's car,
Mid the din of the battle-thc terrors of war;
But the mild beams of peace around him were shed,
And the wreath of the patriot encircled his head.
He came like Cincnnatus, the good and the great,
Rcsigning the plough for the helm of the State"
After he had taken the reins of the Government,
the eyes of the American people were directed to
the foreshadowing of the policy of his admnistra-
tion; and his first inaugural address was just such
a paper as might have been expected from such a
man-it short, plain, and TO the point He
his countrymen of the necessity of re-
form but those who had opposed his election with
unprecedented ferocity imagined to themselves
that the reform which he had indicated was the
mere dismissal of certain individuals and the ap-
pointment of others in their stead Although this
was necessary and proper to a certain extent, yet
no adequate idea could be formed OF the political
sagacity of this great and good man until he de-
annual message to Congress, the policy which |
would guide his administration. On that occasion
he took ground against the rechartering of the |
United States Bank, which caused some of those |
who had advocated his election to desert him and
go over to his political enemies; and that party
which had opposed his election in the first |
place took it for granted that he could not re- |
sst the opposition that would be arrayed against |
him by the bank and its friends. In this they |
were sadly disappointed. 1t is true that Congress |
passed bill rcchartering the Bank OF the United
States; but the gallant old chief true to his char
acer and his principles returned it with his ueto
giving in detail his objections This difference Of |
opinion between the Legislature and the Execu- |
tive drew the lines distinctly between the two
parties of the country than they had been since
the days of Mr. Jefferson. His friends, however |
believing in his political integrity, nominated him
for election against his wishes, and the verdict
Of the American people in his favor was overwhelm-
ing. During his administration he added dignity |
and respect TO national character by compell- |
ing foreign governments to fulfil in good faith, |
their treaty stipulatons; and in the internal policy
of the country he left nothing undone until he had
brought the Government back to the republican |
track where Mr., Jefferson had left it. At the close
Of hs administration he retired TO private life, with
the confidence of his political friends and the
spect of the whole American people.
The Association, whose organ We are, is dcsig |
mated by his illuetrious name; hence the earnest |
desire we feel for the completion of the humble |
tribute TO his memory; and are authorized 10 |
cay, on behalf Of the Association that are ready
10 cooperate with YOU and your associates either
in devising the best modeby which yo1r pecuniary |
may be met in the execution Of your |
patriotic undertaking, or, If no such necessity ex-
lists, in taking such part in the ceremonies, when
The monument shall have been completed, as may |
be deemed meet and proper.
We are, cir, your obedicnt servants,
+. b. ROBINSON,
JAMES g. BERRET,
DANIEL RADCLIFFE.
To J. w. MAURY,
n.