Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1853-01-22
NUMBER 25.
Mills Equestrian Statue of Jackson.


As was expected tho inauguration ceremo-
MES Of the Statue Of JACKSON, took place OF
Washington on the Sth inst From the account
Of the Washington Union, we gather that the
procession moved in imposing numbers and ad-
mirablo order to Pennsylvania Avenue, and
thence toward Lafayette Square Every ayaila-
bic position along the route was flled with ladies'
and gentlcmen--the balconies, and in many in
stances the housetops, being filled with specta-
tors. Ringgold celebrated battery Of flying ar
tiory, under the command of Mai Taylor, led
the column, and attracted marked attention BY
It's precise movements, and by the glorious remi-
nisconcos which IL awakened. Then came the
United States Marines, Light Infantry, National
Groys, Continental Guards, Sharpshooters, Ger
man Nagcrs, and Boone Riflemen The civil
procession Of the city officers, members Of Con-
gress, the democrat associations Of Washington,
Georgetown, and Alexandria, with delegations
from Baltimore, followed, Conspicuous positions
were allotted 10 the Cnmmaudcr-in-chief of the
army and his staff 10 the artist whose untutored
genius had produced the statue, aud to the Com.
miueo Of management charged with rs erection
Proceeding up Pennsy lyania avenue, the process
sion entered The grounds Of the Executive Man
sion, passing around the somicircle in front, and
salutng The President, who was attended by the
members Of bis cabinet, and distinguished Off
ccrs Of tho army and navy The military, led by
Rmggold's battery then moved around Lafayette
Square, entering II from the northern gate-the
civic procession moving down the avenue, aud
entering through the southern gate
Rov Clement G. Butler Chaplain to the Sc.
nate, opened the ceremonies BY prayer, Hon.
stephen A. Douglas was then introduced 10 the
multitude, and delivered, in the happest manuer,
the address which was an admirable sketch Of
the civil and military services Of Andrew jack
son, which was free from party illusions, and its
patriotic sentiments were announced in stirring
language.
When the orator concluded, Clark Mills, Esq,
was introduced. In lieu Of words he pointed to
the yclcd statue; the veil was instantly with
drawn, and jackson on his stecd as il in full ac-
ton, full Of life and energy, was revealed. That
was his speech. Without instruction, without
instruments or appliances with but little en-
couagcmont, and against the remonstrances and
hiudcrancos Of mon Of art and men Of science
he bad laborod for years, mud by gesture, be
pointed to the lesult of his hbors The speak.
ors stand was filed with eminent men--the
President aud his cabinet Gon. Scott and his
staff, distinguished senators and representatives
--and at least twenty thousand Of the people oc-
cupiod the square aud the house.tops The bands
played q salute, aud Taylors battery answered
with tho guns which had done reryice. The Rev
Mr. Gallagher, Chaplain Of the House Of Repre-.
scntatiyes, closed the ceremonies. Then the va
rous military CONF anios fled of amidst cheers
aud The music Of tho bands,
Aud now the statue stands in Lafayette square.
American genius has triumphed and through il
art has taken stride before uncquaed. Tho
Old World owns no selfpoised statue. The cit
izens Of Edinburgh boast that the only part Of
the horse Of their colossal statue Of Wellington,
which touches the pedestal, are The bind feet and
the tail. The horse Of the st. Petorsburgh sta
tue Of Pctcr the Great, in addition to the attach
ment Of The tail, tramples upon a huge serpent
which serves as a balance. But the noble horse
that bears Mills statue Of jackson, stands self
poised on bis hind feet We have not seen it in
bronze, but its model was The perfect outline Ola
living breathing, full bloodcd war horse, that
moved as If ho was proud Of his rider
Already has il been proposed that Mr.. Mills
should at on be engaged on a statue Of WASH
ngton; and already has a Washington poet tuned
his harp &, bis praises. Ills first great work has
made lin rich in jame, but lcit him poor in
purse. We hope that the next may be none the
less Of golden opinions, and much more 80 Of
golden eagles Chariesioa Standard