Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-03-20
From the PittSbErg Post.
STEALING THUNDER.

STEALING THUNDER.
Twenty three years ago the best abused
man in this nation was Gen. Andrew Jackson.
Wings, Aboliiionisis,-a in fact, but stead
fast Democrats hurled curses both loud and
deep oil the head of the old hero. Murder,
treason, the ruin Of bis country, were some OF
he crimes laid TO his charge. But the storm
passed over, and the sober second thought Of
The people prevailed. The Wings and Aboli-
ioDiStS, however, never forgave him. Where
are they now? They form the great mass of
The Republican and American parties. New
formGtiOns Ont Of old elements, they cherish
the same animosiiy towards The sDemocratic
party and Democratic principles that tbeyeve
did. Yet what do we find those parties doing
now One Of them calls together Nation
al t73 Conyeniion, representing little more
than half The States OF the Union, and a Su-
pernnnuSted old granny is made chairman O {
that Convention merely because he was, IN
the prime and yigor Of bis manhood, one OF
JackSon'S friends, and an edi or OF paper rep
feseGting the sentiments of Jackson. The
other Of these parties calls National Conven-
ton at Philadelphia 1t meets, and nominaies
Andrea Jackson ronelSon for Vice PresiGen:
Of the United States, merely beeanse he bears
the old herO'S name, and WaS brought up in
his family. His hOme is pnradcd over the
whole country not as A. j. Donelson, or An
lrew j.; but as Andreic Jac!SOn Done lSon.
The Democratic party hos made Franci,.P.
Blair rich man, worth now at least third Of
million. He was not yet satisfied. He want
Ell more wealth and honorS; but the party,
and Mr.. Polk at lis head, pre- ierred 10 beStow
confidence and honOrS upon Others. FhiS,waS
doubtless done with Gen. Jackson'S advice,
DIai. H., I,r 4
geance. So he does what Van Buren did
when he could not be President second time,
he deserts his party and joins he Free Soilers,
Both were disappointed polite inns on whom
the party had bestowed riches end honorS, but
whom it refused 10 serve forever.
And 4ndrem Jackson Donelson-how has he
distinguished himself, OF given evidence of lire
ability 10 fll the high place for which he is
named. The only mark of distinction is the
name he bears, and the fact that jackson took
pity Oh bis Ges!Itution IN childhoou, and took
him 10 his h1spltable home. One thing more
PRINCIPLES of his benelacor, and Joined n. par
iy that would have deprived Jockson's father
of vote, and denounced him an alien Irish
man. But he has sat al The table Of Jackson,
enjoyed his hospitality and kindness, borne
his name, and deserted his pnucrpes, and he
Know Nothings say that is sufficient qualii,
cation and recommendation for he Vice Pre-
| Sidency.
We suppose that when thr Republicans
make their nominations Nir. pairwil be sim
| iarly honored. The few ol familiar friends
Of Jackson that yet remain. Should prepre
themselves for public service. They Will lie
wanted sS candidates of the Republican and
| American parties. There is one residing in
this county who will probably run for Cover
| nor. The name OF the man those parties so
viiftt; in life has become great in death. 4
! lock Of his hair could it be obtained, they
would doubtless worship rs scored TeIlc.
Now, does any Cne suppose that this man
| W rShp is sincere that the meme Of Jackson
has suddenly become so dear so Abolitionist
and Maine Americans Or is it but an al
TEMPT 10 steal q little thuHd5r for poIilIcsi
purpose + Can the people be- LumLugged BY
such means?
Would il no;be we'll fer sur fee soil friends
10 look little further Tor capital. There il
another g.eat man. dear 10 the Democracy,
| that could lie made Of some use petbaps.--
Somewhere in the land graud chidlen orgreat
gra nd children Of Thomas Jefier.on could be
| founti. A word is sufficient, the search will
doubtless commence Immediately. We close
| 5y quoting what the Washington Star says Of
| Andrep JackS0a Done!Sou. Here it Is:
''IIe resided here for many ycats, and is
well remembered, especially on account OF
Gen. J0ckson'S memorahle saying, that every
bo'y had his pest; ior his parl # il were not
for Donelsnl, lie should have nothing in tho
word 10 trouble him. The truih is, Done Son
was his Monsieur Nolayvap0S. Eelug fam-
ly con necion f his wife, the General was
forced to tolerate him about him, and TO grin
and bear, with all the philosophy he could mus
ter, The scrapeS and difficulties into which
: Doaeisoa Was constantly getting him. Don
elSon's most remark, bic trait is an abiding
want of common sense, which has prevent
ed him, noiw outstanding the prestige Of lis
. reiat ionshp 10 The wife Of Jackson, from
having the least political weight, where ,p:r-
soualIy known.
"He rated from The Democratic party he
cause President Pierce refused 10 take h a
, and cera in member Of his family, for Office
/ at his own valuation. For months before lie
tuInej.up Kaow Nothing, the locolOcos Qi
Nashville were. cracking jokes about his lam
enta'ons oyerh his failure 10 get what he asker
of The Administration, and The undignitet
{ and mpotent personal abuse showered by hin
at the street Corners or the benefit OF stree
corner audiences,on the President. .!iS,nefn
inailon is worth 10 the Know Nolhiag cause
in Tennessee, at least clear loss Of 2,5G
votes, for The mental and political caIibre q
Ma jor Andrew Jackson Done lson is vel
knoWn throughout portions Of that State"