The Shasta courier., 1859-03-19
Parallel between Washington and jack
BY HON. GEORGE BARsTow.

There are a great many new Democrats
yearlings'-who will not like to read this lit
tie word-painting, wherein Washington and
Jackson are avorably compared. We know
that to such fresh Democrats this little sketch
will prove absolutely offensive, for although
their Democracy does not date back even to the
last Gubernatorial election, (haying sneaked into
the party under cover of the dust kicked up by
the Kansas fght) yet they are now seeking to
be looked upon as Democrats ''after the straight
est sect" Nevertheless, they have from their
infancy been taught to speak of Gen. Jackson
as an Infamous man,-as tyrant, monster,
murderer Hence any attempt to compare him
favorably with Washington will outrage every
sentiment of their hearts They should remem-
Der, however, that an eel, by frequent skinning,
becomes fond of that operAion. Let them, there
fore, for few daysaQften- repeat such PHRASES
asFlrese~.sWasl slngen andEacksofis- asti-
ington the fsfher, jackson the saAour of his
country. jackson, the Patriot7-tJ Jackson,
the Christian" Then for, day or two occa-
sionally. char .wBst~seones their pet phrase,
Ill Neh. oaehsS2tNko biesS tlc saSe Vi
the Hermitage" We venture to say if they fol-
low this process they will never again for a
sp gle laomeS Ateef inclfhsasteo speak of General
Jfckson or Democracy with disrespect-EDs
COURIER
Washington, with Spartan virtue, resigned a
victorious sword, and retired from a triumph.
jackson, with Roman frmness met the assaults
! of corruDtiou struck dismav tn tho baart of
treason, and periled fame and interest in the
cause of Irrational reform Washington invested
freedom with every attribute that could win the
affection of the citizen, or command the respect
of the world. jackson founded our national
policy in immutablc principles of justice, estab-
lished an indissoluble union between the virtue
and happiness of people, and taught the rulers
of the earth that national good faith was the
only condition on which the peace of the world
could remain unbroken. The steady policy of
Washington was never shaken by the turbulance
of faction. The firm administration of Jackson
was never moved by the hoarse clamors of ava
rice. Both were lovers of fame both made il
subordinate to the general interests of humanity
Both were endowed with the tumultuous pas
sions that always accompany greatness and
sometimes mar its lustre. Both were free from
those petty vices that often disfgure the finest
characters in history. Washington, like the sun
rose amidst the chaos OF Earring States and dis
cordant interests, and all moved around him in
harmonious concert. jackson, like the magnet
drew all clements to himself and made the re-
motest sections of the Republic vbrate to
central attraction, which drew together and uni.
ted in one bond of union the interests and wishes
the patriotism and enthusiasm of great nation
Both were influenced by permanent and ope.
rative principle of religion. Jackson always ac-
knowledged an overruing Power.
Washington never forgot to pay homage to
the Most High. Washington moved through
life with the high consciousness Of future
accountability. Jackson was sustained in deatf
by the lively hope of glorious immortali-
ty. Humility was the constant ornament O
) Washington, and there is no appearance of os-
tentation in the whole career of Jackson L
was the fortune of Washington to lay the foun
dation of our Temple of Liberty. 1t was tn,
fortune of Jackson to stand like the angel at tn,
gate of Paradise, and guard the entrance will
his flaming sword. Washington was the fathe
, jackson the savior of his country. Both livet
liked PATRIOTS and died like men. Washington
in his day was first in war, first in peace, anC
first in the hearts of his countrymen." jackson
" filled the measure of his country's glory" An(
hereafter the true American will find it Difficult
to determine whether his patriotic emotions ar,
more strongly awakened at the tomb of Noun
Vernon, or the grave of the Hermitage