The dollar weekly bulletin. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1862-1864, 1863-07-02
The Last Days of General jackson.

l had peculiar means of obtaining correct il
D formation, gives the following narrative {
: the closing scenes in the life of the great an
good Jackson: ...--.
The secular papers have already convey
5 ed to mostof our readers thesad intelligenc
} of the death of this brave and beloved mar
which took place on Sunday the 10th inst
} at the house of Mr.. Chandle Ter, near Quincy
J Station. The blow is so heavy and stunnin
: that we have not the heart to dwell upon il
or to give him the tribute which his memory
deserves. A brave, better man has neve
laid his life on the altar of human liberty
and his death, as far as man can see, is ar
irreparable loss. His high religious char.
acter, his courage, skill, rapidity of motion,
and marvellous success, had given him 6
hold on the army such as no other man had
and it was felt that his very name was a
symbol of victory. There was no man who
inspired the enemy with so much terror, or
for whom they had in their secret hearts a
more unbounded respect.
But it may be that we had begun to rely
on his great name, instead ofthat of the Lord
our God, and to teach US the lesson of abso-
Lutte reliance on himself, God has removed
our beloved and idolized General. We can
not now attempt to fathom this great sorrow,
or interpret its meaning, but we know that
it is right, and we bow in silent and sad
submission. cai
The immediate cause of his death was
pneumonia, which his system, ,prostrated by
the wounds and amputation, was unable to
cast off. And it is characteristic fact that
the cold which issued in this pm neumonia
was contracted by his unselfsh anxiety for
the health of some young members of his
staff. The night before the battle was spent
on the field, and, having no extra covering
at all, after great urgency, he accepted the
cape of one of his aids, but in short time
arose and gently laid it over the young man,
and spent the night just as he was. This
exposure produced a cold which ended in
pneumonia. 5-
A few nights before this battle an equally
characteristic incident occurred, that is wor-
thy of record. He was discussing with one
of his aids the probability and issue of a
battle, when he became unusually excited.
After talking it over fully, he paused and
with deep humility and reverence said: MY
trust is in God," then, as if the sound of
battle was in his ear, he raised himself to his
tallest stature, and with flashing eyes and a
face all blazoned with the fire of the con-
fict, he exclaimed, Il wish they would
come.' This humble trust in God, combined
with the spirit of the war-horse whose neck
is cloth ed with thunder and who 'smelleth
the battle afar off, the thunder of the cap
tains and the shouting,' made that rare and
lofty type of martial powess that has shrined
y Jackson among the great heroes of the
world Trust in God and eagerness for the
fray were two of the great elements of that
marvellous success that seemed to follow
him like star, so that he was never defeat. |
ed, or failed in anything he undertook.
After he was wounded he retained his |
and remarked to friend the
bleness of the sensations of taking
stating that he was conscious of
everything that was done to him, that the
saving of his bone soundedto him like the
sweetest music, and every sensation was one
Of delight. g.t sid a..-.
Cow ersng with an aid he pointed to hfs
nutilated arm and said, Many people would
'egard this as a great misfortune, regard it
as one of the greatest blessing of my life.'
Mr.. S. remarked, All things work together
'or good, to those that love God.' Y es, yes,'
he emphaticaly said, 'thats it, that's it,
When Gen. Lee wrote him that beautiful
lote, so characteristic of his own generosity
md worth: s t-
General: ] have just received your note
informing me that you were wounded. 1
annot express my regret at the occurrence.
jould have dictated events, should have ,
hosen, for the good of the country, to have :
cen disabled in your stead. ', ,
1 congratulate you upon the victory ?
which is due to your skill and energy =
After hearing it read he said, with his :.
sual modesty and reverence, Gen. Lee .
hould give the glory to God.' He always :
eemed jealous for the glory of his Savior.
When it was told him that Gen. Stuart .
ID his old Stonewall Brigade to the charge :
nth the watchword charge and remember T
ackson,' and that inspired by this they h
lade so brilliant and resistless an onset, he !,
as deeply moved, and said, ft was just n
ke them; it was just like them. They +
re noble body of men, He was deeply ~
ffected by General Paxton's death. q
His nind ran very much on the Bible and !,
,ligous topics. He inquired of Lieut. S., :,
theological student on his staff, whether y
ley had ever de bated in the Seminary the !"
aestion, whether those who were miracul- :
nsly cured by Jesus ever had return of y
le disease. L do not think said he they e
,uld have returned, for the power was too -
reat. The poor paralytic would never .
gain shake with palsy. Oh! for infinite .
ower.' y
He endeavored to cheer those who were .
round him. Noticing the sadness of his L L
slowed wife. he said to her tenderly, Il u
now you would gladly give your life for ;,
e, but am perfectly resigned. Do not be VI VI
ID hope shall recover. Pray for me, . y
ut always rememb Der in your prayer to use -
le petition, Thy will be done.' Those who VI
ere around him noticed remarkable de-
elopment of tenderness in his manner and ~
ceilings during his illness, that was a beau =. ~
full mellowing of that iron sterness and i'm e. g.
eturable calm that characterized him in =, -
is military operations. Advising his wife. n
/ the event of his death, to return to her 81
thers house, he remarked, You have a -
ind and good father. But thereis no one
, kind and good as your Heavenly Father.
Ihen she told him the doctors DID not Z