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FOR TnE CONSTITUTION,
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Death of Gen. jackson.
We have occasion, this week, to clothe|
sas psper in The habiliments Of mourning
DeatA has struck shining mark. AM
oaxw JAcKsox - DEAD! and nobler|
spirit never was released from its tenement|
e chy. The cad intelligence has given
nee ts wide spread gloom, although, from
tlAe psecarious condition Of the health Of
the illastrious deceased for some time past,
- essntsy was prepared to hear Of the
essnf. W


Yes-.4ndteU Jackson IL dead! He
who Sved for his country alone-whose
deeda- of patriotism and valor form one Of
ahe kireA rages Of its history-He, the
nagic q whose name is known to have
eperatsd like spell in estorting re-
spsd to the American flag throughout
he habitable giobe-IIc, the Saviour of
TIE West, who drove an invading and
ruthless foe from our shores after facing
de King Of Terrsrs in thousand ways,
and an thousand different occasions. ha,
at last paid the debt Of nature. Mourn,
AneucanI for thy loss is great. Mourn,
friends Of Freedom and enemies Of Oppres-
sien, in Whatever cline situated! Mourn
Liberty ITSELF for thou hast been deprived
efons Of thy most ardent votaries.


As yst the following is the only accoun,
We fase seen Of the last moments Of the
deceased. II is from the Nashville Union.
By cur next we shall have a fuller state.
nsn, whiah we will publish.


,s.'(ssn. Andrew Jackson died at the Her.
0iaaep, q 8 o'clock, ?. n, on Sunday, the
ohiast His funeral takes place to-day, Al
II o'clock. He breathed his last quietly
calmly, and with entire resignation, amids,
the beloved members Of his family and a
tew intimate friends who were present
Death bad no terrors for him-he met him
viit eomposure, and with full confidence
TIT he was prepared for = better world.
Death could not have taken him by surprise
q any moment for more than year-he
has been ready 4 al times to obey the
dread summons. When the messenger
finally came, the old soldier, patriot and
Chrisian wss looking out for his approach.
He . gsns, but his memory lives, and viii
continue b live"


The same papsr contains the following
nstiee Of Gen Sam. Houston:


sfhis Distinguished soldier and states-
nan. from oar sister Republic Of Texas,
Ieerhad Nashyille an Sunday .-...;a5.-
He was Immediately informed Of the ex-,
tsensely dangerous illness Of Gen Jackson
and without delay proceeded to the Her
nifsge. We regret that he reached there
. fex minutes alter the Old Hero expired
He was there in time to grasp the hand Of
ks frisad, bot Il was cold in death. He
was there IN time to aid in closing the ewes
q hs friend, but not to receive the warm
welcome II friendship"


Cpea receipt Of the intelligence in St.
Lsuis livery large meeting assembled, and
aAeptsd ths following resolutions:


wassrAs, The nelancholy new. Of ar


essnf for some time felt to be approach.


hgtin the certain dispensations Of Di.


vh4 Providence, but yet anticipated


wifA sorrowfal anxiety, has at length


Sssched our ears; an event, the fret RI.


Fsers d which have clothed the public
6sunals h mourning, and caused the


sAesaa1 Aag to dSoop 1t half which


hae flled our hearts with affection


snd caused the nation to mourn,-that


~ ny give appropriate expression tc


e0 teeIings on this solemn occasion.


e : sesausd BY this meeting, that We
tavs heard with emotions Of profound grief
ehet The warrior. Statesman, and psfriol
ZEN. ANDREW JACKSON Is no more,


Received. That We tender to the family
Hhes6eceased our heartfelt sympathics
% this rnournful occasion. and that we BEG
teave = mfngIe our tears with their own
5w he loss Of one who belonged not to
dsea only but 10 his country.


kssotuss, That we cannot refrain from
acknowledeine here The deep sensations Of
4rAtfnde which we feel in common with
De A1estcan people for the eminent SER
vsces q The departed patriot, during long
-, devoted to his country az well in the
esmcls of the nation, as in the field Of her
eea!es; and that we gladly express our
o4nisafisn Of his illustrious character. his
BppaE abilities. and his glorious deeds.


jessaiusd, That . committee of twenty
ss.sn persons Be appointed BY the Chair, to
make suitable arrangements for appropriate
pahlic ceremonies in commemoration Of his
~ snd character.


Asslusd, That Saturday, the 22.h inst.
= sst apart for an expression Of our feel
sanss oathis occasion BY civic and mill
tay psossasion. IN appropriate euloey, and
sach othes demonstrations as the committee
= arrangements nay deem proper.


hna1snt, 1hat 4 10 the ardent desire Of
a.is asstins, that the people Of St. Louis
aaky end county ney come together on that
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