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SThis distinguished artist died at the
residence of the ex-President on the
10th ult., eight days after this letter
was written. He was the intimate
friend and companion OF General Jack
son. A correspondent of the Nashville
Union, who wrote his obituary, re
marks:--


"Indced there was in the relation
subsisting between him and Gen. Jack
son, something more than usually in
teresting. He was introduced, soon af-
ter his arrival In Tennessee, to Gen.
jackson, whose sagacious eye was not
long in discovering his merits. An in
timacy soon sprung up, which led to
Mr.. Earl's admission into the family Of
the hermitage. where he wa. able to
pursue, without interruption. his favor
ite art, and was placed beyond the ne
cessity which too often discourage the
efforts of its meritorlous votarie.. This
hospitality has been repaid in the ma
ny excellent portraits he has produced
of this distinguished man, and by the
kindness and affection which he uni.
formly manifested towards him."