CHAPTER VI.

1814. Arrival of recruits-Battle of Emuckfaw-Return of the

army-Ambuscade of the enemy-Battle of Enotochopco-

Bravery of General Carroll and Lieutenant Armstrong-Re-

turn to Fort Strother-The army reinforced-Battle of Toho-

peka-Kindness of Jackson to a prisoner-Preparations to

attack Hoithlewalle-Address to the troops-The Indians

abandon their towns at Jackson's approach-Termination of

the campaign-Operations of the British at Pensacola Con-

duct of the Spanish governor-Proclamation of Colonel Ni-

cholls-Unsuccessful attack on Fort Bowyer-Jackson marches

to Pensacola and demolishes it. 1814

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CHAPTER VII.

1814. Jackson marches to New Orleans-Preparations to de-

fend the city-Surrounded by traitors and spies-Situation

of the country-Strength of the British expedition-Firmness

of Jackson-The city placed under martial law-Vigorous

measures rendered absolutely necessary-Landing of the

British-Alarm in the city Jackson determines to attack

them-Disposition of his forces-Battle on the night of the

twenty-third of December-Gallant conduct of the American

troops-Repulse of the British-The complete triumph of the

Americans prevented by the darkness of the night-Adven-

ture of Colonels Dyer and Gibson-The Americans fall back

to a new position, and prepare to fortify it-Effect of the bat-

tle.. 1814

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CHAPTER VIII.

1814. The Americans fortify their position-Jackson's peremp-

tory orders to Major Lacoste-Defence of the Pass Barrataria

-Captain Lafitte-Attack made by the British on the 28th

of December-Defensive preparations hastened-Death of

Colonel Henderson-Disaffection in New Orleans-Informa-

tion communicated to the British fleet-Stratagem of Mr.

Shields-Conduct of the Louisiana legislature-Patriotic

reply of Jackson to the committee-Attempt to supply his

troops with arms-Gallantry of Colonel Hinds-Cannonade

on the 1st of January-Position of the American army-

Jackson's orders to the Frenchman to defend his property-

Defences on the right bank of the river-Caution of Jackson

in concealing the number of his troops. 1815.

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CHAPTER IX.

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1815. Arrival of fresh troops from Kentucky-Preparations of

both armies for an attack-The disposition of Jackson's force

made known to the British by a deserter-Success of Colonel

Thornton on the right bank of the river-Eagerness of the

American soldiers for an engagement-Activity and energy

of Jackson-The eighth of January-Advance of the British

towards the American intrenchments-Destructive fire from

the fortifications-Repulse of the British-Death of Sir Ed-

ward Packenham-Terrible havoc made in the ranks of the

enemy-Bravery of Colonel Rennie-Number of killed and

wounded in the battle-Watchword of the British army-

Generous benevolence of the American soldiers-An armistice

proposed by General Lambert and accepted, with modifica

tions-Brave conduct of the American troops-Want of arms

prevents Jackson from capturing the whole British army-

English version of the battle. 1815

CHAPTER X.

1815. Gratitude of the citizens of New Orleans to their deli-

verer-Jackson strengthens his position-Anonymous publi-

cations inciting his troops to revolt-The author placed in

arrest-Judge Hall ordered into custody for his interference-

The British retire to their shipping-Treaty of peace signed-

Cessation of hostilities-Jackson submits to the fine imposed

by the judge-Farewell address to his troops-Return to

Nashville-Depredations committed by the Seminole Indians

-Jackson ordered to take command of the southern army-

Enters Florida with his army-Execution of Arbuthnot and

Ambrister-Capture of St. Marks and Pensacola-Termina-

tion of hostilities-Jackson's conduct approved-Appointed

governor of Florida-Administration of his judicial duties

Difficulty with the Ex-governor, Callava-Jackson's ill health

compels him to return home. 1821

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158

1821. Jackson resigns his office in the army-Testimonials of

public respect-A candidate for the Presidency-Defeated in

the House of Representatives-Election of Mr. Adams-

Course of Jackson's friends-His renomination-Warmth of

the contest-Elected president-Death of his wife-Kindness

to her relatives-His first message-Veto of the Maysville

road bill-Dissolution of the Cabinet-Opposition to the

United States Bank-Veto message-Re-elected president-

Difficulty with the nullifiers-Assaulted by Lieutenant Ran-

dolph-Removal of the deposits-Public excitement-Con-

troversy with France-Retirement to private life. 1837 . . 173

CHAPTER XII.

1837. Ill health of General Jackson-Arrival at the Hermit-

age-Influence with his party-Friendly to the annexation

of Texas-His occupations Embarrassed in his pecuniary

affairs-Refunding of the fine imposed by Judge Hall-Failure

of his health-His last illness-His Christian resignation and

death-Honors paid to his memory-Remarks of Reverdy

Johnson-Speech of Daniel Webster-Character of Jackson-

His qualifications as a soldier and statesman-Attachment

to his friends-His personal appearance-His patriotism.

1845

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Maysville Road Veto

CHAPTER XIII.

196

221

225

Message to the United States Senate on returning the Bank Bill 241

Proclamation on the Nullification Question

Extracts from the Protest

263

287

. 306

LIFE

OF

ANDREW JACKSON.

CHAPTER I.

1767. Introductory remarks-Birth and parentage of Andrew Jackson-His early life-Influence of his mother-War of the Revolution-Colonel Buford surprised and defeated-Martial spirit of the colonists-Andrew Jackson joins the American army-Heroic conduct in defending Captain Lands-Surprise of the Waxhaw settlers at their rendezvous-Escape and capture of Jackson-His stratagem to prevent the seizure of Thompson-Imprisonment at CamdenHis release, and death of his brother and mother-Pecuniary difficulties Commences the study of the law-Is licensed to practice -Appointed Solicitor for the western district of North Carolina Arrival at Nashville. 1789.

IN seasons of high party excitement, it is not to be expected, that full and impartial justice will at all times be rendered to the statesman or politician. There is an ancient French maxim, which cautions the legislator to "think of the rising generation, rather than of that which is passed." It is not amid the prejudices and jealousies of the present, but in the enlightened judgment of the faroff future that he must look for his reward. Cotemporaneous history is always hasty, and often unjust, in its conclusions; but "the sober second thought" of posterity is ever prompt to repair the wrong. It was the fortune of the subject of these memoirs to occupy, for a series of years, a prominent place in the public estimation, as the leader of the political party to which he was attached. During that time, much was said, both for and against him, which it would scarcely become the dignity of history