Indiana State Sentinel

From the Rushville Whig, June 20.

Death of General Jackson.

Meeting in Rushville.

News having reached town by Saturday morning's mail from Cincinnati, of the death of this illustrious soldier, statesman and philanthropist, a meeting of his friends was called to assemble at the Court House, 3 o'clock, P. M., to express such feelings and sentiments as such important news was calculated to inspire.

Accordingly such as became apprised of it met at the appointed hour, and organized by calling the Hon. John Alley to the chair, and appointing George Hibben, Secretary. Judge Alley in a few appropriate remarks stated the occasion and object of the meeting. Whereupon on motion of J. L. Robinson, a committee of five, consisting of J. L. Robinson, T. N. Link, Wm. S. Hilligoss, Wm. Hufford and John Watson were appointed to report suitable resolutions, expressive of the feelings of the meeting.

This committee having retired, R. D. Logan, Esq., was called upon to address the meeting, to which he responded in a very impressive style. When he concluded, the committee returned, and through their chairman, reported the following preamble and resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:

Whereas, The painful but not unexpected intelligence has this day reached us, of the death of a Nation's benefactor, of one who united in his person more of the essential elements of true greatness than any of his cotemporaries, and one who has left no surviving peer. That man is Andrew Jackson. But we have not met to pronounce his eulogy or recount his illustrious deeds. Our duty on this occasion is more humble, more becoming, and more congenial with our feelings. It is, without ostentation or display, to, in some sense manifest our respect for the memory and worth of the deceased—to show so far as our humble testimony may, that Republics nor Republican people are not always ungrateful; to pay an humble tribute of praise to the character of a man whose whole life and history, from youth to man's allotted span of "three score and ten" and more. illustrates all that is brilliant in war, profound in statesmanship, and becoming in patriotism. When such a man falls, it must produce a deep and pervading sensation wherever the rights of man are appreciated, or civil liberty has a votary. The life and history of such, are the jewels of our country. Let them be cherished and revered for the emulation of the living and benefit of posterity.

Resolved, That while we bow in humble submission to the dispensation of an all-wise Providence, in removing from the shores of mortality Andrew Jackson, we take this occasion to acknowledge the sensation of profound regret it inspires, and to bear our humbie testimony to his virtues, his worth and his illustrious memory.

Resolved, That we regard his whole life as having been devoted to the one single purpose of his country's rights. honor and happiness, and that his services in the field. though they shed undying lustre upon our arms and military renown, were surpassed and excelled in lasting and beneficial effects upon his country, by his civil services as President of the United States.

Resolved, That while we are compelled to deplore his loss, it is a reflection alike consoling to us. and honorable and endearing to his memory and fame, that he leaves his countrymen indelibly impressed with his character and principles, and "this great country prosperous and happy" under their genial influence.

The following resolution was introduced by R. D. Logan.

Resolved, That in the character of Gen. Jackson we acknowledge the clear head, the pure heart, the unwavering firmness and purity of political purpose and sagacity unsurpassed, even by our revolutionary Fathers.

On motion, it was

Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the Rushville Whig.

John L. Robinson being called upon, addressed the meeting, after which the meeting was adjourned.

JOHN ALLEY, President.

Geo. Hibben, Secretary.