The Portsmouth Inquirer

Son of an Irish Emigrant.-There was an American statesman and soldier who died in 1845. and who was as well beloved by the Democracy as any man who ever held honors in America. He was originally destined for the Church; but he quitted school to take part in the War of Independence. The war over, he adopted the law as a profession. and became Judge in Tennessee, as well as Major General of the forces of the same State. In 1815, as Major General of the United-States, he gained a decisive victory over the English at New Orleans. In 1821, appointed Governor of Florida, and the next year elected member of the Senate for the State of Tennessee. Elected President of the United States in 1828, and again in 1832: so that he was at the head of the American Government for the space of eight years.

An ardent Democratic chief throughout life. His Presidency was distinguished by the development of Democratic tendencies, of the spirit of territorial extension. He successfully opposed Congress in the matter of the United States Bank, regarding it as a monopoly in the State injurious to the general interests of the people.

Jackson was a man of Roman virtues, a true patriot, and of uncompromising integrity, simple and austere, Straightforward and blunt as a soldier. AND THE SON OF AN IRISH EMIGRANT!-Is there a Jackson Democrat in the Know Nothings?

Ohio Statesman.