We have not space here to relate minutely, all the circumstances which show the humanity of General Jackson to the wounded prisoners who were taken, to the number that were left to his care when the enemy retired, and his constant, unwearied attention to the men under his command. He treated and spoke to them as his children; and that they returned his confidence by good conduct, may be inferred from the fact, that not a single punishment was inflicted for a military offence during the campaign.

Another incident, which beautifully illustrates the devoted and patriotic feelings of the females of Louisiana in that trying period, we cannot persuade ourselves to withhold. Many of the citizens of Louisiana profess the Catholic religion. It is well known that those of that faith dedicate almost every day in the year to the honor of some holy person, who has, by a life of piety and charity, merited the reputation and title of a saint. This distinction is not confined to sex; and the names of women, as well as men, are placed in the calendar, and claim particular reverence on the day which is consecrated to them. In the city of New Orleans is a convent, in which a number of respectable ladies have dedicated their lives to the practices of piety, to the education of poor children of their own sex, and to works of charity. This pious sisterhood were awakened from their rest, or disturbed in their holy vigils, before the dawn of the 8th of January, by the roar of cannon and volleys of musketry. The calendar, which pointed out the prayers of the day, was hastily opened, and indicated the auspicious name of ST. VICTORIA. They hailed the omen, and, prostrate on the pavement which "holy knees have worn" implored the God of battles to nerve the arm of their protectors, and turn the tide of combat against the invaders of their country.* * Livingston's Address.

CHAPTER X.

Retrospection General Jackson appoints a day of thanksgiving-Dr. Dubourg's address to General JacksonHis reply-Generals Coffee, Carroll, and Adair— Their merits-General Jackson still continues to strengthen his measures of defence-Treaty of peace between the United States and England-General Jackson's farewell address to his army.

WE have traced General Jackson and his little band of soldiers through scenes, in which they covered themselves with immortal honors. We have seen them arm with alacrity, and stand forth under their intrepid leader, in defence of themselves, their wives, their children, and their country, with the most unyielding firmness of purpose, to maintain the supremacy of their rights and privileges, or perish in the laudable endeavor. We have seen their glorious success-history has recorded it-and it will be proudly remembered long after its brave achievers shall have mingled their dust with the soil they defended.

General Jackson and his little band, although every where received by the acclamations of the grateful and protected Louisianians, did not forget the homage and adoration due to the Ruler of the universe, for the protection that had been extended over their country. He appointed the twenty-third day of January, as a day of thanksgiving and praise. The rites were performed in the cathedral of New Orleans. The scene was solemn and impressive. The commanding general-his companions in glory-the aged, the innocent, the defenceless

ones they had protected, knelt together before the altar of their God.

The Rev. Dr. Dubourg, of the diocess of Louisiana, addressed General Jackson on this occasion, in the following appropriate manner :

"General-While the state of Louisiana, in the joyful transports of her gratitude, hails you as her deliverer, and the asserter of her menaced liberties-while grateful America, so lately wrapped up in anxious suspense, on the fate of this important city, is re-echoing from shore to shore your splendid achievements, and preparing to inscribe your name on her immortal rolls, among those of her Washingtons-while history, poetry, and the monumental arts, will vie, in consigning to the admiration of the latest posterity, a triumph, perhaps, unparalleled in their records while thus raised by universal acclamation to the very pinnacle of fame, how easy had it been for you, General, to forget the Prime Mover of your wonderful successes, and to assume to yourself a praise which must essentially return to that exalted source, whence every merit is derived. But, better acquainted with the nature of true glory, and justly placing the summit of your ambition, in approving yourself the worthy instrument of Heaven's merciful designs, the first impulse of your religious heart was, to acknowledge the interposition of Providence-your first step, a solemn display of your humble sense of His favors. Still agitated at the remembrance of those dreadful agonies, from which we have been so miraculously rescued, it is our pride to acknowledge, that the Almighty has truly had the principal hand in our deliverance, and to follow you, General, in attributing to His infinite goodness, the homage of our unfeigned gratitude. Let the infatuated votary of a blind chance, deride our credulous simplicity; let the cold-hearted atheist look for the explanation of important events, to the mere con

catenation of human causes: to us, the whole universe is loud in proclaiming a Supreme Ruler, who, as he holds the hearts of men in his hand, holds also the thread of all contingent occurrences.

"To Him, therefore, our most fervent thanks are due, for our late unexpected rescue. It is Him we intend to praise, when considering you, General, as the man of his right hand, whom he has taken pains to fit out for the important commission of our defence. We extol that fecundity of genius, by which, under the most discouraging distress, you created unforeseen resources-raised, as it were, from the ground, hosts of intrepid warriors, and provided every vulnerable point with ample means of defence. To Him we trace that instinctive superiority of your mind, which at once rallied around you universal confidence; impressed one irresistible movement to al the jarring elements of which this political machine is composed; aroused their slumbering spirits, and diffused through every rank the noble ardor which glowed in your bosom. To Him, in fine, we address our acknowledgments for that consummate prudence, which defeated all the combinations of a sagacious enemy, entangled him in the very snares which he had spread for us, and succeeded in effecting his utter destruction, without exposing the lives of our citizens. Immortal thanks be to his Supreme Majesty, for sending us such an instrument of His bountiful designs! A gift of that value, is the best token of the continuance of His protection-the most solid encouragement, to sue for new favors. The first, which it emboldens us humbly to supplicate, as nearest our throbbing hearts, is that you may long enjoy the honor of your grateful country; of which you will permit us to present you a pledge, in this wreath of laurel, the prize of victory, the symbol of immortality. The next is a speedy and honorable termination of the bloody contest, in which we

are engaged. No one has so efficaciously labored as you, General, for the acceleration of that blissful period : may we soon reap that sweetest fruit of your splendid and uninterrupted victories."

General Jackson replied: "Reverend Sir-I receive, with gratitude and pleasure, the symbol crown, which piety has prepared. I receive it in the name of the brave men who so effectually seconded my exertions-they well deserve the laurels which their country will bestow.

"For myself, to have been instrumental in the deliverance of such a country, is the greatest blessing that Heaven could confer. That it has been effected with so little loss -that so few tears should cloud the smiles of our triumph, and not a cypress leaf be interwoven in the wreath which you present, is a source of the most exquisite pleasure. I thank you, reverend sir, most sincerely, for the prayers which you offer up for my happiness. May those your patriotism dictates for our beloved country, be first heard: and may mine, for your individual prosperity, as well as that of the congregation committed to your care, be favorably received the prosperity, wealth, and happiness of this city, will then be commensurate with the courage and other qualities of its inhabitants."

If there is any occasion in which a man may be excused, if he should forget the moderation and humility which only accompanies true merit, it is in the moment of triumph, when a conqueror who has led his countrymen to victory, and saved his country from subjugation, is received by the grateful acclamations of his fellow-citizens on his return. When his way is strewed with flowers by the hands of those whom he has protected from violation; when the "pealing anthem swells the note of praise," and the incense of the altar perfumes the air-at such a time as this, he must have a large share of selfcommand who is not intoxicated with popular applause,