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CHAPTER III.
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1804. Fondness of General Jackson for horses-Duel with
Dickinson-Forms a mercantile partnership-Pecuniary diffi-
culties Adventure with the Choctaw agent-Affray with
Colonel Benton-Their subsequent friendship for each other
-Hostilities with Great Britain-Declaration of war in 1812
-Jackson raises a volunteer force-Their services accepted
by government-Ordered to embark for Natchez--Arrival of
the troops, and order to disband them--His disobedience of
orders-Attempt of General Wilkinson to prevent the return
of the volunteers-Object of the order-Jackson's decision
exhibited-Shares the privations of the soldiers on their home-
ward march-Return, and disbandment of his force. 1813 . 42
CHAPTER IV.
1813. Depredations committed by the Creeks on the borders
of Tennessee and Kentucky--Attack on Fort Mimms-Pre-
parations for war-Jackson calls out the volunteers and militia
--Address to the troops-Takes the field--Enforces strict
military discipline--Rapid march to Huntsville-Delay in for-
warding supplies-Thwarted in his movements by General
Cocke-Jealousy of the latter-Scarcity of provisions-Efforts
of Jackson to procure supplies-Address to the soldiers on
entering the enemy's country-Arrival at the Ten Islands-
Difficulty with the contractors-Destitute condition of the
army-Battle of Tallushatchee-Humanity of Jackson-His
adoption of an Indian boy. 1813
55
CHAPTER V.
1813. Erection of Fort Strother, and establishment of a depot
on the Coosa-Continued difficulties growing out of the move-
ments of General Cocke-Battle of Talladega-Gallant con-
duct of Colonel Carroll and Lieutenant-Colonel Dyer-Desti-
tution of the army-Generosity and benevolence of Jackson
-His example in submitting to privations-Anecdote of the
acorns-Discontent among the troops-Mutiny suppressed by
his firmness and resolution-His appeal to the contractors to
furnish supplies-Answer to the overtures of peace made by
the Hillabee tribes-Efforts to raise additional troops-Letter
to his friend in Tennessee-Demand of the volunteers to be
discharged, on the ground that their term of service had ex-
pired-Reply of Jackson-His unflinching determination-
Suppression of the mutiny, and return of the volunteers. 1813 68
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
87
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
99
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.
. 117
CHAPTER IX.
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
CHAPTER XI.
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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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APPENDIX.
Message to the United States Senate, on returning the Bank
Bill
Proclamation on the Nullification Question
Extracts from the Protest
199
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221
245
264
Letter to Commodore Elliott, declining a Sarcophagus
287
Farewell Address