Show old hickory the figure figur e of andrew jackson Is ii one 0 of the most dramatic dram abic in american hit his tory it is ii oddly significant of the revolt of a strong imperious nature against the subduing influence of civill bation that rub irb down the eccentric I 1 of ate and make mae them all outwardly aalke alak it is probable ahat the more scholarly and gently bred whigs of jacksons jackson Is dayo day disgusted by the oaths the uncouth th costume and abrupt manner of the old so eol dier underrated his hi stern integrity and the courage with which he held to an opinion tono however narrow which he believed to be right Jack the other hand unquestionably tlona tion bly ably took delight in shocking thoc king them by unconventional 1 but outbreaks breaks it Is ii said that bi he 0 once 0 went to a cabinet meeting wearing high boots covered with mud observing the he glances glance of disgust which tell fell upon them hi he exclaimed 1 1 I 1 beg eg your pardon gentlemen I 1 my wet I 1 have been in the stable yard lie he at once ordered a footbath footpath foot bath and towels and quietly bathed hit his feet then and there the men present at this scene were not likely to give him credit tor for the shrewdness and honesty of purpose with which having re clothed hs his feet he turned to the affairs of state had jackson taken a larger view of his obligations to society and his personal influence as the head of a great nation he probably would have seen the olly folly of weakening by his ill III breeding his efforts to help its his country an account of hit his profession of christianity has been given by mr T J wharton who vouches for its authentic the general had built a little church near his home at the hermitage to enable his wife to join with her neighbors in public religions worship her gentle spirit and consistent chris ilan life held this strong mans love as with a I 1 hook of steel because of her exemplification of christianity in its influence upon the mind and heart he sent some time after her death for dr edgar and stated he wished to partake of the sacrament toon oon ace to be administered and thus publicly testify h his a faith in the message and teachings 0 of christ dr edgar examined him in the usual formula touching repentance for his sins and faith in the doctrines of the church and received prompt and satisfactory answers there Is one thing more general the he doctor said with emba go on probe me to the core said the old man you have had a stormy public life and have had many enemies who doubtless have assail assailed ed you unjustly do da you forgive them after a moment jackson replied 1 I 1 forgive all my own enemies freely from my heart but the men who foul foully ay iy tied lied about my poor dead wife I 1 will never for forgiven givel vel the savior male made no exception gently said the man el 1 god all your enemies there was war a long silence during which the old soldier seemed greatly distressed suddenly he looked up a tender smile upon tile ills face 1 I can do it I 1 will pray to god to forgive them he said reverently this incident should have a meaning or every sincere mind |