in high terms the gallantry of colonel Jackson, and promised to communicate it to congress.

The battle of the 21st May, 1782, with colonel Brown, brought to a conclusion the revolutionary services of colonel Jackson. On this day he was ordered to take a position near the plantation of James Habersham. Here he was informed, that a troop of British dragoons were stationed at Ogechee ferry. Having posted the main body of his detachment at Little Ogechee bridge, he moved on with his horse, and a few mounted infantry, and fell in at Fox's with a large body of British militia and regulars. These he charged, but being repulsed by a superiority of numbers, retreated in good order to join the main body at the bridge of Little Ogechee. The British continued the pursuit until the colonel had reached his detachment, with which he made so prompt and judicious a manœuvre, as nearly to have taken prisoners the whole of the enemy's horse.

This skirmish was of great importance to general Wayne, as by diminishing the force of the British cavalry, it tended to facilitate his victory over colonel Brown.

On the 12th of July, 1782, the British evacuated Savananh, and in consequence of the military and meritorious services (as it was expressed by general Wayne) colonel Jackson was ordered to enter and take possession of the town. The keys of the gates were delivered him by a committee of British officers, and he had the pleasure, the proud satisfaction, of being the first man who entered the town, from whence, in 1778, he and his brother soldiers and patriots had been driven and exiled.

The following orders were issued on this occasion by general Wayne:

"HEAD-QUARTERS, Camp at Gibbons's, July 10, 1782. "As the enemy may be expected daily to evacuate the town, the troops will take care to be provided with a clean shift of linen, and to make themselves as respectable as possible for the occasion. The officers are particularly called upon to attend to this order, and see it executed in their respective corps. No followers of the army are to be permitted to enter the town, until the main body has marched in. Lieutenant colonel Jackson, in consideration of his severe and fatiguing service in the advance, is to receive the keys of Savannah, and is allowed to enter at the western gate, keeping a patrole in town to apprehend stragglers, who may steal in with the hope of plunder. Marauders may assure themselves of the most severe and exemplary punishment."

This was a glorious day to the republican Jackson. Always devoted to the principles of freedom, he had embarked

in the American cause with the ardour of a brave soldier, and the determined zeal of an honest incorruptible patriot. In the rapid survey we have taken of his military services, it cannot be denied, but that he was useful and undaunted in all the stations he had the honour to occupy: and surely nothing is hazarded in the assertion, that in the subordinate spheres in which he was permitted to move, no patriot of the revolu tion was more enthusiastically sincere in his attachment to the interests of America, or encountered with more resolution the perils which encompassed the exertions of our revolutionary heroes.

In July, 1782, the general Assembly of Georgia, presented him with a house and lot in Savannah, for his revolutionary services.

Colonel Jackson had been educated as an attorney, and in that capacity he now soon acquired an extensive practice. Indeed, such was his industry and indefatigable devotion to the duties of his profession, that in a short time he had the sa- . tisfaction of finding himself in possession of a competency, which enabled him to turn his attention to pursuits more congenial to his ambition.

In 1783, he was chosen a member of the legislature. In 1784, he was appointed colonel of the Chatham county, or first regiment of Geogia militia. In 1786, he received the commission of Brigadier General; and in the course of the same year was admitted an honorary member of the Georgia Cincinnati Society. In January, 1788, he was elected governor of Georgia, but declined that honourable and distinguished station. He was also appointed a major general of the militia of the state of Georgia; and subsequently elected by the legislature of Georgia, to the dignified station of Senator in the congress of the United States.

In this rapid succession, did honors follow the revolutionary merit and patriotism of general Jackson.

General Jackson died at the city of Washington, on the 19th day of January, 1806, whilst attending his duties as a Senator of the United States.

He died the unalterable, the fervid patriot of 1776. He drew his last breath at a moment when the situation of this country demanded all his zeal. If he had lived, he would have stood in the lists of those patriots who will never sacrifice the legal rights of their country at the shrine of ignoble peace. If we mistake not, no temporary inconveniences to commercial profit, no temporary diminution of the revenue of the United States, would have obtained his assent to any measures which indirectly acknowledged the imbecility of their government, or the pusilanimity of their people.

General Jackson was born an Englishman, but his heart was American. If every native feels the same affection for this country that he did, it is able to protect itself against all attempts on its liberties. The amor vincit patriæ of theorists would then be confirmed by the operation of practical virtues. He offers a noble example to naturalized citizens, who have solemnly pledged themselves to support the principles of this government. The love of native soil is natural, and it is amiable; but local attachment should not prevent an honnourable discharge of duty, when the dangers and interests of this country demand the services and zeal of adopted countrymen. They have done their duty. Having discharged it, they will meet the reward which it is in the power of a free people to bestow: and like general Jackson, they will afford this useful lesson to the world, that men can be found in the bosom of this rising republic, who know and feel no other obligations than those which result from honour and abstract patriotism.

General Jackson had his frailties and imperfections in common with other men. He suffered perhaps the impetuosity of his temper to hurry him into extremes, too often and unnecessarily. In private life, the manners and virtues of the general were of an amiable complexion. He was indeed an affectionate father and husband; and a humane master. In all these relations, and in the discharge of the duties incidental to them, he is worthy of the strictest imitation. He was a plain hearted republican, whose tongue knew no guile; whose heart never palpitated with fear, or planned dishonesty.

There were other patriots who performed greater services than he performed; but no patriot ever practised a more daring courage, or evinced a more fervid attachment to the liberty and independence of America. No officer moving in the limited spheres of command which was given him at different periods of the war, could have performed his duty better; with more zeal, fidelity and firmness.

JAMES, JOHN, was born in Ireland in 1732, and was the son of an officer who had served king William in his wars in Ireland against king James. This circumstance was the origin of the name of Williamsburg, which is now attached to one of the districts of Carolina. The elder James, with his family, and several of his neighbours, migrated to that district in 1733, made the first settlement there, and in honor of king William gave his name to a village laid out on the east bank of Black river. The village is now called King's Tree, from a white or short leafed pine which in old royal grants was reserved for the use of the king; and the name of Williamsburg has been transferred to the district. To it major James, when

an infant, was brought by his parents. His first recollections were those of a stockade fort, and of war between the new settlers and natives. The former were often reduced to great straits in procuring the necessaries of life, and in defending themselves against the Indians. In this then frontier settlement, major James, Mr. James Bradley, and other compatriots of the revolution, were trained up to defend and love their country. Their opportunities for acquiring liberal educations, were slender; but for obtaining religious instruction, were very ample. They were brought up under the eye and pastoral care of the Rev. John Rae, a presbyterian minister, who accompanied his congregation in their migration from Ireland to Carolina. When the revolution commenced in 1775, major James had acquired a considerable portion of reputation and property. He was a captain of militia under George the 3d. Disapproving of the measures of the British government, he resigned his royal commission, but was soon after reinstated by a popular vote. In the year 1776, he marched with his company to the defence of Charleston. In the year 1779, he was with general Moultrie on his retreat before general Prevost, and commanded one hundred and twenty riflemen in the skirmish at Tulifinny. When Charleston was besieged in 1780, major James marched to its defence, but governor John Rutledge ordered him back to embody the country militia. The town having fallen, he was employed to wait on the conquerors and to inquire of them what terms they would give. On this occasion major James waited on captain Ardesoif, a British officer, who had arrived at Georgetown, and published a proclamation, inviting the people to come in, swear allegiance to king George, and take protection. Many of the inhabitants of Georgetown submitted. But that portion of the district, stretching from the Santee to the Pedee, containing the whole of the present Williamsburg, and part of Marion district, the inhabitants of which being generally of Irish extraction, were very little disposed to submission. At this crisis there was a meeting of the people, to deliberate on their situation. Major James was selected as the person who should go down to captain Ardesoif, and know from him upon what terms they would be allowed to submit. Accordingly, he proceeded to Georgetown, in the plain garb of a country planter, and was introduced to the captain at his lodgings.

After narrating the nature of his mission, the captain, surprised that such an embassy should be sent to him, answered, 66 that their submission should be unconditional." To an enquiry "whether they would be allowed to stay at home upon their plantation in peace and quiet," he replied, "though you

have rebelled against his majesty he offers you a free pardon, of which you were undeserving, for you ought all to have been hanged. As he offers you a free pardon you must take up arms in support of his cause." To major James suggesting "that the people he came to represent would not submit on such terms," the captain, irritated at his republican language, particularly at the word 'represent,' replied, "you dd rebel ! if you speak in such language, I will immediately order you to be hung up to the yard arm." Major James perceiving what turn matters were likely to take, and not brooking this harsh language, suddenly seized the chair on which he was seated, brandished it in the face of the captain, made good his way through the back door of the house, mounted his horse, made his escape through the country, and rejoining his friends, formed the stamina of the distinguished corps known in the latter periods of the revolutionary war by the name of Marion's brigade.

In the course of this cruel and desultory warfare, major James was reduced from easy circumstances to poverty. All his movable property was carried off, and every house on his plantation burnt; but he bore up under these misfortunes and devoted not only all his possessions but life itself for the good of his country. After Greene, as commander in chief, had superseded Marion, major James continued to serve under the former and fought with him at the battle of Eutaw. The corps with which he served consisted mostly of riflemen, and were each furnished with twenty-four rounds of cartridges. Many of them expended the whole, and most of them twenty of these in firing on the enemy. As they were in the habit of taking aim, their shot seldom failed of doing execution. Shortly after this action, major James and general Marion, were both elected members of the state legislature. Before the general had rejoined his brigade, it was unexpectedly attacked, and after retreating was pursued by a party of the British commanded by colonel Thompson, now count Rumford. In this retreat major James being mounted, was nearly overtaken by two British dragoons, but kept them from cutting him down by a judicious use of his pistols, and escaped by leaping a chasm in a bridge twenty feet in width. The dragoons did not follow. The major being out of their reach, rallied his men, brought them back to the charge, and stopped the progress of the enemy. When the war was nearly over, he resigned his commission, and like another Cincinnatus, returned to his farm, and devoted the remainder of his days to the improvement of his property and the education of his children. In the year 1791, he died with the composure and fortitude of a christian hero.