forcibly proving that sound doctrine-' that crime would decrease, as learning became general.'

The following vivid description of his appearance and address is given by a gentleman who attended the York Assizes for the express purpose of hearing him. 'He rose with an expression of staid gravity and collected power.

'His exordium was deliberate and impressive, and with the fixedness of his gaze I was particularly struck. He seemed not so much to look at the jury, as to look through them, and to fix his eye upon them, less for the purpose of seeing how they felt, than to rivet their attention, and as it were to grasp their minds by the compass of his own.

'The small grey eye, which in his quiescent state reveals to you nothing, now became keen and strong as the eagle's. The steadfastness of his look, together with the calm and masterly manner in which he disposed of the preliminary considerations of the case, reminded me of an experienced general, quickly arranging his forces, and preparing to bear down in overwhelming strength upon a single point.

'His voice became loud and commanding,

his actions animated, and his eloquence was poured forth like a torrent, strong, copious, and impetuous.

'He first took extensive views, and laid down general principles, applicable to the case, then he applied these to the particular facts, examining the testimony of each witness, and showing its weakness, the suspicion attaching to it, and its inconsistency, either with itself or with other parts of the evidence. He displayed as much skill in exposing and concentrating the weakness of the opposite side, as in exhibiting his own strength. He lashed the witnesses without mercy, and covered them with his sarcasm. His sneer was terrible. He then unfolded his own case, with great clearness, and made it appear that he had evidence which would quite overthrow that of the other side, and leave not a shadow of doubt on the minds of the jury. The case being one which required both physical and metaphysical observations, from involving a question of bodily and mental derangement, Mr B's universal knowledge enabled him to treat it in a very luminous manner: he seemed to combine the professional skill of the physician, with the just and profound views of

the philosopher. He gave a most striking picture of the diseased and doating testator, colouring it with almost poetical brilliancy, and bringing out the features with a breadth and force peculiarly his own. He gathered his illustrations from nature and art, and levied contributions on science and literature. Every thing in the manner and matter of the orator bespoke power-the strength of his voice, the sweep of his arm, the piercing glance of his eye, his bitter scorn, his blazing indignation, the force of his arguments, the inevitable thrust of his retort, and the nervous vigour of his style. He despises the graces of elocution, but seems to have unlimited confidence in the strength and resources of his intellect. In short, this was the highest oratorical achievement it has fallen to my lot to hear.'

ANDREW JACKSON.

ANDREW JACKSON was born on the fifteenth of March, 1767, in the State of South Carolina. In person, he is six feet and one inch high, remarkably straight and spare, and light in weight. His conformation appears to disqualify him for hardship; yet, accustomed to it from early life, few are capable of enduring fatigue to the same extent or with less injury. His dark blue eyes, with brows arched and projecting, possess a marked expression; but when, from any cause, excited, they sparkle with peculiar lustre and penetration. In his manners, he is pleasing; in his address, commanding; while his countenance, marked with firmness and decision, beams with a strength and intelligence that strike at the first view. In his deportment there is nothing repulsive. Easy, affable, and familiar, he is open and accessible to all. Influenced by the belief that merit should constitute the only difference in men, his attention is equally bestowed in honest poverty, as in titled consequence.

His moral character is without reproach; and by those who know him most intimately, he is most esteemed. Benevolence, in him, is a prominent virtue. He was never known to pass distress without seeking to assist and relieve it.

Having lost his father at an early age, his nurture and admonition devolved upon his mother, who sent him to a country school in the interior of his native state. Here he acquired some knowledge of the Latin language, and the common principles of an English education. His academic instruction was interrupted by the march of the British army through the country, spreading terror and desolation in every direction. With this humble beginning, this very limited education with hardly any relatives, and few friends to aid him, he embarked in the voyage of life, and by dint of exertion, untiring industry, and a resolute firmness of purpose, created himself a man, who, in every situation where he was subsequently placed, was enabled to secure the confidence of those for whom, and with whom, he acted.

Completing his preparatory legal reading under Colonel John Stokes, of Salisbury,