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The Daily Dispatch: January 11, 1861., [Electronic resource], Message of the President. (search)
It seems to have been celebrated with more spirit on this anniversary than for many previous years.--The achievement of Jackson was one which has few parallels in the history of war.--With a few thousand militiamen, drawn from three Southern States troops. They had forgotten what execution the riflemen did in the American Revolution; but, after the lesson taught by Jackson on the 8th of January, the rifle has gradually grown into favor all over the world. Jackson was not a regular soldiJackson was not a regular soldier; but he had a military genius by nature, and the iron will which enabled him to control a free soldiery. No regular officer, except "Old Rough and Ready," ever had such confidence and respect as Jackson commanded from volunteers and militia. GeJackson commanded from volunteers and militia. Gen. Taylor was perfection in that respect. He combined military science and common sense in a higher degree than any other officer in the American service. We owe the military glories of Mexico chiefly to "Old Rough and Ready," whose battles on the