Makers of the world's history and their grand achievements . - from the islaud. A less prudent and accomplished generalmight have been induced to Meld to the indiscreet aidor of his troops ,. STEAMBOAT LOADING WITH COTTON,but General Jackson understood too well the natijre of both his own andhis enemys force, to hazard such an attempt. Defeat must inevitablyliave attended an assault made b}^ raw militia upon an intrenched campof British regulars. The defence of New Orleans was the object; nothingwas to be hazarded which would jeopardize the citv. The British weresuffered to retire behind their
Makers of the world's history and their grand achievements . - from the islaud. A less prudent and accomplished generalmight have been induced to Meld to the indiscreet aidor of his troops ,. STEAMBOAT LOADING WITH COTTON,but General Jackson understood too well the natijre of both his own andhis enemys force, to hazard such an attempt. Defeat must inevitablyliave attended an assault made b}^ raw militia upon an intrenched campof British regulars. The defence of New Orleans was the object; nothingwas to be hazarded which would jeopardize the citv. The British weresuffered to retire behind their works without molestation. The resultwas such as might be expected from the different positions of the twoarmies. General Packenham, near the crest of the glacis, received a ball GENERAL ANDREW JACKSON. 397 in his knee. Still continuiug to lead on his men, another shot pierced his body and he was carried off the field. Nearly at this time, Major-General Gibbs, the second in command, within a few yards of the lines, received a mortal wonnd and was removed. The third incommand, MajorGeneral Keane,at the head ofhis troops nearthe glacis, wasseverely wound-ed. Before eightoclock, the thr
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