Pictorial life of Andrew Jackson . ncern and excitement producedby the mighty object before him were such as over-came the demand, and for five days and four nightshe was without sleep and constantly employed. The enemy, astounded by the warmth of receptionon the night of their landing, still remained in their 44 312 NEW ORLEANS. first encampment. The canal which covered the frontof the American hne was widened and deepened, anda strong mud wall formed of the earth that was thrownout. To prevent the approach of the enemy until hissystem of defence should be in a state of greater for-wardness,
Pictorial life of Andrew Jackson . ncern and excitement producedby the mighty object before him were such as over-came the demand, and for five days and four nightshe was without sleep and constantly employed. The enemy, astounded by the warmth of receptionon the night of their landing, still remained in their 44 312 NEW ORLEANS. first encampment. The canal which covered the frontof the American hne was widened and deepened, anda strong mud wall formed of the earth that was thrownout. To prevent the approach of the enemy until hissystem of defence should be in a state of greater for-wardness, Jackson ordered the levee to be cut, abouta hundred yards below his position. The river beingvery high, a broad stream of water passed rapidlythrough the plain, of the depth of thirty or forty inches,which prevented any approach of troops on were formed, and two pieces of artilleryunder the command of Lieutenant Spotts, early on themorning of the 24th, were placed in a position to rakethe road leading up the Aware of the importance of the fort at Chef-Men-teur, and of the necessity of its defence to prevent theenemy from debarking a detachment at the head ofLake Borgne, and capturing the city in his rear, whilehe was engaged with the main army in front, Jacksonrenewed his cautions to Governor Claiborne, who, JACKSONS PREPARATIONS. 313 with his militia, was still stationed on the Gentillyroad, and to Major Lacoste, who commanded the postat Chef-Menteur. To the latter he wrote: Thebattery I have placed under your command must bedefended at all hazards. In you and the valour ofyour troops I repose every confidence ; let me not bedeceived. With us everything goes on well; theenemy has not yet advanced. Our troops have co-vered themselves with glory: it is a noble example,and worthy to be followed by all. Maintain yourpost; nor ever think of retreating. Colonel Dyer,with two hundred men, was ordered to reinforceLacoste. The British encampment lying between th
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