n. The Americans were well protected while
the veterans of England were exposed to the fire of the Tennessee and
Kentucky riflemen and the result was awful, the enemy losing not only
General Packenham, their commander, but also General Gibbs, leaving only
General Lambert to lead the forces from the field, General Keen being
wounded. The loss of the enemy was about two thousand killed, wounded,
and prisoners. The Americans' loss was eight killed and thirteen
wounded.

This battle was a most fortunate thing for Jackson for the reputation
this gained for him added to that already gained in deciding forever the
white man's supremacy in America, undoubtedly made him President of the
United States. He became Governor of Florida when that Territory was
ceded to the United States by Spain in 1821, but he held the position
only a few months. In 1828 the Tennessee Legislature made him a Senator,
and later he was nominated for the Presidency. This at first was not
regarded seriously, as many had misgivings as to his capability as a
legislator, although all admitted his military power. The election
proved that he had great political strength as well, receiving the
largest number of electoral votes, 99, to 84 for Adams, 41 for Crawford,
and 37 for Clay. As no one had a majority the case was decided by
Congress, who gave the place to Adams.

The opposition to the administration united under Jackson, and in the
next election he was triumphantly elected, receiving 178 electoral votes
to 83 for Adams. In this campaign Jackson's private life was bitterly
assailed, especially was the manner in which he came to be married
misrepresented. His wife died only a short time after his election, it
is said, from the influence of the vile stories which were circulated
regarding her.

He entered upon his duties as President, with his characteristic
firmness. A rupture soon arose between him and the Vice-President, Mr.
Calhoun, and this was intensified when Calhoun's nullification views
became known. The Democratic party outside of South Carolina supported
the administration. The cabinet was soon changed. During his
administration over seventeen hundred removals from office were made,
more than had occurred in all previous administrations. His appointments
gave much offence to some, and with a degree of reason, it must be
admitted, as they were selected wholly from his political friends,
notwithstanding his previously avowed principles, which wer