Jackson, ANDREW

1767-1845. Seventh Pres. U. S.; M.C. from Tenn. 1796, Senator 1797 and 1823, Judge Tenn. Supreme Court 1798-1804; Major-gen. of militia 1812, and of U. S. troops 1814. He defeated the Creeks of Ala, in several engagements 1813-14, the British at New Orleans Jan. 8, 1815, thereby winning much fame, and the Semi noles of Fla. 1817-18. He was a Presidential candidate 1824, and was elected 1828 and 1832. The most notable events of his administration were the triumph of the Spoils System, cabinet and social quarrels, his free use of the veto, suppre ion of the S. C. nullifiers 1832-33, and destruction of the U. S. Bank by withdrawal of the deposits 1833. J. was honest, stubborn, and arbitrary; these qualities, with his democratic simplicity, made him the most popular party leader of his time. His character and measures, especially as to the bank, occasioned violent controversy, and are still variously judged. an