Perley's reminiscences of sixty years in the national metropolis, v. 1-2
CHAPTER XIII.
JACKSON'S LAST YEAR IN THE WHITE HOUSE. Van Buren as Vice-President--Henry Clay as Champion of the Bank-- Washington's Ceremonial Birthday--Removal of His Remains--The Decapitation of General Jackson--The President at the Race-Track-- An Old-Time Cock Fight--Wedding at Arlington--The Public Gardener --Miss Fanny Kemble--Cheese Reception at the White House.