Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-04-13

sell called u,on yuu infor,p you tia, his ap,o,h,-
nirnt would, on political g,oUnds, I've unacceptable
to the republicans of the district, and that nc would
feel It 10 be our duty TO resist Ms confirmation 10y
he Senate You were pleased TO express your salts
faction that we had called up0n YOU, gave you
an opportunity 10 explain TO your course of policy
on the sui jeci oil appointments Before you proceed
cd To state your own views, YOU said would read
To letter on the subject which YOU had received
IRON distinguished officer. You then look from
Your bundle ~ letter, which you stated 10 be ir.n'
Gen. Andrew Jackson, aud read to part the, a.
OF. The par, read recomme udrd to lUu, as mea-
snro OF policy, TO foim your administration by The APP
pom neni oil distinguished Individuals from bnth the
great political paiu.s oi The country, without
Iioning The names Of individuals. You then proceed
ed 10 eSplaia your own views tile subject generally,
anu paricuia'ly ~ relation 10 the appointment OF MI.
IRISH bit of which II is unnecessary To speak.
The circumstance of the ieuer from Gen. Jackson,
was spoken of by my colleague aud myself to several
members of the Senate, whilst the question pend
lug before that body. On my return 10 my cons,iiu
en's, lie appopimenf OF course the subject nj
conversation II had been The OF much excite
men,. an'l opinion was freely expressed, tina, ~
"iaking it, the wishes of The republicans of The dis
rici had heen ts,egotded. In answer 10 complaints
made upon that subject 10 me, stated the view you
ND taken oi the matter, your conversation wIh
Alr. Findlay and myself aad this led me To speak
incidentally OF the letter of Gen. Jackson. Tue com
n'unicaon Of ihe letter, aud the expression Gi
your sentiments the subject of The appointment
having heeu made without ress.ve, was left at Ii
heriv TO pursue that course IN mkng ~, acted IN
uribetancc of your object, by communicating 10 your
anu our constituents explanations which nhu hecn
made 10 for thcr satisfaction. Al that Tune, Gen
Jackson's not before the public Tor their
su!frages He was known To The nation only ms
z ,llau soldier, who rad rendered services TO his
country which secured him the gratitude and
pect at most of lis citizens, among whom ] was
Guided. Since he has been named as candidate
for the office az President, his political opinions have
b'rome "a mater of more iaierest, and that cons-
dera ion has led 10 the publication OF The circun-
| s,ance of his letter TO you. Tha, publication has
heen made without my knowledge or assent. Some
of the supporters OF Gen Jackson dePmng the
ter Of ,poriance have attributed the original state
ment OF the existence of snch letter To me, and
have, in various and offensive modes, inpeached
veracity in relation 10 it,. In addition TO this, of
The REPRESENTATIVES, of the State of Pennsylvania (thc
Hon MIR. krcmer) in publication made hy him
has denied the principal facts in regard To the letter
and spolen uC all that has passed between YOUR
self aud General Jackson, the subject of
mendaon for appointments. claiming 10 have the
authority OF "a conversation with you for hs,stale
mrnt.
You will perceive, Sir, the very unpleasant sirua-
tim in iwkich have been placed hy circumstances
over which have had no conirol and IL is manifest
that in the terrrinao of this affair, NV character
which frost value rs ought, and which is to he
the chief inheritance of my chiidren is deeply in
vulved IL is in your power, Sir, 10 do justice TO all
am advised, That when application made to
hv Mr.. kromer, the letter IN question had been mia
laid, hat that il has since been found. lis puhlca
non would correct erroneous Impressions, prevent
future controversy, and, I trust, vndicae nv cha
on H. therefore respectfully request thar this may
he done IN such manner "a you may think most suit
able. ask II Sir as an act of justice, which the
CHI ef magistrate OF IN" country will find satisfaction
in rendering to of lis citizens, who cOneeiyes
that he has been grossly and unjusrly illuminated.
| remain, Sir, with great respect,
Your obedient and humble servant,
WALTER LOWRIE.