Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-05-14

| such strife IN the army rs appears in the North
Is important 10 select ~ character of suci
trmness and energy as cannot be swayrd fro,o
strict rule and justice. From every Informal
ton ! have received. Col. Drayion ellis this
character and is better qualified "a execute
the duties ofthe Depart ent Of War than amy
other charsctert have any knowledge Of Ell
ther presumably or from inf,r,natinn I write
you conndentiaily. Ii ~ said here = y y =
IS spoken ot To succeed Mr.. era wfn,d Rest
assurcu tins will not do when say this
wish you to understand me, that he does nut
possess sunicient capacity, stability, or energy
the three necessary Qualifications for u war
officer. These hints proceed from the purest
motives, that you may be supported in your
administration by the best talents and virtue
~ our country. that You may be hailed in
your re''rem"nt from the executive chair, with
that unanimous Appreciation that has brought
you to II.
Present Mrs. J. and myself respectfully to
your lady and family, in which is included Mrs.
Hay, and accept for yourself my warmest
| wishes for your happiness.
ANDREW JACKSON.
Hon. JAMES MoNRoE, Secretary of State.
rPrivate]
NASHVILLE, Nov. 18th, 1916.
Sin: Permit me to introduce to your no.
tice Lieut.. Gadsden, who will hand you this
letter and who 10 also the bearer of the Trsa-
ties lately concluded with the Creeks, Chicka-
saws, and Cherokees.
In my last to you, took the liberty Of draw
ing your attention 10 the benefits that would
result both to the Treasury of the United
States, and the defence of the Lower Nlissis-
sippi and IFS dependencies, by bringing into
market those tracts of country lately acquired
by the Treaties above named. am SO deep
ly Impressed with the importance of this sub
ject, that | cannot forego the present oppor-
tunity Of again bringing il to your view. I
have this moment wrote the Comptroller on
this highly interesting and important business.
fifth plan proposed is adopted, the land can
he brought into market within very short
time, which will immediately give to that sec
lion Of country strong and permanent set
Element Of American citizens, competent to
'ts defence. Should the government divide
the Surveyors district as proposed, and ap-
point General Coffee Surveyor nf the North.
ern, his energy and industry will bring it into
market in all June next. Should the district
be divided, as contemplated, and General Cot
lee appointed Surveyors will leave open the
appointment OF Receiver of Public Moneys,
heretofore promised TO the General, which
vacancy warmly recommend to he filled by
Lieut.: Gadsden, who, owing TO the late, in
deed might say present. delicate state OF his
health, is DESTROYS of resigning his appoint
inent in the army. In this, as in all my re-
commentators, have the public good in
view.
j From the requirements Of Lieut.. Gadsden
the army will sustain great loss by the with
drawal of his services from il but, by retir-
ing at present, and avoiding the ipsaIubrious
climates, where his duty as an officer calls
; him, his health may he restored, and his liz,
nPn a.afff .re Ca
future period. There are few Young men IN
the army, or elsewhere, possessing his merit
his education is ofthe best kind, and his mind
is richly stored with the most useful kind of
knowledge; he should, theI efore, be fostered
as capable, at some future day of becoming one
OF his cOuntry's most useful and valuable citl-
gems. Lieut.. Gadsden's situation requires some
uihce, the profits Of which will yield him a
competency while preparing himself for some
professional pursuit; this Office will afford il.
These are the reasons that induce me so warm
| ~ tn recommend him. hope, should the
event alluded TO occur, ne will receive the APP
poniment.
Being deeply impressed with the importance
OF another subject which relates to yourself, as
well as the government, hope may be per-
| united, once more, 70 obtrnds my opinions
In filling the vacancy occasioned by the trans
Ter at MIR. Crawford from the War Office to
he Treasury, il is Of the highest moment that
some proper and fl person should be selected
| Your happiness and the nations welfare
materially depend upon the selections which
are TO be made to fiji the heads of Depart
ments need NOT tell you that feuds exist,
and have existed, tn an injurious degree, in the
Northern army. To fiji the Department of
War with character who has taken a part
in those feuds, or whose feelings have been en-
listed on the} side of party, will be adding fuel
to flame, which, for the good Of the service,
already burns too ierceiy. This, and other
considerations, induced ne to enter on the
inquiry for character best calculated to Gil
that Department; II has resulted in the Sc
lection Of Col. William Drayton. Since my
last to you, in which this subject was ihes
named, Gen. Ripley has arriv ed here, who
heartily concurs with me in the opinion, that
Col. Drayton is the best selection that can
be made.
| Pardon me, my dear sir, for the following
| remarks concerning the next Presidential
term they are made with the sincerity and
freedom Of friend. cannot doub, they ,ciu
| he received with feelings similar Ia those
which have impeled me 10 make them
| Every thing depends on the selection If your
| ministry. In every selection, party and Inrty
! feelings should be avoided. Now is the time
| TO extermnate that monster, called party spir
| Il. BY selecting characters most conspicuous
for their probity, virtue, capacity, and firm
| ness, without any regard to party, you will go
| far To, if not entirely eradicate those feelings
| which, on former occasions, threw so many
Obstacles in the way Of government and,
perhaps, have the pleasure and honor Of unit.
ing people heretofore politically divided
The Chief Magistrate Of great and powerful
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