Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-05-26

have punished the three principal leaders of
the party. l am certain an Independent court
martial would have condemned them under
the Cd section of the act establishing rules &
regulations for the government of the army of
the U. States. These kind of men, although
called Federalists, are really monarchists and
traitors to constituted government. But am Of
opinion, that there are men, who are called
Federalists, that are honest, virtuous, & really
attached to our government-and although
they differ IN many respects and opinions with
tao Republicans, still, they will risk every
thing in its defence. 1t is, therefore, a favor.
lite adage OF mine, "that the tree is known by
its fruit" Experience in the late trying
war has taught me to know that it is not
those who cry patriotism loudest, who are the
greatest friends TO their country, or will risk
most in its defence.
The Senate of Rome had its Sempronius-
America has hers and when see character
with manly iirmness, give his opinion, but,
when overruled by majority, fly to support
the eagles of his country, meet every priva-
ton and danger, for love of country and its
security, care not by what name he is called
believe him to be a true American, worthy
the confidence of his country and all good
disgrace themselves, or do an act injurious to
their country. Such is the character given to
me of Col. II. and believing in the recommen-
dation, am, and was confident he was we'll
qualified to Gil the Office with credit to HIM
self and benefit to his country-and to aid
you in the aIduous duty of the station crate
full country has called you TO fill. will just
add, names are bubbles, and sometimes used
for the most wicked purposes. | will name
one Instance have once upon time been
called Federalist. You will smile when |
name the cause. When your country put up
your name in opposition to Mr.. Nj. | was one
OF those who gave you the preference, and for
reason, that, in the event Of a war, (Which
was then probably you would steer the YES
sci OF state with more energy and ease. Ev-
cry person knew esteemed Mr.. Nj. as one
OF the best ofmen and great civilian but
always believed that the mind of philoso-
pher could not dwell upon blood and carnage
with any composure, land fcourse Was not well
fitted for a stormy sea. | was immediately
branded with the epithet Of Federalist, and
you also but | trust when compared with
the good old adage of the tree being known
by its fruit, it was unjustly applied, 10 either.
10 conclude my dear Sir, my whole letter was
intended TO put you ON your guard against A.
merican sempronus's that you might exercise
your own judgment in the choice of your own
ministry, by which you would glide smoothly
through your administration, with honor to
yourself. and benefit to your country. This
was my motive, this the first wish of my heart
to see you when am in retirement, endeay-
curing to nurse broken and debilitated con-
stitution, administering the government with
the full appreciation of all good men, pursu-
ing an undertaking course, alone dictated by
your own independent, mature judgment.
Very respectfully, your most ob't.
ANDREW JACKSON.