Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-05-18
DOMESTIC.
G1Rt UIsAR.
NASHVILLE, April 25.

OF the character of a ndrew Jackson from the i'm
pn,atious which ignorance and political prejudice
have c. mhined TO fix upon 1t. The progress OF
events during the last Twelve months The Astonishing
iSncrapce which has been uniformly manifested
not only in refrrence 10 the private acis If his
early life, but also 20 public services Of more re-
cent date, above all, The modes Of a, sck which
GsTli.eT resort have latteZIy been adopted by
me p.rizans Of the AdninisI stiCn, proclaimed
ia the fFiends Of This distinguished Individual
same Of whom for the long space of forty years
had known, loved and respected him, that the
time he'd arrived when ii ". necessary 10 rouse
themselves from their lethargy, TO recall to me
mory the scenes and transaction of their early
youth, and to give 20 the world correct iniorma-
sioR rel tive 10 the public AID private conduct of
this g'ea nan TO sifOid 20 The friends and sup.
porters OF hi claims The presidency in dFe,
sections af the United States such intelligence as
would he necessary 20 place hi character IN
proper poiEi ofyiew no longer be dis-
guised that the election OF Mr. Adams is to be
promoted "y he inter ruin o Jackson's re puia-
ton, and effecinaie this NH ct every species OF
falsehood and interpretation calculated 10 i'm
pose uron the cfeJUlous, has he=n eagerly seized
by the friends of The Cosliiio. and y.elled ih
IA energy and perseverance worthy OF a better
cause Charges which have long since been re-
'ntet, aud consigned oblivion by the candid and
impartial judgment Of sorie,y, are again and again
clearly demonstrate that tie sacrifice OF the cha
'ac er, 10 Il public and private OF the Hero of
New OrlesHs, has been resolved upon uInje,
such circumstance The commiuee iee ihai fI hes
do7y would be cinlnsl; they wall proceed there
fore 10 answer and Tebu' several charges OF very
serious nGtare which have recently been preferred
rs Eespectshe auth lriy, and rei.l owe from al.
public mind ar ,alsv0rahle Iu,p, esslons which
may thereby have been produced upon it, Blu, IN
q IL fsatr
strictly conhne Themselves the execution OF
surh duties alone, by their constitution has de-
Volved upon them: firmly persuaded hal the
truth IS Rrsat" that il Will prevaii'' her
ouy object the interpolation of this sacred anoply
between The fair fame CT that man g who mas
= LED IN" measure Of his couniry' GLORY" and be
lnnumerah!e missiles that are every day hurled
against il; in word, the exsrtinns OF the cam
r'i'tse III be atoge her an the defensive; farther
than his thy dlsclaim my wish or intention TO
Interfere win lie elective franchise uf their fellow
CiizeI- OF lie United State, and they AXE thfs
occasi TO declare heir utter adherence of that
system OF e'ec i0ueeT;ng winch ~ iou ded on the
exercise O. personal attacks against private cha
racteI h-y Corrective ;het such a -vs;en, -t.kes a,
tine root Of he desres 'iel!t Of our citizens, and
endansers the very existence o. our republican IN
stitutions. 10 cherish and pefpeiua,e good feel
IHes and friendly relations be, zen all the mem
bers OF sorieiy, should be the oecl # - cry f cad
of he Union; and thu PaJty or causs, s. h'ch
cannot be sustained without violation Of tals
spirit OF moderation snj forbea,ance furnishes the
most conclusive evidence OF rs I'M. orthaess.
With these preliminary observations he com
miitee will now proceed TO notice certain charges
which. on respectable authority, have recently been
urged against General JacAsou
He l. charged SIh having caused the execnt On
OF SIX militis men, for crimes committed AFTER their
tenn of service had expired
Il has been said, that be remained at home after
the close Of he late and charged tie govern
ment with rent for his oyp house, with hire tor
seven OF his own servants, and with the value of
his own fuel.
He is accused OF having left Congress a short
time previous t. the enactment of he Alien and
Ssdiiion Laws; meaning TO Ins,nua,e thereby that
the passage OF those laws met with his sscre. ap-
prob-tion.
Lastly, il is alleged That when member of the
Tennessee State convention, he voted for d pro-
Perty qualification IN voter
Upon vhat foundation these charges are based
the Committee are really at loss 10 unGersi5 md
II they could for a moment believe him guilty
OF the cruel fence embra ed in he fr.t charge
ihe' would ever after hold h IN unworthy OF their
hiendshir and -upPo hey would he the last per
sons {" maintain hi c,~ims for any Office 1r to
defend him fr'm the tscks OF MS enemies
BIZ suue OF the members OF his Commii,e e have
enjoy ed an Intimate acquaintance of near forty
years duration with Gen. Jack.on all of them bs y ,
long known him, and they claim o have b ter
knowledge oi his private aud mo.a character than
those who nave aU possessed similar advantages
-they do know hst beneyolenre and humanity
are most prcmlsent traits Ia his disposition, and
when the facts connected with the execution Of
these unfortunate men rightly under stood
Gothng will be found in them 10 warrant COM
Iary supposition. These facts are on record In
the Wa Department and IN the Office OF the late
AdJ't. General of The Southern Division, and are
trefy 'bese, ~ VIII appear from the .ubioined
statement OF Col Pipkin aud she certified ropy of
the rial OF John Harris. one of the prineipai ring,
leaders OF the muliny. There men were drsi, ed
mustered ni0 The service of he United States
Tor The term OF six months large number Of
them while at Fort Jackson IN the tTeek Nation
enthusiastically released prisoner under ar
resi-broEe open the COmmisssrf - ehouse bav-
ing lrst forced 'he guard sauo1ed the e for jts
protection and finally deserted, aiier committing
hume Gus other disorders OF an equally aggravated
nature. bOr G.sse offences they d. ere arrested
tried by Court ,sfisl composed who'll, O.
militia officers--found guilty and sir Of them.
out OF two hundred shot. With tie exception Of
the appointment Of The PRESIDENT of the COuri, and
Judge Advocate, the former q whom was a brave
higbminded man, aud commanded the Missesippi
militia then IN the service Of the United States
Gen. Jackson had nothing 10 do with the proceed.
ings, the other members Of the Court Martial hay
ing been detailed by Col. Piphin, the commanding
officer of the delinquents. lie was not within
200 miles of the court during the whole time Of ns
session, for it Is we'll known that he arrived al,
New Orleans on the hrst day Of December. and
hat The court was not Organized until Tie 9Th Of
The same month The mutipons part,. headed by
the six unfortunate Men that were afterwards shof.
left Col pipkiH without a counuefeof osrrir,r l.,