Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-09-22
lFrcm the National Journal.


copy of this correspondence having been scnt bv
Gen. jackson himself after il was closed in Apr
last, to very Jealous partIan OF his in Fredericks-
burg one OF the MEDICAL faculty, who is rcmarka-
bic for his zeal i'll this cause than for Ike strength of his
intellect, his influence, and copies placed by the
General or his freads the hands of others elsewhere
II has been constantly expected SINCE that il would be
given TO the public through the medium of the press
y a''ous editors have IN vain expressed their read
ness 10 publish il.
Ii has been withheld, and VIII be- so long as the re-
tainers of Gen. Jackson continue 10 lnisesd the
pnbc, by showing 10 all who will read listen TO The
reading Of te manuscript copies, accompa,Iie BIZ p,r
b!cd statements of the conversation from which ii orr
mated.
The following Tie Eics Of The case as ye have
been credibly informed:
Gen Jacksors military fame ras declared TO have
teen at'acaed by Mr. Southland, in ersaton al
gani'emau's house in Fredricksbu i1 July 1895 \
particular and early friend of Mr. S. to winch several
gentlemen had been invited, in compliment TO MIR
Southland, 10 spend sOciab.e afternoon in gentleman
y and honorable interCOursc-such was natural!v ex-
pccted would have been the Intercourse, in the free
aud un'cstrained inter change of ton, as is
customary among gentlemen. The conversation hap-
pening to turn upon the victory New Orleans was
said, Gen jackson had received aid from the War
department. Cut was thrown cn!irely his own re-
sources. MIR. Southland defended MIR. Monroe the
then Secretary of War, from the impnaton, and re-
marked, that he had afforded Gen. jackson efficient
aid IN the accomplishment of tina, victory This re-
mark was made by Mr.. Southland when lie was dwelling
generally upon The high merits Mr.. Monroe as a
patriot, always lahorously engaged he said when in
ne Puoi'c service, IN promoting the best interests of
his oounry-wihout deiractng jot title from
the merits of Gen jackson soldier or from that 10
which he was entitled for his victory at Orleans On
the contrary, Mr. gave him all due praise for this
victory.
Mr.. Southland, in his opinion OF Mr. Monroe. is sus
tanned by the whole nation, and is supported in anr
thing he then stated Mr.. honroes aid as Secrela
~ OF w ar IN eGec;ng this victory, by the records of
the Department, any denias which General jackson
makes IN either of his letters to Mr.. Southland 10 the
contrary notwithstanding. Mr.. Monroe II will be re
collected, was called 10 the Department Of War by Mr.
Madison, alter the invasion the capital OF the nation
By the British and the removal of Mr. Artnstronp.
and continuing al the time the head Of the De-
parncnt OF State his constitution was near giving way
under the great weight OF pressing and responsibe d
tics thus brought upon him, al serious and event
full crisis in the political history of this country His
fidelity TIC her, IN aborins day and night 10 preserve
her honor and her safety amid the din OF war had
nearly cost HIM his life; and impartial history in han
ding down 10 the renotest periods of time the eminent
services OF This pure patriot, Will truly record the aid
he afforded Gen Jackson i'll lis victory over the enc
my at Orleans.
But the odous part OF this association with Mr..
Soutaard at the table of respected gentleman in Fred
erictshusg, Is vet to be mentioned. The person 70
whom Gen. Jackson sent COPY of his oorresnnn
dence with Mr.. Southland, and who has made himself
so $iagutrty conspicuous at fredericksburg and the
surrounding country, the very jealous partzan OF
ten Jackson, was one of the company; and some
snort time afterwards gave to Gen. Jack son directly
or to friend ofhis and the Generals who made he
communication TO Cen. Jackson, very distorted and
unjust representation OF the remarks used by My
Southland in relation TO the Battle of Orleans maxine
HIM, on the occasion mentioned, have de;racted from
the military fame Of Gen. jackson especially in uai
victory.
The commencement of the corresPo ndence on the
part OF General Jackson, requesting Mr. Sonthard to
give an explanation of the remarks thus ascrbed 10
him, soon gave publicity Fiedericksbu1r TO the
whole affair. The gentleman whose table lie con
versation took place, feeling as ev other gentleman
feel Ilaf ti,a hoe; r
his house had been invaded and all tie rules of oood
breeding aud gentee society rainped upon addressed
note to all OF the gentlemen who were present. re-
guessing them 10 stale in writing their recollection
OF all The conversation The accuser of Mr. South
ard is bold in asserting in his written statement ta,
VII. d did detrsc from the military reputation OF
General jackson, BY DENYING 10 him that hiel cred;,
which The nation had given him for the victory a, Or
leans; and he is supported by the statement of one
other person very Jealous friend also OF General
Jackson, who happened 10 be present-whilst the
statements oil other gentlemen, four in number ex
pessIy CONT adict them and show most coocusvel,
no sentiment or e% preston used by Mr. Soullard
dsPaTaging 10 any degree the character Of General
Jackson or deiracng from his high merit for te vic
tory at Orleans In of the statements iust alin-
ded to the writer is extremely indignant at lis Lencr
supposed that he could be capable of repeating any
conversation winch had occurred in his presence in
private circle, aud IS thus indirectly very sharn in his
aninadversion upon the conduct of the zealons but
UNJUST accuser and nCormer in thus VIOLATING the
Tghs OF gentieinan'5 house, and all the cecences
vi ICDhSu I'VE, oy mus incorporating that
ton An intelligent and impartial public wiz see AZ
glance, The object in making this misrepresentation
But why does this iniormer and jealous partisan of
General jackson shrink from the publication cf the
corresPondence through the press instead of giving il
al The publicity he can by reading the copy sent him
by General Jackson he has done and continues
10 do, 10 nnmberess persons in fredericksburg and
adjacent countries, accompanying his reading with un-
luSi and ungenerous remarks by way Of Illustration
and commentary, aud thereby poisoning tIe nuhlic
mind upon Tho subject far he is able? II is not
Inc part and duty Of Mr.. SOu;ard or Of his friends or
Ioe Trends OF The Administration, TO bring this cores
pondence before the public, although II is apparent
ihat this altac on Mr Southland, as a member of the
caooet part of an organized system of operations
through the country, 10 destroy the Administrations if
ibe party can. MIR. Southland has never injured Gen
Jackson he has detracted from his character in
any manner, and 1t would seem that he acting now
on the defensive only. What course Mr.. S. NAV take
IN relation to this correspondence hereafter, il is not
for ms 10 deter 7,.ne
The correspondence closed iu April last. after
two letters from Gen. jackson and one from Mr.
Southard bad passed between thhse gentlemen and if