Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-27
MONDAY, JULY OF, 1929.

We have been requested, and willingly give
place TO the following extracts from Gen. JACK
SONS letters to Mr.. MONROE; which letters, our
readers will recollect, were published in erienso
in the public papers pending the Presidential
election Of 1924. Intelligent and impartial
men cannot fail Of being struck with the vast
difference which exists between the theory
and the practice Of Gen. JACKSON. He advises
MIR. MONROE TO " extermins,e the monster
pARrx"--to make selections, indis Intimately,
from both parties, &c; and yet when the voice
oflhe nation has elevated him 10 q station where
these sentiments can conveniently be prac
tised and carried into operation, we find him
directly Tying in the face Of his own recorded
opinions. Consistency is jewel in Tie charac-
TER OF statesman or politician, which, we arc
sorry to think, is not visible in that Of the Pre-
sident.
Extract of letter from General Jackson to Mr. Monroe,
dated October 25, 1916.
"Having learnt that Mr.. Crawford is about
10 retire from the Department If War, l am
induced, SIS friend to you and The Govern.
menr, TO bring TO your norice, as fit character
to fll that Office, Col WIN. II Drayton, late Of
the Army Of the United STATES.
l" am not personally acquainted with Col.
d; but believing il al the utmost importance
that the Office Of Secretary Of War should he
well filled, have, for some time, been making
inquiries on the subject. From Information
that can rely on, the result is, that he is
man Of nice principles Of honor and honesty, Of
military experience and pride, and possessing
handsome talents as lawyer and statesman.
81 am told that, before the war, ne was
ranked with Frderalists; bur the momen, his
country was threatened, be abandoned private
ease and lucra'lve profession for the tented
field. Such acts as these speak louder than
words. I he tree is hes, known by its fruits;
and such man as this, matter wha, he Is
called, will always act Ike a true Amr'icsn.
ANDREW JACKSON"
Extract Of letter from General Jackson to Mr. Mon
roe, dated November 18th, 1916.
Being d eply impressed with the import
ance of another subject, which relates to your
self as well as the G yernmen, hope NAV be
permitted, once more, 20 ohtrudr my opinions.
In filling the vacancy occasoned by he trans
fer Of Mr.. Crawford from the War Office to
the Treasury, it i, of The highest moment that
some proper aud fi' person should b. s 'eeted.
"Your happiness and the naiion's welfare
materially depend upon The selections which
are TO be made for he different Departments
! need not tell you that fruds exist, aud have
existed TO an injurious degree, in the Northern
Army To fill the Department of War with a
charac ter Who has taken part in those feuds, or
wAose feelings have been enlisted on the side
Of marty, will he adding fuel to a fame which,
for me good OF the service, already burns 100
f,rcely. This, and other considerations, in
duced me TO enter on ,hs inquiry for a charac
Ter best calculated to FL tina. Department; and
il "A resulted in the selection Of Col. William
H. Dray,on
Pardon me, my dear sir for the following
remarks concerning the next Presiden ial term:
they arr made with the sincerity and freed"m
of friend: cannot doubt hey will be received
win fetliugs similar to those which have IN
PEELED me 10 make them.-Every thing depends
on The selection Of your Ministry. In every
selection, party and parry feelings should be
avoided. Now is the time to ex ermina,s thai
monster called party spirit. BY selecting cha
racters most conspicuous Cor their probity, yr-
tue, capacity, and 6rmness, without any regard
TO party, you will 60 far 10 eradicate those feel
ings whit h, on former occasions, threw so many
obstacles in the way of Government, anG per-
haps have the pleasure and honor OF ur:ing
People heretofore politically divided. The Chief
Magistrate ofa great and powerful Nation should
nerey indulge IN party feelings His c"nduct
should be liberal aud disiu,eresied, always
bearing in mind that he acts for the ,ohoie, and
not part, Of the community BY this Course,
you will exalt the national character, and ac>
quire for yourself name as imperishable as
monumental marble.
ANDREW JACKSON"
go. L. T..
roe, dated Januar, 9th, 1917
6 am Of opinion, tina, there are men called
Federalists,' tina, are honest, virtuous, and
really attached to our Government; and al
though they differ in many Respects and OPT
Mons from the Republicans, still they will isk
every thing in ITS defence. II is, therefore,
favoriie adsge with me, that the tree IS known
by i,s fruit Experience in the late war laugh.
\ynr IN know thai In is not thosr who CRY patriot