Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-03
LETTER FROM PRESIDENT JACKSON


The following letter from Gen. Jackson in repIv to
that Of the members of the Pennsyyania egisIat;,ro
on the subject OF his being candidate for re election
will be read with satisfaction by every friend TO the de-
mocracy OF country. His sentiments are such as
do credit TO the chief magistrate Of republican neonI
and will secure to him fresh pledge of the high re.
gard In "hich he Is held by his grateful fellow citizens
Harrisburg Reporter.
WARRINGTON Cry, February 8, 1881.
GenIeDien:-Your communication of the 3d instant
reached me yesterday. The kind terms in which 4
announces your appreciation of the principles and
sures which has been the object of nay administration
oil the General Government TO promote cannot be other
wise than cheering and acceptable to me.
Notwithstanding the hope had entertained of retir
ing IRON the cares of Office to the peaceful walks
OF private life after the termination of the four
lor which was elected President hope which many
public considerations, as well my own feelings had
concurred In sustaining, as neither inconsistent with
proper regard Tor the interests of the republic nor Will
,nal maxim which you have quoted that dedcates TO
It's viii the services of all its citizens; am vet ready
and feel bound to relinquish it, after the Declarations
which have received from so many resneetabJe a.
gans OF the public sentiment that its indulgence woud
conflict with the welfare OF our common country ard
disturb the harmony OF the great republican party of
the Union. ~
can therefore only add in reply to the communtca-
ton which you have been pleased to address TO me in
behalf OF Democratic Pennsylvania that as she was the
hrst to call me from my chosen retirement I win he
among the last to take any steps that may be cscula
ed TO retsrd the prosperity Of those interests which are
identified with the progress and durability of our com
mon institutions; and IL my continuance in Office ann
Their term be thought essential that my services are at
the disposal OF the people, as they have been hereto
fore.
lpray you, gentlemen, TO be assured, that appreci
ate justly and most gratefully the generous confdence
with which Pennsylvania reviews my past conduct,
and yo9chcs Tor the character OF that which IL may be
my LOT hereafter to exhibit as a public servant
with earnest wishes for your happiness individually
aud collectively, subscribe myself your friend and
fellow citizen, AN DREW JACKSON
Messrs. Jacob M. WISE, w. G. Scorr,
& others, members Of the Pennsylvania Legislature
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT
ny and Nth the adpfee and consent of The Senafs.
Abraham Edward, to be Register of the Land Of
nee ior The District Of Lands subj TO sale at Mum
roe, W The Territory Of Michigan, from the 2 dav Of
March, 1891, when the commission of Robert Clarke
will expire.
James @. Reed, TO be Receiver Of PnbIic Moneys
Tor The District Of L'Dds SUI ject to sale at Jefferson
vile, IN the State Of Indiana, vice William H. Hurst
removed
John Coffee, Of Alabama, 10 be Surveyor OF Public
Lands 10 Aabams 10 take effect atsr the expiration of
bis present commission
q deon Fig, TO be Surveyor Of Public Lands south
Of Tennessee, vice Jose phi Dunbar resigted
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