The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-10-11

most indisputuble testimony, he says: II new.
er held a conversation with Mojor Eaton, in
Tennessee, upon that subject but il was in
the conversation had in Washington, the Msj
Informed me, that when he was IN Tennessee,
and heard Of the death Of Mr.. Timberuke, he
had communicated his intentions of marrying
The widow, to Gen. Jackson, who was also in
Tennessee, who approved Of II, and advised
him to do So" The General has not gotten
his story right yet. lie still adheres 10 the
point, that was in Tennessee when heard
of the death of Mr.. r., and that Gen. Jackson
advised me to marry, &c.
The purpose Of this statement is evident.
u is that The public should infer that could,
in Tennessee, Immediately on hearing of the
death Of Mr.. IT,, determine ito come on to
Washington" not 10 ADDRESS, but Ofmy own
will 10 MARRY his widow leaving II to be in
ferred, that was not only conscious Of a state
Of circumstances, " hich made il unnec essary
to consult her upon the subject, but that Gen
eral Jackson was ulso aware that such was
the case.
In the Spring Of 1929, while in the city of
Washington, information was received at the
Navy Department of the death Of Mr. Tim
berlake. Iheard of it here, not in Tennessee;
and when Gen. Desha's letter appeared. there
were persons in this city who knew, and said,
that his statement was incorrect. Doubtless
some friend here afforded him the information,
which imposed the necessity Of writing his
second note, which, like the first. requires 10
be corrected. went home to Tennessee in
lS2S-remained ,here during the Summer.
and in November returned to Washington.
From this place wrote letter 10 Gen. Jack
son upon the subject, and in that letter stated
10 him my views, intentions, wishes, and ex
pectations, and from him received an answer
approving Of the course ! had pursued-the
determination had taken. Being possessed
of this letter, can be under no mistake as to
dates or facts.
In conclusion, permit me 10 remark, that
Gen. Desha has thrust himself into this con.
trovcrsy quite unnecessarily. His appear
ance as one Of my assailants was not called
for, or required. He has appeared a mere
volunteer 10 sustain Mr.. Calhoun. ! know
not what other object he had TO answer what
other purpose to serve.
In support Of what have said, place here
a statement of Hr. Mechlin Of the Treasury
Department. Were it necessary, others
could be obtained, to show that Gen. Desha
is under o mistake. in what he has said 10
affect me, and to affect Gen. Jackson. The
character and standing of Mr.. NJ. renders any
thing further unnecessary. Mr.. Mechlin
says:
''Tn the Sprng Of 1928, news was received
at the Navy Department, of the death Of J. b.
Timberlake, Purscr on board the United
States frigate Constitution. ! set out to in
form Mr.. O'Nesle and the family bot meet
ing with Major Eaton on the Avenue, who
then boarded there, requested him to com
munlca ate The information. ]. J.MECHLIN." :.
Gen. Desha also says, there was no meet.
ing at the last session Of Congress, with a
view to obtain my removal from the Cabinet.
II has not been SO averred. He will not say
though, that this was not the case at The see.
zion of 1890 3n.
With these explanations, which must salts
fy Cen Desha Of the mistake he has made,
take leave of the subject. J.H. E.