Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-09-16

Will
proyements. :, w.: ,d
The strong sympathy between the Union anu
nv native Iamd, has been to me powerful incite
ment 10 perform my duties to the best OF my aol
l;,y. Should my humble services have repaid par,
t,ally what owe to great people, wnicn, OH a''
occasions. has shown to me SO much ii6era''ty
and confidence, / remaiu conscious, that taose
services will secure to me an honorable pace III
the es,iu,a,on Of my countrymen in France:
Now. aware that the noble task to which lhave
been associated is completed within the agency as
stoned to me; and conscious that the present un-
settled state of Europe, and the political lndePen-
dence Of my native country, place me under the
mira, obligation to tender ouce more my humble
services to France, beg Of you, most respect
fully, 10 accept of my resignation. -.
The habits of my family, raised in this land OF
peace and happiness; my feelings OF devotion 10
so many generous and hospltable friends; my
sense Of gratitude towards the members Vi the
administration, render this determination mast
painful to me; but il is sacrifice winch owe 10
the cause of this age OF turmoil aud political struS
gle I End. however. consolation III tile nope
that my motives will be generously appreciated
bv the statesman and the patriot, to whnm they
are most respectfully submitted.
Be 80 ndulgent, Sir, as to accept my uianNs
for the liberal patronage you have constantly ,oe
slowed upon the since my arrival IN TINS 'ala VI
freedom. and TO believe in the sentiments Ut the
unaltered gratitude Of vour mnst respectful ser
| want. .. DENHHnO' n''o' "s
WASHINGTON July 9. 1851.
GEsEnAL-Ynurl letter is received rendering your
resignation Of the post, to which, fourteen years
apo, YOUR own well earned rcputation., and the
| r. 81, HluSf behaved
the adopted sons of my country. were your pass
port, The knowledge of you, afforded by your
long residence among Us, has justified the high
expectations created by such an Introduction;
and it could not but be cause OF deep regret III
the nation, that any circumstances should arise I'd
deprive it Of services 50 highly appreciated That
the regret is greatly lessened by the nature OF the
circumstances which mpel you to this step, you
understand US too well TO doubt. You know how
strong are our sympathies with every branch OF
the Great Family of man struggling for sefgovern-
ment-how deep, with the noble people to whose
generous and gallant spirit we were so greatly
indebted in our own struggle for this inestimable
right. Here, a. your observation has satisfied you,
the noble task is done-0ur Independent &C is
beyond doubt or danger; and that any shocks
which the cause NAV be destined to encounter IN
YOUR native land, will only serve to prove that II
rests there on an equally immovable base, is among
the most cherished hopes of the people from
which you are about to separate.
Rest assured, General, that Your motives are
understood and appreciated; release you from
the service of my country, under the conviction
that in conducting your family from this abode OF
liberty and peace, to one which the designs of pro-
violence may yet desnne to be a theatre OF strife
and turmoil. you are actuated BY that love Of your
native land which ever lives in sound heart. and
that affection for the great cause which charac'
terizes the enlightened and uncorrupte,l minds
of the age. With this assurance, accept for your
selfand family, my best wishes for your safe re-
turn to the bosom Of your country, and for the
enjoyment Of every happiness.
ANDREW JACKSON.
| SIMON BERNARD,
Brigndier General in the service Of The q. -