The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-01-18
From The Boston Courier.
EXECUTIVE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The following letter from His Exrellency,
Andrew Jackson, was written, it will be
perceived, just two months after his nangu-
ration. So rare specimen Of Presidential
humility and morality deserves more com
mcndation than we have room TO bestow.
Be it sufficient, that it is document worthy
of the great reputation of the author, ami Of
the great republican principles which he
processes and which govern his nrions.--
The slightest look at the composition, must
confound those Ca. ping Clay men, who have
the wickedness to deny its author the merit
Of writing his own messages.
WAsH'NGroK, May 4th, 1929.
SIN: Your letter marked continental
April Both. has been received. had sup
posed the letter. Of Major Lewis, and Don
elson, would have proved satisfactory rs 10
the friendly feelings which were entertain
cd towards you ; and for the present that
things would have rested there. Finding
it not to be the case, and in connection with
your own complaints, the name and remarks
of Mr.. Miller of Tennessee, are obtruded
upon me in your letter, can lie at no less
to draw the conclusion, that you and he
have been actuated by similar motives and
because did not forthwith appoint persons
to Office, as you and he believed showed
that therefore your enmity is to flow rs a
consequence. Those who pretend to be
friends, little understand me, if they have
persuaded themselves that am 10 be op-
Grated upon hy any such considerations:
my o,cn time and manner Of doing things,
noto, as has ever been the case, WILL BE MY
RULE OF ACTION assure you.
You charge me to be UNDER THE INFLU-
ENcE OF Mr.. INGHAM, it is quite modest
imputation, and one that would merit no
consideration, had your manner of address
ing me been different. JUsTIcE TO HIM
compelS me to say that IN NO INSTANCE DID
HE EVER ATTEMPT ANY SUCH THING AS
you HAVE IMPUTED. There is not an ap-
pointment at Philadel phia. one ercepted which
as far as advised, and do believe, WAS THE
FIRST CHOICE OF Ma. INGHAM; and had
you REALLY KNOWN AS MUCH ABOUT THIS
GENTLEMAN az you PROFESS this fact would
have suggested itselfto you. But what of
these appointments with which you are
pleased to find so much fault Are thea not
all of them, HONEST AND CAPABLE MEN
And u so Of iChat consequence can IL be a0hat
HAS BEEN THEIR POLITICAL OPINIONS.
The country requires faithful agents, and
those being obtained shall feel quite CON
tented and happy, although some may he
found who will complain. all | have to
say is, be it so.
1t is altogether unnecessary for you, to
talk further of my fame and success; and of
your efforts to maintain both. Whatever
you have done under the government of
principle, has beer well DONE. and your
country for it, may feel your debtor, what
may have been the result of motive and self
is for yourself to appreciate. Upon this,
Can only remark, that / ,cds at home,-the
Hermitage, ,chere II ,cas my highest ambition
to continue. Contrary 10 any ,CiSh enteftain-
ed By me, nly name ,CdS brought before the
country. Mr.. Miller, whom you have nam
ed, was one who commenced it, and you
supported it, acting, as you have both as
serted and maintained, upon principle.
regret TO find, and it is painful to me to adj
nit, that both of you have been actuated
by other considerations thanto serve those
great republican principles, which were pro-
fessed as your rule of action. Give me
leave to say, that Office when demanded, as
the consideration of rendered service, stands
stripped of all the honor that should attach,
and which only can attach. when bestowed
apart from such demand presented and
pressed.
| have thought it right and proper to
make this reply to you,-eytorted by your
own reiterated complaints and letters
presented in the most Objectionable and dc
tatoriaL form. You must cease to think you
have done any thing for me, or to serve me.
If in your exertions any thing shall arise to
benefit the nation, then you shall be entitled
to its thanks, and 10 mine also, and your re-
,card remain Ihope, IN tUhdteUer mag follo,c.
But when the contest is ended to insult me,
it is neither congenial with my feelings, nor
is it in accord with that aa'ion ,chich pro-
fesses to lean itself upon principle and the
general good. 1t is impossible, therefore,
under a review of the circumstances, for me
to refrain asking you TO forbear any further
communication to me until you can conclude
to write with that propriety and becoming
moderation, Which is at all times becoming.
Until this can be the case, you will be good
enough to trouble me with NJ further COM
munications. | am thankful to my friends
for their kindness and good opinion, and
shall ever be glad of their suggestions on
public matters; but cannot feel any obliga-
ton when they become dctatorial and au-
thoritative.
am, Sir, very respectfully
your most ohedient servant,
ANDREW JACKSON.
Mr.. Stephen Simpson.