The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-05-02
GEN. JACKSON AND JUDGE BRACK
ENRIDGE.

ment Of another person ty President Jackson.
The Judge has published in the IT, s Telegraph
an exposition Of his case, and of " the nlus-
tice and indignity'' with which he has been
treated by the President. The Judge has been
hitherto the fast friend of Gen. jackson nd has
rendered him important services, particularly
in the capacity Of private Secretary. The most
material parts Of This exposition are embraced
in the following extracts;
Is had rendered important services to Gen
Jackson, of which he had expressed his srale
full sense. No Opportunity presented itself un.
I'll he was raised by the gratitude of the Amer.
lean people for his military services. TO his
present station, to give some solid proofs of hi,
feelings towards me, than those expressed in
tho subjoined letters, and in others in NV nos
session.
"Nhe the opportunity did at last arrive. Sc
Tar from manifesling any disposition to seryeime
he could not, ii seems, even permit me Ia re
main where lad b-en placed by Mr.. Monroe
who was my friend and his My feelings to
wards Gen. Jackson were those Of the mos
perfect good will, and had no reason 10 sim
pose he entertained any other towards me. In
fuenced by this impression, paid my respect:
To him, at Washington, last spring. He re-
celved me IN the most cordial, frank, and
friendly manner; invited me to a family din.
ner, and, after it was over, retired with me
smoked his pipe, and exhibited to ME his nomi.
nation, by the Legislature of New York, as n
chud exhibits its baublo Finding him in such
excellent humor, took occasion to mention
that my commission would have to be renewed
at the next session of Congress had consd
ered the renewal as matter of course, as the
term had been always, hitherto, practically re
garded as being during good behavior. !, had
been renewed on this principle by Mr.. Adams
(aiihough had just before made a publication
under my own signature, which operated in ia.
vor OF zen. Jackson's eeciion,) but | was vii.
ling To pay the compliment Ui receiving from
the General, as favor. that which, from apy
other President, ] should have claimed as a
matter of right He appeared surprised, that
| shonld entertain a m )ment's doubt on the
subject. When did you say your commission
expires Upon my word, | never thought Of
1t. Appoint yoa, certainly Sir. When kRo,c
man, Sir, my opinion is not TO be changed
by any one" He then gave me the most Dosi
ttss assurance that he ,oouId rcapp0int me
And yet. in the face Of this solemn pledge, thus
given, he has thought proper to nominate an.
other, without deigning the slightest notice or
explanation to me -
" The occurrence have Just related. was
communicated on the same day to Col White.
the delegate of Florida, but with an additional
circumstance, which appeared to me strange
and inexplicahle. Before left Gen Jackson.
informed him that had contemplated resign.
ing before the expiration of nv next term of
ONCE, and was anxious to be succeeded by
some one who would give satisfaction 10 the
people of Florida. ''Ah, Sir, said he, will take
care OF that. have already fixed upon gentle.
man, Mr.. - = Was this slip OF memory ;
an awkward betrayal of his predctermination
% supersede me !? 1t was the first inimation.
on my part, Of my intention to resign; then
how came he to have previously fixed upon my
successor"
This appeal has been rendered necessary by
the vile hypocrisy OF The pTetence, on tie part
OF the administration, that no one has been re-
moved without Just cause. In publishing the
ubjoined extracts of letters, written TO me by
General Jackson himself, | violate no conf
dence. no rule of the most rigid honor. They
are testimonials in my favor, should have a
right 10 use under any circumstances, and their
use is forced upon me under the present If
any'change has taken place in his opinion since
those letters were written, he has never made
it known to me.
General Jackson expresses his gratitude for
the assistance rendered him in organizing
and administering the government Of Florida
He might have gone further in his acknowledge
ments. Every restraint which delicacy, under
other circumstances, might impose, he has re-
moved Tho time has arrived when it is due
to myself, as well as to The country, to put to
rest the ridiculous pretensions to literature
lately set up for General Jackson by some in
discreet friends As he has taken from me
that which was not his, will claim from him
that which is mine. Let others, also, claim Of
him that which is theirs, and the variegateG
bird will then remind us Of the Greek parody
on the definition of Aristotle.
Let it not be supposed that | come forward
in subservience of the views of any party.
come forward to vindcate my own cause,
which, | hope, is still lawful for every Ameri
can freeman, although the bightng, conta.
gious, and corrupting breath of despoiism has
been breathed over our fair political paradise.
| neither assail the administration of General
jackson, to which have most sincerely wish
ed success, lohere ! approved its principles,
nor do attempt 10 advance the pretensions nj
any rival candidate. He has decetred-he has
wronged me-and he has wronged the people
of Florida, by dcpriving them Of tried officers.
TO whom they believed they could confide their
dearest interess-those of life, property. ber-
ty, and reputation. He has treated with con-
tempt the recommendation of the Representa-.
tives ofthe great State of Pennsy lvana as well
as those Of Maryland and Louisiana. And
what were the great and paramount motives
which could outweigh considerations which, in
the mind of every reasonable man, would be
entitled to respect Let these motives be
fairly laid belize the nation, that they may be
submitted 10 its judgment For the present,
take my leave of the 2ubc-what may have
further 10 say, | reserve for future occasion.
ii. NJ. BRAcKENBIDGE.
To this publication the Judge has subinined
the two following letters from Gen jackson
They are worthy Of being preserved as among
the feW nro,iuctjons IF the GenaraI's nun, -,
which come before the pubic.
Copies of letters from General Jackson 10 Judge
breckenridge.
MAsUELs October 8 1921.
Dear Sir: | had great desire to have hal :
few minutes private conversation with you be.
fore left Pensacola-but this, from the business
with which was surrounded, was prevented me-
had wish personally to say to you the graft.
tude, feel for the aid have received from you in
the organization and administration of the Gov
eminent and tn know of you if there was any way
in which could render you any service-As you
have made Pensacola YOUR residence, you can
render much good to your country and to yourself
in public capacity. And as far my influence
will extend. it will afford me much pleasure in
using it in your behalf, therefore will be gratifed
to receive a letter from you addressed to Nash
vile Tennessee, stating whether you would prefer
seat in the Judiciary, or any other Office within
the Florldas, that would enable you to attend to
the duties thereof and pursue the practice of the
law lit will afford me great pleasure to forward
by DIR. Bronaugh letters 10 your behalf to obtain
such appointment as may be most agreeable to you
therefore request you to write me soon upon
this subject
Having left the administration of the govern
ment under charge Of Col. Walton for whom
have formed friendship, my dear Sir, permit N.
to ask Of you, your aid to him, he is young and
his situation is responsible one, and have a
&L.al l.