Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-03-31
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zen JACkSON'S LETTER-OURsELyFs
nashville, March, I7-Had the letter from Cen
Jackson, which we give below been shown TO us under
the seal OF confidence however much our felings nig
have been wounded by its perusal we should have
AZ by IN silence But as through channel or Mother
ITS contents have been already extensiyelv crcpJac
ana as It has been handed to for publication by the
hcVeehd gentleman, to whom it addressed we con.
ceve II our right and duty accompany it with the
article alluded to- and with few remarks These shall
DC mace IN the manner IN which might demonstrate
against misconceptions OF his views by vencratcd
iatner, and in the spirit with which every freeman has
right to express his opinions. TO the lcer-to the ar
tIcle ITSELF (Which republis from our Daper IF ,b
lOth oil Fcbruary) and comments upon both we rc
quest the dspassonatc and attention of orr
eiio"-cuzehs IN TINS State, ana throughout the Union
~ 90 WAsHINGTON, Feb. 49, 1885.
MY Rec Sir:-I observe in the Nashville Republican
OF the 10Th instant article headed General Jackson
Preference which think it my duty to notice
, All my trends know, that since have been in the
Executive Ch3ir have carefully abstaned from an in
reference with the elective franchise; and have invnr
aoy acted upon the principle that the people belonO
ed the exercise of this sacred rght-unnAuenc bv
any CONSIDERATIONS bat those which related to the public
goou Ana yet the Editor of this paper, protesting to
entertain great respect for my character undertakes 10
connect nae personally with an attempt TO divide The
great body OF Republicans in the choice which they are
10 make oil President; and by way of giving effect 10
ms hshuaton, appeals IN the language of my bttercs
enemies here md sc'chere the independence of the
people u shield against NV dictation which he
supposcs may be attempted.
Every one must that the professions of the Editor
IN 5l arIcIe are made to take the form of friendship
III order tha he may more successfully carry out his
-
winch have endeavored to advance as President of the
United States and of which, not TO say the most
important, ~ the necessity of looking above persons in
any cxgeney which threatens the ascendency of those
principles All my friends must perceive that to be
CONSISTENT my preference, as far concerned
ought 10 be Tor him who is most likely be the choice
OF the great body of Republicans and vet if be md;
yida' should not be Judge White, the Editor of the Re
publican IS ready to cry out Diefafion"
Under such circumstances seeing also thai tbcro or,
yarioRs Misrepresentation of my views on this subject
u's ieler TO your discretion in order that you
You are at Liberty to say ON all occasions fbo, -,
grdng the people the rne of political power
am always ready to bow TO their will and to their ind,.
ment THAT, dscaTding all personal preferences con-
sider the true policy Of the friends of republican nrnc
pes to send delegates fresh from the people TO Gene
a ohyen9n for the purpose of selecting candidates
lof ue Presidency and Vice Presidency; and that to
impcach that selection before it is made or 10 resist il
when It Is fairly made, emanatiou of Executive
'eI Is 70 assam he virtue Of the people and in effect
" fTpi'ose Ilelr Tght TO govern
SEND The paper containing the article refer TO- and
request you TO show this letter the Editor in order
thal he may no longer msrepresent me Acknowledgc
the receipt Of this letter
am, in haste, your friend.
mn ANDREW JACKSON.
From the Nashville Republican Of tho 10Th Of pob,g,,,
GENERAL JACKSON'S PREFEKENCET
~ must be apparent to the most superficial observer
at an ebori IS making, bothn this State and elsewhere
ny nose VINO are opposed to Judge White 10 create the
impression that General Jackson would decidedly prefer
Mr. Van Burcn to any other person as liz o,Ccc...
and thus to bring the influence Of bs nogerGI - -
pcaf upon tne approaching election. General Jackson
- 5u Wa". ana Ike the rest OF us has his preferences
a"h daikes and no reasonable person would blame MO
LOT wishing for the sncccss Of his friends in on,osit,
!" ihose VINO have violently and bitterly dccred evcrv
e'snre OF ms Administration. While tbai
,nc contest ioF the Presidency would be between NJ
aH Duicn and Mr. Clay, other prominent mem,
Der o inc Opposition, il natural was TO he svfct
e. lhat General Jackson should prefer Dir Van Bnfen
=" WhOse character and capacity he has shown dat he
enterains high opinion, by appointing him ON p,rc
ah one occasion TO an important station Bufa differ
ehi State o. Things las arisen. Judge White n
auRch Republican, has been brought out without sol
auon OF management, as eandidate for the Presidop
90 ana n all probability the contest will be- between him
ana hIr bon Burcn. In this contest can General Jack
s2n prefer Mr. Van Buren, to Judge Whitc2 We should
MINK not Y ne hage PrefeTonce, we should snpposo
nis productions would Oh be tho side Of JUDGE White
lhey are cizens Of the same Slate-nearly about fbc
Same Penod OF lime, young adventurous aud euferprz
,ng ihey emgraed to the wilds Of Tennesseeooetbey
uey nave grown with her growth and STRENGTHENED
WIN her srcngth-on the bench and az the bar thew
nave toed togethcrond for than thiriyve years
ey nave been united by the bonds Of an intimate and
uninterrupted friendship On most Of The political To-