Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-25
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THURsDAY. AUGUST Is, 1896.

! THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1896.
| THE Presidents LETTER.-One Of the most
| important state papers that has emanated from
the present administration, will be found i'll our
columns today. II is the letter from the Pre-
| sident TO the Governor Of Tennessee, in which
| he withdrew his sanction from the course pursu-
ed by Gen. Gaines, in calling under present cir
cumstances, for regiment of mounted men from
that State. The course Of Gen. Gaines, of late,
in eudeayoring to obtain large force under his
command, upon our southern frontier, and al
most within sight Of two contending armies, has
been looked upon with nxous solicitude, by all,
throughout the country, who have bestowed a
moments thought upon the present situation Of
our affairs with the government of Mexico, or
who are in the least degree acquainted with tho
state Of feeling in that country towards the peo-
| pie Of the United States.
With the Government Of Mexico, that Of the
United States has entered into a solemn treaty
of peace and amity, and pledged itself not TO en-
croach upon the territory Of that country, or TO
interfere in any manner with the operation Of
| its laws. Mexico is at war with one Of her pro-
vinces, which is striving TO assert lis independ-
ence. The individuals engaged in that war are
mostly from the United States, where strong
feeling exists in their behalf, and where men
are raised, and ships fitted out, TO aid them in
their cause, without molestation or rebuke from
any These circumstances have caused, no.
My Mexico, but the World. to look upon the
government Of the United States as abetting, ST
lcntly. the cause of Texas and the tono Of the
journals having the confidence Of the Admins
tration, mas been such, Of late, as TO leave room
for the inference that this was the fact. The
Mexicaps being aware Of all these circumst ances,
have become highly cxasperated at the people
ofthe United States, thinking. that in the move
ment Of Gen. Gaines, the object of our govern
ment was to send large force to our southern
frontier, 10 intimidate their army in its opera
tions, and thereby render covert, but essential
service, TO the cause ofthe Texans.
In this state of our affairs, wo are glad TO sec
the step taken by the President, 10 allay the
fears, and soothe the feelings of friendly pew
er, as well as 10 preserve from censure or re-
proach, the character of our government, for non
Intervention with the affairs of other nations,
and TO remove all doubts as to the fidelity with
which it observes its treaties with foreign pow =
ers. With the cause of Texas, we, as a nation
whatever may be the feelings Of indiv iduals-
have no more TO do, than should have be-
tween the Emperor Nicholas. and any of his
provinces, that might undertake to obtain their
Independence. We have made a treaty with
| Ne yipO If .yh -, q,
part and the offence Of permitting our amy to
disturb, in any way, the operations of the Mex-
can forces in Texas, would be not whit the
less violation of that treaty, than it would, did
our forces modest the Mexicans, or their forces.
IN any manner, in their own territory, without
the existence of those troubles
The stand taken by the President, has created
general surprise, as il is in exact contradiction
to the course, which, from the tone ofthe official
Journal, the public were induced TO believe he
would pursue, in relation to this matter: and !,
WILL we think, meet with general appreciation.
Since the above was in type. the following
letter from the President, to the Governor of
Kentucky has been received.
| HERMITAGE, Aug. 7.
STA Arriving at this place on the evening of
the 9th instant, | was made ACQUAINTED with TN.
requlsilion OF Gen. Games on the Governors Of
| Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi and Ioui.i
| ana, tor 1000 men from each state The letter
oil Gen. Games and the procl amation of Govern
| or cannon, OF tennessee, made known the basis
OF this reqnisition. Regarding the reasons as
| signed by Gen. Gaines as not consistent with the
rei"'iohS which we have maintained with Mexi-
CO, since the existence OF the civil war in Texas
or with those which il is our duty and wish In
cultivate with that Government, as long as il
observes good faith and friendship in its inter.
course with the United States, felt myself cal.
leu on 10 INFORM you that that requsition has not
received my appreciation, and that nust. if The
men called Tor have been brought into the field
you VIII forthwith cause them 10 be mustered 81
discharged, and await for further orders from
the General Government in respect TO any other
requlsiton for the militia.
The 10 600 volunteers authorized bv tho la,o
act OF Congress, have been apportioncd among
the States and Territories nearest to the theatre
OF actual or apprehended hostilitie. from the In
dlans. ihey are considered sufficient combined
Wnn the regular troops, TO maintain the peace Of
| the frontier, and to terminate the war which
| now exists with the Creeks and Seminoles All
| OF them have not been brought into the field hnt
| zen Galnes was notified that 1000 volunteers in
Arkansas, & lOOO in Missouri, had received or
ueIs 10 oe organized and held readiness for one
| year service, should the emergency arise M,
| King their employment necessary on the rron1ior
now commanded by him. This Circumstance
makes the present requisition Of Gen. Gaines
sun more unacceptable, particularly as it is be
ie'eu 'iiat our w estcrn frontier is now Tranquil
Under these circums tances, YOU will pleas.
cause the troops called for by the requisition in
question, II they have been raised, to be discbar
ged' lhey Will be paid soon as an appropri
a'ioh by congress can be obtained for the bur
| pose am, very respectfully, your obed;ent
servant, ANDREW JACKSON.
| 10 ms EXcellency Mr.. MoREHEAp.
Governor OF the state of Kentucky.
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