The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1837-03-10
.'rog iss Re aoad Nis of February u
Euye,t,satia- Committee.

man al the head Of this COMMITTEE hr.
Ni,el continues under every discourage
meut to perseyere IN the discharge OF his
duties. lle has again arralgned Amos
Kendall before him and prnPounded ques-
tlons. which tho forbidden 10 be answered
by the drilled majority, serve to indicate TO
the people the business of Amos claim TO
the title of heaven.horn," and furnish
some idea Of the corrupt speculations and
general prolllgacy OF the minlons Of the
palace.
The determination of the Committee not
to inquire INTO the purchase of public lands
hy officers of the Government, and rot TO
investigate the causes OF removals, Will be
duly appreciated BY the public.
Il appears from the "Spy IN Washing.
ton. whose letter we subloin, that Judge
White has given in his testimony. The
yeracliy OF "the Greatest and Best IS
brought directly into issue, and the impair
tal will be inclined 10 think that II suffers
somewhat from the collision with Judge
White. He, after the fashion OF the Hero,
accompanies his testimony with vouchers
the deposition ottwo witnesses positively
affirming fact, which the Genl. denies.
Judge White also furnishes proof Of the
charge. that Geni Jackson did say that he
ought not 10 be a Candidate for the Presl.
,lency. but should run on the Van Buren,
ticket rs Vice. instead of Cni. Johnson who
was 10 be otherwise provided for.
We give the article from the Courier
ard Enquirer.
WASHINGTON D. c, Feb Is.
Mr. Kendall has again been before the CON-
-nittee. Of which Mr.. Wise Is Chairman, and q.
inonr other iuicrroga,ores propounded 70 him, he
was asked neither he cid OF Gid not know q as
Soclations or combinations Of Government officers,
for the purpose of influencing elections, and con-
trolling the public press
His replv ia substance was that he knew only
snch associations as were formed 10 discuss prn-
ciples, without reference to men.
Tie was asked il he would describe or explain
the character and nature Of those associations {
Bat this question the majority Of the committee
refused 10 put.
lie was asked whether he did or did not know
OF the organization OF the Hickory Club. THIS
question the majority OF the committee refused TO
put.
While Nj Kendall was before he committee,
II vas stated in substance, bv member. Who read
letter TO s1bstantae the statement, that an east
ern compang had been formed with very large
capital 10 purchase Chcaasaw lands that the par.
,ts had no doubt Of being able 10 manage The In
dams but that as the purchase must be cnhrmed
bg the President Of the United States, i was IN
10 al influence a
Washington That for this purpose application
vas made 10 Mr.. Amos ket Jail who was admitted
a. partner without advancing any money. That
purchase vas accordingly made Of The Chieha-
saw tribe and confirmed BY the President; end
that it Vas supposed the company had realized 2
ncu profit Of nearly 81 100000. After which
statement question was proPounded to Mr.. hen
dali 10 elicil the facts 10 this case. The majority
OF tie committee refused to let II be put
The conmilfer-have passed resolution declar-
ing that they vii not inquire into the purchase Of
public lands BIZ officers Of the Government ex-
cent in cases y here such officers are prohibited
bv las from purchasing.
Tie committee aaycalso published resolution,
declaring that they Sl not inquire INTO the eau
ses of removals from or appointments TO public
gsFice. in the s.gcral departments OF the govern
meat.
The celebrated Iodian Chief John Ross, is now
m this CITY. and Is TO be examined az "Itneas.
The Committee OF investigation have given ~
writing question that he may prepare an az
swer, and which 10 substance, ! understand il,
IS as follows;
Whether he was or vas not offered very lar ye
sum af money, 10 consent that 4 clause should be
inserted ia tie Cherokee treaty, 10 meet the GoI-
paln case, and whether such offer was or was not
made BIZ any person employed under any depart
ment Of the Government.
Nv ncx, Ietter will be devoted 10 this subject.
The case Is y ell worthy more elaborate exam
nation than nv time viii permit Ii Is recon-
fneaded 10 the consideration Ct the phliantnropast
and tic patriot. Ii Is a specimen OF the wrongs
wBlch have been inflicted, through our govern
1uent upon the ualetered savage OF the wilderness,
b. civilized. educated, polished man.
Judge White has given long aud general an
rwer 10 the lnterrogatorg proPounded to him. Ii
embraces, among other things, a letter ron Cen
era Jackson to Mr. iIuntsman, member Of Con-
efesS from Tennessee. II vas said that the Presl-
dent had declared, that Huntsman vas "on the
fence The honorable member addressed le'-
ter % General Jackson, enqulring whether h. had
made such declaration The President replies,
and denies the charge In his letter Of DENIAL, he
ABUSES Judge Write very nncereu1oGioasly, and
authorize. Hunt.man u let the Judge sec the an
svef. Judge White files with the committee Of
Investigation thls desial Of Gen. Jackson, and al
taches 10 II the certificate OF ito gentlemen of
high standing that the charge against the Pfesi-
dent is true, and nat he did say--Huntsn4n was
On The fence
Judge White also files with his answer to the
inerrogatofy Of the committee, letter from u.
Vile Bradley, Esq. gentleman Of very great re.
s2ectability, which details communication be.
tween the said Bradley and Gen. Jackson, on the
gntect Of the Presidency. This letter states thai
Gen Jackson made the distinct proposition to hn
Bradley asa friend Of Judge White, that he shoaIc
decline beeg candidate Tor tie off Of President