Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-07-04
MIR. DUANE AND GEN. JACK son.

On tie first page OF this mornings paper we pub
sh two letters, written by William J. Duane, Esq.
the Secretary Of the Treasury who removed by
Gen. Jackson because he refused TO vio ne the laws
ofhis country, by removing the public money from
the Bank Of tic United States. They were written
Que before and the other shortly after that most I'M
fortunate act,-uniurunate both in It's political and
fnaucal aspects.-and will command the attention
Of the reader well by their elegance of style rs
their eogency of argument and felicity of ustra-
lion They now for the first time presented to
the public by Mr.. Dame himself and accompany a
Narrative Of the events Of that stirring period Mr. d.
having published them for circulation among his
lfierds as sindcaion oflis motives and as a his
tory for posteriry. From the same publication, the
following conversation between Gen. Jackson and
Mr.. Duane, in reference to the removal Of the De-
posites, is extracted by The National In,cllisencer,
from which paper cory it,
Secretary have AZ length waited upon you, sir,
with this letter
President VIVA, is it
/ S. respectfully and finally makes known my de-
cislnn not to remove the depOstes resign
p. Then you do moi mean shall part friends.
). HE reverse, sir, is my desire but must pro-
tect myself
p. But you said you would retire if we could not
finally agree.
/ s. ] lndlscreetly said so, sin but am now com
j PEELED take this course.
p. have been under the impression that you
/ would resign, even as an act OF friends hip to me.
/ S. Personal wishes, sir, must give way. The true
question is. which must observe my promise 10 ex-
ecute my duty faithfully, my agreement to reti,c
when the latter conflicts with the former.
Il. certainly never expected that any such diff
| cues could arse between US and think YOU ought
still to consider the matter
>. have painfully considered it, and hope.you
will not ask me to make sacrifice. ALI thelefkep
need is successor, and him YOU may have 11.ncc.
u. But do not wish to dismiss you. have too
much regard for yourself, your family and friends,
to take that course.
,. Excuse me, sir, you may only do now what You
said in Your letter oil the 22d olJuly llwoud be your
duty to do, if then said would not thereafter re-
move the DE- poses.
p. ltwoud be at any time dsagrceable to do what
might be INJURIOUS to YOU.
,. resignation, think, would he MUIR
Gus. Aud permit me TO say that the publication in
yesterday Globe removes all deicacy. A worm II
rodden upon will turn. ! am assaiIed in the leading
papers of the administration and, If my friend, you
will hottie up my hands.
L. Then, suppose, you mean TO come out against
me.
S. Nothing is further from my thoughts. bare
Iy desire to do what is now my duty, and to deenu
myself liassaIled hereafter.
Here the President expatiated on the late disclo-
sures in relation the bank, the corrupbill'y OF
Congress, &C.. and al length, taking paper from
drawer, said
p. You have been all along mistaken in your views
Here is paper that will show you your oblga''onS-
that the Executive must protect you.
5. ] will read it. sir, if such IS your wlsh' ou'
cannot anticipate change of opinion.
p. A Secretary, sir is merely an Executive
agent, asubordnale and you may sag SO IN se"-ue-
fence.
S. In this particular case, Congress con'eIs
discretionary power and requires reasons II eA''
else it, Surely this conemplates responsio''"! U"
my part.
p. This paper will show you that your doubts '''
wholly grouudless.
S. Asto the deposies, allow me, sir, to say Ivy
decision positive. The only question is as 10 NV
mode Of my retirement.
p. My dear Mr.. Duane, we must s'P'''
friends Far from desiring that you shon'u sus.","
any injury, you know have intended 10 give y m
the highest appointment now in my gut. GU s
have the mission to Russia. | would nave se'' ~.
this matter before. but for the delay or dhhenny I
understood the Prcsideat in relation to MI D'
chanan.
5. ann sincerely thankful TO you. sir' iof ,U'
kind disposition but ] beg youto serve me Law
way that will be truly pleasing. desire ho