Liberty advocate., 1840-07-09

in and partake of,he victory when he was tri-
umphantn The Editor of the p. lntelligen.
Ger known that his insinuation is false. He
knows, that we did not hold aloof, and he
knows that we have not shared the fruits of
the yictory-that we have always discaimed
all reward. all Office for ourself, our family, or
our friends. We did not keep aoof from the
fray-we plunged into the thlckest ofthe fight,
whilst the Adams presses were Dragging, as
they do now, of carrying Virginia and the
Union by tremendous majority. The very
next day after we had seen Mr.. Adams cele-
brated and ultra Message, we declared war a.
gainst him-war OF exterrninaton-an the
moment when we saw Gen. Jackson's letter.
(yet to be pubshed) in which he stated that
his political opinions agreed with those ofthe
Enquirer, our mind was made up to rally upon
him"
1t will be seen that Mr.. Richie, in order to
relieve himself from the charge of inconsistent
cy in first deprecating Gen. Jackson's election
sa "curse to the country" and afterwards
supporting him, bases this change Of conduct,
on his part, upon an unpublished letter from
Gen. Jackson, in which he, Gen. Jackson, stat
ed, that ''his political opinions agreed with
those of the Enquirer" With due Difference,
we apprehend there is some mistake here, un-
less 'the political opinions of the Enquirer
accorded with the sentiments expressed in the
following published letter from Gen Jackson
10 Gov Ray, oflndiana, in 1928:
HIS Erceltency. James B. Ray, Governor of
Indiana.
HERMITAGE, FEB. 28th, 1828
Sir--l have had the honor to receive your
IExcellency's letter Of the 3Oth ult., enclosing
resolutions Of the Senate of Indiana, adopted,
las it tappears, with view Of ascertaining my
Iopinions on certain political topics. The re-
spect which, entertain for the Executive and
Senate ocyour State, excludes from my mind
the idea hata an untriendly disposition dictated
the interrogatories which are proposed. But
will confess my regret at being forced by this
sentiment, to depart, in the smallest degree
from that determination on which have al
ways acted. Not, sir, that would wish to con-
cea my opinions from the people upon any po.
iltical or national Subjects but as they were in
various ways promulgated in 1924, am ap-
prehensive that my appearance before the pub
lic at this time, may be attributed, as has al
ready been the case, to improper motives.
With these remarks pray you, sir, respect
lopinions at present. are precisely 1cha they ,ocre
IN 1823-24, ,Ohen they Were communicated by let
ter, to Doct Colmda of North Carolina, and tcben
I roied for the present Tariff aud appropriations
for Internal improvements that letter was
written at time when the divisions OF senti-
ment, on its subject, were as strongly marked
as they now are, in relation both to the erpsdi-
ency and conStitutiOnality of the system, i, is
enclosed herein; and beg the favor tr your
EXcellency to conslderlt ii a part of this commun;
| ication. The occasion, out Of which it arose,
was embraced with hope of preventing any
doubt, misconstructlon or necessity for further
inquiry respecting my opinion on the subjects
TO which You particularly liz those States
which you nave designated as cherishng a
policy at variance with your own. To pre-
serve our invaluable Constitution, and be pro-
pared to repel the invasions Of a foreign foe,
by the practice of economy, and the cultivation,
within ourselves, of the means Of natiopal de-
fence and independence, should be- it seems TO
me, the leading objects Of any system which
aspires to the name or"American," and of every
prudent administration of our Government
trust, sir that these general views taken in
connection with the letter enclosed, and the
votes referred to, will be received as a suffl-
cient answer to the inquiries suggested by the
resolutions Of the Senate. will further OBJ
serve to your ExceIlency, that my views Of
constitutional power and American policy,
were imbibed in no small degree, in the times
and from the sages Of the Revolution, and that
my experience has not disposed me to forget
their lessons; and in conclusion will repeat
that my opinions remain as they eriSted in 1923
and "a, uniaauenced by the hopes ofpcrsonal az
grandi=ement, and am sure they will never
deprive me Of the proud satisfaction Of having
always been sincere and consistent republi-
can.
have the honor to be, very respectfully,
your obedlent servant
ANDREW JACKSON.
OF the letter to Doctor CoIman, referred TO
and made a part of the foregoing communica-
ton, the following is an extract:
Extract Of a letter from Andrew Jackson to DR..
L. II. Co'man, Of Warrington, ~ C.
WASHINGTON Cry, April &c, 1924.
"Heaven smiled upon and gave US liberty
and independence. That same Providence has
blessed US with the means of national indepen-
dence and national defence. If we omit or re-
fuse to use the gifts which he has extended to,
US, we deserve not the continuation of His
blessing. He has filled our mountains and our
plains with minerals-with lead, iron, and
copper and given US climate and soil for the
growing OF hemp and wool These being the
great materials Of our national Defence they
Ought to have extended to them adequate and