Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-29
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below we publish the Seply.o the ysperabRRtFe Ola
By the last legislature iSsags saS pJes tie tsitsss
Of Ohio in celebrating e next Apiessary oSouq na 2
tonal independence. Every sgf Il breathes that
spirit OF dsnterested patrotisT-tat ardent
desire for the welfare and greatness of his country and
or the prosperity and happiness of the people, that
have shone forth brightly in every act Of his
iu and sset career Faough time, and the heavy
that have rested upon hun, have greatly impaired his
physical abiinY, vii! be that his mind has
lost none oil VI. boldness, iervency and vgot, which
has distinguished Aim above all other of the pre-.
sent age lie is Tia. dsinerested patriot--the
same uncomPromsins champion of the peoples rights,
now, that he was when h, subdued the Federal factions
IN New Orleans and conqusred the veteran soldiers of
Great Britain.
Certain individuals, who proy,ss 10 be sold Jackson
men, and still TO retain the greatest confidence in the
integrity and wisdom Of the old Roman but at the same
time oppose Mr. Van Buren,, will see bv the letter that
though they have abandoned their former principles he
has The seductive articles of bankers, and the
corruptng influences of paper money, have not been
able to purchase ham from the support Of the principles
he has long and ably sustained, notwithstanding
they have been efficient in changing the principles
OF! few Of MS proesScd admirers
The Independent Treasury Bill the great measure
of the present Administrations it Will be seem he most
cordially approves. This approval, every candid man
will admit is the honest conviction Of his heart. Hav
ing received the highest honorS that be conferred
upon human being all OF which received lustrc from
the manner in which they borne, and now living
in that retirement appropriate TO the evening of pari
ct S liie-respectcd and honored by al-he have
selfish ends to accomplish by this expression Of his
opinions, desires that influence his mind, other
than those that the bosom of every sincere lover
of the land OF his birth His cuoLy Of the Independent
Treasury then cannot as it might be he strug-
Cling for the attanmcn; of future honors, be stigma
,izcd the ulsomc clanor of assembling scishness
but will be regarded by all honest the free
preston of Of the greatest ana purest among the
many noble with which this country has been
| blessed
HERMIrAGE May IL, 1910.
Gen,lemcn-I had the honor 10 receive by due
Of mall your iaterng communication OF the 18th Re-
hruary last, enclosing the Preamble and Resolutions
adopted by the Legislature of Ohio, b. which nm in.
ved to unite with them and the people Of that State
in celebrating the approaching Anniversary OF our Ma
tlonal Independence.
An answer to this communication has been deferred
thus long because OF my earnest wish TO accept II,
should the state of my health have continued such
to authorize the hope that could perform the Journey
But finding that my strength has not atterly increased,
constrained to give up the agreeable wish, ana
must request you convey to the Legislature and PEG
pie of Ohio my sipcere regret that will not be IN
nv power to wait upon them person, and thank
them for very distinguished honor they ha paid me
shall ever feel debt Of gratitude to the people OF
Ohio for the many proofs they have wen me OF their
respect and confidence; and it s increased by the
dial terms in which their Representatives, on this occa-
sion have been pleased 10 renew their appreciation oiny
conduct whilst in public service. In u country Ike
Tree and integent puoc opinion - tue grehl
yer by which the Government held TO its proper tunc
tons and we authorized from all our experience
TO look to il the best guaranty that our institutions
will be as permanent they have been hitherto gori
Gus the of popular liberty To be assured that
my conduct when subjected this exalted test, can
| bear the favorable judgment expressed by the Lrgsa.
ture of State is therefore honor OF the highest
kind, and one 10 which feel that am indebted moro
to their kindness and lberay than to any merit OF my
own save that of an honest intention in all my public
l fnara vvrha COndlce
TO the interest Of my country.
| 1t is particularly gratifying TO me- gentlemen, To be
assured by your legislature that the grounds on which
rested my opposition to the encroachments OF the mo
new power are regarded with favor By the people of
/ Ohio The dangers of that power now more evident
because they brought closer to the observation and
business concerns OF all classes OF our citizens form IN
nv Judgment the only cloud in orr political horizon
In all other respects the influences adverse 10 the genus
Of our institutions 10 have yielded to the demands
of the people and SUCH doubt not will be the case with
those welded By the money power as soon as me pun
lie voice has another opportunity of acting upon them
All that we have 10 do on tins SUBJECT IS 10 per.
severe little longer, maintaining the doctrines OF the
Constitution and the suggestions oi common sense
We know that fathers who framed the Constitution
gave TO Congress power to charter Bank, ana We
cannot err therefore, in saying that II our Govern.
mcnt had ne parted from Their example, we would
have had none Of the evils which now aif'ct US IN
consequence of Bank suspensions, and an rredeema-
BILE paper currency We know that if the Government
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these institutions would have power TO endanser the
safety of the public treasure, 10 influence impro
pery questions of public policy We know that banks
do not make money, but only circulate Their paper
emissions, which must be good or bad according 10
their capacity 10 redeem them with specie; and hence
that there be confidence in them as long as they
maintain the right TO suspend specie pay mcnts at plea
From such truths it appears 10 me to be selt-evden,
that there is now no relief for the people but in the
adoption of the Independent Treasury recommended
by the present Administration OF the General Govern
mcnt By this plan, the financial operations OF li!c
Treasury will be simpllfed, and the people will nave
the strongest guaranty that the money winch Is hS"
from them bv taxation Will be- applied according TO ihr
requirements OF the Constitution II, III addition l"
this reform in our financial system, Congress "ou!H az
the time, pass general bankrupt law, oy WHICH
| the banks winch in existence or may d.
hereafter chartered by the States, would be pohh'i
TO make an equitable distribution OF their elects
to their creditors when they refuse to redeem Their
notes with specie II cannot be douptcd mat lhe'e
vould be an nd 10 the evils Of deprecated paper cur
renew These measures being adopted, but little time
would be requisite enable those banking institutions
which are sound to regain the public confidence; and
the labor of the country, the farming, manufacturing,
and mechanic interests would soon revivc-hat credit
50 stem which based real capital and which goes
hand in hand with the labor and enterprise of our et
zcns would be enlarged, not diminished, by the opera
ton OF these measures.
Congratuating you Gentlemen, on the bright pros.
poets which before respect 10 the adoption OF
proper remedy for the existing disorders OF our cur
rency, and trusting that country VIII soon pe iee
| from the whitening influences Of a money power when
is not recognized by the Constitution or the true inter
ests of our country remain, with sentiments OF pro-
found respect and gratitude to the people and cSsla
ture of your State, and to yourse Ives,
Your friend, and fellow citizen,
| ANDREW JACKSON
TosAnrEl srAxsrrH'l On Sehnf Of the
Do"li = iihh, Senate.
Jouy T. HUST,
To Gro II. FLOOD,
Rrrrs P SpAlDrsc, On behalf Of the
ions II BLAIR, House Of