The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17
ANOTHER VOICE FROM THE HER.
MiTAGE.
IFrom the n. Y. Evening Post,

The story that General Jackson had lost CONT
dence in the present administration of the genera
government, and that he entertained more iavora-
bic opinions Of Harrison qualifications than many
of his friends, has drawn from the clear headed
and open hearted old man the following letter
1t is highly characteristic in lis spirit and language
The writer airmS, in the strongest terms, MS con-
yicton of the proprely and wisdom OF the leading
measures of the present administration and his
admiration of the ability aud ijrmncss with which
they have been carried into effect, In regard to
Harrison he remarks that although it is true he did
not much admire his military character, yet that in
forming his opinions of his fitness for the presidcn-
cy, he had looked only to his political views and
the political views of those associated with him,
which were enough TO make him an improper can
didac. The wing prints are IN II great passion
with the letter naturally enough, AS we suppose
it was not written with any idea OF pleasing them
HERMITAGE, June, %, 1870
q,lhe q4dm aClh SpANlle Naiiea%n oey" ,e-
Gently addressed 10 me asking for an expression oi
my views relative to the leading measures OF the
present administration ofthe General Government,
some of which are from well known and respecta-
bic sources, representing that efforts are made III
various quarters of the union to nclle belief IN
the public mind that my confidence in the present
Chief Magistrate has been impaired it seems to be
proper that some steps should be taken by me TO
undeccyc those who are thus imposed upon.--
For this purpose, sir, beg the favor Of You to
give place in your columns to this note, which
trust will be as acceptable to those who have writ
ten 10 me on the subject, rs direct answer IN the
form of letter would be.
For whatever cause, on whatever authority,
statements may be made representing me us haN :
ing changed my views Of the leading measures ol
the present administration, they are unionnded and
unjust. OF the wisdom and importance ot these
measures, and particularly Of that which aims ut
the establishment by congress of fiscal agency
for the Government without the use or aid ol bnnN>'
time and the fullest opportunity for reflection nave
left no doubt on my mind And the ability which
Mr. Van Burcn has manifested in developing the
bearing of this great question, and at ~ Hh'ago-
mist one on the free institutions ol our country
and the trmncSs he has displayed in holding on
to the true interests Of the people when there hiI'
been 80 much temptation 10 compromise mem, en-
| title him in my judgement to rank not inferior to
tia, Of Mr. Jefferson or Nir Madison as patriot
and statesman.
With such opinions Of the present Chief MnglS-
trn,r and of the measures To which he has given
his neutrality-suspicious. which never failed To en-
press when have Ind occasion to speak on the
subicct-it is surprising how any one could take
! IN The idea that NV confidence IN him had been
npaircd. or that had become indlI'cren, ~ to tho
choice 10 he made at the next election between hin
and General Harrison. Looking upon III" latter
gentleman ~ the representative offedcral prinri'
pies in the present contest, and knowing That NJ
has never been identified with the Republican par
~ in any of s great struggles against the 'nl"cnce'
which have been calculated To take power from
the people and the States aud give II To the Cen
cral Government, to suppose that ! would Tor q
moment think of giving my support to such an m
diyidunl us a candidate for the Presidency wouId
be mockcry of all public principle.
In respect 10 the statements wfirh nave peer
made in several Of the newspapers OF the day, ina
disagree with many of my political friends III TN
estimate they have formed Of Gen. Harrison 5 mil
i,ary merits. am not aware Of having SAID an,
thing to Justify them. HAVING NENlK 40
MjIED GEN. HARRISON As 4 MILITARY
MAN. OR CONSIDERED HIM ~ FOSSILS
ING TIE QUALITIES WHICH CONSTITUTE
4 TIE COMMANDER OF An ARMY. ] llANl
LOOKED AT HIS POLITICAL RElAIl,DN'
ALONEI IN THE OPINIONS | HAVE fOkMll
OR EXPRESSED RESPECTING Ills PRtIEN
SIONS TO TIE PRESIDENCY. AND I'LL
CONSCOrENCES WHICH WOULD RESULT
To TUE cor NrRN. SHOULD TIL 81 lliA
GES or TIIEPEOPIE PLACE HIM IN TilN'
HIGH OFFICE
I am very respectfully.
yonr obedieni servant.
ANDREW JACKSON