The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-10


fcas the instrument, chosen By Burr, to accom-
pliSh 1t.
TO THE ORIGINAL JACKSON MEN.
The argument upon which Mr.. Kendall relies
against Gen. Harrison, is the assertion that his
election will overthrow the democratic party,
and we have members of Congress busily en-
gagged, porting over old newspapers, to prove
that Gen. Harrison was appointed Governor OF
Indiana, by the elder Adams; that he voted
against disbanding the army; that he preferred
TO have the frontier defended by regular soldiers,
TO calling out the militia for that purposes as
proof that he was a black cocl1ade federalist.
propose to show you that there was deliberate
conspiracy on the part of Aaron Burr to over
throw the Jeffersonian democracy, by him de-
nominated the Virginia Juntoj' and that you and
u have been made the innocent instruments OF
accomplishing that end, by the elevation OF Cen
jackson to the Presidency; that the fruit OF our
labors has been the overthrow of the democracy,
and to bring the old allies of Burr into power,
rewarding Swartwout and others, Burrs agents,
with the spoils of the republic.
1t is known that Burr, when in the west, made
Gen Jackson's house bis head quarters. 1t IS
known that Swartwout and Ogden were Burr's
chosen agents, and we all know that the two best
offices in Gen. Jaclzson's giftwere bestowed upon
them. l refer to the Consulate at Liverpool,
and the Collectorship at New York.
IT is known that Col. Burr was taken up by
che 'Fcde. al party, and that the country was con-
vulsed to its centre by the attempt to make him
President, instead of Mr. Jefferson, who had re-
ceived the democratic vote for that office. 1t is
known that Burr, disconnected and broken by
the failure of that intrigue, undertook an expedi-
ton to Mexico, and was arrested for treason.
He was tried and acquitted. That distinguished
federalist, Robert Goodloe Harper, was Burrs
friend and correspondent, and the facts stated by
Mr. Burr in his letter to Governor Allston, of s.
Carolina, which we quote below, confirms what
have heard long since, that General Jackson's
celebrated letter to Mr.. Monroe, which gained
for him so much reputation, was written BY Gen.
Harper. We do not doubt it. For, knowing
Gen. Jackson's habit of adopting the writings of
oilers, and comparing the letter of the 18th
Nov, 1916, with that of January the 9Th !
1917, we are enabled TO fix the latter upon
Major Eaton, whose ear marks are visible upon
II, and are confirmed in believing that the first
was written by Gen. Harper. The first is the
production of ripe scholar, chaste and elegant
in style,-lofty, elevated patriotic, in principles
the last is the effusion of a sycophantic dema-
gogue; the first is clear and distinct as words
can be- not word too many not a word .ut of
place; the last, verbose, involved, confused and
egotistical Indeed, Gen. Harper had studied
the character of the man for whom he wrote;
and hence, he made it palpable by the concluding
sentence:-esThese are the sentiments saws the
letter, 'E9f an undisSem5Ied patriot" This
very quotation shows that the letter was prepa-
red for Gen. Jackson; but when we come to
compare dates, we find that Burr's letter to All
ston is dated Nov. 10th, 1916: Jackson's first
letter to MIR. Monroe was dated Nov. 18th, 1916.
There was time for letter to have been prepa-
red and sent to him, after the election of Mr..
Monroe had been ascertained The other, of
January in 1917, was in answer to letter from
Mr.. Monroe, and prepared by Major Eaton in
the absence of Gen Harper. Is it asked why l
dwell SO much on this fact' It's Importance will
appear in the sequel. KendaIPs influence over
Gen. jackson grew out of the use of Kendail's
pen,-the preparation of documents, and the
reliance upon Kendall to defend his future repu-
tation.
But to return to Col. Burr.-He says: speak
ing of Mr.. Monroe in the most disparaging
terms:
fsThis is character exactly suited to the views
of the Vrga,ia ju,to,' that is Mr. Jefferson, Mr.
NE. A.. -. 4 Al. serL-NEncD A,T,rr,,, ~
continues esThe moment is extremely suspicious
for breaking down this degrading system If,
then there be man in the United States of firm
ness and decision, and having standing enough
to afford even hope of success, it is your duty
to hold him up to public view: THAT MAN is
ANDREW JACKSON. Nothing is wanting but a |
respectable proclamation made before the Virgil |
mia caucus, and Jackson's success in inevitable"
eff this project accords with your views, |
could wish to see you prominent in the execution
oft. Unjust be your work. a Some con-
sideration inclnes to hesitate about the policy
Of the present nomination 1t this: jackson ought
6rst to be admopished, to be passive: for the mo-
nent he shall be announced as a candidate, he
will be assailcd by the Virginia junto with me-
1aces, and with insidious promises of boons and
ayors. There is danger that Jackson might be
brought upon By such practices. If an open
be made, an express should be in
family sent to him
Now beg you to mark what follows. Col.
burr says:
"This suggestion has not arisen from any
rclusire attachment to Jackson The OBJ
CT Is TO BREAK DOWN THIS VILE coMBIrA-
ON WHICH RULES AND DscRADEs THR USI- 4