Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-16
HrRMrrAoE. June %. 1910.


SIR: From the many letters bich have been re-
Gently addressed me asking tor expression Of my
views relative to The leading measures OF the pre-
sent administration OF the General Government.
.ome OF which are from we'll known and respecta-
bic sources, representing that Efforts are made in
various quarters OF the Union, 10 incite belief 10
the public mind, that my confidence in the present
Chief Magistrate has been impaired il seems pro-
per tha. steps should be taken by unde-
ceive those who thus imposed upon. For this
purpose Sir, beg the favor OF you TO give place
in your columns to this note, hch tfust viii be
as acceptable TO those who have written me on
the subject, as direct in the 70, IN Of let
ter would be.
From whatever cause, or on whatever authority,
statements may be made representing having
changed my views Of the leading measures OF the
present Administration they unfounded and un
just OF the wisdom and Importance OF these mea-
snres, aud particularly OF that which aims at the
establishment by Congress OF fiscal agency fOr the
Government without the use or aid OF Banks time
and the fullest opportunity for reflection have lsft
| not doubt on my mind. And the ability which
Mr.. Van Buren, has manifested in developing the
bearing Of this great question, and OF its gonst
one, the free institutions of country, and the
fTmness be has displayed in holding to the true
interess OF the people, when there has been much
temptation to compromise them, ent'lie him In my
Judgement TO rank not Inferior 10 that OF Mr.. JET
ieEson or MIR. Madison Patriot and Statesman.
With such opinions Of the present Chief Mags
trate and OF the measures to which he has given his
neutrality-suspicious. which have never failed to ex
press when have had occasion speak The sub
jectit is surprising how any could take up the idea
that my confidence in HIM had been impaired or
that had become Indifferent to tbs choice to be
made at the next election between him and Ham
SON. Looking upon The latter gentleman as the
representative OF Federal principles in the present
contest and knowing that he has never been idenli
he'd with the Republican party in any Gifts great
Struggles against the Influences which have been
calculated to take power nom the people and the
States, and give it To the General Government. to
suppose that would for moment think OF giving
my support to such individual a a candidate ior
the Presd,nc would be a mockery OF all pubic
principle.
In respect 10 the statements which have been
made IN seveia oil the newspapers OF the day, that
disagree with many OF my political friends IN tie
estimate they have formed OF Gen. HsiIisons mili-
tay merits, AN aware of having sad anything
toJusub them. Having never admired Gen Han
ri'on, as a miiitify man, ~ considered him pos
sessing the qualities which constitute the cOumhI-
d OF an army, have looked at hIs political re-
latons alone IN the opinions have to med Or ex-
pressed respecting his prttensions TO the Piesden
cy, aud the consequences ~ heh would result TO the
country, should 'ne SURFACES OF The people place
nm ia that blgh othee.
ain very especially,
Your obedent servant,
ANDREW JACKSON
1t is more in pity ard compassion, than any 9TH
er feeling that present this extraordinary docu
ment readers Overlooking the disgusting
spectacle of an ex-presde. t Of the United States
entering The political to battle in behalf
Of his successor, The declaration Of he " tennessee
Lion" that he never admired Gen. HAKRisoN as
military man, IN the face Of the multiplied proofs
to the contrary, is la ghabe, very; and prove, Ell
ther, that Gen Jackson is utterly incapable Of ar
preciating What constitutes commander, lhat
he is SO blinded by party hatred and innate malice
and envy, that he would speak any thing against the
man, who Col, J0hnsoa said was oltener in bat-
lie than any other general, during the war, and
yer lost a battle.
Undoubtedly, the parti1ans of Mr.. Van Buren, in.
duced the old man OF the Hermitage, to publish this
letter, in the hope that it might operate upon ma
ny, who, IN timqs past, supported him. and upon
his recommendation, transferred that support to
his successor; but, who are now numbered among
the friends of Gen HARRisos. In this, we conjec
lure, they will be dsappsinled. The followers OF
the Lion, will not do homage to the Fox.
But the Wing party owe something to Jackson,
for this ie,ter-lt proves. concusiyely, that tie
Spoilers trcmble at their fate aud, knowing that
they have hold upon the affections of the People
The, call to the 'r rescue the potent of the
merican Cesar. Vain ,s,c"e!-Tbat posses
Sos 10 charm now. How unenyiabie, too must be
the situation of him. who, filing tho highest pos IN
the Nation, is compelled TO turn--consoous of hi,
unpopuarty with the Peope-to the man. who
first recommended him 10 the Party" and is for
ced TO get endorsement from this same man. on
the eve of presidential election, Of his unimPaired
confidence, &c.
From the letter, we gather that a number of com
muuications have been received, by Gen. Jackson.
asking his views Of the Administrations &c. We
venture to say that thirds, of these letters are
from the Office holders; and, that the people trou-
BILE not themselves, about his present opinions Oh
any subject lit is sufficient for them to recolleci
the past. Ii the old Hero would but let the Ieo-
pie alone, We guarantee that he will in deed and ia
ruth, become I'll inhabitant OF his " Hermitage"
But the old Hero will not lot them alone; he musi
undeceive them on the head Of his prcf'i ences-aud
lest they beimposed upon he, ostensiby, writes the
above letter TO few correspondeuls--but, in fact
intends ii for the American People.
After stating thai his views ol the lmnstraiion
are unchanged. he says as will BE- seen by turning
to the letter, that time ssd the fullest opportunit,
for reflection, have convinced him of the Importance
an Wi e IL ta