Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-22

TIE On RomAN.-The following = the letter
Of Gen. Jackson, alluded to in our last. Wesneed
not commend it to the perusal Of our readers, ior
whatever bears the signature of this war-worn vet
eran, is read with interest by every true hearted a.
merican. He has outlived the enmty OF those WAC
poured out their bitter curses his head for his
opposition to United States Bark. Now that his
highest ambition has been graified, CT heever had
an other than for the glory Of his counry,) and he
retired from participation in the political struggles OF
the country his voice will be needed advice to his
countynen to avoid the besetng snares that he de-
voted years Of toll and anxiety in exposing. Long
may he live TO enjoy nations gratitude for the sig
nal service he has rendered it, The laurels he has
won and worn grow brighter with his declining
years, and the prayer Of millions is that In his end
tranquility and peace may reign.
HERMITAGE, Sept. IL, l84l.
SlR:-Your letter of the 23th ult., with its
enclosure. the resolutions Of the Democratic
Republican Mass Convention, held in the 9th
Ward Of the City Of New York, on the Gath
Of the same month, have been duly received,
and are acknowledged with sentiments of pro-
found gratitude for the honor they confer upon
me.
The state of my health, which is now much
disordered by an attack Of fever, does not al
low me to express at length the reflections ex-
cited in my mind by the patriotic views embo-
died in the resolutions. Icannot refrain, how
ever, from saying that they meet generally with
my concurrence-and particularly that which
gives praise to Mr.. Tyler for his veto of the
Bank bill. h he but maintains the position
he has assumed against this great lever Of Fed
eralism. this deadly foe to the principles of our
government, the design Of that party, in other
| respects, will be less diiicalt TO counterfeit !;
for the ship Of State, relieved of the corrupt
influence of Bank of the United States at its
helm will naturally right itself.
1t is true, a great error was committed in the
repeal of the Sub-Treasury, but this may be
| remedied while there is 10 bank substituted in
its stead. The people care not so much for
forms-they 90 for substances-for practical
Observation-Disclosures that will insure economy
and accountability in the administration of gov
eminent; that will make the taxes as light as
is consistent with the public safety; that will
secure the application Of the public moneys at
all times and in all places to constitutional OBJ
jects. These are the things which it would
be the Office Of Bank to thwart; and they
are the things which it would be the tendency
of the Sub-freasury to promote; and hence, !
believe, that that system, or something like ii.
cannot long be dispensed with.
Doubtless the President believes that the
b-Treasury has been condemned by the peo-
pie, and SO believing, he ought not to be cen
sured for giving his sanction to its repeal
But the independence he has manifested in the
veto, authorizes US to hope that he will deal
fairly and candidly with the whole subject
hereafter, and that he will conform his policy
to the principles of the Virginia school of Re-
pubIicans.
You are pleased to refer in terms of much
commentator to the course pursued bv me on
the subject of the former Bank Charter.
acted at the time under high sense of duty,
and derive much satisfaction from the many
evidences ] have received, even from many
who then censured me, of the appreciation of
my country. But, sir, considered my labors
as but the commencement of the work of re-
lorm in regard 10 the Banking system. Much
high praise is due Mr.. Van Buren,, against
whom the whole force Of the spirit eff monop-
oily was bfough, to bear. 1t has driven that
distinguished statesman and unpretending pa
triot into retirement, but it has rendered him
dearer than ever to his country, because Of the
noble sacrifice he has made in the cause Of
equal rights.
My strength falling me, cannot follow out
these reflections. Every effort to write, ad-
mon'shes me that my life is nearly SPENT
Let me conclude, therefore, this hasty and inn
perfect response to your letter, with an ASST
rance to my Republican and Democratic friends
everywhere, that am proud of their respect,
and have an abiding faith in the success of
their efforts to secure the blessings Of freedom
and equal rights to themselves and their pos
terity. Very respectfully,
Your fel!ow-citizen,
ANDREW JACKSON.
GARRET GILBERT, ESQ.