The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-02
THE MAIDS .
As part of the record of the times copy the fol-
lowing letter from General ia :kson. -r Fh
HEaMIrAoE. September 18th, lS4l.

HERMirAaE, September 18th, lS4l.
SIR--Your letter Of the 26th ult., with It's encio-
sure the resolutions of the Democratic Republican
Mass Convention held in the 9Th Ward Of the city
New York on the 24th of the same month, have been
duly received and are acknowledged with sentiments
of profound gratitude for the honor they confer upon
me.
The state of my health, which is now much disor
dered by attack Of fever, does not allow me TO
press at length the reflections excited in my mind by
the patriotic views embodied in the resolutions lean
not refrain, however, from saying that they meet ge
nerally with my concurrence particularly thai
which gives praise TO Mr. Tyler for his Veto of tho
Bank Bill. Ii he but maintains the position he has
assumed against this great lever Of Federalism this
deadly foe 10 the principles of our government the de
signs of that party in other respects will be less diff
cult to couneract for the ship of State, relieved Of
the corrupt influence OF Bank OF the United States
at its helm, will naturally right itself
Ii is true, great was committed in the repeal
of the Sub treasury, but this may be remedied while
there is no Bank substituted in its stead. The people
not much for forms--they go for substances
for practical measures that Will ensure eco
nomy and accountability in the administration OF 60
yernment that will make the taxes light is con-
sistent with the public safety that will secure the aP
plicaiion of the public moneys at all times and 10 all
places TO constitutional objects These are the things
which it would be the Office Of Bank to thwart anu
they are the things which would be the tendency Oh
the Sub-treasury to promote; and hence, believe
that that system, something like IT, cannot Dc long
dispensed with ,,,
Doubtless the President believes that the Sub-trea-
sury has been condemned by the people, and SO be-
lievinR he ought not to be censured for giving MS
sanction TO its repeal But the Independence he has
manifested in the Veto authorizes TO hope that he
will deal fairly and candidy with the whole subject
hereafter and that he will conform his policy to the
principles of the Virginia school OF Republicans.
You are pleased 10 refer in terms OF much commen-
dalton TO the course pursued by the subject OF
the former Bank Charter. l acted at the time under
a 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
county But, sir | considered my labors as but the
commencement of the work of reform in regard to the
Banking system. Much higher praise is due to Mr.
Van Buren, against whom the whole force OF the spl-
rit Of monopoly was brought to bear. 1t has driven
that distinguished statesman and unpreending patriot
into retirement but il has rendered him dearer than
ever TO his country because Of the noble sacrifice he
has made to the cause Of equal rights.
My strength failing me, cannot follow out these
reflections. Every effort to write, admonishes me that
nv life is nearly spent. Let me conclude, therefore,
this hasty and imperfect response to your letter, with
an assurance to my Republican and Democratic
friends every where that am proud of their respect
and have abiding faith in the success OF their ef
forts the blessings of freedom and equal rights
TO themselves and their posterity ~' ~ '"'.R .2.'i
Very respectfully, q %%'sE |".
Your fellow citizen,
GAaRIT GiLBERr, Esq. .T' "n.'..'.',.