The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-10-13
LETTER FROM GEN. JACKSON.

The N. Y. Post Of Monday contains q
correspondence between the Committed
appointed by the late Democratic meeting
in the 9th Ward and the venerable Elk
President Jackson. In their letter the
Committee say:
1.-The object of the Convention was sim
ply to express the opinions and feelings o
the Democracy. in relation to the allah.
sorbing subject Of a National Bank
You will perceive, sir, from the resolu.
lions, that in honoring John Tyler for the
manly and independent course which he
has pursued, we have not forgotten him
who, in the warfare Of 1882 and 1884
against the Bank, led us onward TO glo'
rious and lasting victory. The fruits OF
that victory and ofyour services we are
now enjoying. And on this account the
Democracy of New-Y orksas you will per.
ceive from the enclosed proceedings, most
respectfully congratulate you.
The eFepIy OF Gen. Jackson is as follows:
HERM1TAe F., Sept. llth, lS4l.
Sir-Your letter of the 2Sth ult. with lis
enclosure, the resolutions ofthe Democrat
ic Republican Mass Convention, held in
The 9th Ward of the city of New ork, on
the 24th Of the same month, have been dur
" received, and are acknowledged with
sentimentssof profound gratitude for the
honor they confer upon me.
The state ofmy health, which is now
much disordered by an attack Of fever,
does not allow me TO express at length
the reflections excited in my mind by the
patriotic views embodied in. the resolu-
lions. / cannot refrain, however. from
saying, that they meet generally with my
concurrence-and particularly that which
gives praise to Mr.. Tyler for his veto ofthe
Bank Bill. If he but maintains the posi-
tion he has assumed against this great le-
yer ofFederalism, this deadly foe to the
principles of our government, the designs
of that party, in other respects, will be
less difficult to counteract for the ship of
State, relieved of the corrupt influence Of
a Bank Of the Dniled States at its helm,
will naturally rightitseiC.
tits true, q great error was committed
in the repealofthe Sub-Treasury, but this
may be remedied while there is no bank
substituted in its stead. The people are
not so much for forms-they 60 for sub
stances for practical measures
ures that will ensure economy and accoun-
tabilily in the administration Of govern.
ment; that will makeahe taxes as light as
is consistent withther public safety; that
will secure the application Of the public
moneys at,alIGmes and in all places to
objects. These are the
things which it would be the Office OF a
Bank to lhwart; and they are the. things
which it would be the tendency of the Sub
Treasury to promote; and hence, believe
that that system, or something likeit, can.
not be long dispensed with.
Doubtless the President believes that the
Sub Treasury has been condemned by the
people, and SO believing, he ought not to
be censured for giving his sanction to its
repeal. Bat the independence he has
in the veto, autlorises US 10
hope that he will deal fairly and candiily
with the whole subject, hereafter, and that
he will conform his policy to the princi-
pies of The Virginia school ofkepubiieans.,
Youar pleased to refer in terms ofmuch
to the course pursued by
me on the subject ofthe former Bank char
Ter. acted at the time under high
sense of duty, and derive much satisfaction
rom the many evidences 1 have received,
even from many who then censured nae, OF
he appreciation Of my country. But, sir
consider my labors as but the commence
ncnt Of the work Of reform in regard to
he Banking system. Much higher praise
S due TO Mr.. Van Buren, against whom
he whole force ofthe spirit of monopoly
was brought to hear. 1t has driven that
distinguished statesman and unpretending
patriot into retirement, but it has rendered
him dearer than ever to his country, be-
cause Of the noble sacrifice he has made
to the cause Of eqnalrights.
My strength failing 1 cannot follow
ont these reflections. Every effort to write
admonishes me that my life is nearly spent.
Let me conclude, therefore, this hasty and
response 10 your letter, with an
assurance to my Republican and Demo-
cratic friends every where, 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 Posterity.
Very respectfully. your fellow-citizen,
E- ANDREW JACKSON.
Garrit Gilbert, Esq.