Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-10-08
POLITICS..
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ANDREW JAcKsoN,s OPINION OF THE VETO.
There j. no name identified with American history
more calculated To awaken the admiration, the warm
patriotic impulses and the veneraton oil The admirers
Of our polca institutions than that ot ANDREW JACK
SON. The services he has rendered the nation IN a mi
L,ary capacity even when boy in the of the Re-
vouton and those performed in our second war with
Britain, which have covered hun with immortal renown,
will never be forgotten. The great Jefferson properly
apurcciatcd the and the great benefit which had
been derived from his genius, patriotism and bravery
Speaking Of him, he exclaimed, "ilonor and gratitude
10 the who has filled the measure of his coun-
try's glory" The people responded 10 this sentiment
IN twice, might say thrice, eectiug him TO the
hyLe Il office at their bestowmen and TINS admlnstra
ton of the Government marked throug bout with
that lofty PATRIOTISM that high devo'edncss 10 the Ma
,ional veal and that stern regard for the National
honor which had rendered hun pre-eminent IN every
position into Which he had been previously thrown e
iher by the force of the good opinion
entertained Of him by the Government, or the popular
voice The Letter published below in reply TO the COM
muuca,ion enclosing the proceedings ot the great
meeting held in this city relation to the veto IS 80
noble in lis expression, generous ana ma9nniiii"us
in its tone perfectly Andrew Jackson III every line,
that IL seems to increase IL possible to increase
our admiration of the r1an, old soldier, the pure and
uncorrup,blc state;nan John Tyler may well be proud
.S The opinion entertained by te venerable Ola ihah
of i. conduct in relation to the Bank question II
nj mo,s value than The approval Of host o: such men
az Webster, B,ddle, Ewing Badger, &c, and VIII
more than neatrai the effect OF The ferce dennnca
lions and anaihenia. Of the bank myrmidans against
h:m which rim. tllrou.hou tie land. Inc compi'
ms n, paJ TO Mr. Van Buscn Tor his frmnc.s, patriot
ism, and wisdom is well deserved and emannting from
;hc source Il does will add to the confidence enter
tame D. hy the Democratic party, IN his sayacity and
sngleness OF p0riose:
Ngm York, August 2Slh, lStl
Sir In accordance w..h resolution enclosed, We
ms President and Secretary Of an immense Democratic
R.pabcan Mass Convention, held III the Ninth Ward
of th,, city, on Tuesday the !ih instant, have the
honor To Transmit 10 ycu copy OF their proceedings
The Inject o.. the Convention was simply to express
The opinions ami feelings III the Democracy III relation
I, lie -, absorbing subject Of "National Bank =
You will perceive Sir from the resolutions, that IN no.
noring John Tyler for the manly and independent
course which lie has pursued, we have mol forgotten
rim who in the warfare OF l-:2 aud l-4 against Tie
B.pk led us onward To glorious aud lasting victory.
'rhe .i.s Of that victory aud of your services We are
NOW ep;ornr And on this account the Democracy OF
York as you Will perceive from the enclosed proceed
,ngs most respectfully congratulate you AS the Ke-
o.. the Conventions We have the honor TO
lender Won The oil tie ncorrup'be and
lion. hearted Democracy of The city ct New York
In the language a; lher resolutions the veto u John
Tyler is a triumph of the great principles you SO
.oby and ably vndicated IN yonr veto message OF
I-2 : To You, SIR, not only t,e Democracy IN par
,zan sense but the Democracy If The country IN every
sense look as their leader i'll the great war which the
,eopIe are wauing against every torn Of governmental
yranny or oppression. We adopt as the motto Of Our
faith your own memorable aguage al IS not IN spcn-
dad government, supported b. powerful monopolies or
arstocratical estab shmens, that the people WI! lind
happiness or their Liberties protection but IN PLAN
system void Of pomp, protecting all and granting to.
pors TO nome dispensing ,s blessings Like The dews OF
neayen unseen and unelt, in the freshness and
beauty they contribute to produce
These Sir not only y0ur sentiments but those oil
the American people. Upon their triumph We congra.
,u!lte you Thomas Jefferson is no longer with US
Permit your coun;rymen, and US in behalf Of the New
York Democracy regard you The Patriarch OF the
noble brotherhood of the friends Of popular freedom, Of
which VIC arc al! proud TO be even the hIn!Sts men.
beers.
In conclusion, Sir, in behalf Of the thousand w'io
were will, us on Tuesday night We wish you length OF
.iays continuance of that popular affection, which
has always followed yon IN your evenu aud checker
ed career aud the full measure 81 happiness which II
possible in this world for man TO enjoy.
Respectfully,
Your obcdient servants,
q. GILBERT,
f. PATTERSON.