Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-10-07
eLETTrR FROM Ga. JACKSON.


The g OLD EisRo" has written The fol.
lowing letter in answer to one from the
President and Secretary Of Democratic
Convention ia New York. Ii shows that
his hostility TO a g mammoth" has not
abated one jot. Wonder il he could not
now, as he said he could when Pres dent,
furnish the proiet Of National Back free
Of Constitutional objections Perhaps his
suggestions might assist Mr.. Tyler out
with his promise to furnish similar pro-
JET; and az the feelings between them mp
pears TO be Of kindly character, we
should suppose there Hoald be no ilicul-
ty In the gay:
HERMITAGE, Sept. Ilth, ls4l.
SIR-Your letter of the 2Sth ult., with
lis inclosure, the resolutions Of the Demo-
cratic Republican Mass Convention, held
in the 9th Ward ofthe city of New York,
on the Gath of the same month, have been
dolly received and are acknowlt dyed with
sentiments Of profound gratitude for the
honor they confer UPON me.
! The state Of my health, which is now
much disorlered by an attack Of fsver,
does not allow mo to express at length
( the reflections excited 10 my mind by the
patriotic views embodied in the resolu-
tons. cannot refrain, however, from
saying, that they meet generally with my
concurence--and particularly that which
gives praise TO Mr.. Tyler for his veto Of
the 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 designs
Of that party, in other respects, will be
less difficult to counteract; for the ship
Of State, relieved of the corrupt influence
ola Bank Of the United States at lis
helm, will naturally right itself.
1t is true great error was committed
in the repeal Of the Sub Treasury, but
this may be remrdied while there is 10
hank substituted 10 its stead. The PEG.
pie are not so much for forms-they g.
Tor subs,ances-fr practical measures
measures that will ensure economy Iand
accountability in the administration o
government that will make the taxes as
light os is consistent with the public SAT
~; that will secure the application oe.ht
public moneys at all times, and in al
places to constitutional objects. These
are the things which it would BE- the Of
fee Of n Bank to thwart; and they are III,
things which it would be the tendency o
the Sub. Treasury to promote and hence
| believe, that that syst m, or somethin.
like it, cannot long be dispensed with.
Doubtless the President believes tina
the Sub Treasury has been condemned BY
the people, and so believing, he ought no
to be censured for giving his sanction to
its repeal. But the Independence he hal
manifested in the veto. authorises us t,
hope that he will deal fairly and candid,
with the whole subject hereafter, and ina
he will conform bis policy to the princi
pies Of the Virginia school Of Repubi
) cans.
You are pleased to refer in terms o
much communication TO the course pur
: sued by me on the subject of the forme
Bank Charter. acied at the time un
der high sense of duty, and derive,
much satisfaction from the many eviden
ces have received even from many wht
then censured me of the appreciation o
: my country. But, sir, | considered m,
lubors as but the commencement Of III
: work OF reform in regard to the Bankin;
system. Much higher praise is due L
Mr.. Van Buren,, against whom the who'll
force Of the spirit Of monopoly wa!
brought to hear. Ii has driven that dis
tinguished statesma and unprctendns
patriot into retirement, but il has render
ed him dearer than ever to his country
because of the noble sacrifice he ha:
made to the cause OF equal rights.
My strength falling me cannot follow
out these reflections. Every effort t.
write admonishes me that my life is near.
ly spent. Let me conclude Therefore
this has'y and imperfect response 10 your
letter, with an assurance to my Re2ubli
can and Democratic friends every where
that | am proud Of their respect, and have
an abiding faith in the success of their eff
forts to secure the blessings or freedom
and equal rights 10 themselves and their
posttrity.
Very respectfully,
Your fellow-citizon,
ANDREW JACKSON.
GARRrr GILBERT, Esq.