Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-11-19

We find in the Nashville Union of The 22d ut, aser
ter Of this in reply to an invitation 10
10 be given 10 the late Governor Polk, Oral AS.
sec, by the Democratic members OF ,he Davidson
sembly. and the citizens of Nashville I'd in favor of
COUNTY His testimony cheerfuly ACCESSION. and his
The course of the President upon oss will outweigh
confidence in his Republican printions as some which
thousand such incorporate rf,he papers of the day,
are circulating through soSnd stern in the principles
Andrew Jackson, honic character, has the magma
which distinguish his successor elevated sta
nimity to render pch is his due.
tion that one honest man owes TO another
This Isl to exercise it, is rare virtue for 1t is
bu, in for some pnoc men t" think, eohsc'en
only necnot differently with others, but all their OPT
tioussre perverted by the jaundced medium through
nrrch the acts of their opponents are viewed.
Mr. Tyler's firm and independent course on the
Rank question: has placed him elevated ground with
10 Rsnnbcon Parry of The country, and that party
VIII rejoice TO see the venerated Sage OF the Hermitage
bearing witness to the Virginians integrity.
GSarannah Georgian
HERMITAGE, October 90, lSil
cen,,cmso have received your letter, inviting
me 10 be present at Public Dinner TO be given the
late Governor Of Tennessee, Hon. James X. Polk, at
the Nashville Inn on Saturday, the 23d inst, by the
Democratic Republican Members OF the Legislature
and citizens of Nashville and Davidson county Should
tho reatber be fair and the state of my health such as
., ,andey Il prudent for me TO travel far Nash.
Vile ON that day. will avail myself Of the pleasure OF
attending. . -
The ,.hearty congratulations" which you tender to
me 'supon the signal triuphs OF
pr;,c;ncs as evinced in sthe late voices of Maine,
MARYLAND Georgia, and other States, are received
with the mos, grateful consideration Nor do you MIS-
conceive my sentiments, gentlemen, in surprising that
these evidences cannot fail to strengthen my convI,'
ton that the people were not nsncere IN the support
of my administration.
I cannot saw that did not expect this reaction.
did believe that notwithstanding the events OF 1910 the
mighty truths of Repubicanisn would rise again in
trinmph; but cannot say fully prepared for the
revol,ton at so early period Speculative consldera-
lions are giving way the power of principle Cool
reflection has quickly kinded in the hearts OF the peo-
ME resolve do right, and TO repair those alterations
from the path of rectitude which are rs common TO
masses as to individuals. long ind intimate ac-
onainiancc with The character of the American People
Insured me with the Implicit faith in their d;spo
s,on To pursue and maintain Truth, Virtue, Patriotism
and Independence with single purpose. And at this
late day Of my life, gives INC Joy to say, that faith
uuabated.
Among the causes that have produced this awaken
;np in the public mind to be found the ust and
impruden measures Of the late Extra Session OF Con-
qress-the tyranny of dctatoral majority over q
large and respectable minority. Nor can 1t be sup
Dosed tina, the effects Of these are exclusively
confined 10 those States where elections have just taken
place.
Public Lands without constitutional authority-the sys
TEN of Bankruptcy established By law throughout the
L..
Twelve millions, &c.-are acts so palpable and nnau
,horzcd that the people, believe, anxiousy desire
their repeal And entertain most sanguine hope
that the hour for reconsideration and re
form is at hand.
congratulate you, gentlemen, as do our conntr,
a, large on having at the head Of the Government
President who upon question at least has strlc
and conscientious regard for the Constitntion-wo has
swerved from hs integrity in the discharge OF ONE
of the highest duties devolving the Executve-whc
has preserved his consistency BY averting thu
blow aimed at liberties through attempt TO es
tablish another moned corporation with powers enough
10 destroy individual freedom in elections and to
shadow the blessings of our Republican Institutions
who has fearssy asserted and faithfully exercised hi
constitutional that this free and most perfec
system OF civil government may be administered By me
and no, by money. And, gentlemen, may add tina,
the ability and determination of the President 10 main
tain the Government principles purely Republican
have the most abiding confidence
Accept for yourselves, and for those whom you re
present, my best wishes
Your fellow.citizen,
ANDREW JACKSON.
I p and Others COMMITTEE.