Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-01-14

We have had divers Frows within the last month 50
from the hermitage the Old Lion, quantity enough
styles las den-but significant that which fol-
lows. In it, Mr. Calhoun may read his fate without the
aid of an inerpreter-ie must only yield his own
pretenson--he do yet-He must take the field
for Van and do his for that rival consent to
be held longer a "Jeticrsonian Republican," but
schismauc and nidcl from the only orthodox crcedcon
torHs to the dictated rH Of Andrerc Jackson Right
hard terms should say these Herd indeed; but
they will be implicitly submitted for all that.
Gen. Jaeksons letter, il plain and papable attempt to
dictate his individual preferences upon party whose
chief he IS Submission his authority has become ha-
biiunl however, that the inIgny will be pockctcd, and
ms iavori,e be humby and duuiuIy accepted.
HERMITAGE, Dec &c, 1872
GENTLEMEN: have received your favor of the 9Th inst,
uprising Of the intention OF the democratic citizens of
the city and county OF Philadelphia who in favor Of
Mr. Van Burens selection the candidate for the Pre-
sidoncy them together the 9Th of January next
and inviting at the time on behalf Of those c.
10 att, nd the meeting.
For the terms Of personal respect and confidence
in which you pleased convey this invitation, beg
YOU accept my sincere thanks, with the assurance that
nothing could be grateful my feelings than to meet
my democratic friends at Phadclyhis and cx
change congratulations with them the suspicious results
Of the late elections and the many proofs which the last
few afford Of the wisdom Of the leading measures
has been their effort establish.
But the mlunios Of deny me this pleasure and per
mt me only IN the retirement OF my farm recprocac the
sentiments and feelings which elected by the exortons
Of those whO takea part in defending the
right Of the people and in cheering those faithful servants
who through good and evil report have done their duty
concur with you, gentlemen, the tribute you pay To
tie character ol Mr. Van Bur,u and recognize the strong
language 10y which you represent the humbuggery Of the
last election the working OF thai manly spirit which belongs
the American people. the Office Of the spint to
separate truth from error Justice the influence
It may have lost by the temporary prevalence Of prejudice
No one therefore, who has faith this SPIRIT in the pub
ic virtue and intelligence from which 1t crninate can be
surprised AZ the high estimate IN which you hold the services
Of Mr.. Won Buren,, OF the paray you for him as
the candidate for the Presidency, thot may be put
nomination by National Convention Of the republican
party.
nrepondug thus frankly your sentiments on this sub.
Jeci, am that opportunity may be- afforded those
disposed 10 mi-udge Of a-crbng wish inter
icr' with the judgment 1t that convention. But nothing
be further from my purpose. but rendering an act Of
justice tried servant of the people, and bearing that es.
mouy {, hi. patriotism and fidelity which long acquant-
enabled fully 10 test
In doing, avn that who anxious for the
asccndoncy oi the old Jefferson Democracy will charge me
with pcrroy and care but uc Tor the praise ccnsue
Of those who belong the opposite school Of politics.
With toso We've gentlemen, lbeg leave oicr the sub.
joined sentiment c occasion Of your meeting in comp
ance with your request or one and have the honor be-
/ with great rc'poct, Your ieiIow.culen,
ANDREW JACKSON
M,Ruy v,y BrEry-FaitfuI in oil his sets G, the De-
mocrscy II the Uutcs States be- merits their fullest conf
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