Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-09-26

GIN. JACKSON,S LETTER.

H. N. Backenbridge having, in sOmt
OF his recent letters, made an unealles
for attack on Gen Jackson, gentleman
Of thisIcity called theold heroes attention
to tho ISLANDERS Of the candidate. The Gen-
eral promptly responded, and bic letter
which we publish below, places H M
Breckenridge inlhe light which be bai
long been viewed BY every msn who de-
tests the character Of betgsysr Of pri-
vate confidence.
GEN. JACKSON'S LETTER.
HERMITAaE, Augest 22d, l64S.
Sir; Your letter Of the Illh inst. has
been received, and its contents duly con-
sidefed. Although | am much debilita.
ted, and write with much difficulty,
feel bound BY the respectful terms in
which your communication 10 couched,
moi 10 Withhold the statement it'requests,
respecting my acquaintance with
Mr.. H. NJ. Breckenridge, and my con-
duct in regard 10 him.
From the following facts you may well
suppose that IPlace low estimate up
on the character of that gentleman, and
| am sure the good citizens of Pennsyl-
vania, when made acquainted win them,
will think I do him no injustice.
In the year 1921, on my way To Pen
sacola as Commissioner Of the United
States. to receive Florida from Spain, at
New Orleans was introduced to Mr..
BackeRridge. He was there without
pecuniary means, and in distress-and
made known to ms his wish to 90 toFlori
da. SuppOsing from his education and
general character tt at he might bo made
useful, and being always willing to aid the
distressed, took him into my family and
treated him as one Of its members until
II received the country from the author
lied agents Of Spain. In organizing the
Government thus received, | appointed
Mr.. Breckenridge Alcade Justice Oi
the Peace) for Pensacola, and Interpreter
and Translator Of The Spanish language
and keeper Of the Archives transferred
under the Treaty with that Government.
In the memorable trial Of Gov. Callava for
the attempt TO secrete and carry away the
important papers Of Videl, upon which
rested their whole estate, willed to them
by their father the former Governor Of
Pensacola, MI. .Bracke nridgewas, ,ofcOurse,
by virtue Of his Office, the swornInterpre.
teT.Soon afleV the transaction having full
ly organized the Government, | left the
Territory Of Florida for my home in Ten.
nessee, parting with Mr.. B. in the most
friendly manner, and having full faith
that he would properly the duties Of the
important and lucrative Office had con-
feTred upon him.
Soon after my election to the Presi-
dency, Mr.. Brakenbridge having, in the
meantime, become Judge Of West FlOri<
de-, il became nv duty TO notice various
remonstrances against his condu duct. To-
wards the expiration Of the four years
which he was appointed, objections to
his continuance in Office became still
more frequent and serious. Cne Of the
charges which now recollect, was, that
in the middle Of an important' Jury
eau &c, he left the bench without his hat
the Jury in the box, and the Lawyers in
the bar, and forgot to return 10 adjourn
the Court Being convinced from the
weight and character oI such complaints
thathe ought not to be continued in
this Office, at the expiration Of bis term
he was not nominated again. He was
not removed, as he ought to have been,
but for my unwillingness 10 wound his
feelings. Allmy action on the subject
consisted in refu sal 10 re-nOminate
him, because he was evidently unaccep-
table to the citizens Of Florida, on ac..
count ofomiasion ofduty, which, as Pres
ident Of the United States ! was bound to
notice. r.s
Yet, notwithstanding all my kindness
and forbearance 10 him, he came out SOith
pamphlet gainst me, filed with the
cosrest abuse Of my character and the
most gross faIsehoods. As an evidence
Of the temper under which he wrote that
pamphlet, il is enough TO refer to the
fact, that in the of CaiIsya, be ad,
mlts be interpreted falsely, alledging fol
the preIext Of bis basenes, his fear thai
il he had interpreted truly, fracas nigh
have arisen between Dallava and my
self. RecOllect that he was the SwoTT
Ilterpretor--that was presiding al
Judge, and thai CaIlava was arrsignec
before me for purloining and sec Q,
ting important public paPers--paperl
that effected the interests. Of The
Widow and the Ofphan--and be is base
enongh 10 say in such case that be vic
Lated bis oath, in order that be nigh
have pretext TO assail me.
After such proof Of TeckleSsnsss and
folly, tis impossible for me to pay the
slightest respect to any statement emans'
ting from Mr.. Breckenridge, and I an
confident that the good people of Penn
svIvania will Judge correctly Of the mo.