Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-09-28

cunary means, and in distress, and
made known to me his wish TO 60 to
Florida. Surprising, from his education
and general character. that he might be
made useful, and being always willing to
aid the distressed. took him into my
family, and treated him as one of its
members, until received the country
from the authorized agents of Spain. In
organizing the Government thus receiv-
ed, | appointed Mr.. Breckenridge alcal-
de Justice of the peace) for Pensacola,
and interpreter and translator of the
Spanish language, and keeperof the ar
chiyes transferred under the treaty with
that Government. In the memorable
trial of Gov. CaIIava for the attempt to
secrete and carry away the important pa
pers of the heirs of Videl. upon which
rested the whole estate wlied TO them
by their father, the former Governor of
Pensacola, MIR. Breckenridge was. of
course. BY virtue of his Office, the sworn
interpreter Soon after the transaction,
having fully organized the Government.
/ ! left the Territory of Florida for my
home in parting with Mr.. B.
10 the most friendly manner land having
full faith that he would discharge proper
| ~ the duties of the important and lncra-
tive Office had conferred upon him.
Soon after my election to the Presi-
dency-Mr. Breckenridge having. in
the meantime, become Judge of West
Florica--it became my duty to no.
/ t,,o soatncf his
conduct. Toward the expiration of
the four years for which he was appoin-
ted. objections to his continuance in
office became still more frequent and Sc
rious. One of the charges which now
rccollect was, that in the middle of an
important jury cause. he left the bench
without bis hat, the jury in their box,
and the lawyers in the bar, and forget TO
return to adjourn the court. Being con-
WINGED, from the weight and character of
such complaints, that he ought not TO be
continued in this office. at the expiration
of his term he was not nominated again.
He was not removed. as he ought to have
been but for nv unwilingness to wound
his feelings. All nv action on the sub
iect consisted in a refusal TO renominate
him. because he was evidently uHaccep-
table to the citizens of Florida. on ac-
count of omissions of duty, which as
President of the United States, was
bound to notice.
Yet notwithstanding all my kindness
and forbearance to him. he cane out
with pamphlet against ne, filled with
the coarsest abuse of my character. and
the most gross falsehoods. AS an evil
dence of the temper under which he
wrote that pamphlet. it is enough to re-
fer to the fact. that in the case of Gala
va, he admits he interpreted falsely, ale
gIng as a pretext for his baseness, his fear
that. if he had interpreted truly. fracas
might have arisen between Cailava and
myself. Recollect that he was sworn
interpreter; that was presi ding as
Judge; and that Callava was arraigne d
before me for purloining and secretlng
important public papers-papers that al
fected the interests of the widow and the
orphan; and he is base enough to say. IN
such a case, that he violated his oath in
order that he might have pretex to as
sail me.
After such a proof of recklessness and
folly, it is impossible for me to pay the
slightest respect to any statement ema-
mating from Mr.. Breckenridge: and am
confident that the good people Of Penn
svlvania will Judge correctly of the mo-
tives which led him to assail me.
am, very respectfully. yours. &c.
ANDREW JACKSON.