The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-04-16
Gen. ANDREW JACKSON.
HERMITAGE, Sepember II. 1871.

HERMITAGE September Ii, l84l.
Sir: Your letter Of the 28h ultimo with its en-
closure-the resolutions of the Democratic Republi-
can Mass Convention, held in The 9th ward of the
city Of New York. on the oath of the same month
have been duly received, and are acknowledged with
sentiments Of profound gratitude for the honor they
confer upon me.
The state Of my health, which is now much dis
ordered by an attack of fever does not allow me to
express at length the reflections excited in my mind
bv the patriotic views Embodied in the resolutions
cannot refrain, however, from saying that they meet
generally with my concurrence, and particularly that
,oheh gires praise to Mr. Tyler his rcto Of the Bank
bill. If he but maintain he position he has assumed
against this great lever OF Federalism this deadly foe
10 the principles of our Government, the designs of
that patty, in other respects, will be les difficult to
counterfeit; for the ship of State relieved Of The
ruIt influence of Bank Of the Unitcd States at its
helm, will naturally right itself
Doubtless the President believes that the Sub
Treasury has been condemned by the people, and so
believing he ought not TO be eened for giring his
ton TO its repeal But the independence he has mani
Tested in The veto authorizes to hope that lie will
deal fairly and canddly with the whole subject here
after, and that he will conform his policy to the prin
cipes of the Virginia school of Republicans.
You are pleased to refer 10 term, Of much com
mendation TO the pursued by on the subject
Of the former Bank charter. | acted at the time
der high of duty and derived much satisfec-
ton from the many evidences have received, even
from many who then censured me, of the appreciation
of my country. But, sir, considered my abors as
but the commencement Of the work Of reform in re-
gard 10 the banking system
My strength failing me, cannot follow out these
reflections. Every effort to write admonishes me that
my life is nearly spent Let conclude, therefore,
this hasy and imperfect response TO your letter. with
assurance to my Republican and Democratic
friends every where, that am proud Of their respect
and have abiding faith in the success of their eff
forts to che blessings of freedom and equal
rights themselves and their posterity. Very
pectiulIy, your fellow citizen
ANDREW JACKSON.
G.RRIr GILBERT, Esq.
We find in the Globe of 1871, just before
President TYLER knocked the brains out Of the
Monster, a long and doleful letter from the Hon.
Silas Wright TO his constituents, from which
we make The following extract,
1.-THE condition of our public affairs at this event
full period, if private reasons wanting would in
cline me strongly against accepting such compli
ment now. The Democratic party are in minority
Ia our State, and in the nation Its principles gov
neither Administration, and its most favored
measures Of policy and government rapidly Civ
ing place TO another system Of policy, and to other
measures different from the Democratic as were
the principles, and policy, and measures of Thomas
Jefferson"
The very next day the veto arrested Mr.,
Clay's hgh-handed career forever. Those who
have seen Mr.Wrights irresistible smile on
ordinary occasions. may picture (for pen cannot
describe i) his biss-beaming countepance
when " Old Veto's" Message was read in the
Senate. In the delirium of the moment, We
are informed that Mr.. Wrigh, got hold of his
own left hand, (mstakng it for Mr.. Bucha-
lentIy that tears sprung up in his eyes. If our
information be incorrect, either Of the honora-
bic gentlemen may set us right, and We will
make public recanlaton.
But that Democratic gloom and dependency
were turned to gadness and rejoicing, we have
the Globes infalbe assurance, for the follow
ing table appeared in that print Immediately
afterward:
"PoLrrIcAL STooKs-Present rates
Peoples party, (democratic,) 2oPremium
Wb,v marty. broke.
Clay party, new no sales, 30 discount'
Who but "Od Veto" produced this extraor-
binary change2 Mr.. Wright Of course is still
Mr.. Tylers friend; but the Globe (the princi
pal slock-jobber in the markeD has certainly
been very ungrateiul.
Attbe time alluded to the New York Even
ing Post broke forth into song, and the strain
was caught up by the Globe, Qrom which print
we copy it,) which soon attuned the political
spheres;
! From, the Men York Ersnirs Pcat
SONNET-VIRGiNIA.
There u a home for truth altar burns
/ And sheds upon the land that light once more,
j likn far fraAAonn AasHd Of xor