Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-06-28
A VOICE FROM THE HERMITAGE.

Will not the following beautiful appeal from
The Old Hero warm the blood of every Republic
can His confidence in our success IS based
upon Truth and good sense. How can party be
defeated that sacrifices all lis differences about
men, and goes alone for the Constitution and the
countryl Though General Jackson was warmly
attached 10 Mr. Van Buren,, ne loved his coun-
tn norc-woud that We could have been
present, when his eye was lighted up with Joy
al the announcement Of the harmonious result OF
The Baltimore Convention and the unanimous
selection of James X Polk noble son OF Ten
nessee, and one OF his most efficient co-adlutorS
in putting down the monster Bank. MAY he live
till next November 10 see the people triumph. the
Constitution saved, and his own proud State re-
deemed and honored BY the elevation OF Young
Hickory"
From the NassrjlJc EaioR]
We have been furnished with a copy Of the
correspondence between General Jackson and a
committee on the part of the citizens of Mur!rees-
boro, inviting the General 10 the mass meeting
10 be held al that place on Wednesday next; and
lake pleasure in LAYING before readers the let
Ter OF Gen Jackson, Who il will be seen, enters
with enthusiasm and zeal into the movements Of
oar citizens in favor OF the annexation OF Texas,
ana the occupation OF Oregon:
HERAuTAGE June -. 1911
Gen,emen-I have the honor 10 acknowledge
the receipt of your letter o! the 10Th instant in
vitinS me 10 the mass meeting proposed nj Muir
treesborough or Wednesday next. for the pur-
pose OF confirming the nominations recently MADE
q, Baltimore By the delegates of the Democratic
party.
Although the state Of my health viii no, al
low me 10 be one Of your number on that occasion,
enter. with all nv heart into the objects OF the
meeting.
Never, gentlemen. had We more reason 10 fell
c;aie ourselves upon the suspicious prospect
tha Ia fhp
field. Instead Of disorder and confusion produced
by differences of opinion respecting the relative
claims Q, the distinguished individuals who were
balloted Tor al the Convention, what do we wit
ness Unanimitv without parallel. Rising
above all selfish feeling, those individuals, them
selves, noby withdrew their names from the list
of candidates and united in the nomination Of
Messrs Polk ana Dallas; two gentlemen tho
roughly known 10 Them Is having the highest
qualifications of character and talent and possess
ing in an eminent degree, the confidence of their
ieiioW-ciiiZenS
A party that can give such practical proof of
lis capacity 10 harmoinze, and OF lis ability, in
the pursuit OF principle, TO bury all differences
about men, cannot fail of success.
agree with you, gentlemen, IN characterizins,
as you have done. the annexation OF Texas to our
Union. and the occupation of Oregon as Aneri-
can questions Our Union IS no; safe As long as
Grea; Britain can be encouraged in her designs
upon these territories Let US. therefore, rally
with patriotic and national zeal under the flags
upheld BY Polk and Dallas. If they are success
iul, Texas and Oregon will be ours; if they are
defeated, British influence, under the pretcnce OF
abolishing slavery, will be interfering with our
rights and i, will never cease. long as our glo-
rious system of Government is successful proof
that monarchy is not necessary to secure the hap
piness Of man.
| am very respectfully.
ANDREW JACKSON.
Messrs w. G. REEVES and others Committee.
Governor Folks ACCEPTANCE The Nash
Vile Union sayS-We learn that Gov. Polk has
accepted me nomination made by the Democratic
NATIONAL Convention at Baltimore, and has trans
mred his acceptance to the committee ofthe Con-
,,Thiion appointed TO notify him ofhis nomination.
we may expect his answer TO be published soon.
TBabimoTc RrpM5ilcaH.
= Chancellor Bib has declined TO accept the
Sae Il