The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-03-15
TIL d M A DISC MAN.
INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE.

The following correspondence, consequent
upon the passage Of the bill to which it relates,
belongs to the history of the measure, and is
therefore given to the public as matter of gen.
eral interest:
Lester from The President Of The United States
to General Jackson.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 1874.
DEAR SIR: take great pleasure in enclosing
copy of the act for your relief from the fine i'm
posed BY Judge Hall, which passed the two
Houses, and was approved by myself on the
same instant that the committee presented ii to
me. Strongly impressed with the justice of the
measure, did not hesitate, in my annual mes
sage at the opening of the last session of Con-
gress. to urge it upon that body; and it has af
forded me no ordinary satisfaction to affix to it
my approval
Permit me, my dear sir, to present you my
cordial congratulations at this act of justice and
this new proof of the high estimate which your
country places upon your valuable services at a
time when the stoutest hearts entertained seri-
Gus apprehensions for the safety of New Or
leans. Nothing is now left upon her judicial
records to sully in any degree the glory Of the
memorable defence of that city. That you may
live long to enjoy the constantly increasing
tokens of public esteem, is my sincere prayer.
l renew to you assurances of my highest
respect,
JOHN TYLER.
Letter from Gen. Jackson, in reply.
HERMITAGE, Feb. 81, 1914.
My DEAR Sir: Although greatly afflicted and
debilitated, so that can scarcely WELD my pen,
/ cannot forego an attempt to acknowledge the
receipt of your very kind letter of the 10Th inst,
which is received and now before me- with the
copy of the act which passed the two Houses
of Congress, and was SO promptly approved by
you, restoring the unjust fine imposed by Judge
Hall. The kind expression you have been
pleased to employ IN conveying them, receives,
as it deserves, tender Of my grateful thanks.
feel grateful to my country for the unsoli-
cited appeal 70 CsngrsssA to perform this act
of justice to me. feel grateful to you, sir,
for your bringing TO the notice of Congress,
in your official message, the justice Of re-
moving the stain upon my character by
the imposition Of this unjust fine, for using the
only means in my power TO defend the City of
New Orleans, by declaring martial law, which
the Judge, when declared, approved with up
lifted hands, saying =" Now The country may
be saved-without it, it was lost" And for
this act, the Judge, sitting in his own cause,
and refusing to hear my defence, rendered un-
der his own rule, imposed this fine.
l feel grateful to Congress for removing this
unjust imputation on my memory, by the pas
sage Of the act you have enclosed me; and
with these grateful feelings, am now prepared
10 20 hence whenever an all wise Providence
may will it, nithout regrets Of any kind, but
with overlooking gratitude TO the American
People for the generous support they have yield
ed me through all the official stations to which
they have been pleased to call me.
| have just received from that faithful
and trust worthy officer of yours, Mr.. Nc
Olintock Young, his letter of The 17th, and one
from the Secretary of the Treasury, advising me
that the amount Of The fine, &C., &c, would be
RENTED to me at Nashville, so soon as the war
rant passes the usual form. For this evidence |
Of your kindness, again thank you.
Very respectfully, | remain your most obedi-
ent servant,
ANDREW JACKSON.