Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-06
THE OLD HERO CAUGHT.

1t was predicted that when Gen. jackson rails
I'd question of veracity with John Q. Adams on
tho subject of their respective views concerning
the treaty 10y which the Sabine River was made
she boundary line of the United States, that he
would get the worst it, The following letter
from the Old Hero to Mr.. Monroe fulfls the pre-
,diction :-Peiersburg Int.
From the National Tntelligcnccr of Thursday
The Globe of Monday night contained the sub
Joined Letter from General Jackson, of which a
copy was obtained by its Editor from Samuel l..
Gouverneur, Esq, son.in-law of the late Presi.
dent Monroe, IN consequence Of the illusions
which have lately been publicly made 10 the ex-
istence of such paper. This letter establishes
beyond all cavil the fact that Gen. jackson ap-
proved Of the Treaty Boundary, &c., with Spain,
In all Its parts, and even considered it absurd to
suppose that the acquisition Of Texas was desira-
bic to the United States in military point OF
view, if in any other. What is very clear from
the Letter, besides, is that General Jackson a,
least had no regrets for the surrender of alleged
rights OF the United States to Texas, which it is
now pretended was so great fault on the part oil
Mr.. Monroe's administration.
General Jackson's reply 10 Mr.. !Nonroe's Letter.
HERMITAGE, NEAR NASHVILLE,
JUNE 20. 1920.
Dear Sir: returned from my tour to the South
and Southeast on the evening Of the 18th instant
when received your very friendly and interest.
ing letter of the 23d of May last, which | have
read with great interest and attention. On its
perusal and consideration have determined to
remain In service until the situation Of Europe
fully developes itself, and our affairs with Spain
are brought 10 final close.
Although retirement has been and still is the
nis' OBJECT OF my wishes, yet so long as it is be-
lieved that my military service may conduce Ia
the benefit of my country in any way, my exer.
Mons belong TO her. have hitherto made, and il
Is sui my duty as patriot to make, my private
interest and views subservent to nv couptry's
good. j have, therefore, upon due consideration
ano rehection on the subject matter of your in
terestlng letter, resolved not to retire from ser
vice 80 long as my continuing may promote the
welfare, safety, and happiness Of our country.
am Wen aware, as soon as you believe the situa
ZION OF our affairs will permit Of my retiring with
out injury TO our country, you will notify mt
thereof, and permit me to retire. Until then nv
private wishes and feelings must bend to what /
may De conceived VIII promote the public good
he view you have taken of the conduct pur
sued by our Government relative to South Amer
lea, In my opinion, has been both just and proper
ahc VIII be approved by niDe-tenths of the nation
us uue' 1t has been attempted to be welded by
certain demagogues to the injury Of the Admins
ua'on, pot, like all other base attempts, has re-
oo'ieu On us authors; and am clearly Of your O.
PRESENT., We ought TO be con
tent with the Flordas; fort;fv tben' corcor,rs,,
our Pop9'a'ion, confne our frontier to proper lin
Its, until our country, to those limits is filled viii
dense population. 1t is the denseness of our
population that gives strength and secur;tv tn ou
frontier. With the Foridas in our possession
our Notifications completed, Orleans, the orea
emporium Of the West, is secure. The Flo7ida,
IN possession ola foreign Power, you can be in
vaded, your Notifications turned, the Mississinn
reached, and the lower country reduced. Fror
Iexas, an invading enemy will never attemp
emch an enterprise if he does, notwithstanding
al maj has been said and asserted on the floor O
congress on This subject, will vouch that tn,
invader will pay for bis temerity.
Present Mrs. Jackson and myself to Mrs. Mon
roe and your daughters and Mr.. Governor afTec
uonately, and receive for yourself our best wish
es TOT your happiness through this life, and tina
OF your amiabe family; and believe me 10 be
with high respect and esteem, your most obed
enI servant, ANDREW JACKSON.
JAMES MoNRoE, President U. States.