True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-10-08
MIR. VAN BUREN,S LETTER.

We call the attention of our readers TO
the admirable, heightened, and consistent
letter of Mr. Van Buren, TO be found in
our paper to-day. 1t is marked with that
spirit of concession and harmony which
has so remarkabl Y distinguished this emf
nent,stateSman. We recognise the same
old cherished and everprescnt reliance up
on the integrity and patriotism of the PEG.
pIe-the same calm ard dignifed spirit
which has marked him since his retire
ment. During that retirement from public
life, he has displayed in an eminent degree
the nobler virtues that adorn his character
the calm philosophy-the Serenity--the
pleasing and preferred retirement--the
graceful acquiescence in events looking
ont upon the world with the sensation
which an interest in the public welfare can
not but excite, but with no desire to min.
gle in the aflray-that can scarcely fail TO
reaSsure our faith in the elevation and dig
nifty OF our nature, and III the successful
working out of the great problem of self
government What contrast is presented
in the character and conduct of another ex-
President ofthe republic. Their political
faith is not more directly at oppostes than
their courseof conduct inlhis respect The
unsatiSfied desire of place in John Quincy
Adams, the craving for public life, the ha-
bits of public occupation which an impa-
tlent and restless spirit could neither con-
ceal nor subdue, prompted return in
subordinate station TO the scenes of polit-
ical and legislative contention; forward
gladiator in the strife, provoking conflicts
and excuses in the representative arena,
such as has never before been witnessed,
and furnishing TO the world the example
OF an eX-Prcsident returning with fresh
zest and sharpened appetite TO the very
rudlmentS of public career. But though
Mr.. Van Buren, may have reason to rejoice
IN the calm and Sequestered life TO which
he has returned, the republic has reason
TO mourn that one so emincntiy fitted to d,
adorn aud ennoble the public walks Of life
has gone into retirement. Devotion TO her
Interests, integrity and honesty ofpurpoSe,
strong aad enduring confidence in the hon
eSty of her masses, and withal command
ing talents 10 govern and direct her coun-
sells, werethe leading traits in the character
Of Mr.. Van Buren,. Charged by his foes
with noncommittalism, political irickery,
and legerdemain, he silenced even their |
loul aspersions, when, fearleSsly and re- [
CARELESS Of consequences, he gave 10 the
world his famous letter in opposition to the |
annexation Of Texas" Scoring to con.
zeal and cover up his honest convictions.
hough by unfolding them he knew full
we'll he must fall sacrifice upon the altar
IF erpediencV. The tongue Of political
ilanderers was stiIled forever by this act
Ind his biltereSt political foes were forced
o admire the rare honesty and integrity of
he statesman they had vilified so long.
And now in his retirement he wins golden
opinions from his counlrymen, by his dig
liied and noble course, rejecting credit
ipon himself and the high station Of re.
publican magistrate that he filled so well:
having no regrets for the past, finding in
he present a source OF tranquil, unimbit-
cred enjoyment, and in the future no OBJ
ecis Of ambition or anxieiy.-Trenton
l0rHaL
sFrsn fis " u Morning Nelrs
Letter from Mr. Van Biyen--We
ave been favored with the following ad-
nirable letter for publication. The views
which Mr. Van Buren takes Of the duty Of
u, ~ The present position Of the Texas
question, are eminently right and patriotic,
nd sannoi bot find a response in every
ruly American heart:
LINDENwALD, Sept 2, 1s45.
DEAR SRI have had The honor 10 re- |
GIVE your friendly letter, conveying 10 me,
~ is direction the nro~ar.isr.--er. = rr,-v,