The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-20

HOY am 1917
The Christdn Record, Nashville, Tenn, publishes
private letter from Cen. Jackson, written when he
was III Congress in l79S nj Philadelphia. We ask
our readers, Of whatever opinion to compare the nc
count there given Of the Federal Administration Of
1888, with that Of President Polk in l647, and see,
substituting the work Mexico for France, II II be mol
precise description Of the Administration now At
Washington. Substitute the word Wing for Repub-
lcan and see how the parallel runs. See the strong
condemnation of this At the close OF the letter.
The Party Of Executive Power Is ALWAYS THE SAME.
tlEBst [Cincinadti Chronicle.
PHILApELriIA, January 18th, 1888.
Capt John Donaldson II TIL
Sm;-The President, by and with the consent Of
the Senate, has appointed commissioners TO treat
with the Cherokees, and believe the object Of the
treaty is to purchase them out If they will sell any
rate to extend the line TO the Tennessee river Ihope
this may be effected. No news that can be relied on
from our commissioners at Paris but it Is reported
and believe good authority, that they are return
ing without being admitted. What may be the con
sequence am not prepared to say; but am certain
France will not declare against us; but there are
a number In Congress, and to their strength may
add the Heads of Departments, that have wish to
declare war against that nation; or, in other words
to do such acts, las would In their consequences be
similar to declaration of war, Iexpect the return OF
our commissioners III the report is true,) will bring
before questions Of the last importance to our gov
ernmentq questions that will involve in themselves
war or peace-and from the spirit that has this day
displayed itself the floor OF the House Of Repre-
sentatives. can assure you, that do not expect
much moderation in the discussion of these impor-
tadt questions There are one side that blame tho
Administration for our present dsageeable situation
with France. The Partially for Britain has too evil
IDENTIFY appeared from Mr.. M onroe publication
Partially has lately appeared still stronger, but in diff
feren colors. In order to carry into effect the mea
sures Of the Administration, they have fallen on a
plan to remove from Office every man who processes
republican principles, and fill those Offices with men
who will bend to the nod Of the Executive. This Is
not conec ture, but 1t is openly avowed by some
Of the Heads Of Departments to be the rule lately es
tabshed by the Executive and this day openly avow
ed on the floor of Congress and attempted 10 be JUS
titled therefore the TALENTS yirtu es, or abilities OF
men, are no recommendation to bring them into Of
fee If they do not think exactly with the Executive
This is the sweet reward for seven years seryitude TO
obtain freedoms and If man cannot be led to believe
the President believes in politics, (and God forbid
majority should, he is not to fill an Office in the u
States This, sir, view as more dangerous than the
establishment Of religions for 1t is truly an attempt to
establish politics. and to take away the right ofthink
ing. This Sir, will open the eyes Of the Americans
and hope hereafter they will be careful how they
repose too much confidence in an individual. But
the parties are at ISSUE and it win shortly be de-
termined. Your friend sincerely, tAtti
@ i t8i@. ANDREW JACKSON. i