Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-10-29
PHILADELPHIA. Jan II. 1898

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'Sr have it not in my power to give you
any certain account relative to the business
you entrusted to my care. Shortly after |
reached this place, I waited upon on
the subject of conveying TO You the :"
due from him and =. AT that time,
had every thing favorable to hope from that
interview with .; but sir, am sorry
have too much reason to doubt that DELAY is
intended. He promised me to write to his
brother TO forward the conveyances that he
might hear sign them and deliver them to me
for your use. | applied to him yesterday on
the subject, but without any satisfation-he
says his brother as yet has not answered his
letter. Rest assured that will attend strictly
to this business, and if possib bring it to a
favorable issue before leave this place.
"The President, by and with the consent
OF the Senate: has appointed commissioners to
treat with the Cherokees, and believe the OBJ
ject of the treaty is to purchase them out il
they will scll-at any rate to extend the line
to the Tennessee river. | hope this may be
effected. No news that can be relied on from
our commissioners at Paris; but it is reported
and believe on good authority, that they are
returning without being admitted What may
be the consequence, am not prepared 10 say;
but ain certain France will not declare war
against us: but there are number in Congress,
and to their strength | may add the Heads of
Departments, that have q wish to declare war
against that nation; or, in other words, do
such acts as would in their consequences be
similar to declaration of war. I expect the
return of our commissioners Gf the report is
true) will bring before us questions OF the last
Importance to our questions that
will involve in themselves war or peace; and
from the spirit that has this day displayed it.
self on the floor of the House of Representa-
tives, can assure you that do not expect
much moderation in the discussion of these
important questions. There are one side that
blame the administration for our present disa-
greeable situation with France. The partial
lty for Britain has too evidently appeared from
MIR. Monroes publication-that Partially has
lately appeared still stronger, but in different
colors. In order to carry into effect the meas
ures OF the administration, they have fallen
on 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 mere con
lecture, butit is openly avowed by heads OF
departments, to be the rule lately established
by the Executive, and this day openly avow.
ell on the floor of Congress and attempted to
be justified therefore, the talents, virtues, OF
abilities of men, are no recommendation 10
bring them into office, if they do not think ex-
actly with the Executive. This is sweet re-
ward for seven years servitude to obtain free
dom and if man cannot be led to believe as
the President believes in politics, (and God
forbid they should,) he is not to fill an office
in the United States. This, sir, [ view as
more dangerous than the establishment of re-
ligion for it is truly an attempt 10 establish
politics, and to take away the wright of think
ing. This, sir, will open the eyes OF the A
mericans, and | hope hereafter they will be
careful how they repose too much confidence
in an individual. But the parties now are at
issue, and it will shortly be determined.
"My respects to your lady and family, and
believe me to be, with respect, your friend
sincerely, ANDREW JACKSON.
Capt. JOHN DoNELsoN."