The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-06


weak politicians, who suggest them, but who wish
to become great by foolish changes Polk, | be-
leve. will stick by you faithfully; should he not, he
is lost but have fears but that he WILL and be-
ing informed confdentially OF this movement, may
have il in his power 10 put il all down. One thing
know, - and myself, with all our influence,
will stick by you to the last. am not at liberty
to name names, but you will be able by silent
watchfulness to discover those concerned, because
the amagamation of the Madtsowran with Mr.,
- paper will be at once attempted TO be put
in operation, to carry. out Mr. Tyler's adminstra-
ton, and attempt to become the administration pa
per under Polk, and the copartnership between you
and Mr. Ritchie broached to you by some Of your
friends and his. l therefore give you this in
formation that you may not be taken by surprise.
There will be great intrigue going on at Washing
Your friend, truly,
ANDREW JACKSON.
MY DEAR Mr.. BLAIR
But still, my friend, fear there are some Of our
democratic friends who are trying to bring about
partnership OF which wrote you, which shows a
want Of confidence, or something worse. Be on
your guard-no partnership; you have the conf
dence of the great body OF the democrats, and
have no confidence in shifting politicians.
HERxlrAs1, February %; 1915.
My dear Blair, for the first time. ON the 22a inst
was informed that - had gone to the city Of
washington to become interested in the Madiso-
Some time ago did learn that there was a project
on foot to unite the N Idls0,tiaw and the Consti-
fton, and make II the organ Of the executive. Aao-
ther plan is to get Mr.. Riche interested as editor
of the Gtobe--all Of which gave you an intima-
tion OF, and which thought had been put down
But that any leading democrat here had any thought
OF becoming interested In the MadisOnian, 70 make
IT the organ Of the admnistr alton, was such thing
as could not believe; as common sense at once
pointed out, as consequence, that il would divide
the democracy and destroy Folks administration.
Why, II would blow him up. The moment hsard
II, adopted such measures as trust have out an
end to il. as know nothing could be so injurious
to Colonel Polk and his administration. The pre-
text for this movement will be the Globes support
OF. Let me know Il there is any truth in
this rumor guarded Colonel Polk against any
abandonment Of the Globe. IL do you but little
harm. A few subscribers may withdraw, but it
will add 100 per cent to your subscription list, in
month after IL is known. If true, il would place
Colonel Polk in the shoes Of Mr. Tyler.
Your friend, sincerely,
ANDREW JACKSON.
NJ HRRMTrAoE, Jan. 81; 1915
rejoice at the course our friend Colonel Benton
Is about 10 take on the Texas question Il will
give the subject success, and will, which have
greatly at heart, restore him TO that high confidence
cf the democracy which he once des-rvcdly
possessed. Say TO the Colonel, from me, that the
course nlmated is the only proper course, and one
which the authorizes of Texas will promptly EN-
brace, and he will be hailed over the whole Uaon
30. ANDREW JACKSON.
HERxITAoE, April 4, 1875
My DEAR Mr. BLAIR Your letters Of the I9;h
and 2lth are received and now before me, aud the
promised letter from my friend Polk was handed
ne last evening by -, who is now with me. /
have written long. candid an fnendly letter to
Col. Polk, bringing to his view the dilemma into
which he has got by some bad advice, and which
his good sense ought ts have preveated. 1
have assured him OF your uniform declarations TO
me OF your hrIn support, and OF the destruction OF
the democratic party If he takes any but you
his the Executive organ, until you do something to
violate that confidence which the democracy re.
pose IN you. ask, in emphatic terms, what cause
can he assign for not continuing your paper the
org an that was mine and Mr.. Van Buren's, whose
administration he (Polk) and you, hand To hand
supported, and those great undanenial principles
you and h have continued 10 support, and have
told him frankly, that you will never degrade your
seif or your paper, by submitting to the terms pro-
posed am very sick, exhausted by writing 10
Polk, End will write you egaia soon | can only
add, tnat, although my letter 10 Col Polk is both
friendly and frank, have done justice to you, and
organ, as you have been the organ of Jackson and
Van Buren. Should he not, have told him his
fate-a divided democracy; and all the political
clques looking TO the succession, will annoy and
crush him-the fairest prospects of successful ad-
mnsirat,on, by folly and jealousy lost | would
wish you Ia inform me which of the heads Of the
Departments, IL any, are hostile 10 you. Ii Polk
does not look well TO hts course, the divisions in
New York and Pennsylvas will destroy him
May God bless you and yours, is the prayer Of
eyey, individual OF the Hermitage Your sincere
friend, ANDREW JACKSON
FRAscrs p. BLAIR, E.q.
HERMITAGE, April Z, 1916.
MY DEAR MR BLAIR-Y Yours Of the y0th of March
Is just received, ana two confidential letters of ths
. ana - 10 our mutsal trend -, submitted
10 my view, from President Polk. | wrote you aud
the Pre- sident the 18th instant, aud was In hopes
that my views would open his eyes 10 his own Ia
terests, and union OF the democratic party. But
from the letters before me, suppose my letter to
The Pre- sldent will not pre- vtn that evil to him and
the democratic party that have used my voice to
prevent | am too unwell TO write much today. |
have read your letter with care and much interest
knew you would never degrade yourself by divid.
ing the editorial chair with any one for any cause
well know that you never or will abandon
your dem.crauc principles. You cannot, under
existing circumstances, do anything TO save your
character and democratic principles and your high
standing with all clsses OF the democracy, but by
seing out your paper. When you sell, have z pod
seoufuy for the constellation money. - 10
greatly involved, ID not finally broke; aad you
know Cameron, who boasts that he has so, 900 to
ihvest IN n newspaper. view him both bank
iupi IN politics and property, and not 10 b. trusted
by any one, IN any way, or ny anybody Unte5 all
exciting circumstances, say 90 you, sell aud when
on do, look TO split ia the democratic ranks,
which will sofely regret, and which might have
been go easily avoided. | am very sics-mlst
close,
Wllh all the kind wishes of the tenants OF the
Hermitage, and my prayers for your prosperity aud
haIiiaess, remain, sincerely. your trend,
ASDRKw JACKSON.
FRANCIS r. BLAIR, Esq
HERxTrAGg, April q, 1916.
My DEAR Mn BLaIR-I have been quite sick for
several days-my feet aud legs much swollen, aud
II has reached nav hand. aud abjome.,, aud in may
be that my life Gods IN dropsy All means hitherto
rsed tn stay the swelling have no failed to check
it-be II so. I'm fully prepared TO say the Lords
will be done My mtnd, since ever | heard of the
attitude the President had assumed with YOU as
editor ofihe Globe which wastne most uae xpecled
thing eycImet with-my m,ndshas bceu troubled,
asd Il w6s not only unexpected by me, hut hls
shown less good common sense by the President
than any ecl Ut hIs life, aud calculated to DIVIDE
instead OF uniting the democracy, which appears to
he his reason for urgilg his useless and foolish
measure nt the yefy thrsshDld ~ his al nnstrs-
ton, ana when everything appeared 10 angur well
for, 20 him, prosperous a1mInutratisn. the Pre-
edent, here, before he e. out for Washington. must