Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-08-04
Gen. Jackson vs. buchanan.

The supporters of Buchanan are deeply
exercised ut the evidence furnished by Gen.
jackson which condemns Buchanan as de-
5fcient in lin moral courage" and cor
rupt intriguer. They know the Importance
which the country attaches to testimony
from such source. The opportunities
which Gen. jackson possessed of Judging
Buchanan's character, and especially his
conduct in reference to the bargain affair,
were unusual The circumstances under
which his opinion is expressed-in a conf
dental letter to a bosom friend-should
have its weight in establishing the opinion
there given, as the real opinion which be
entertained of him. This fact, in cOnnec-
ton with the unsullied reputation for verac-
ity which jackson maintained throughout
his stormy and eventful life, should remove
the last vestige Of doubt in regard to
Buchanan's guilt. The tone, too, of Gen.
Jackson'S letter to Maj. Lewis is in keeping
with the character of the irOn-hearted hero.
His sentiments are not uttered as if half
formed or hesitating. His language is pos
tive and unconditional. Says he: I" He
showed want Of moral courage in the af-
fair of the intrigue of Adams and Clay"
Again he says: Il do know chat he wish
ed me to combat them with their own
weapons-that was to let my friends say if
/ was elected, / would make Mr.. Clay Sec
rotary of State"
Here we have the deliberate and we'll
considered Judgment of Gen. Jackson
matured through twenty years Of reflection
upon the occurreuce-whch Judgment is,
that James Buchanan was ready aud will
ling and actually advised and insisted that
Gen. jackson should be a party to an
agreement which he (Jackson) character
lied as deep corruption" In other
words, jackson considered Buchanan q
man, who for the sake of party success, did
not hesitate to propose a corrupt bargain,
and consequently regarded him, as it cannot
lie doubted he intended to charge in his letter
to Maj. Lewis, that he was CORRUPT. Morris
it difficult to conjecture the feelings which
jackson entertained for one lacking in NOR
al courage. He knew that it was entirely
upon statements made by Buchanan that
he had preferred the charge of corruption
against Mr.. Clay. He had witnessed the
shutting of Buchanan's letter TO the United
States Telegraph He had seen his lack Of
nerve in sustaining him in a position in
which he had been the main instrument in
placing him. He had seen the willing to
wound, and yet afraid to strike" policy
which had governed his course towards Mr..
Clay. And we repeat, it is not difficult TO
imagine how man of Jackson's acknowl-
edged purity of purpose, and inAexible and
courageous bearing in defence of right must
have viewed sach conduct Ifany one would
like TO know, he can find it in the letter TO
Maj. Lewis.
AS we Sulu III NuS OuNoSb VI WIS ~ 'NiSs
the Buchanan managers find this letter
from the Hermitage greatly in their way.
1t is thorn in their candidates side, which
they feel is wounding him past all surge
~" Driven to desperation, they have re-
sorted to denying its authenticity, and pro-
nounce it forgery. or, if not wholesale
fabrication, at least such a mutilation as
destroys its meaning. One says 1t rs
garbled, and another one, who should be
ashamed of having done so, impeaches Maj.
Lewis crediblity 10 vouehing for its genu-
ineness. These discreditable expedlents 20
break its force, but give it additional
strength. 1t is evident that 1t is doing
efficient service.
TO deny the existence Of that letter, or
.,echarge those who have givenit to the