Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-09-21
NETRoPOLITAH HOTEL,
Monlaf morning. SepL. I4.

METROPOLITAN HOTEL,
MOnIay morning. Sept. IA. s
Dear RI am here, with the gold box lett in
trust with me, by my Venerated father, 20 be pre-
senteI that patriot most valiant in the fence
OF is country aud couutry's right to be adiudg
ed by his counuymen." / regret under the deep
feelings aud conflicting opinions which hud TO
ist that satisfactorily to lay own sense Of
propriety and deiererce to the will OF my father,
venture to deliver this relic. Nothing will
afford me higher satisfaction than the execution OF
thi- trust whenever Ia public opinion OF the peO-
pie OF thls State shall concentrate upon some hon
or-d SON distinguished above all others, to receive
this Or. cous token Gin strict compliance with the
7, quest of the donor" Until can thus execute
tn trust of the great and go ID whom represent,
l must under of affection and duty, decline
TO act.
l can hut regret the division Of sentiment and
the Excited feelings which TO exist here. l
have therefore determined to return TO the Hermi-
tag with the sacred memento OF my father, whose
wishes desire strict fulfil; ana whenever tae
pa5ic Judgment Of tue people Of the State OF New
York snail settle the claims between individuals,
IT shall be my pleasure at once 20 discharge the
dpty resting upon me by virtue OF the delicate and
responsible trust. Uutil can satisfy myself, can
not hope satisfy individuals or the puohc-but
prompt action shall follow an early expressed pub
lie opinion.
10 conclusion, will add that knew Of no con-
test and expected none unIeT the first application
for the gold box; but, anxious to do my duty IhaVe
decided at present 20 make no delivery OF tue Oo1
nor undt rtake to decide bctwte the brave and
gallant gentl, men whose resp ctige N, rlts are so
w"rn ly anu ardenly urged oy their friends.
have tue honor To be resp ctioiiy,
Your obdt sv't,
ANDREW JACKSON, ia
p S.-Is Is due to his Honor, the Mayor, to add |
that nave decided upon this course without nav
ing him or having had a"y conversation with
him, in cons queuce OF his absence from the city,
and hence without knowing what his views were
upon the subject.
To Peter Monaghan, Chm. OF Spec. Com.
The Committee assembled 10 express their disap- |
pointment at the respected course that aff4rs had
taken, aud wrote letter to Col. DURYEA of tue
7th Regiment, which was to attend the presenta-
ton a guard OF honor uforn'ing hlm that the
presentation wouid of, aud that be had |
better countermaud hia preparations Tor parad".
The notice arrived too late, however, and the 7th
Regiment appeared in front Of the City Hall as if
no change had taken place in the programme of the |
day.
Mr.. Jackson, having the Gold Box safely lodged /
about his person. started early in the afternoon to
pay a visit to his at West Point, thence TO pro
coed directly to the Hermitage in Tennessee with
out returning New York.
The crowds which assembled around the City |
Hall discussed very freely the conduct OF Mr.. jack
son. Many disapproved OF the course BE- had pur-
sued, while large number we're enthusiastic IL his
praise, he having given, they said, specimen
of the old Generals drmness and decision, although
he was but adopted son of his fItuer.-N Y. |
Cour. and Enc.