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| Jackson Quelling The Mutiny |
"But, for no part of his [Andrew Jackson's] conduct do I consider him more entitled to praise, than for his steadiness in resisting the recommendation of Governor Blount, in the campaign of 1813, who advised him to discharge a part of his force, quit the country he had subdued, and to retire for security to the settlements."
"The Governor hesitated with regard to the exertions of power, and feared reproach in enforcing orders, which, when given, had been altogether neglected, or disobeyed."
I admire the manly reply of General Jackson! I admire...the firm language of truth to say to the Governor--'If you would preserve your reputation, you must take a determined course, regardless of the applause or censure of the populace and of the forebodings of that dastardly and designing crew, who, at a time like this, continually clamour in your ears. The very wretches who now beset you with evil council, will be the first, should the measure which they recommend, eventuate in disaster, to call down implications on your head, and load you with reproaches. Your country is in danger; apply its resources to its defence....'".
"This was indeed the language of a patriotic heart...". [Source]
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