Alexandria Gazette

The Force Bill arms the President with the power of enforcing the assertions of his Proclamation, according to the tenor, or caprice of his own direction. And, lastly, his disposal of the public money, by their removal from the Bank of the United States, leaves nothing of principle behind to be conceded by the people to him, or to be taken by him from them. The President has been badly advised. He must not be allowed, under any circumstances, to control the Treasury. That Department must belong to, and be controlled exclusively by the people of the States. I forbear to express any opinion as to the rasping effects upon the community of the President's new and arbitrary monied arrangements. I have been too little practically conversant with monied matters to be able to form an opinion. I cannot conclude this hasty and I fear crude reply to your very flattering note, without repeating the regret I feel at being obliged to forego the gratification which a compliance with your wish would, under other circumstances, afford me. Accept for yourselves, and for those you represent, assurances of the high respect of your humble servant and fellow citizen,

John Rowan.

Messrs T. F. Marshall, W. Tannehill, J. B. Bland, G. Keith, Wm. Reay, J. B. Bull.