It being thus established by unquestionable proof that the Bank of the United States was converted into a permanent electioneering engine, it appeared to me that the path of duty which the executive department of the Government ought to pursue was not doubtful.
Jackson asserts that the Bank of the United States was misused for political purposes, indicating a need for action.
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