Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-10-24

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citizen must revere as sacred, and which
he will hazard his life to preserve inviola,e
From the congress of the IT, S yea were
translated 10 foreign court, where you la
poured successfully TO interest foreign natl
ons IN the welfare of yoor then infant caun-
}trY, which contributed to give confidence
TO her Efforts, and permanence to that in
Independence which YOU had assisted to es-
taoi,sh. Amidst the speHdors Of court,
you never ceased 10 cherish that ardent
attachment to human rights, by which YOU
nave ever been distinguished, and you
Drought back that same republican purity
OF character, which was worthy OF
the struggle for liberty IN which YOU
were so important an actor. On your re
tarn to your na'ive country you Elled seve.
raj high Offices under the federal constitu-
ton, with no less honor to yourself
taan utility TO the public; Until you
were called on to preside over the affairs
OF the American people. The events of
your administration, have passed recently
before our eyes. We approved OF YOUR
measures, at the moment when they were
adopted, and time and reflection have bu,
served 10 confirm our original opinions.
History will record that admnistr alton as
characterized by economy in the manage
men . OF the public resources, the d,minu-
ZION oil patronage the abolition Of useless
oihces, steady and successful efforts ID d.s.
charge the public debt, an impartial and
wise Conduct to toreign nations. a solicitude
to maintain peace with al the world on
hooorablc terms, and ABOVE ALI oy a scru.
puious observance of tne provis ons of the
constitution of the u States, and an ardenr
attachment aud respect TOR the rights OF
the people.
The well earned glory, which you ac-
CURED, by managing the public conce rus
on the princlpes which have ncen stated,
could oaiy receive additional lus.re, from
your voluntary and diS,nterestcd rel;nquish.
ment OF the highest Office in the Union, IN Al
you might thus illustrate by your practice !,
the sacred principles, ior VIII en- you have
always been the advocate.
But, Sir, we enjoy heartfelt consolation
Ter the loss of your services, IN tho acgu,-
s'tion OF successor, the friend and the As
ISOLATE OF your iaoorS5 whose principles and
whose views are conCurrenl with YOU own.
and who Will not Iali TO exhibit che same
inpartialty towards foreign natiors, the
same disposition To meet them on terms of
reciprocity and friendship, and the same
hrmdess III resisting their Cypress. ons,
winch have uniformly marked ,our own
administration. With sucn man at the
head of our executive, we w.il breast the
storm waich seems TO hover over us w
view without disnay the spectacle OF in.
justice, OF open assault, of chicanery aud
secret fntrIguc, which is presented BIZ
foreign nations. We will make any sacrI-
hces to preserve the rights aud honor of
our country, and for these, in every exiseD.
cy, we trust TO the spirit and virtue OF tae
people.
May you, sir, III the bosom of your finn.
iiyJ surrounded by atlect;onatc friends, ..
haiied by the p!aalits OF graceful couu..
try, long, very long, Continue az enjoy mat
tranquility ana happiness, which are the
unccas.nS fruits OF an approving consct /.
enc, ana tie justt and appropriate reward
| OF lie devoted to the promotion of the
pab!ic prosperity.
| Resolved, .hat HIN FouSsee, sen. Piikh
-V5r63,he Nichoias, Nm. gHrt. .fndy,e .,
Stevenson, Thomas Rftchte, S1m. ho6ert.
aon, Pcy!on Randoihh, and Nm. b. Hare
be appointed committee to MAKE the
| proper arrangements tor D.nnsr tn be
gwen to Mr. jefferson at the Eagle Eay.
ern to- morrow.
Teste
Nm. Muafrd, Secretary
The above address was inc.oaed by Dr.
FousAEE to Mr.. JEFFERSON in Inc fol,
lowing letter:
RICHMOND, Oct. 20, 1902.
With much y0Iaaen.a - a. r