Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-01

/ be presented 10 the mind loo often, neithe
eau their characters be valued too highly.
One of the most distinguished and promi
ncnt personages in the history OF our kevo.
luton. was SAMUEL ADAMS, and who, a:
early as the year l742, displayed his ardent
love of liberty III his conversation and wri.
tIngs his fine talents were directed entirely
in political way, and his principles found
ed upon the broad basis Of a free govern
ment; he disiked the union of civil and mi
litary authority, and was jealous of the least
deviation fromJustice and equity possessing
the advantages of college education, with
strong argumentstive powers, ready wit,
and advocating opinions in unison with the
peoples, be was honored by brs fellow ci.
lzens with their confidence and love
Mr.. Adams was one Of the warm and deter
mined patriots, who, in the pursuit OF an Oh
ject, or the defence of right, knowing it to
be just, would stand firm as Atlas,
When storms and tempests thunder'd at
his brow
What Benjamin Franklin was in the assem-
bly, of Pennsylvania, in some respects, Sa.
muel Adams, in 1865, was in the legislature
Of Massachusetts al this period, when the
governor and assembly were at continual
variance, he was the leading man-the very
life OF that body he possessed mind which
would act, though the thunders OF kingiy
, vengeance rolled around his head what he
knew to be truth he would stand 10, though
1t might threaten his worldly prosperity ; his
energy, however, was tempered with pru-
dence, he well knew the human character,
anu therefore was not ignorant of the inge-
nuly requisite TO secure the passions, as we'll
as Judgment; when once his plans we're
formed, he >divulged eniorced--carred
them.
tle was often and repeatedly called to
posts OF trust anu importance, he was mem
Der OF the first congress, anu devoted his ia
lenis and eloquence IN forwarding the great
object OF their meeting. Well may il be
said, he was fitted 10 the times; feeling a
love OF country bum paramount in his bosom
above all other things, he asserted her priv-
leges with frmncss, and pronounced her
rights invaded. The prescription act against
Adams and Hancock " i'll stand monument
10 distant ages OF their devotion to the Cause
of America and detestatlon of tyranny.
When the Constitution was submitted to
the several states for their approval, Mr..
Adams, then member and president of the
senate OF Massachusetts, objected to The
powers OF the general government, as in re-
atty taking from the states their sovereign
ty, and that standing army to oyerawe
would soon follow. Here his opinion. com
cided with Virginia great orator-Henry,
and although their opposition at that time
was unavailng, the Constitution was after.
wards altered as they suggested
Mr.. Adams possessed a strong and indie
pendent mind, an integrity of character that
delied calunny, and love of liberty, warm
u
and constant ; though he frequently differed
with his friends on great political questions,
the purity ofhs motives were never doubted.
lie was never aliluenl, but lie possessed that
patience and cheerulnts SIS of mind which is
more precious than gold he for several
years filled the distinguished Office of cover
nor OF Massachusetts, end died in 1903, leav.
ing behind him character which will live
in the annals of our country, as one of The
pillars which upheld our Liberties, in dark
and momentous period OF our history.
MIR. Adams is represented as having been
man OF dignihed department, and with
counlenance al once nolle and sersne.-
Amid the clasbings of party anilnosites, he
was esteemed and respected by all (; he was
agreeable in con- ersatipn, and a mild chris
tian, and although no marble statue has been
erected TO his memory, the throb of graft
tude in The hearts OF his countrymen, when
they think on his great services, is tie surest
evidence OF their regard. NEPOS.
Hamilton, Sept. IL.
BERMUDA. ALIAS SOMERs ISLAND.
By his Honor William Smith, Gem
mander in Chief in and ever these
Islands, &c.
A PROCLAMATION.
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