American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-12-20

iuterr.. improyem Tor manufactures, Tor COM
mercial enterprise. for defences by sea and land,
and for the promotion oil the arts and sciences.
The American intellect, no longer wasted 10 per-
sonai souabbles, is directed to objects OF higher
nature in the accomplishment OF which the pros
psri,y and honor OF the Union will be advanced
lar beyond the bounds of ordinary calculation.
The various public employ'"en,s to which Mr..
Monroe had been called. lett him but little time to
attend to the condition OF his landed estates When
mt in the service of the nation, he had been co.
gagged in the business Of his Safe. either as Gov
ernor or otherwise His property. OF course, yield
ed him but aile, and his salaries in foreign coun'
tries and at hone, in general, were not more 'han
sufficient to dsfray his current expenses. In Eu
rope, he was less mindful Of his private interest
than Of the national dignity, aGd he lived IN style
corresponding with his rank Minister. and with
the wealth and grandeur OF the people whom ne
represented. Ii is not 10 be wondered al, there
fore that his fortune drcsyed and that, on bis en-.
trance into the Chief Magis!racy, he found himself
subjected 10 considerable pecunary entertainment,
from which even the compensation OF the President,
with the s.riciest economy. has nc, entirely freed
him II is with pain that good citizens have seen
his departure from The Office With the irammels OF
such an incumo.ance. 4 liberal Congress, by
O. AIMING his Just claims, will doubtless relieve him
ffom his unpleasan, situation, and enable him to
pass the remainder OF his days with the ease merit
ed by VINO has So faithfully anG 'atiousy served
the Republic Ii is no slender proof OF his prooity,
that he rstres without, having amassed riches in
public stations from which it may be inferred tina,
be has no faint o. ayarcs.
The mind Of Mr.. Monroe is plain, but strong.
Ills i'm. ginson has no influence whatever over his
understanding. He patiently listens 10 advice, bot
is solely directed oy his own Judgment. Dexter
Gus IN as.i.i1s himself o. circumstances, he has
been improperly pronounced man oil cunning OF
ardent feelings, ne has the faculty OF restraining
ihsm even on occasions the most provoking. lie
is determined friend. with li,.le OF bitterness in
snlmosi.y. Dssirous Of satisfying 100 many lndi'
sitpAs he mas. perhaps, shown too much facility I'D
holding OF, hope 10 tbs numerous applicants tor
Cite, which Ia. uslsced him to the charge OF In.
sincei,y. But should reject thatn i'll becomes
those who ex;o.; promises, 10 reproach the man
whose k,ndnsss and sympathy has induced him to
make item upon continued impnr,unitles. end who
has oaly failed 10 .u.hl them because compliance
va. impossible.
II We survey the whole Of his administration, it
viii D. difficult 20 FIX up a real olemsh. Tie has
no, been able to "a i,iy al the cravings oil ambition
be has not listened the ci.ins Of mere party men
and therefore. he has been traduced. Fu,urity will
maze manifest what Is here predicted, tha, the
people viii one dss readily admit, thai James Mon
roe, whatever trhing errots he may have com
NH I'd has been the benefsctor of his country,
and B.r,ay staie.man.-.Ndt. Journal.