The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-09-07

revising the. laws Vi Virginia, Nt,
exercised with much ability.
In 1879 he succeeded Patrick IIenry %
Governor OF Virginia.
In 1871 lie composed the Notes on Viz
giuia.
In 1872 he was again member oi Cons
gress aud the same year wrote the pres
amble to the Constitution Of Virginia
In 1854 he was associated with Fia1k-
lin, Adams, jay, and Laurcns, in plcui.
potcntiary commission, addressed 70 the
several powers of Europe for the purpose
of concluding treaties Of commerce!
In 1885 he was elected minister to
France.
In 1859 he was appointed the first Secs
retary Of State under the new Constiu;
tion, which Office he resigned in Deccms
Der 1903.
In l797 he was elected Vice President
of the United Statcs. While in this office.
ho composed his Manual Of Parliamentary
Practice
In 1901 he was elected President of the
United States in opposition To John Adams
In April 1903, he procured the cessioi
from Franco of the province Of Lou,siaua!.
In 1905 lie was reelected Presden; Of
the United States.
He retired from political life in 1909;
and has devoted his efforts for many years
past 10 the establishment Of the university
of Virginia, of which ho was visitor ani
rector
He died at Monticello about l o'clock
OH the afternoon of July 4th, 1926.
-.-ses~..
1b. JeGerson's Correspondence. Of all
the letters from Mr.. Jefferson To different
individuals whichhave been published since
his death, we have seen none more interest
ing than the following, which appeared Ia
the Eastern Argus. II was written 10
the late Judge Thatcher, of Massachusetts.
PROV. Jour.
MONTICELLO, Jan, 26, 1924.
Sir 81 have read with much satisfac.
ton the sermon Of Mr.. Pierpont, which yol
have been so kind az 10 send me, and am
much pleased with the spirit of brotherly
Iorbearance IN matters Of religion which 10
nculcates between the things which be-
ong TO us to Judge, and those which do
iot. If all christian sects would rally 10
he sermon in the mount, make that the
central point Of union in religion, aud tho
stamp ofgenunc christianity ,(since 1t giyos
Is all the precopts of our duties to one a.
lothcr) why should we further ask, with
Inc text of our Sermon, What think ySof
Christ ? ?and II one should answer 'ho Is u
member Of the Godhoad,' another he is n
being of eternal pre- existence third 'he
was a man dvincly inspired fourth 'hc
was the Herald Of truths reiormatory Of the
religions of mankind in general but more
Of that of his own countrymen,
mpressing them with more sublime, and
more worthy ideas Of the Supreme Boing,
eacbing them the doctrine ofa future state
# rowards and punishnents, and incucat.
ng the love Of mankind, instead Of the an.
-social spirit with which the Jews view.
d all other nations,' what right, or what
lterest has either of these respondents To
lain pre- .eminenco for his dogma, and IL
lrping the judgment seat of God, TO con4
emn all others to his wrath In this case
say, with the wiser heather, 'deor,im in.
ira dis curae.'
You press ME to consent TO the pubica.
on Of my sentiments, and suppose they
light have effect even on Sectarlan bigot.
Y. But have they not the Gospel If they
ear not that, and the charities il tcacheth.
cilutI wiz ultJ pC PSlsuouNt
1se from the dead.-Such is the uIalignity
religious antipathios, that although the
lws will no longer permit them, with Cal
in, TO burn those who are not exactly of
ieir Greed, they raised the hue and cry oi
Ieresy against them, place them under the
an Of public opinion, and shut them out
ON all the kind affections OF society.
lust pray PERMISSION therefore, to continue
quiet during the short time remaining to
le, and at time Of hfa when the afHic-
ons Of the body weigh heavily enough,
ot TO super-add those which corrode the
pirit also, and might weaken its resigna-
on, 10 continue in joyless state ofbelng,
,hich Providence may yet destine.--Wnh
lese sentiments, accept those Vi good viii
nd respect TO yourself.
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
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H.aLy RisI,o.--"YoungL Ladies' would
on improve your minds ?--know that the
corning is the best time 10 study. Would
on improve your bcsuty?--know that the
corning air is the best cosmetic. Would
ou enjoy pleasure without alloy?-know
Ia, the sun rising from It's yellow couch,
roscns one Of the most sublime and
,autifnl scenes in nature. Would yor
slight your eyes and rcgale your of n.
- es2--knoy that flowers are clad IN thr'r
st attire, and send forth the sweetest
srfumes in the morning"
-..eAs.s-
IIrRofsM. Tho following trait Of hero.
m in Greek female, says London p'
,r, is from tie pen of correspondent ~
.e Levart: A young woman Of Misc
nghi and her brother Quilted that pla' 'c,
nd fighting their way through the rank;