Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-01
From the Richmond ENQUIRER.

We understand, that Mr.. Jefferson has left
behind him Memoir of part of his own
Life and Times; he commenced its composition
in the 77th year Of his age in 1920, and finish
ed it in the year 1921. He goes back to the
time Of his grandfather, Il aces the progress Of
his own Education, touches upon the causes
and events of the American Revolution, gives
particular account Of the Declaration Of In
dependence; presents many interesting sketches
Of the condition and celebrated characters Of
France, willie he was minister in that country
and terminates with his acceptance Of the
Office Of Secretary Of Sale. He has al
so left behind him for publication three vols.
Of .9nas, comprising various conversations and
transactions, in which he was concerned, while
he was Secretary Of State. Besides these, he
has prepared for the press, 10 or 81 vols.
of CORES 3ondence, labe lied with the years in
which they were written. la these Nj. 5. vols.
not bound, but stitched, he has carefully laid a.
way copies Of all his interesting letters, as ia
ken by the 2olygraph. 1t is unnecessary to
state, that these letters full of interest: they
are addressed 10 various persons, and on vari-
Gus subjects; and when published, will more
fully display that felicity of style and grandeur
of principles, for which their author was so
eminently distinguished Some of these letters
were prior TO the Revolution; and the last of
the Series is his celebrated Reply TO Mr.
Weightman, written ten days before his death
This is laid the very last in the VOL for 1896.
Some Of those letters are very long-,hcy dis
cuss a variety of the most interesting topics: a.
mong the rest we have heard an elaborate let
ter of his to Col. Monroe, Immediately after the
capture OF Washington, spoken OF in the high
est terms.
He has also left many other NJ. 8. among
his papers: with these some Compositions Ia
belleG "Juyenilities."
All his papers are put up with neatness and
regularity, which uniformly distinguished Mr..
Jefferson 1t is markable, that he had put
away, as among his most select papers, his own
Will, a copy Of the first draught and altera-
tons of the Declaration Of independence, and
some atfectionate memorials of family fe ling.
These three were arranged together in the same
compartment.
AS soon as the proper arrangements can be
made, this Memoir, these Anas, and most Of
this correspondence will be laid before his coun-
try. Few mems papers can be so rich in valu-
able materials as those of Mr.. Jefferson. His
style s his sentiments contribute to lend an ines
timable attraction 10 every subject he handled.
Yctigh mka gtod non ornacit t. Public will
wait impa,ientIy for the publication, and the
most distant Prosperity will profit by his labors,
The beauties of Liberty, the real principles of
the constitution; will be found developed in the
most impressive forms.
There has been no opportunity yet of record
ing Mr.. Jcflerson's Will. 1t was written in
March last: condensed, expressive, simple and
elegant. lie has left all his books to the Uni
versity, of which !. h"o no. ai'oad3 copies =
He has left TO his llustrious friend James Ma
Olson, his beautiful cane "of animal horn," as
memorial of his long and uninterrupted
friendship for one, with whom he has been
combined in his exertions for the good Of man
kind He has left few slaves free, making
provision for their future support, and praying
of the Legislature, as last favor, Gin addition
to so many which he has received at their
hands,) tina, these emancipated slaves might
be permitted 10 remain within the Common
wealth..