Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-01

sea 10 uisseu but as the constitution had been
formed IN their ABSENCE they had neither of them taken
part in the public discussions TO W ch il had p;vcn rico
and which had not yet subsidized Their personal feel.
ngs, therefore, had been implicated i'm that con-
roveTsy; although IT Was well understood that bey en-
erained different views in regard the new Conicde-
raton and subsequent rendered il more clearly
manifest, that whilst the Vice President fully approyed
OF the federal system as it had gone into operation that
scheme OF government not in every respect con.
iorinablc TO the opinions of the Secretary of State
The latter, nevertheless, well the former gave
air and efficient support to the government of
InSon; and the official correspondence, which he con-
Quoted the embarrassing and delicate aues-
lions which arose under it, afforded the complete Winds
cauon OF ITS most important and contested mea-
sures. Apprehensive, however, of future Disagree
nent with his colleagues Jefferson onorably withdrew
IRON his Office before Washington had left the govern
inent; and carried with him retirement which he
long had coveted, the undiminished confidence of the
rather OF his Country, the unboundcd attachment of
his friends, and the universal respect and esteem of hi,
iehow -ciZens. Nor was he drawn from his retreat,
until called to he char which Adams had left vacant
upon his elevation to the seat of w ashinpton
The former colleagues and associates had now be-
come rivals aud were claimed the respective heads
oil the two great parties into which their country was
divided The relative strength and number of these
parties were nearly balanced; their confidence was
equal! their zeal uoabaed and though Adams had pre-
vaied IN lie first general contest between them Jeer
son was successful in the last. complete transfer of
political power the consequence But notwh
standing the warfare between the parties had seemed
10 threaten the peace Of the nation, no violent change
hnZ1 rl ITO
permanent welfare: And those who had aonro,onded
this result, if not blinded by fear or prejudice were
soon persuaded that neither the existence of the ro
vernment 10 be endangered, the scrutiny il afosd
co. impaired, nor ITS essential principles of aduinisra
ton altered.
So far as the prevailing differences of opinion had
arisen from contrariety of views regard TO the ede
raj Constitution, far indeed were they founded in
difference of principle But much of this original dis
cord had been hanonzed by compromises tue frame
and structure OF the ITSELF by the spirit i'm
dfnInI tor I'd b., IL
timent wrought by the convictions of experience: whilst
The more violent and direct conflict of political SEMI
mcnt bore reference TO the existing the time in
Europe, and being thus temporary in its nature subs-
ded with the in which it had originated Before
the close of Jeerson's administration Adams had ex.
pressed his appreciation of the of policy pursued
ny his successful competitor and the dscplcs and sue
cesSors OF Jefferson REQUIRED to those Of his
predecessor, of which experience had denons the
wisdom or the necessity Between the venerable chiefs
themselves, mutual confidence was re-esablisbed:
and from their respective refrements they maintained
at intervals friendly correspondence Terminating only
with their lives.
This these illustrous staemen not only survived tho
causes by which they had been long and widely Sc
Paraed; but lived 10 revive the sympathes and real
ze the hopes, which had united them in eaily life 10
witness the triumph of those principles for which thew
iao mutually contended and to enjoy in the reputation
prosperity and union of their country the reward of
those services which, whether concert or apart thew
both had rendered it, And when they died. as if Hea-
ven had degned 10 approve those services, and bao.y
that reward, they died ogeherI How mysterious, yer
how Incrciful the event. And what an instructive spec
tacie do not we my countynen present who are here
with one accord assembled pay the last sad trbu,e
to their worth. We, who participated in the exasper
aed passions and fierce contentious BY which they were
once separated and esanged; who were arrayed under
Their banners against friend and hro
Their against brother here united heart and VOICE
10 socmnze with equal rites their common obseoues,
Such deaths as theirs, indeed, cannot mourn: but
come To celebrate Joy for the mercy they reveal in
tanltfuness for the adnonition they impart The com
rneInoration OF events like these; the contemplation Of
scene IKE this elevate our thoughts from Earth 10
Heaven lead to look reyerentIy on the vavs
OF Providence add point to the source OF every tenn
Porai good They serve TO endear the more TO us our
public institutions, and to us of their exceIIenco
and STABILITY They incnlcate lessons of forbearance
anu moderation TO regulate future conduct and
enforce those prcccps of good will and charity To- 9th
ers, which bear the impress of divine authority Nor
are they intended for ourselves alone The events we
celebrate, the spectacle here present. will have
their influence in another land, and swell the bosons
of another People Ifthese signal condolences in the
lives and deaths OF our departed sages: the prolonged
existence OF their sole remaining colleague; of him who
bazarded The richest venture our Independence anil
still survives. IFS living monuUeni If these be deemed
10 indicate divine approval of tho cause of freedom
they hold forth beacon of encouragement TO deserted
Oeece, suhClent 10 rouse her from despair and though
abandoned by surrounding Chrstendorn, the descen-
danis of the warriors of Constantine will discern afar
oil IN the vest sign as paIPably revealed from IIea
ven, as that which led their ancestors 10 victory
But while indulge these feryent wishes for Tho
success OF Others let us not foster presumpuous hone
my countrymeD, IN favour of ourselves. Let us ne.
yer forget that in proportion TO the benefits bestowed
on u.s. are our obligations and responsibility increased
and let us cpdeavour TO avoid the dangers incident to
TOO strong confluence of security Let us resolve 10
convert every beuignant dispepsation 10 its obvious
ends OF practical improvement; and whilst we draw
veil over the lraites Of the dead and cherish The re-
menbrance OF their virtues let frequently rccuT to
the examples of their lives and advert the union of
their souls in death Should the institutions of our
country be assaiIed by intestine violence their cxis
tencc threatened by local eaoUsies and geographical
distinctions let to the national PRINCIPLES and
catholic feelings Of The two great Cbeftains the North
and The South and remember the suspicious dav that
blended their coDgcnsl spirits in adrnopitory Death
ADd whilst thus sudious to repress tue germs of rising
anim0siiies Let the remembrance Of Our past dsentions
he buried in tie graves of ADAMS aud of JEFFER-
SON.
From ne Boston Patriot
MR.. EVERETT'S EULOGY.