The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-11-27
r.n.n he phiIadeIplda Adverti.er.
run GRAVE OF JEFFERSON

H., .nFiosty which prompts US to seek the
oftno,c whose memory we Fcneraie, Is as
=; ~ effect, and as touching tribute TO
u'1iui :, ccllence as any that can be INDUCED.
= hallowedness in The emotions with
lli' Iook upon the mound, beneath which
"''.p ,I,st ofthe departed, which excites the
IN ., ,hoye the coldness OF ordinary feeling,
NM 'ra,tes a season of peaceful abstraction
- ,,arts Il sanctifed enjoyment 10 the soul,
~ ~ the tcnderest sympathies OF sensbllity
a. p'' e,t that we stand SO near to--so alone
- the remains OF that genius, whose great
v ne have reyerenced: the reflection that all
.r.,o;cbi and virtue which we SO fully confided
:, and warmly loved. lieahniore us, extinct and
;r,efoyerable lis energies all dead, It's feelings
,,.epsibIc its gowlngs quehchcd-ouch COM
,in,tion of philosophic thoughts, mingilng mt
r,tey with our grlcis, soothe them INTO Inel'ln-
choy compacehcy
mr. has never been IN my view, other than
,..atyable SAGE. retired from the engrossing bu
.,ne,. life and cheering the remnant OF use
al career. in the sweet retirement philosophy.
tTa,y nothing. and wish 10 know nothing, Of
enc nccuIiarity OF his minor political views or
,,e.s,,res: they were the subject OF criticism be-
tre / took any interest In the affairs OF the
world Bat see his conntrymen rising as one
,n,, 10 nay tribute TO his patriotism: see his
country fourshing beyond all exam lie or cal
rulatIon, under the government of principles,
which he was conspcuously Instrumental III es-
,abIIshng and calculating, and claiming It's
rights as an independent state, under title
winch his pen endited. These are sufficient tes-
ilmomics 10 the purity and excellence OF hisi po-
llcs.
But glorious az his character was as an ell
cient berator OF TINS country, aud the active
supporter Of its interests 20 the moment OF dis
solution, it Isl a PHuosoPnEE | have more eS-
Decialy delighted 10 view him, aud have loved
+, associate him with tue Venerable Socrates,
ON the banks of llyssls, Plato in the literary
groves of his Academy, aud Solon, the Archon.
Always exhibiting the serene resignation which
proceeds FROM proper views Of the providence
ol iir and converting to useful purposes, the
Treasures of a capaclous aud cuntemplatye mind,
he will suffer nothing IN comparison with any
;aee OF antiquity, however much his real excel
lence may be- magniied by the distance at winch
We view hin. He belonged 10 that remarkable
Class Of men in the revolutionary age, who will
increase ia estimation, as our country grows
greater and We find that it does not produce
such combination OF great abilities and virtues.
To be locked 10 as pfe-cmnent among such men,
is the most Distinguishing civicll honor that can
be conferred; and 10 be regarded, even IN this
day, by both continents, as entitled to a seat in
tle first grade philosophers, places him an
ernineace which other living man holds with
him.
Such wasthe current of reflections with which
iaSceuded the winding road, WblChleads from
Charlottesville 10 Monticello. The path leads
crcultooS ascent of about two miles up the
miniature mountain, on the ridge ofwhich, stand
tn mtns on, tue farm, and the grave OF lete son
Ga entering the gate which opens into the eli
closure, numerous paths dvcrge in various di-
reellon,i winding through beautiful groves, to
1he summit ofthe hill From the peak on which
The house stands, grand and nearly illimted
view opens, ofthe thiely wooded hills and fer
HE valles, which stretch out on either SIDE
Inc University, with its dome, porticoes and
'9onnades looks like fair CITY in the PLAIN :
charlottesville seems To be directly beneath
no spot con be imagined rs combining greater
advantages of grandeur healthlulness, and Sc
clsion The house Is noble in its appearance :
%oiarge columns support portico, which eX-
lends from the wings and into II the front door
opens lhel apaf bnents are neatly furnished
"oa embellIshed with statues, busts, portraits.
aha natural cerioSIties. The grounds and out
houses nave been neglected, Mr.. 1Citrson's at
"o''oh bemg absorbed from such personal con-
%tishs by The cares attendant on the supcrintcn-
eahce OF the University, which, when in health,
ne visited daily since its erection commenced.
Al short distance behind the mansion, in a
P0st' shady spot the ylsiter sees Il square en-
p"aore, surrounded by "A low, mmortarcd stone
vail Winch he enters by neat wooded gate.
ms Is the family playground, contdinngtc or
Nloen graves, none'ot them marked 10y epraphs,
@n"only few distinguished by any memorial
'' one SIDE OF tni' simple cenefery, Is the rest
9'5pIace Of the Patriot and Philosopher. When
'S"" H. the vault Wis just alched and in rea-
9 a,'' ior the plain stone winch is 10 cover it,
nay IL ever continue like Westinghouse without
'9 duFe nhtlons attractions or conspieuousness
'""ea we or our postetity, need any other
gel'enio OF on debt OF honor to those names,
aa' V'eT simple Inscription on paper, wood or
nc gorgeous toinbS would be a mockery TO
memories When gratitude shall cease 70
so''triate therrcmembcrance in the hearts OF
~ 'o'fenS' no ccnotaph will inspire the reyer-
Ne owe them. ElD0LON.