Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-28

same t!c TIA; respect for ms person is increased
IN ne relations OF private e he is pattern of virtue,
anu model 81 good and regular habits. On tue Sab
bath be Is an attendant at Church tw DAY; ente;
tans bis own opinions and is tolerant the sentiments
Ii others There is atitctation OF State or show a.
bout him. SO tar otherwise he walks 10 meeting dressed
as piain country gentleman, preerrng tins simple
mode when The weather permits, TO the parade of
rage Mr.. Adams talks of business not as matters of
state mystery, but with all proper freedom; but eau
tiously absaining from any interference with subjects
before either house, except far he acts openly or
officially Surrounded by books ana papers during the
early pant OF the day. MIR. a. is found in his study de
voting himself laboriousy to public business There
never could be more industrious public servant. To
perform with intelligence honesty, and care the duties
confded TO him, appears 10 be his chief PRIDE In the
midst OF all the conclusive troes parv the violence
OF assault; The personal attacks upon hnse he seems
The least nerested-the most unraoyed, OF any person
at Washington. You would not suppose he was aware
an election was approaching in which he was personal.
iy INTERESTED. Wien attacks the most bitter aud char
ses the most gross, hurled him by the exaspera
ted politicians Of the South if be was traitor-t5e
very worst man IN the Republic calm and unn1oved
is he, that an observer would suppose that Just such
man must nave been IN the Poets mind when he
"Jusium ct tenacem,' sc.
fow does all this affect the Preden:?nv said one
day 10 gentleman who presumed to have the means
of knowing. "He does not seem TO know he is con-
cered III TIC matter at aliwas the reply MIR. Adams
appears TO thnS only OF doing the public business faith
fully; and 10 confde entirely in The intelligence and
goodness of the people, that if lie serve them with sin
gleness of heart. they will DO what right and proper
II he seek popularity the public will Judge whether il;
be by ceDsuIable arts Objectionable means. To dc
vote The energies OF strong mind with untirur zeal
to the public service: To aim with eulivened fore
cast 10 preserve harmony in foreign relations.
10 be cautious IN the conduct of affairs relative TO
state lnslcd b. too vicy of her o,gn interests
without duly regarding the rights OF another ipfamcd
by recruitment cZaspcratcd by passion and led to acts
coniumeiy AMI YioeTCc,i advancing with a steady VET
cautious step, uniting cancellations with fru,ncss and
means 10 promote The Just interests of Georgia ouar-
ding at the same time the rights of the Indians who Iooli
10 ne Chon Tor protection: To temper the assertion
OF National Sovereignty, when uuquestonable and de
uaioeo oy lihperlous circumstances BY of beue-
cence: In relation to The Southern Republics TO che.
ish tho lively feelings of good will and respect which
nave grown up between us, accepting their invitation
10 friendly conference, and sending wise agents TO pro-
mote harmony and TO guard commercial privileges
from the insldious schemes OF foreign rivals To im>
prove the iheTna condition of the country by afford
ing 10 all parts OF the Union the of easy inter-
course Strengthening thereby the bond of union: To
protect domestic industry, that the farmer NAV have
home market for his prOluce-and be enabled to buy
OF 'hose MOO buy OF him-and rendering the nation in
oepehaen' IN war and peace, of foreign nations To
conce The national debt iapiiy practicable To
set an example CT republican simplicity of manners and
c"nhnct-a line to cndeavor TO deserve public appro-
baton by meritorious deeds These are the arts-tbs
the management, by which Mr. Adams and his admin
istration seek 10 court the public favor. God grant
ta' such course may be pursued for thousands OF years
III truth we say it Will! sincerity, MIR. Adams ap-
pears to US The arhest removed from any thing like
party political intrigue or scheme
10 ia'or hs election advance any personal object
any sia'ehan "e have ever read, heard of or known
'FO'c. Inc industry, and attention TO business OF
WE ADAMS has been mentioned. The following an
cd''e was told me of him when Secretary Of State
"a gentleman who was going 20 Europe, came 10 Wash
HGtoh IN the summer bayDg intricate and important
business TO settle at the Department-He told Mr..
Adams how urgent was his busncss-how necessary
ior INN TO return 10 New-York, if possible day or
TWO before the packet sailed, which would go in ten
days Tie Secretary heard him to the end Will YOU
come 10 my house 10 morrow meT at II" sIn the
morn n--i In the morning, did understand you Sir?n
Yes Is 1t too early FOR you:" "By no means if it
sun your convenience Sirn At 4 Mr.. Adams mel
MN at the door-contuoied him to his study
mere was no ceremony; but direct setting down 10
ousnt sat ., after hours intense application they
rose-the business was complications breakfast
together and The gentleman in New-York two
or hee DAYS before he had hoped get his bust
ness completed