The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-05-31

transaction of such other business as may
come before thom.
OPINIONS OF Mr.. JEFFERSON.
We extract from the Richmond Wing,
statement Of Mr.. Jefierson's opinion Of
Gen. Jackson's pretensions to the Presi-
dency. II is upon the authority of Cover.
nor Coles, (of Illinois, who, shortly after
the late Presidential election heard Mr..
Jefferson declare his dread Of the election
Of military chieftain. The editor Of the
Wing states that he knew such to have
boon tho sentiments Of Mr.. Jefferson, and
that he had frequently and frankly ex.
pressed them to different persons.
However he may have spoken Of the
matter we could hardly doubt as to what
must have been the opinion Of that philo
sophie patriot, and profound statesman; ac-
quainted as ho was with the superlatively
important fact that military ambition has
been the common destroying angel in all
other republics, and the only danger that
can be very seriously apprchcnded in this.
Philad Demo. Press
Mr.. Jefferson said that during long
'publc life, he sad attentiycly watched
the progress of events IN the United
States, with the particular view Of satis-
"fyng his mind, that mankind were com.
petcnt to sclfgovernment, to believe
which, his principles inclined him; and
that during his whole political obserya-
ton, the disposition Of the American peo-
"Plc to elect General Jackson President
was the single circumstance which had
shaken his faith, and made him fear that
"the American Republic was soon TO fol
low tho fate of all others, and to fall un.
der military rule"
We 10 not publish this opinion Of Mr.
Jefferson, says the Wing, with the hope or
the expectation of proselytlsm. We know
TOO much OF party spirit and party feelings
To expect It, Fools are never 10 bc con
vlnced-thc men of sense who support
Gen. Jackson, do It in the face Of facts. iu
defiance oi thousand evidences OF his un
htness, more imposing and overwhelming,
than can be the opinion oC Thomas Jei'rr
son or any other man. They have gone
too Tar to recede--or they are too inintuu-
ted to change, though one should come
from the dead. But there is a numerous
class of neutrals, who have yet TO como to
no decision between Adams and Jackson
Is not Mr.. JeiIcrson's opinion entitled 10
weight and consideration with thCm? Did
not his information embrace the history OF
the whole human family? Was not his cX.
pcrlence and observation, the longest, the
closest, the most profound and phllosophl
cal ofany who has taken an interest IN the
dcstlnies OF our country? VIII any doubt
his devotion to his country aud to human
liberty every where? Was not he the
great apostle OF Rcpublicanisu? Mr.. Jcf
1erSon respected Gen. Jackson for his per.
sonal merits, and honorcd him for his pub
lie scrvccs-yct did hS think and say. and
at a time when he no longer had any per.
sAnal interest how the affairs Of the United
States were managed "that he viewed the
prospect Of his election to tie Presidency,
Is bad omen for the durability Of the Re
pubhc"--as evidence that the American
people, like their Republican predecessors
IN Europe, were ready to ran after Il MILL
r,RY LEADER, and surrender their liber
TIES to the first aspiring military cheitain
who could dazzle them with the lustre OF
bis glory. He had no apprehension that
Gen. Jackson entertained views against
tho liberty Of his country--but II was the
prcccdcnt--thc popular disposition that
wished TO give that reward To military
chieltaln, which can only be deserved by
great civil talents, long experience, and
tried integrity. He was unable to com.
prchend, how beating the British in two
hours battle, at New Orleans, could quail
iiy man for the most arduous civil duties
IN the world"
PUBLIC SCHOOL.--Wc are gratiicd 10
ho made to the School Committee, by the
most noccssitous classes and that said com.
mittce are cautiously filling the School with
that description Of boys for whose particular
benefit IL was instituted. About thirty more
we're added TO the number on Monday last,
and further number we are informed viii
probably be received next Monday. The com.
mit,oe are under the necessity Of rejecting
many applications, and undoubtedly may err
in few instances in making their selections
for want Of perfect information of the circunr.
stance. of applicants-some may be received
who ought or might be rejected. and Others
rejected who have fair claim 10 the privilege
of being admit,od-but on the whole VIC
doubt not the public may rely with full conf
dencc on the urrightness and intelligence o.