Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-25
TRUTH SPOKEN IN SEASON.
From, lhe Penn suIp1nin Jlemocruf

In the Winter Of 1898 and 1894, Mr.. Adj
am, acted in concert with Washin ton and JET
ferson, in opposition 10 the Doctrine the advo.
Gated by many, that we should embark in the
was OF Europe on ,he side Of France His
ESSAYS in favor of neutra iy, and in support Of
the Administration, were read and adm.
throughout The coun ry--these writings at
lracted the notice of Wash 'ngton, who, II
1894, upon the recommendation 81 I1e,Son ap-
pointed Mr.. Adams Min s,er resi- EFT to the
Netherlands There his conduct was such as
to increase the con6d nee air ady paced III
him by the Fa her Of his tounlry, and. ACCORD
irglv, we find that one Of the last acts OF Gen
Washington's administration was the appoint
ment OF Mr Adams Minister Penipote "tiarv
to Portugal new commission from ne Ia
Their of Mr.. Adams changed his destination 10
Berlin; this change was not mad by the then
President without co sullingGen. W ashington,
who had hen retired FROM Office and Wa pla-
red in "a situation beyond he reach If any OF
the motive, which can possibly prejudice the
mind. of men n power
The following letter from Gen. Washington
is the r, ply . President Adams 'nq"iry, ana
W II ever rema an honorable testimony 10 the
character Of J. q. Adams:
monday, FEB. 2oM. l7e7.
neru.aI of the enclose d. The sentiments do no
nor 10 the he al aud heart Of tie writer; and II
nv wishes would re OF any avail they should
90 70 YOU in strong hope tha' you WIFE not
withhold meried promotion from John gam
cv Adams, because H. is your san: Tor, without
intending 10 complinien, ,he'father or me mo-
iber. or 10 censure any others, give II Us my
decided opinion, th,, Mr.. adams is The most ca
b,obIe Dubic character ice hare abroad. And that
there remains TO doubt on my MUD that heS"Hi
proye himself TO be the ablest OF all our diP"-
matte CORDS If he ~as now TO be brooBht III
TO that line, or iuto any ether puhiic walk
could no,,upon the principle which has reSo'a'-
cd nv own conduct, dsapprose oil tine oau'io"
which is limited at in the letter But hr Is al
ready entered; the public more aud more, as ne
| is known, are appreciaung his talents ana
wor,h and his country would sustain loss II
,bese were 10 be che cked by an over deilcacy
on your part.
Wvvih sincere esteem and ahec:onate re-
gard, am ever yours. ,
s"''' ~ GEORGE WASHINGTON" .
Tim, did the Father Of his Country whose
,oe cxnrrirnce, and knowledge OF human ma
,nre were such as TO enable him 10 Judge Cor
rtc,ly, then speak Of Mr.. Adams. In the s''o'
alton Of : Forciga Minister, Mr.. Adams CONF
nued in Europe, during tue "h"'e VI Inv -,
cal contest which terminated IN the eieeiio" "
Mr.. Jefferson, in 1901. When ne a,er"a'us
ra,nru,,l 70 his native land, he returned as every
;nrenious mind unfailingIy returns after long
ABSENCE. : stranger 10 local parties, and friend
to his country. accordingly, we lind HIM III the
senate Of the United States acting an 'naeptnd-
e", part, supporting The measures of Mr. JET
ftrson, when he believed them rig"i anu r OPP
in his nnillOn, lUcN were
p ".o,'s mil. by pursuing this independent
"'o"s' Mr. Adams incurred the displeasore and
Iou' ., of the Legislature OF Massachu-
srs,. who, in May, 1908, by small majority
Of S Federal votes, elected another person as De-
Da,or from the period Of Mr. aaa%, .,' sr
and adopted resolutions in The nature aims o. S,s
,;"ns ~ their Senators, which Mr.. Adams a,s'
uo", Not being able, consequently
aPp IN. instructions Of his constituents, UT
ADAMS resigned. He acted WITH and had Inc