Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-16
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THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 16, 1897.

New orleans, the CluZenS OF LyuChouiS W."
dered him 4 public dimes, at which he corsent-
ed to be present, as did, also, the venerable Sage
Of Monticello. When The regular ,oasts had
been drunk, Mr.. Jefferson asked leave TO pro-
pose ths following sentiment.
.Honor 10 THOSE who HAVE filled the meas
sure Of their THEIR country's glory"
This toast was received with great enthusi-
asm: Hrst, because il emanated from the GREAT
doubtedly intended, and understood as a high
compliment, to the distinguished guest, whose
gallant deeds were the pride of his country,
but whose reckless Mis-deeds were either un-
known or dimmed by the blaze Of a fresh-kin-
died fame. The toast was in every respect
worthy of It's pruden, and patriotic author,
who meant and said, tina, the Hero Of New Or
leans was entitled 20 rank among the many
great patriots, military and civil, whose success
fol effort. had created and sustained the glory
Of their country. A diferen, Interpretation,
however, was subsequently, given 10 it, or rata-
er j, was so altered by the p~ar,izans Of the He
10, after be became a candidate forEfhe Presi-
dencv, as 10 engross for HIM the honour award
cd to
His followers knew the value Of Mr.. Jeffer-
sons opinions, and ar,fully sought 10 induce
the belief that the Sage was favorable to the
election of the Chis7ain; and with this view,
they post dated ,he event, omitted the u6i, and
publish the following yersion:-
"Honor to HIM who HAS filed the measure
Of HIS country's glory"
The imposition passed current for some time,
but was presently exposed aud nailed to the
counter" 1t has since been ascertained that
Mr.. Jefferson did express his sentiments rela-
tive to the election, in the most pointed and
impressive manner. He said to GovERYoR
Coles of Illinois, who was once his Private Sc
| crctary and always his bosom friend, that "du-
" ring a long public life, I have attentively
" watched the progress Of events in the United
" States, with the particular view of satisfying
" my mind, that mankind are competent 10 self
" government, to believe which my principles
" incline me; and duiing my whole political
/" observation, the disposition Of the American
|" people TO cleo, Gen. Jackson PRECEDENT, is the
I" single circumstance which has shaken my
g faith, and made me fear, that the American
IS Republic is soon to follow tine fate Of all 9TH
|" srs, and TO fall under Military rule"
No sooner was this important development
made, than il was pronounced a fabrication by
80, ,ka oervira Of Tho Cnpoh hin atiop .
with the Wanting assertion thai Gov. Coles
would never venture to confirm it. But in that
they have been deceived, as in their calculations
ppon the subserviency Of Mr.. Buchanan. Gov,
Coles has confirmed l., and would, it necessary,
support it with uritsn evidence. We copy the
following from an Illinois paper, published near
the residence Of that distinguished gentleman:
"Gov. Coles, since his return to this state, is
free and unreserved upon this subject, and has
many times repeated The conversation which
passed between him aud the Industrious dead,
referred to by Mr.. Williams. Should the Ga
zette, or even Gen. Green, who has promised
to ~lisproye every syllable, if avowed by Gov.
Coles, attempt 10 invalidate the testimony OF
our late Governor, and thereby induce a be-
lief that MIR. Jefferson never uttered the SEN
timent attributed 10 him. they will meet
with so many difficulties, that they will hear
THY repent The undertaking before they fairly
enter the field Of controversy. The charac'
ter Of Gov. Coles cannot be shaken; it stands
upon a basis so firm, that a combined attack Of
bill tie opposition presses in the country could
not affect it. They may better submit to the
opinion thu expressed by Jefferson, or attempt
Eso show, tina, age and infrmities had so weak
ened the energies of his mind, as TO render
him incapable Of forming correct opinions Of
men and things. We understand that Gov
Coles had it in his power to corrooorate nj:
+ statements, were that at all necessary, by do
cumentary papers"
The packet ship York. arrived at New York
bn Sunday last from Liverpool, which port sh'