The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-10-08
TRUTH SPOkEN IN SEASON.
From The Pennsulranin Democrnf.


concert with Washington and Jefferson, in oppo-
sion TO the Docti me then advocated by many.
that we should embark IN the wars Of Europe on
the side Of France. Ills ESSAYS in favor OF neu-
ttality, and IN support Of the Administration.
were read and admired Throughout the country
these writings attracted the notice OF Wash.
ington, vino, in li94, up0n The recommendation
ofJeDeTS0H, appointed Mr.. Adams NJ mister resi-
dcnI to the Netherlands. There his conduct
was such as TO increase the confidence already
placed in him by the Father of his Country, and
accordingly, we fud that one OF the last acts Of
Gen. Wshington's Administration was the ap-
pointment of hlr. Adams Minister Penipotent-
ary 10 Portugal. new commission from the
father OF Mr. Adams changed his destination to
Berlin; this change WIS moi made by the then
President without consulting Gen. Washington,
who had then retired from office and was pa.
ced in " a situation beyond the reach Of any OF
the motives which can possibly prejudice the
minds OF men in power
The following letter from Cen Washington is
the reply TO President Adams inquiry, and viii
ever remain an honorable testimony TO the char
acter OF J. @ Adams:
Monday, Feb. ooh 10Y.
DEAR SIR Il thank you for giving mp the
perusal of The enclosed. The sentiments do hon.
or TO the head and heart Of the Writer and fmy
wishes would be of any avail, they should goto
you in a strong hope that you will not withheld
mnriied promotion from John Quincy Adams,
because ne is your SOD foI, without intending 10
compliment the father the mother, or to CEN
sure any others, give it IA. my decided opinion
that Hr. adams IS The most pat7tdble pub[ic char
acier IRE bate a5road And thar there remains
no doubt on my mind that he will prove himself
TO be the ablest of all oar diplomatic corps. II
he was now 10 be brought into that line, or into
any other public walk, | could not upon the
principle which has regulated my own conduct,
diSapprovC of the caution which is limited at ia
the letter But he is already entered the public
more and more. as he is known. are approaching
his talents and worth and his country would
sustain a loss If these were TO be checked by an
over delicacy ON your part.
" With sncere esteem and afectionate regard,
am ever yours
GEORGE WASHINGTON
Thus did the Father Of his Country whose
age. experience. and knomlegde ofhuman ma
tnte, were such as 10 enable him 10 judge cor
rectly. then speak OF Mr. Adams In the situa-
lion of a Foreign Minitter, Mr. Adams continued
IN Europe, during the whole Of the political con-
trst which terminated in the election Of MI
Jefferson, IN 1901. When he aiterw ards return
ed to ms native land, he Ieturned as every inge-
npons mind uniailingly returns after along abr
sence, stranger TO local parties and friend 10
his country : accordingly, we find Inn IN The oe'
nate OF the United States, acting an independent
part, supporting the measures OF Mr.. jefferson,
when he believed them right, and opposing them
when, IN his opinion they were wrong, unfIl ny
pursuing this independent course, Mr.. Adams
incurred the dSpieaSure and disapprobalon oil
the Legislature of Massachusetts, VINO, IN May
1903, by small majority Of Federal votes e.
lected another person as Senator, from the per-
cd ot Mr.. Adams term. and adopted resolutions
IN the nature ct instructions 10 their Se1as y
which MIR. Adams disapp,oved. Not being able
consequently, To obey the Instructions o h's col.
sfituents Nh Adams resigned lie acted WITH
bad the confidence of Nh Jefferson anh vi
Madison, and was, shortly after the Latter Vase
lected President, appointed Mnster 10 Russia,
where he continued until he was called TO a'a u
making the treaty Of Client When MI hoi
roe was elected President in 1917, he aPpolhc'
MIR. Adams his Secretary not without pre'io"
~ apprising Gen. Jackson lot his intention
shall said he in his letter To the latter or
=" LIST of March, 1877, " take person tor t'e "a
= partment o State from the Eastward "''
=" MIR. Adams, by long services in our dlI'o',"
tic concerns appearing to enilile nm 10
= preference, supported by his acknoictedef" -
" diiiies and integrity, his nomination VIZ
: TO the Senate" In reply 10 Discrimination o,s
Jackson in his letter Of March 18th, ob'e'''
hare no hesitation in saying 'hni you u" L
" made The best selection 10 tH me DePGfi""i f
State, THAT COULD BE MADE. Mr.. 1ddnN q Is
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