Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-11

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The works Of Mr.. JEFFEssos, now publishing
Inv his grandson al Charlottesville. These vol>
umes will form the most interesting biography
and domestic history which perhaps has ever
We, appeared, aud will be ofinealculable advan
,ape 70 the future historian of our COUNTY,
Indeed. il is only by referring 20 the records
lief, US by the Patres COnseripti Of the Republic,
that we may hope to obtain a complete and
thorough kuowledge of the causes which led
10 the adoption OF the principles which sustain
ed, at the beginning, our institutions. We are
glad to hnG that this course is pursuing, and
,ba, the papers of some Of our greatest and
best men will soon be given to the world. MIR,
Sparks Is engaged in publishing the papers OF
WAsHINGToN; and Mr. ADAMS, we understand,
is occupied with those Of his late venera,ed ia
Their. These, when completed, will present,
fully aud clearly, the history Of our Revolution
and its uimes-,hc causes which led TO that
Revolu,ion-,he men who figured in i,-Iheir
motives and ac,ions-and their after Cxerlions
in forming Federal Constitution.
We commenced, however, merely intending
20 give another extrac, from Mr.. Jefferson's
Memoir, con- aiming interesting and well drawn
sketches OF The characters Of three Of Virginia S
Savori,e sons-Mr. WrrmE, Mr.. PENDLKroN,
and Mr.. MADISON:
Mn. PrNDLEroN =" The repeal vas strongly
opposed by MIR. Prndlrton, WIN was zealously
attached 10 ancient establishments, and who,
taking all in all, was the ablest man in debate,
have ewes me, with He had not indeed, the
poetical f4ncy of Mr.. Henry, his sublime ima>
gination, his lofty and overw hclmi s diction,
but ae was cool, smooth and persuasive, his Ian
guage flowing, cnoste and embelIis"ed, or if h"
lost he main battle, he returned upon you and
rpgaihed so much oft as to make it drawn
one, BY dex,erous nlaneuvres, skirmishes in
details and Inc recovery Of small advantage,
which, little singly, were important altogether.
You never knew when you were clear OF him,
but were harrassed by his perseverance; until
the patience was worn down, Of all who had less
of il than himself Add TO This, that he was
one of the most Viriuous and benevolent Of men,
the kindest friend. the most amiable and plea
SAINT ofcompIrons, which ensured favorable
reception 10 Whatever came from him. Find
ing that the general principle or en- ails could
nos be maintained, Ire TOOK his stand on IN IL
mendmcnt which hr proposed, instead at ~ a
boIition, 10 permit the tenant in Tail 10 convey
in fee simple il he chose H. and ne was within
4 f. " ,oles saving 50 much of he old law. But
The bill passed finally for entire Abolition In
hat one of the oils for organizing our Judi.
cary system which proposed i conr' OF Cbaun.
Gerry, l had provided for a lrlsl BY jay OF 81
ma,IrTs OF fIc:, In that a. welt a. IN he cour
of law He defeated IL by the introduction Ct
In, Il hka
Consequence has been, thd as no suitor will say
10 his Judge-Sir, dis'rusl you, give me Ju-
~, iuries are rarely, might say perhaps n,'er
seen in lha, court, but when called Tor by The
Chancellor Of his own accord"
MEssRs. WYTHE AND MADIsoN.-In giving
this account Of The laws OF which was myself
the mover and draughtsman, by no means
mean To claim 10 myself the merit Of obtaining
their passage. l had mary occasional sirens
nous eoadiu:ors in debate, and enc most stead
fast, able and jealous, who was himself host.
This was George Mason, 4 man Of the III ST Of
der Of wisdom among thosc who acted on the
Theatre of the revolutions; OF expansive mind,
profound judgment, cogeni in argument, learn.
cd l. the Lore e our former constitution, and
carnes' for Ihr r publican change or Drmocra-
tic prir pies His elocuIinn was neither flow>
ing nor smooth, but his language was strong,
his manner most impressive, s. strengthened 5f
dash Of biting cynicism, when provocation
made il seasonable.
Mr. Wythe, while SPEAKER in the two Sessions
oF IVY, between his return from Congress aud
his appointment TO ihe Chancery, WAS an able
and constant associate In whatever was 's."""
thu Commi tee Of the Whole. HIS uys .'eE-
\ ri " Judgment and reasoning powe'r
great weight--oi him see more Ia s"
Enclosed in my lrl;er Of Nugasl Is, 1924, 10 Mr.
Iuo. Saunderson.
Mr.. Madison came in The house in l776, a
new member aud Young, which CIRCUMSTANCES
concurIing win his extreme modes'y, prevent
ed his venturing himself in debate brf re his
removal 10 he CouaCil Of State, in Nov. ~
From thence n went to Congress, then con-
ssis,,ug OF te~ members. Trained III these sue
fces>iye schools, he acquired habit of sell pos
s Sc ssion, which placed at ready command the
trich resources Of ms luminous aud discriminat-