Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-12-29

men. at n tme" he adds I the present Congress in
too much talking how be otherwise In body TO
which the people send $50 lawyers whose trade IL n to
question every thing, yield nothing, and talk by the hour
From this he not -oy to be released by aeee
ting the mission Paris where he remained minister OF
the United States from 1884 till 1890. The interest which
he took IN the great Revolution may well be conceived I'M
mediacy connected il with the American ndepen-
dence; but his OF progress clearer than
other mems for he doubted that after his return
To America would the certain and happy termination
! OF the struggle for liberty"
lie now, WashingtonS request, the
hearty desire which he had retiring into private life and
became his Secretary OF State. IL any could doubt
that mans sincerely republican feelings, this anxiety
tor the introduction his cabinet OF the very chief of
democratic party dispel all such ancies-
The able and the leader OF the Federasts in that
cabinet Hamilton, Secretary OF the Treasury; Knox, the
Secretary ut War joined him. while Randolph the Attorney
General sided with Jefferson But Washington, taking part
with neither held the balance between them and the
scpuous justice which marked his lofty nature, and with
the firm hand which he OF all men possessed. Ii is
strange, II ~ melancholy To the folly OF sangunc
IN pertinaciosy believing that those things have real
existence which they vehcmcniy wish true. Be
cause Washington took part with the French fac
ton, and kept aloot from the violent movements
OF the Democratic party and because Hamilton and
Others of the Federalists despaired OF n Republican
government being practicable, at least permanent
IN n great community, the party in this country
opposed 10 popular Institutions, and who retained han
kerlng for monarchical government in America,
needs latter themselves that there in the United
States leaning towards the British yoke and that all
events the lustious President well the Federalisi
chiefs friendly kngy power The truth is, that
Hamilton, the open admer Of institutions,
never dreamed OF giving them another trial in America,
al all attempt Ia establish nstng Republic should be found
10 tail His words were remarkable IN recommending that
all other notifications OF popular government should he
Tied before recourse again had monarchy. That
mind" he said, must be really depaved which would
prefer the equality OF political rights the foundation of pure
Republicans, If itwere be obtained eventually with
der" Accordingly each year that whn, he regarded the
great tho notyery promising experiment. continued without
isnre-each year that the Ame6csn Constitution prov.
ed sufficient for the government OF the rapidly extending
peopedminshed those apprehensions upor which alone
his opinion rested But Washington never felt any such
fears and wanted no experience confirm his deliberate
purpose OF republic. Towards England he felt any
sentiments but those of dstrst and alienation; and his we'll
considered Judgment respecting monarchy may
be easily gathered from has remarkable expression when
deavorng prevent Jeerson's resignation in 1893
after the the French revolution had cssened the
number OF republicans where, ha he did believe
there IN the United States for monarchy"
They who atered themselves that Washington dis
posed 10 content those may be cassed with the
whose Sangulne temperament dSappOinments
tho class among whom, to the lasting misfortune OF this
country, Mr. Pitt held eminent place, he Showed when
friend carried him letter from Geneva, mentioning the
assembling OF army of Dion, and received
for from the minister that she must have very
disaiected correspondent" The army whose existence al
Dion us deemed impossible, because unplea-
in less than month after decided the OF Europe
Marengo.
When Washington resigned Jefferson was proposed for
the Presidency but Adams obtained IT, and he chosen
Vice President At the expiration Of Adams four wears
Jefferson succeeded him; and example TO all party
chiefs when promoted power lie made his rule never
either remove adversary because his parzans
CURED IT, retain because has threatened
assaed him. He pursued his course regardless of
the aunts from party, the importantly OF the other
and, sthough exposed than any
that has filled his high station he lived TO see full
justice done him, and the firm and manly of his ad
mnistraton generally approved. 1t profitable c1ns
der such example, and they who unable follow IT,
respecting measures as well as men, may be well assured
that they misook their when they assumed
the councils Of their country Whoever suffers himself to
be seduced deferred from the path his duty does
rule but obey lie usurps the place OF Others he preencs
guide when he sayishy follows but he puts forth false
pretences, and would be understood himself lille
he but tool in other mems hands lie meany undertak
the responsibility for the profit OF the patronage they
debating his conduct while they skuk in the dark. IL is
compact equally dishonong both the parties and which
the country whose best interests sacrificed by il has the
Just right complain.
Although Jefferson retired from public life at tie close
OF his second presidency in sO6 his days were prolonged
tor twenty beyond that period and these he passed
on his esaie IN Virginia, experimenting agricultural
prcycmenis, and watching the university which e had
founded and which he regarded with unceasing care Like
the other chie magistrates of the Republic he retired with
any fortune and his property was at his decease found
barely sufficient pay his debts twas singular and al
ecung coincidence that when people were assembled
countless numbers celebrate the Fiitieh anniversary
Of the American Independence the passing bell should toll
Of Adams q" the surviving patriots signed the
memorable act vi the Fourth July. On that dan he eN
ped but II alters few days found that the same
time another Of the .patrnrcs OF the New World had
ment had the day closed his earthly course in his
Ih wear.