Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-05-20
ofhospi,aIity was carried 10 The excess of SELF.

OF hospitality was carried 10 the excess OF self
limpoEerishment. He possessed great tortitude
of mind, and his command oftemper was such
that he was never in passion.
As man of letters and yo,ary Of scieice,
he acquired high distinction. In the classics,
and IN several European languages, as well as
mathematics, he attained proficiency not
common 10 American students.
With regard 10 his political opinions, and
his character as statesman, his countryinen
have widely differed in their estimates. BY
some persons he has been considered as one
OF the most pure, amiable, dignitied, wise, and
patriotic of men. BY others he has been con
sidered as remarkably defective in the quail
ties which dignity and adorn human life, and
as one Of the most wrong headed statesmen
that ever lived. Posterity will Judge which Of
these opinions is right. His writings, which,
a2reeably to directions left by him, have been
published since his death, afford ample male
! rails for judging of his character. They con-
sist Of four volumes octave, or correspon-
dence, anas, etc.
The religious opinions Of Mr. Jefferson were
peculiar and eccentric. His writings show
that he was free thinker, with preference
for some Of the doctrines Of Unilarianism. In
letter 10 friend, he says, 81 have 10 thank
you for your pamphlets on the subject Of Uni
taranlsm, and TO express my qualification with
your efforts for the revival OF primitive Chris
ranity in your quarter. confidently expect
that the present generation will see Unitarian
ism become the general religion Of the United
Stales!"
MADISON. ~.
| Mr. Madison was Of small stature and ra,h-
err porty. He had calm expression; pene-
trating blue eyes, and was slow and grave in
his speech At the close Of his Presidency he
| seemed TO be care worn, with an appearance
of more advanced age Than was the fact He
was bald on the crown Of his head, always
wore his head powdered, and generally dres-
| sed in black. His manner was modes, and
retiring, but IN conversation he was pleasing
and instructive, having mind wellstored with
the treasures of learning, and being particu-
| larry familiar with the political world. On his
accession to the Presidency he restored the
custom of levees at the Presidential Mansion,
which had been abolished BY Mr.. Jeiferson.-
| 1t was on the occasion of the levees thai his
accomplished lady, by her polite, and atirac-
live attentions and manners, shone with pecu-
Mar lustre. Mr. Madison was fond OF socieig,
although he had travelled but little, never hav-
yHlted iorelgn ccuntrles, or seen much OF the
people and country over which he presided.
/ When a member Of deliberate bodies, Mr..
Madison was an able debater, having acquired
self-coe6denee by slow degrees As writer,
he has few equals among the American states
men, and the style OF his public documents and
! his correspondence has always been admired.
He was, at the time of his death, the last sur
viving sgner OF the Constitution and the part
he bore in framing that Instrument, his subse
lquent advocacy OF il by bis writings, with his
adherence to It's provisions, obtained for him
the tile ot"Father OF the Constitution"
MONROE.
| Mr.. Monroe was tall and well FORMED, be
| ing six feet in stature, with light complexion
and blue eyes. His countenance had no in
dcauon Of superior intellect. but an honesty
and frmness Of purpose which commanded
respect, and gained favor and friendship. He
was laborious and industrious, and doubtless
Compensated, in some degree. by diligence,
for slowness of thought and want of lnagina
! ton. His talents, however Were respectable,
and he was fine specimen of the old school
| Virginia NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., hospltable,
and devoted TO his country, which he did not
| hesitate to serve 10 the best of his ability,
through long life, and his career was highly
honorable, useful, and worthy OF admiration.
! The administration of Mr. Monroe was evil
IDENTIFY prosperous and advantageous TO the ma
ton. At no period in our history, has party
spirit been so much subdued, and The atten-
ton of our national legislature more exclusive
| ly devoted to objects ofpublc benefit ..
! Though, in the course of his public life. Mr..
Monroe had received from the public ,reaSu-
ry. for his services $3S5,000, he reti,ed from
office deeply in debt He was, however, re-
lleved at last, by the adjustment, BY Congress,
ofhls claims. founded chiefly on disbursements
made during the war. s.s ...s-.-, s..