Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-01-09


and will Of the nation, md have lef
behind them glory that shall move
fade away.--Editors Spirit ofthe Timcs
From the Washington Globe.
.. PARTY LEADERS. 81
Jefferson and Hamilton.
Jackson and Clay.
Or tho two commanding parties Of the
country, Mr.. BALDWIN has drawn Out
the comparison with much vivacity and
vigor and considering where his hear
lies, with moro justice than could have
been hoped, from one whose ardent no
ture shines on: even in his style. That
he was resolved to make an impartial
portraituro of his iIlustrious countrymcn,
both for his own and his country's sake,
is apparent in overy line, but the head
and the hand cannot accomplish what
the heart disallo,cs. We give the par.
allcls drawn, presenting HAMILTON and
JEFFERSON, CLAY and JACKSON, side by
side, TO show how the best Intentions
and the greatest ability will fail to reach
an honest aim where the feelings faltcr.
JEFFERSON and HAMILTON arc thus
delineatcd as they stood in juxtaposition
in Washington's Cabinet:
"washington proceeded to organize his ad-
ministraiion by appointing Jefferson 10 the
State Department, Hamilton to the Treasury,
Knox TO TIE War Department, and Edmund
Randolph MS Attorney General. II is difficult
TO decide in the then disturbed and disordered
state OF affairs, foreign and domestic, when q
policy was 10 be fixed, internal aud interna-
tional, which OF these offices was Of the first
importance or required The higher order Of abil-
tiles. We incline 10 think that the Treasury,
though not the first in dignity, was the first in
difficulty; mainly because the principal matters
of foreign relations were dependent for solu-
ton OH general grounds and considerations,
and were of such potent interest as invited the
examination and co-operation Of the whole
Administration; while the affairs Of the Treas
ury, depending upon knowledge Of political
economy and Of finance, and consisting OF an
infnite number of particulars, must necessa-
rily have been left, in great measure, 10 the
head of that Department..
"To Jefferson must be awarded the high
praise wh ich his celebrated feport on the state
of our foreign relations has ever commanded.
1t is one of the nblest State papers ever issued
from any department Of the Government; IN
deed, his whole correspondence in his depart
ment, while it elected the warm appreciation
Of Washington, throws an enduring luster on
his pen.
"Hamilton's busy invention was al work on
the finances. He found the public credit at its
lowest ebb; the country impoverished; every
interest languishing; the sources of revenue
choked up. His funding system, making pro-
vision for the payment Of the public debt; the
system of internal taxes and excise, the as
sumption of the debts of the States incurred
during the revolution; laying tariff OF duties
on foreign importati ons; these, some of them
bold and sharp measures Of relief, and bitterly
opposed at the time, were proposed and carried
through with q nerve and vigor worthy OF oil
praise. The Whisky Boys of Pennsyyano
! lose. :-,inst the excise; and Washington issued
his proclama ton, and proceeded to collect on
army 10 put down the insurrection; out Tue IN
sargents disbanded.
"The policy of the Secretary Of the Trees
rry found but little favor with the Secretary
State. They got along badly, we suspect, iron
the first. They both held the most promipen
positions before the country. They Were bot'
very ambitious They were both very fond o
Having their own way. Neither had been &C
| customed to a rival, and could little brook one
There was but little agreement in politica
character; indeed, their political opinions,
to radical principles, were nearly antipodal
and here was but little congeniality of persona
disposition. They were equally jealous Oh tn
! favor of Washington; for il was everything a
that time. Each was conscious that himsel
aud the other were making. hsloryj and "
cannot doubt that each was looking, as non
had better right or rcasOnt to look, to the highcs
Office in the future; for il was not then dscOy
cred that great talents and great service
wele impediments to the first Office in ID
uation. "-''F'
r stIIamilton was, by fourteen or.ffteen year:
the younger; ;but this disparity was couniefba
anced by the singular precocity Of his genius
and his early, active. anu continuous emplo,
ment in various business, military politica
, and professional, of the greatest moments
Everything contributed to stimulate, natur'
and strengthen his judgment; for at perlo'
teeming with such events ana development
J. days are not counted by the dial. man wi
had lived through ten or fifteen years OF sue
times, had the experience Of along life runnii
! lin smooth and common channels. Jelerst
had reached that age, when the energies, fl
yet of vitality and vigor, seem most vehement
directed to The attainment Of the hopes oil
: projects Of life. - o.&
i. s'Hamillon, We suspect, had more force a,
demonstration OF character. If he had n
more character, it was more prominent.
4 aEl,ad more intensity and drectness Of purpos
. He met men and difficulties more boldly. u
!. ferson, II he did not shrink from controvers
b was not fond of it. Hamilton liked It. w
Il sharp collisions of intellect had for him
j agreeable excitement. Jefferson had more "
|" riness and caution. He was more ndroit,
!. he was more circuitous. He was an able wi
0 ter nj one of the best conyersatoll:sts OF i
q aee. with every faculty, it would seem, for ppl
al lie speaking. We do not regard the want
!, volume Of voice, alluded to by Mr.. Writ as,
!" any means, an nsupcrable obstaclej greatcrd
s. fects having been overcome by orators not lit
u 80 we'll furnished forth 'by nature. Yeti no
withdrawing these advantages, though he Oft
S called his friends out 10 combat for his primo