The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-06-30
Thomas Jefferson.

'"0 ''''o"hlS siloTt extract from Ran
dsiPs Life OF Jefferson contains so much
to be admired Of this grea, man, that we
deem 1t duty to publish it:
Mr.. Jefferson was generally rather n
iavOtlIe with the other sex, aud not with.
Out reason. LIS appearance WAS enya
S'ng. 1lIs lace, though angular and far
from beautiful, LEANED with intelligence
with henevo!ence, aud with the cheerful
vSaeiy Of happy, hopeful spirit. His
complexion was ruddy aud delica,eiy fair;
his reddish chestnut hair luxurrant and
s'ken. HIS full, deep set eyes. the pre-
valIng color Of which was "A hrht hazel.
Tor tiecks Of hazel on ground work of
gray,) were peculiarly expressive, and
mlrrored, rs the clear lake mirrors the
cloud, the emotion which was passing
through his mind.
lie stood six feet two and half inches
IN hight, and though very slim a, this
period, his form was erect and sinewv
aud his movements displayed elasticity
ana w""r. Tie WAS ap evnnrf n,n>i.;an
WAS no manly exercise in which he could
not play well his part. His manners
were unusually graceful, but simple and
cordial. His conversation already pos
sessed no inconsiderable share Of that
charm which in after years was so much
extolled by friends, and to which enemies
| attributed SO seductive an influence in
molding the young and the waverng to
his political views. There was frank.
ness, earnestness and cordiality in lis tone
"A deep sympathy with humanity-a
confidence in man, aud sangune hope
fulnees in his destiny, which irresistably
won upon tie feelings not only of the
ordinary nearer. but Of those grave men
whose commerce with the world had led
them to form less glowing estimates of it
of such men as the scholar like Small.
the sagacious Wythe, the courtIy and
gifted Fauquer.
Mr. Ieilerson's temper WAS gentle. kind
| ly and forgiving. II it naturally bad any
thing OF that warmth which is the usual
concomitaut of affections and sympahies
so a-dent-and it no doubt had-it had
been subjugated by habitual control
Iet under lis even placidity there were
not wanting those indications of calm
self-reIance and courage which all in.
stinctively recognize and respect. There
is not IN instance on record of his hav.
ing been engaged i'll personal renconter,
or his having suffered personal indigni
ty. Possessing the accomplishments, he
avoided the vices Of the young Virginia
gentry Of the day, and class of habits,
which, if not vices themselves. were too
often made the preludes to them. He
never gambled. To AVOID opportunities
to games which were generally accompa.
MED with betting, he never learned 10
distinguish one card from another; he
was moderate in the enjoymen.s of the
table; to strong drinks he had an aver
sion Which rarely Welded to any circum
stances his mouth was unpollHed by
oaths or tobacco! Though he speaks o
enjoying the victory OF fayorite horse,
and the death Of the fox he never pu
but one horse in training to run neve
ran but a single race, and he very rarely
joined in the pleasant excitement-hs
knew it TO be too pleasant for the aspiring
student--of the chase. With such quail
tiles Of mind and character, with the IA
vor Of powerful friends and relatives, anc
even vice royalty, TO urge him onward
Mr.. Jefferson was not young man t,
be lightly regarded BY the young or ole
Of either sex.