The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-12-25

became Governor of Virginia and the la,
ter John w. Epps, subsequently member
OF Congress. Alter some statements con-
ceming Mrs. Jefferson, Captain Bacon says
that Mr.. Jefferson was the most industrious
persun he ever knew. All the lime | was
with him had full permission TO visit his
room at any time, day or night when
thought it necessary 10 see him OH business.
| have scarcely ever gone into his room
when he was not busy, unless he was in
bed. RENE .ber bot TWO instances in
which | found him unemployed-once he
was suffering from ioolhache, and on
the other occasion from neuralgia. At all
olher times he was reading, wiring, ar
ranging his business plans. conversing
about something he had on his estate or
ordering something else.
Mr.. Jefferson had six grandchildren TO
whom he was much devoted, and they to
him He took great pleasure in talking 10
them and giving them advice. have heard
him tell them enoneh Of times that robody
should live without some useful employ
ment. When one OF Them said TO him,
1--WE are rich aud do not need 10 work !"
Mr.. Jefferson replied. "Ah those who
expect 10 gel their living without work, be-
cause they are rich, will be greatly mi>ta
ken. The people who do work will soon
gel possession 0f their properly"
He took great pleasure in sport, some
times presiding a: juvenile races, and de-
cidiug who was the victor. He was always
very kind and iudugeGi 10 his servants; he
would not allow them 10 be oyer-worked,
and wonld scarcely ever permit them 10 lie
whipped. Once a servant stole some nails.
had evidence OF the fact, and informed
MIR Jefferson. jim, the thief, had previous
" been a faithful servant MIR. Jefferson,
somewhat surprised, told me 10 be al his
house with jim when he took his ride. |
never saw any person, white or black, so
mortified as he was whei, he saw his mas
ter. Tears s;reamed from his eyes; he beg
ged 10 be forgiven, exhibiting the mos;
acute anguish MIR Jefferson turned 10 me
and said: ''Sir, We cannot punish HIM any
more; he has suffered enough already. He
then talked 10 the servant, giving him much
good advice, and dismissed him. Jim's
oyerseer expected to be called 10 whip
him, and was surprised when the negro
stated The facts; Jim added that he had been
seeking religion great while, yet he never
heard anything that made him Ieel so bad
he did when mss;et said ''eo and don't
do so any more " Jim was soon converted,
and came for permit TO be baptized He
was good servant afterwards. Mr.. Jetfer-
son had several family servants, and they
were allowed 10 do as they pleased.
Mr.. Jefferson freed a number of his SER
wants in his will, and think; said Captain
Bacon; that he wouid have freed them all
il his affairs had not been so involved that
he could not do it.
DR. Pierson here remarked iha: ne must
close, though he had scarcely given one-
third OF the information he had Obtained
his hour had expired. In regard 10 The
opinions OF Jefferson aud others, The speak
or SAID lha, while reference 10 Them in
creased our reverence for those master bull
ders who labored 10 lay the foundation .oi
our glorious Union, they should give in.
iensity TO our adherence for their traiorous
SUCCESSORS who are attempting 10 tear down
The magnificent structure. (Applause y
The Virginia of Washington, Jefferson and
Henry, fallen, alas 10 The Virginia oil Floyd
Wire aud Mason. What a fall F! Applause
The contrast is surely. enough 10 fire every
loyal hear:, aud nerve every loyal arm 10
wipe out the stigma. May the contest mol
cease until treason and rebellion are every
where crushed beneath your tread. and
THE Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall
Ger the land of the free and the home oI
the brave"