Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-06-05
PARENTAGE OF JEFFERSON.

= iHe circumstances OF the union iron
which sprung the illustrious American
statesman, Thomas Jefferson, have never
we think, except in such general terms a
would convey no definite idea of their pc
cullar character, yet reached the eve O
the public. But having learned then
from the aged neighbcrs of Mr. Jefferson
during former soourn in Virginia, anC
being well conyinced oftleir entire truth
we will. venture to relate them for tn,
amusement of our readers.
Mr. j Jelferson's father was poor, but ar
intelligent and industrious mechanic, anc
as society was constituted in Virginia. he
was wholly excluded from the ranks n
the aristocracy, and could lave had nc
hope of forming a family connection witt
them. but for the following incident:
One of the proud and lordly Randolph,
wishing some repairs to be nal on The
door.steps of his mansion, and having
heard OF the expertness of the Young car
penter, Jefferson, who resided in the same
parish, sent for him to come and do The
work. In this family there were several
beautiful and accomplished daueh ters who
were the acknowledged bellies of that part
of the country; while one of the sisters
was so far behind the rest, either in ac.
comrlishments or the faculty Of showing
OIL TO advantage, that she was subject to
morttyng neglect by the young men who
thronged the establishment, being 2ener-
ally left at home while her more favored
sisters were taken off for the constant
round OF parties ard pleasure excursions
in vogue among the wealthy families Of the
place. 1t was during one Of these instan.
ces of neglect that Young Jefferson hap
pened to be Mt work on the steps and the
respectful attentions he then had an on
portoHity of paying the sighted girl, so
strongly affected her with the contrast
with those she had beon accustomed to
receive from all other Young gentlemen
who were admitted to the house that her
actions soon revealed TO the quick eye OF
the ambti Gus young mechanic, condit-
ion Of heart that he thought he might i'm
prove to advantage. And acting on that
belief he persevered, and so we'll profited
by his opportunities that within few days
a mutual engagement was formed, and n
runaway match concocted and carried in
to effect There was, to be sure a terrible
rumpus kicked up by the proud Ram
doiphs when it was discovered that ore Of
the family had disgraced them and hcrsclt
as they esteemed it, hv running away
with. and marrying poor mechanic. Rut
finding there was no help for It, ard
learning, upon inquiry. that the young
man was as smart as he was bold, they at
length recalled the .ruant daughter with
her hus sband, installed them into the fam
ilv and gave them their patrimony
From this match. sprung, we believe
two sons and several daughters, n part of
whom, like Thomns Jefferson. the subse-
quent statesman srd president. strikingly
INFESTED the intellectual characteristics
of the father, and the other part the quite
ordinary and commonolace traits of the
mother.
SLANDER.-Ifyou find man circulating
malicious reports about his neighbor, it
may be set down as inyiolable rule that
any such person is dishonest. Not only
dishonest, but, from his infamous dispo-
si;ion, dangerous to all with whom he
may be acquainted. He uirculates false
impressions, and sets people upon an err
roneous course ofjudgment and conduct
in respect to Others, which may frequent
ly be ruinous to their prosperity. ltdoes
n general injury to society, more than to
the party slandeted, as it destroys conf
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