Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-13

JUDGE ARCHIBALD STUART, OF
STAUNTON.
MONTICELLO, Sept. 8. 1892.
Dear SIR Il wrote you a long letter
from Philadelphia early in the summer,
which would not now have been worth
recurring to, but that I therein asked
the favor of you to sound Mr.. Henry on
the subject you had written me on, to
wit, the amendment of our Constitution,
and to find whether he would not APP
prove of the specific amendments there
in mentioned, in which case the bust
ness would be easy. If you have had
any conversation with him on the sub
ject, I will thank you for the result. AS
[ propose to retire from my present Of
fee at the close of the ensuing session
of Congress, and to fix myself once
more at home, I begin to feel a more inn
mediate interest in getting the Consti-
tuition of our country fixed, and in such
form as will ensure somewhat great
er certainty to our laws, liberty. and
property, the first and last of which are
now pretty much af1oat. and the second
not out of the reach of every enterprise.
set out for Philadelphia about the 10th,
and would therefore be happy to hear
from you DeIOTo lIlat. dIu, Will 5 ieoo
and sincere esteem, dear sir,
Your constant friend and serv't,
tn. JEFFERSON.
Archib'd Stuart, Esq.
GERMANTOWN, Nov. "a, 1893
Dear Sir When I had the pleasure
of seeing you at Monticello you men
toned to me that sheep could be pro-
cured at or about Staunton, good and
cheap, and were kind enough to offer
yonr aid in procuring them. Rejecting
on this subject, | find it Will be much
better to buy and drive them now, before
they have young ones, and before the
SHOWS set in, than to wait till the spring.
therefore take the liberty of inclesing
YOU 40 doll. bank post note, which Il
will beg the favor of you to lay out for
me in sheep, taking time between the
purchase and delivery to give notice to
MI. Randolph at Monticello to have
them sent for, the letter to be directed
to him, or in his absence to Samuel Bid
die, overseer at Monticello. Your en-
dorsement on the.post note will transfer
and make it payable to bearer, and con-
sequently will be cash to anybody at
Staunton or Richmond who wishes to
remit to Philadelphia; or the custom
house officer at Richmond will always
be glad to give cash for 1T:
What apology must [ make for so
free a call on you? and what thanks ana
apology for the use 1 made of your
friendly offer as to the potatoes? But l
am again q new beginner in the world,
and it is usual for old settlers to help
you,ag ones.
France is triumphant in the north.
Her rebellion also subsidies. The affair
of Toulon is against her as yet; but L
suspect it is not over.
The yellow fever is entirely vanished
in Philadelphia. and all the Inhabitants
of Philadelphia returned to 1t. The
President remains here merely TO form
a point of union for the members OF
Congress who may arrive uniformed
of the safety of Philadelphia. but no
body doubts that they will Immediately
go from hence to sit in Philadelphia.
shall be within striking distance OF
YOU by the 18th of January. Accept as
surances of my respect and affection.
TIL. JEFFERSON.
MONTICELLO, Jan 26, 1874.
Dear Sir You favor of the 22d has
been duly received, and, in consequence
of it, my manager, Mr.. Biddle, now sets
cut for the sheep, as the approach OF the
yeaning season leaves no time to spare
as to them. I could have wished to
have made one trip serve for them and
the potatoes, but am advised that the
latter would be in danger of freezing on
the road. I must, therefore as to them,
wait for milder weather.
arrived at home on the 10th inst.
| When left Philadelphia there was
great dearth of foreign news. Since my
| fhnro O favorable
to France: but I have nothing particu
lar. The Federal House of Representa-
tives had given some pleasing expecta-
tions of their dispositions by one or two
leading votes. However, Mr.. Madison 9
PROPOSITIONS. set for the 18th inst, would
be better proof of the character of the
majority. I think the next weeks post
may bring us some. vote or votes on
them which may indicate what we are
1 to expect.
Now settled at home as a farmer, |
shalt hope you will never pass without
calling, and that you will make this
your Headquarters whenever you visit
the neigh borhood. Accept sincere as
surauce of my friendship and respect.
TIL. JEFFERSON.
Mr.. Stuart.
Dear SIR Your favor reached NE
two DAYS past by traveller from the
south. Our friend, Mr. Jefferson, is in
tranquility at home. The reason of his
departure was painful in respect to the
publick, requiring greatly at the present
crisis the aid of his talents and virtues
in the public councils; but most propi-
tious in respect to himself, for he retires
possessing the confidence and attended
by the good wishes of all. honest men
and true republicans. enclose you
land shall continue to do SO till l get
thro' it, part of his negotiations with
the British minister. 1t is possession
of considerable value to every library as
it respects facts, but more SO from the
able manner in which the subject was
treated by him. The propositions intro
duced by Mr.. Madison are yet depend
Sing before the House of Representatives
and their fate uncertain. The
and British are opposed to them
and this is still a formidable one. G. b.
in harmony with the combined powers
has compelled Tuscany and Genoa tt
take part against France.
We have nothing new or very import
ant of late from France. Sincerely,
am your friend and servant,
JAS MONROE
Mr.. Randolph you have seen is sue
cessor to Mr.. Jefferson. The Presiden
thought Of Jay, but finally nominated
the former
Philadelphia. Jan. 81, l79t.
RICHMOND, March ~, 1894.
M Dear SIR II enclose you lette
to Bell, which wish you to read ant
, send to him as soon as possible. l hav'
examined the record and suppose it t.
be full one. The errors suggested IL
the pati:iaG ere: 1st, That the value Q
the land ought to tave been estimated
by jury; and 2ndly, THAT SO much o
the original purchase money AS remain
ed unpaid ought to have been deducted
If there is anything among the paper
to cuIe these defects let me know it tina
| may apply for eeYiiaragi. [ am in
c!ined to think the decree will be open
: ed. tho [ am not certain of it, and
suppose, be it so or not, the ultimate de
termination will be for Mills.
] am not employed for MattEeYs HI
has chosen Counsellor pGval. No per
son has appeared for Mrs. Burns. Un
less the answer makes its appearance
before the commencement of the mex
term. a motion cannot then be made t
| l:..oI,,o thu ipi1nctiO1