The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1883-02-18

fortune; by the DoQueet OF Mount vernon from
his brother: by his wife. who was the widow OF
man Of fortupe. Then he made q good
deal Of money In his youth. whom he was sur
veying in the woods. The farewell address to
the people Of the United States was I think.
written by himself. and then given to Hamilton
and jay Hamilton read It, no doubt but
think that Jay finally drew 1t up and finished
1t. know that II has been attributed to Ham,
ilton but 1t is not In his style. II is In jays
STYLE" Apropos OF O letter which In 1922 he
received from Jefferson. Mr.. Adams was asked
to explain why he was now on such
good forms with his successor In the
Presidency. and received such Affection
nte letters from him after the abuse
with which no had been loaded by that gentle
man. He replied: 81 do not believe that JEFF
fcrson ever hated mo. On the contrary. be-
lieve he always liked me: but he detested Ham,
ilton and my whole administration. Then he
wished to be President Of tho United States and
stood In his way. 80 he did everything that he
could to pull me down. But II I should quarrel
with him for that might have to quarrel with
every man I have had anything to do with in
life. This is human nature Mr.. Jeffer-
son and have grown old and retired from pub
lie life. SO we are upon our ancient terms OF
good will"
We hear great deal about Lafayette in this
our day are able to appreciate the enthusiasm.
altogether disproportioned to his services.
evoked by his visit to this country in 1925. An
incident witnessed by Mr.. Quincy illustrates
the tact evincod by the Frenchman In tho little
speeches he was everywhere compelled to
make. As his party were approaching An
dover. Massachusetts,. he said: - Now. tell me
all about this place. and for what 1t is remark
able" The General treasured tho hints given
him touching the theological seminary. and in
his speech made an impressive allu-
sion to that sacred hill from which
hope had gone forth to the heather.
and light TO tho uttcrmost parts OF the earth.
On the return journey Mr.. Quincy met In
Andover an old gentleman who was deeply in
terested in the seminary's honor and SUCCESS
" / was really surprised he said to Mr.. Quincy
" at the particular and accurate knowledge that
Gen. Lafayette possessed in regard to our
theological seminary. always knew that in
the religious world It was an object Of great
concern; but l never supposed that in the
courts and camps OF Europe 80 much interest
was taken in the condition and prospects Of
this institution"
Another anecdote which sheds some light on
the value Of Lafayette's professions and his
readiness in repRrtee was current In Boston at
the time OF his visit. although Mr.. Quincy can
not vouch for its authenticity. Tho General. 1t
appears. on being presented to some old SOL
dicrs. was heard to ask the leader OF the group
IL he werc married. Upon receiving an answer
in the Affirmative. Lafayette responded with
most tender emphasis. "Ah. happy mani" To
the person who was next presented the
Same question was put. but here the reply
was. No. sir; l am II bachelor" "Oh. you
lucky dog! whispered the luestioner with a
roguish twinkle in his eye. These apparently
| ts,..,
stander. who taxed Lafayette with insincerty
in bestowing equal congratulations in such
widely different circumstances. is 1t pos
sbo." said the General. turning promptly upon
his critic. that you value the prerogative OF
humanity so little as not to- know that the fe-
Lefty OF happy man Ia thousand times
greater than that Of u lucky dog?' Those who
know something about the essential shallow
ness and superficial brillinncy of Lafayette will
agree with Mr.. Quincy in affirming of this
story that 81 non z ZERO. BEN horato
| OF the great Daniel we have only one anec-
dote worth quoting. but this Is characteristic
OF Mr.Webster himself and Of the atmosphere OF
| ridiculous alteration In which Mt one time he
lived. To many OF his Massachusetts, admirers
there was actually something Of the dcmigod
| In the loud smack OF the lips with which he
signifled approval Of his potations. Mr..
| Quincy was travelling. ho tells us. with Mr..
| Webster on the route between Boston and New
| York. by way OF New Haven. which had just been
opened. Mr.. Webster" continues the mar
rator with delightful nalvete was not
| quite well. and. saying that he thought
it would be prudent to take some
brandy. asked me to accompany him in search
| of it." The twain accordingly entered n bar
| room near the station and the order was given.
Tho attendant. without looking at his GUS
! tnfnnrS m an N rull I.,cn MI Srat, N
shelf behind him and placed it near some
| "glasses" on the counter. We may remark
| in parenthesis that whatever may have been
the experience Of the bg-voiced imposing.
statesman caricatured in Elijah Pogram. this
was seemingly Mr.. Quincy's first acquaintance
! with "a barroom. on which account his observa-
tions are infinitely recorded. Tho narrator
proceeds to say that Just rs Mr.. Webster was
about to help himself. the bartender. happen
| ing to look up. started rs ii he had spirit
and cried Stop ! with great vehemenco. He
| then took tho decanter from Websters hand
replaced it on tho shelf whence it came. and
disappeared beneath the counter Rising from
these depths. he bore to the surface IN old
fashioned black bottle, which he substituted
for the decanter." Mr.. Quincy goes on to tell
| us that Webster poured n small q? quantity
! into glass. drank il of with great relish. and
threw down half u dollar in payment. The
| barkecper began to tumble in n drawer OF sill
Yer as II selecting some smaller pieces for
change; whercupon Webster waved his hand
with portentous dignity. and in rich and au-
thortatiyc tones pronounced these words: Ny
good friend. let me offer you piece Of advice
Whenever you give that good brandy from UNI
der the counter never take the trouble to make
change" As tho travellers turned to so out
the dealer in liquors placed one hand upon the
bar. threw himself over it. and caught
mr.; nv quincy ~ the arn RIM T"li me
ton. He is Daniel Webster" was the reply.
The man paused Ms II to find words adequate
| to convey the impression made upon him. and
then exclaimed In fervent half whisper " BY
| O.. sir, that man should be President OF the
| United States!" Whether it was the fire water
in which we infer from the use Of the plural
glasses" that both travellers INDUCED or tho
| deep chested voice and majestic gesture with
which Webster could manage to give weight TO
plntitudes. or the lavish donation Of n whole
| hall dollar. Mr.. Quincy WAS evidently ~ pro-
| foundry impressed rs the barkeeper. II Illus