The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1883-04-22

should jot down and publish his iar-reaching
and vivid recOllections.
Thomas JeRersos.
In the new volume OF the American
Statesmen" series now In course OF. publica-
ton by HouGhton. Miniin 4 Co., Mr.. JOHN T.
MORSE. JR.. has given us an estimate OF
Thomas Jefferson which is un1uestionably the
most generous and satisfactory ever put for
ward from Federalist point Of view. In re-
spect OF technical excellence the book Is the
best Of the collection noticeable as are all the
contributions on tho score OF patient re-
search and effective treatment. We are struck
here. us We were in Mr.. Morse's sketch OF
John Quincy Adams. with the accuracy
and minuteness OF the authors knowledge
OF the times: but In this instance
we recognize more felicitous arrange
msnt Of the material. more sustained
movement Of the narrative. and superior finish
and vigor in the dction. In brief. the story
has been fraught with so much interest and
charm that the great majority OF future read
ers are likely to derive their impressions of the
father Of American democracy from Mr.. Morses
pages. At least they will continue to do 30 UNI
til the life OF Jefferson shall be written by ono
who is firm believer in the political principles
which he propounded. and to which for
the most part he faithfully comformed
throughout his public life. 1t Is true.
as Mr. Morse Is prompt to acknowledge.
that the memory OF Jefferson. next to that Of
Washington. is most widely honored in the
United States: but 1t has not yet been made
clear to the masses OF Jour people how different
from their present lot would have been their
position in the community had the views OF
Washington prevailed. or how large share OF
.on tns1 nov enjoy ~ due to Jefer
good feeling Of the American proleturiat. II
Washington was the Scipio Africanus. Jeffcr-
son was the Caius Gracious Of our youthful
commonwealth
Mr. Morse Is a Federalist who frankly avows
his conviction that Hamllton's view OF tho Con-
stitution was the right one. or. at all events.
the wise one. and who does not disguise his
satisfaction at the partial eclipse OF the theo-
ries espoused by Jefferson. Yet he means to
DO impartial. and he is 30 far successful In the
effort that numerous sentences might be de-
tached from his pages In which the abilities
and character OF the third President are COM
mended with q candor and heartincss which
would delight the most ardent partisan OF the
Jeiersonian Democracy. 1t Is also possible.
however, to Gull from this volume passages
from which the reader would obtain n
notion OF Jefferson scarcely more favor
able than that conveyed in Hidreth's his
tory. We are not by any means disposed
to quarrel with Mr.. Morse's conception OF Judi
eial fairness. for 1t IL q vast Improvement on
the spirit In which Jefferson has been discussed
By most OF those whose literary acuurement
and capacity have qualified them for the seat
Of judgment But We may be pardoned for
objectlng that the authors summing up too
often suggests that Of Judge who should con-
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lug 'no in'erence wnlch Ia MS judgment the
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nioIe " noA' 'uo ue'n'r"te opthloh OF THOR
ouxuV mo. nou cnu a.r-n'nued man ike the
"..uoi y, 'u,' o'o1raPhv tnah 70 Dc reminded
s"o S',..' ul""h W 'enersoh personal
a q. poat'c"' eno"ies' but. as We nave SAID
MT 70 % auon "ore eauitao'e ana ap-
ptec'Ative IMAM the other Federalist writer's. to
WHOM as 'enerson ioreooded. the composition
Vi Ameilcan history would DO intrusted. that to
co"plain OF certain doubtless involuntary
oi"s III tho eAecution OF ms work seems almost
aS umx'ao'ous a. 70 look git morse In the
l ,',,
"nAt. 'or example. could De more Just or
moro coraiAl tnan inc recognition OF Je1er-
son fundamental political principle In tho
Dio9rapners account OF his conduct during the
Crisis when the French republic was trying to
enlist the United states In Its quarrel against
Ehsiahd. Durihg THIS prolonged stress and
Anxiety. says Mr. MORSE Jefferson. who was
unquestionaoly I" sincere patriot and honest In
MS opinions. sought encouragement In such
evidence OF republican sentiment as he could
discover IN the mass OF the people. His faith
ana reliance were always In numbers and