New-York tribune., 1901-02-16

ber of the Continental Congress could rise to
say. DO you think. gentlemen. that l would
consent 10 load my constituents with taxes when
we can send 10 our printer and get a wagOnload
OF money. one quire Of which will pay for the
D-bole?" His course was mixture Of wise re-
straint on such vagaries OF patriotic generosity
with his own great fortune, and business
shrewdness in his own interest Because ne
bought up foreign goods and sent an agent
South at a time of scarcity 10 obtain tobacco and
other products for cash, he won great unpopu-
larity They were days Of waning civic honor
when the president of the Congress wrote OF
scenes of venalty, peculation and fraud" but
there is nothing 10 show that Morris engaged IN
IT. and he did not deserve the severe criticisms
passed upon him. Jefferson's state OF mind over
the Louisiana Purchase affords amusing reading
to-day. He was a stickler for strict construc-
tion and thought that amendment 10 the
Constitution would be necessary as ratifica-
ton by the Nation Of the action by the Presi-
dent and Senate. But when it was pointed
out that this would be a confession that the Ad-
rninistration had overstepped its powers, he
wrote The less we say about constitutional
difficulties the better" and that st will be de-
sirable for Congress TO do what is necessary in
silence" So jefferson stands, as Dr. Sparks
shows as IAN unwilling violator Of his founda-
tion principle OF strict construction"
The stormy times of Andrew Jackson's Presi-
dency give many amusing anecdotes. such as
those relating TO his visit to New-England dur
ing his second term. II a triumph in the
land Of his enemies, whom he wooed with all the
tact he could summon At New-Haven he went
TO worship three times on Sunday, in the Epis
copalian. Presbyterian and Methodist churches
In the morning afternoon and evening, respec-
lively His horsemanship won the hearts OF
the ladies' He completely eclipsed all the
young sparks on the review wrote a Boston
reporter His degree Of Doctor Of Laws from
Harvard College was unprecedented honor
that caused much unfavorable comment In the
South and much lampooning. Major Jack Down
ing said that he nodded his head 10 the presi-
dents address. but possibly at the wrong time.
since some Of the students Uttered. IL was
agreed that he made no response save a bow.
The degree was not inconsistent, said the oppo-
sition. because ne was so fond of doctoring the
laws South Carolina newspaper denounced
''the triumphal entry of General Blowblubber
and his kitchen Cabinet among the lickspittles
OF the North-a sorry scene Of mutual degrada-
ton" This rising disafection among his chief
supporters, and also the real exhaustion brought
by his overexertions. made him feel the north
east winds. and he interrupted his journey sud
denly TO return 10 Washington.
The numerous reproductions of newspaper
clippings documents and old prints and carl
catures afford valuable commentary some
OF the manners and customs OF the times. And
IL is due TO DIR. Sparks to say that his work is
done with real enthusiasm and the charm that
comes from il. and that it shows an intimate
familiarity with the vital forces in American
history.