The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser

We consider it a matter of expediency not to conceal the fact, that a considerable number of addresses to THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States, have been withheld from presentation on the advice of many of the most enlightened republicans in various parts of the U. States. Indeed it is a circumstance that cannot be too highly appreciated, that principle everywhere produces the same effect. Hence we find, that without the least concert, a remarkable coincidence of opinion on this subject prevails; and though many addresses have been presented, they mark but a slight deviation from this concurrence; and are to be considered as the offspring of precipitate zeal, rather than the result of deliberate reflection.

It is sincerely to be hoped that in the future period of Mr. Jefferson's administration, no more complimentary addresses may be presented. It is not on the words, but the actions of his fellow-citizens, that he is to place his firm reliance; and on his actions must depend the measure of support he shall receive.