Gazette Of The United States

Some late paragraphists in the English papers have compared M. La Fayette to Cromwell—but with what justice, time will elucidate. Two years experience have however afforded no traits in his character and conduct to justify such a comparison, except his bravery and firmness. Among the numerous instances of patriotic intrepidity and consistency, which the late crisis produced, this great character stands unrivalled-his promptitude and decision on this emergency, in taking such measures as the soundest wisdom, and most consummate prudence could dictate, evince that the vigor of his mind, and his political resources, are adequate both to the high station he fills, and the most trying exigencies that can occur.