Alexandria Gazette

The account of the interview with the Sage and Philosopher of Quincy, given in another column, presents the ex-President in that character which he sustains with most advantage to himself. How much more enviable his situation in the calm of philosophic retirement than in the bustle of active political life; and how much more appropriate the literary distinction he might now acquire than any public honor of another nature which he could obtain! And yet, few would be willing to lose his invaluable services from the public councils—few would consent to see him quit the legislative hall for the College study—few would desire to have his active mind turned entirely aside from the consideration of the Constitution, the laws, and the interests of his country.