National Gazette

The insult offered by the people of Paris to the bust and name of Fayette, has given pain to all who have ever heard a name, which alone gives an idea of real greatness and disinterested patriotism. This insult, however unmerited, is perhaps not wholly to be attributed to the blind and unthinking madness of a mob. It is probable that La Fayette has shewn himself too prudent in the late crisis, and that his caution, by minds enthusiastic of liberty, may have been mistaken for want of zeal in the good cause. It is certain that a line of conduct strictly proper in settled and quiet times, does not suit, in times of political agitation. When parties run high, the good cause must be supported with enthusiasm and absolute violence, to outweigh the activity and extravagance of opposite partizans. (Gen. Adv.)