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JAY TO TIMOTHY PICKERING. 185
advantage to themselves in acting wrong. Snares
and temptations will be spread; in a word, this address has its pros and cons ; but it is a point on which
I should confide in the President's judgment, which I
think very seldom errs.
Ancient as well as very modern history teaches us
lessons very applicable to the present times; and
points out the necessity of temper, activity, and decision. I think that the President, with the blessing of
Providence, will be able to carry his country safe
through the storm, and to see it anchored in peace
and safety: if so, his life and character will have no
parallel. If, on the contrary, the clubs and their associates should acquire a decided ascendency, there will
be reason to apprehend that our country may become
the theatre of scenes resembling those which have
been exhibited by their brethren in France ; and that,
to justify themselves, their utmost malice and art will
be employed to misrepresent and vilify the government, and every character connected with it.
God governs the world, and we have only to do
our duty wisely, and leave the issue to him.
I have the honour to be, etc.,
John Jay.
P. S.—I do not learn that there is much uneasiness
or defection in the counties of this State, except in
places where Jacobin societies have been set up, or in
neighbourhoods where some leading malcontents have
influence. Late accounts from Albany on these topics
are agreeable.
| Title | The correspondence and public papers of John Jay - 4 |
| Creator | Jay, John |
| Publisher | G.P. Putnam's Sons |
| Place of Publication | New York, London |
| Date | [1890-93] |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Title | 00000212 |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Transcript | JAY TO TIMOTHY PICKERING. 185 advantage to themselves in acting wrong. Snares and temptations will be spread; in a word, this address has its pros and cons ; but it is a point on which I should confide in the President's judgment, which I think very seldom errs. Ancient as well as very modern history teaches us lessons very applicable to the present times; and points out the necessity of temper, activity, and decision. I think that the President, with the blessing of Providence, will be able to carry his country safe through the storm, and to see it anchored in peace and safety: if so, his life and character will have no parallel. If, on the contrary, the clubs and their associates should acquire a decided ascendency, there will be reason to apprehend that our country may become the theatre of scenes resembling those which have been exhibited by their brethren in France ; and that, to justify themselves, their utmost malice and art will be employed to misrepresent and vilify the government, and every character connected with it. God governs the world, and we have only to do our duty wisely, and leave the issue to him. I have the honour to be, etc., John Jay. P. S.—I do not learn that there is much uneasiness or defection in the counties of this State, except in places where Jacobin societies have been set up, or in neighbourhoods where some leading malcontents have influence. Late accounts from Albany on these topics are agreeable. |
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