Litchfield enquirer., 1838-12-06
THE GOVERNOR ELECT OF KEw.YoRk.

mai0rities recorded in her political histol v,
affords another illustration Of the glorious
principles upon which our institutions are
founded, under which no adventitious disad-
vantageS can crush merit and talent, and I'M
der the protection of which the stations of
honor and emolument are placed within the
reach of the humbleSt born and the most teS-
titute of ali fortui,ous advantages in early
life. Mr.. Seward is still but young man,
and within Our own recollection his name
was unknown out OF his own village, and
not very generally even there. His first APP
pearance in political life was at conven-
ton of young men at that tine styling them
selves National Republicans, held ut Utica
about nine years since. He distinguished
himself there by his eloquent speaking, and
the force of his harangues; and at that con-
vention, it may be truly said, he laid the
foundation Of his future political fortunes
He is now the Governor elect Of our State.
His future career is. Of course, still TO de-
velope itself !; but from What sutton, and by
what means, he has risen, TO his present
proud elevation have become matters Of his
tory, which cannot be too universally pro-
mulgated, not only as striking illustration
Of the happy working Of our glorious sys-
tenn Of government, but US an example and
incentive TO his contemporaries, and those
who may come after him to benefit by his
example. 5-EAt s## rs 5000.
OF the early history Of Mr.. Seward, the
Philadelphia Gazette Of Monday furnishes
brief and interesting account, OF which. for
the purpose above stated, we have availed
ourselves-as we'll for the advantage Of the
those who have aided in placing Mr.. Seward
where he now stands, and those who oppos-
ed his elevation.-N. Y. Sun. -H.-
"A Geo.. ,:x.AAon-, 49, -, 49, = - - Al
loveliest villages Of Western New York,
there might have been seen occasionally in
its principal streets boyish looking, thought
full student. He had few intimate, yet many
friends; but those he had, and their adop-
ton tried, he buckled to his soul with hooks
Of STEEL" Coming from one of the richest
agricultural counties of the state, with a good
name and an honored parentage-with the
impress of unstained intellect and fund of
accumulated learning, he was prepared from
habit for mental industry, and by experience
for its reward. Entering upon the duties Of
his legal profession, he was encountered ut
the threshold by vindictive detraction, which
being perfectly harmless, he needed not
He formed an alliance, which while il did
no: assist his talents, for their force would
have made the same Roadway under any
circumstance, served ut least to stamp the
position he had already attained. Electric
in the outpourings of his mind-keeping
himself Away in reserve, yet having enough
to spare, of the flashes Of his intellect, he
came to be stigmatized by those who saw his
gifts, but feared their power, as the imagina.
tive, warm-minded spontaneous orator.
Some who now bear record to his advance
ment we're then his observant spectators and
admired associates! AS time puSSe0 on, ne
came out from the arena OF the debating So
DTo VNyr0 IN n
public and promiScuouS. :, An adOrer OF in-
trinsic mind, and original thought, he dis
dained the architect of common places, or
the stolid retailer of incontroyertible facts,
as they were novel wonders. He consorted
with the generous, the gifted and the true
With quick eye to note the lures OF hypocri-
sy, he knew in whom he trusted and while
he never found an enemy worthy to win, he
never lost friend desirable to retain. Pur-
suing this course, with love for all that was
right, noble and liberal, co-existing with the
deepest disdain for all that was treacherous,
narrow and wrong, It is not surprising that
among the practices of the latter he attained
adversaries. Like every honest man. he had
principles, and devoted himself to their dis
semination with spirit worthy ofthe cause.
Time passed on-the young barrister rose
from rank to rank. 10 his profession and in
the political theatre and there electrified
crowds with his eloquence. Troops of friends
ran to his standard, they found that his heart
was pregnant with the holy fire of patriot
emulation they saw him an exponent of
their principles and in the flower Of his
manhood and the flush of his fame, they
have elevated him at last to the loftiest pin
nacle Of sovereignty within the view or the
gift of the people who hail him as their chief
magistrate. e. .g...s., b, Ia.
Let those who know what to attain to and
what to contemn, learn confidence in their
firmness from his career, and take heart in
their path from his bright example" 49,
The Noble Science Of Lap.-The following
fine specimen of legal acumen is from the
Charleston Courier A gentleman of the
profession, now no more, of the western Cir
cult, defended client for hog stealing. but
notwithstanding his efforts, q conviction was
had. The act Of assembly in describing his
offence, says, " If any person shall be indict-
ed and found guilty Of stealing any sheep,
goat or hog, for stealing Of which, he, she or
they, may be convicted as aforesaid" The
next section imposes whipping in default OF
payment of the fine. Upon the trial, il came
out in evidence, that the hog stolen was a pig.
Among The other grounds In arrest Of judy
ment and for u new trial, was one which
went to the merit of the case. viz. :" That The
defendant was found guilty Of stealing hg.
when the evidence only established that he
stole pig. which was no offence under abe
statute" Judge Mott. who was the presiding
Justice, asked the learned adyocate il he ia
tended 10 press the ground 49,. 4T . s..,a
Advocate. Certainly shall press that
ground il 10 my chief reliance in the case.
Judge Mott. YOU then cay = pig is not q
Advocate. Certainly. What would your
honor cali q young sheepi
Judge. A lamb. .f r......-..f...,.,