The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-03-25

i.h court his great personal popularity coptip
ned unimpaired-his diplomatic efforts wer,
crowned with complete success. His Ianguag,
throug ghout the negotiation. was such az beenm,
the representative Of nation Of freemen.
1n December 1928. he again appeared in Con
gress, where he was reappointed Chairman o.
the Committee on Foreign Relations-a posit,
ion he had formerly filled with so much ability
and which he occupied during his continuance
in the House. After the election Of Mr.. Ad.
ans, he became leading opponent Of his ad.
ministration, and participated largely in debate
on almost every question Of National impor-
tance.
In 1927, he was elected Governor Of Georgia.
In 1929, be succeeded Mr.. Benieu in the
Senate ofihe United States, Of which he con-
tinued member until the summer Of 1884,
During the last three years Of his Congression-
al life. no senator, whose views coincided with
those of the administration. took more promi-
men, part in all the discussions that occurred.
His thorough acquaintancs with the legislative
and political history OF the country since the
termination ef the war his personal participa-
ton in all It's principal events his consistency
rs public man; and his facility. power and
eloquencs in debate, gave him uncommon
weight and influence, not merely with his own
party, but with the people. His ardent and
able vndicaiion OF Mr.. Van Burep, as a states
man and map, when assailed and rejected by
political rivals in the Senate, is still freshly re-
membered. Throughout the panic session Of
1884, he was ever TO be found at his posi-. eyin-
cling. in an extraordinary degree, the talents
Of parliamentary leader On Withdrawing
from the Senate. he closed long and brilliant
Legislative career Of almost twenty years dura-
fion.
In 1884, Mr.. FoRsYTH was appointed Secre-
tary Of Stale by President JACKSON. During
his occupancy OF that hieh station. our foreign
relations have involved questions Of great inter
est and importance, and have been conducted
with honor and success. The difficulties
with France have been adjusted TO the entire
satisfaction Of the American people the irrits-
ton on the frontiers of Canada has been aay-
ed; and, on the Boundary question, our rights
with firm determination not to -relinquish to
unjust pretensions, single inch Of our terrific.
y. The Secretary. at all times aud under all
circumstances, has acted with wisdom and pat
rio;ism; and his correspondence is marked with
that caudor and sincerity. so rare in the annals
of diplomacy, and so becoming in a minister
entrusted with the foreign affairs of great Re-
public. He seems always TO have been
actuaied by the noble sentiments advanced in
his speech 10 the Senate, 90 the nomination OF
Mr.. Van Buren.
The present administration [said Mr. Forsythl
waived no right for cancellation sacrificed nc
principle. II stood upon the truth and truth only
and whatever may be the custom Of otheIs, and the
ordinary uSageS OF diplomacy, the administration
was right. No nati0n juSt 20 is char
aotr or preserved ITS dignity that did stand an
times before the tcortd the sober and simple gsyb Of
TRUTH. Sir, the character Of our diplomacy has
undergone marked change: are no longer
preianderS 10 skill and artIfcr all our wiles are
Fscrs and aEAsovs-all our artifce TRUTH aud us
pGE."
OF refined and agreeable manners; ready,
fluent, and forcihle in debate as a diplomatis,
frank, firm and honorable, Mr.. FoRsrrH stands
on proud eIninence among our distns suished
men. Throughout his public life, the advocate
VI the s,rietest economy. and tho opponent Of
every measure tending TO increase the power Of
ths General Government. or to impair the SOW
ersignty OF the States, he has ably sustained the
doctrines Of the old Republican school. When
such man. SO deserving of the confidence and
support of the great Democratic party of the
Union, is recommended FOR their sufirages. ifI
there is gratitude for long and faithful service,
they will not be wanting.
EaR.rvM.-Ia the above sketch Of the Hon. JouS
FoRsYTH for the year Of his birth read 1881.