Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-04-19
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rom the Nladisonian.
SECRETARY BELL.

The labors Of the new ca uet seem TO be un'
censinr 'rhe business to be transacted has been
of most pressing character Secretary Bell, wan
those habits OF industry, wnich nave always ch"t
acteri2ed him--speHds almost his wnole time VI
the War Department 10 the head of which he has
been apponied The Florida war. the condition
of the Indians the affair of McLeod-lhe reform
in his Department, SC. have engrossed almost ms
whole attention, and he is found early IN the
morning and late in the evening in his olhce, en- =
gagged in the discharge of his duties. Co BELL,
TO Il mind of great cenrness aud vigor, unlIes M
3deintglble industry and business habits. Nhiie
Sneaker OF the House of Representatives, he was
distinguished for his promplllude, iinparlIal!ty
md correctness Of judgment; aud ..whie chat
man of Committee Of Indian affairs was active,
laborions and efficient. AS Il member OF Congress,
his department was gentlcmanly and d;gnihed.
never giving offence by any personal remark ;
/ but always replying to hsopponent IN a style Inc
most courteous and parliamentary. The logical
character OF Mr. Bells mind, led him to prefer
i reasoning 20 defamation, and to endeav0r 10
convince the Judgment, rather than TO please the
ear. His mind is essentially analytical and iogl-
cal and he enters into the investigation OF sub
4 ject, however complex, with perfect GOODNESS,
candor, and freedom from prejudice and passion.
These powers he has carried with him into The
War Department, and the beneficial result VIII
soon be experienced. Secretary Bell has no am.
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visionary schemes, and projects which can never
be carried into effect; aud will only propose such
as can be subjected TO the severe test OF reason,
and are founded on the basis of experience. Ills
capacity is large and comprehensive, and his Judg-
nent cool and discriminating. He will not he
swerved from the line of duty by partially or
prejudice or warped by the glitter of untred cX-
periments. His intimacy with our Indian reia
lions for years past his strict sense of justice,
and of what is due to the claims of the unoriu-
uae ahorigines, eminenty qualify him for that sta
ton to which he has been SO judlciously appointed
His able report made last summer, is an evidence
of his acquaintance with the treatment some OF
4 of the tribes have received from the Government,
3 and of his ability and disposition to do them JUS
tce. They may expect, what they will doubtless
receive from him, that care, kindness and aiten-
4 ton which their helpless condition, and the faith
4 OF the nation require, and which have, hitherto
1 been too long aud unjustly Withheld.
The enlarged mind, business habits, and grea
industry of Secretary Bell, fit him Tor the situation
4 he now holds, and it will not be long before ht
succeeds in bringing order oul of chaos, and rem
dering the department over which he presldes
A ineligible, effective and saluary. The sphere il
new to him. and the duties arduous but he has
4 mind which is accustomed 10 wrestle with, ant
surmount all difficulties, and these, Whatever the,
a NAV lee, he will overcome, if properly aided b!
efficient agents, add assisted by his conductors IL
= The administrator. Mr. Bells manners are no
"A such as to render him forbidding and rcpuIsve; h
ia unet. placid and genllemanly, never petuIan
n or iractous, but always cool, dispassionate ant
N self composed, even in the midst OF annoyance
n and when most men would be inclined TO lee
II some irritation. Such is the new Secretary @
4 War, and The nation will find him an Oble, acliy
IA and useful minister.