The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-29
FOR rHn MADisokIAN.
HON. JUDGE SHIELDS,

neo Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
1Essss. ED,ross IL our Democratic President
sltuld continue TO make such judicious appointments
afhe has done so far the Old Ship of State will soon
\ put upon her Rspnbticrn tack, the redeemng
sSrit OF reform will diHusc its reDovating influence
tSoughout our borders, and great asd happy peo-
e, Possessing the Unrest and proudest Republic on
arth, will rejoice that they In their wisdom have
Nstowsd their unsought suifrages' upon u odest,
npretsnding, and undetermined Patriot. In desiring
pdgs Shields. OF Illinois, to take charge Of the Gen
Gal Land Office, MIR. Polk has made selection from
" vide circlo Of his friends that will do himself
Anor, and give the highest satisfaction to the gallant
% Democratic West-the most hourshng and
owerful portion of tho Union
The new Commissioner has already made very
Avorabe impression upon all who are connected with
IS extensive Bureau. And how could It be other
Use with an honest and accomplished Democrat, Of
Ipre principles, the finest social qualities and the
IAst patriotic feelings When he entered upon his
dnies, he did not wait himself Ia coat of
'Su or to assume swelling airs Of official impor-
phce, before he could deigu TO give audience to
Yose who placed under his direction; but
Without the least formally, and with the utmost
tavfer IN modo he passed from room TO room, on the
tcond day, and became acquainted with all the
clerks without discrimination. He sometimes entered
I room unattended, and Familiarity introduced himself
d the "new Commissioned '--remarkng that be was
deslrous to learn, as early possible, the particular
duties Of every branch of the usness He has been
beard say that, the head of the Bureau he re-
Sarded every associated with him his equal in
point of merit, although subordinate in position. This
b the generous spirit, and these the My sentiments
Of polished gentleman and thoroughbred Repub-
bean.
4 In the Land Office, at all events, / am warranted
in saying that substantial and long desired reform
has commenced its head Purify the fountain, and
the streams flowing from it will he pure. Judge
Shields will scarcely be Office three years.
fou ed NV or ip rleTks WI moi
ing one-third when he sees them in the Department
q meets them in the street. He will hardly cIoster
km.elf in sulen and social seclusion from those
with whom he must necessarily mingle In daily Off
cial intercourse, and thereby cast blight upon all
the generous and kindly feelings which should be
cultivated by gentlemen hobituay thrown together,
And regularly engaged in similar duties under the Go
sernment. And still less, am sure, when the pro-
per time arrives for him 10 give place to successor,
will he turn his back ungracefuly upon the establish
1nent and all his associates IN office, and march oil
.'solitary and alone" "unwept unhonored, and IN
bung" Such mode of retiring from public sta
ton would not be in unison with the frank, dgnied
and magnanimous bearing of the new Commissioner;
Il could only remind us, in small cay, of the memo
table exit of certain great from power, whose
Neign of terror" had almost established gloomy
ddspotsm the land and whose odious principles
wbud have been revived, in their bi,terest concenra
tiyn, under the iron rule of the Federal Dictator.
Judge Shields, however, drank early and freely of
tie living waters OF Democracy lie ID really one OF
Natures nobemen /; acknowledging superior,
and looking upon every gentleman his equal in So
cial principles and personal claims He is no quasi
nor eleventh-hour Democrat. The sterling princi-
pies of the immortal Jefferson have "grown with his
growth and strengthened with his strength" He has
always stood forth in the 'owerng front" of battle
one Of the most fearless, able and uncompromising
champions Of Western rights. His gallant services
in the peoples cause, have given him solid claims
UPON the present Administration and those clsims
have hot been overlooked. He is distinguished
son VI a noble State, and she has TO be
proud Of his increasing popularity and fame
He brings great energy and promptitude to the dis
charge OF his important dues and his social virtues
and liberal attanments will attach to him "troops OF
friends" Such an efficient officer will grow rapidly
upon the public esteem. Such accomplished Repub-
can is destined hereafter to be Of the brilliant
stars of the West.
Gentlemen, allow to offer you my warm salu-
tatons and my best wishes for your health, happi-
ness, and triumphant success You have cleared the
Capes under press of canvas, to the tune OF I" a
wet sheet and flowing sea )" and may the dawn
ing Constellation" in its meridian spendor shed
glorious light upon the Constitution and the Globe
Itself
JACKSON DEMOCRAT.