The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1848-06-24

wonted Prosperity, these were Tia tasks de-
volved upon the Committee of WAYS and
Mans. To increase their difficulties. the
minority, composed Of that party that had
brought the Country and Government into
such condition, instead Of aiding 10 repair
the evil they had done, uniformly opposed
almost every means brongh, forward for -e-
lief, and too often their unavailing efforis
We're successfully aided by treacherous
Executive. Blu, with an energy and devo-
ton TO the public veal worthy ofaIl admi-
ration, Mr. Fillmore applied himselfto Tho
task, and, sustained by majority whose en-
lightened patriotism has rarely been equal
led, AID never surpassed, succeeded in ts
accomplishment.
The measures he brought forward and
sustained with matchless ability, speedily
Believed the Government from its cmbar-
rassment, and have fully justified the
most sanguine expectations Of their be-
nign influence upon their country at
large. A new and more accurate system
of keeping accounts, rendering them
clear and ineligible, was introduced.
The iayoritism and peculation which
had SO long disgraced the departments
and plundered the Treasury, were check
ed by the requlsition Of contracts. The
credit of the Government was restored,
ample means were provided for the ext.
gences of the public service, and the pay
ment Of the National debt incurred by the
former administration. Commerce and
Manufactures revived, and prosperity and
hope once more smiled upon the land, The
Country has too recently emerged from dis
as.ers of Mr.. Van Buren's Administration
it J Ell too keenly feels the suffering it then
endured, and too justly appreciates the be-
nificent ard wonderful change that has been
wrought 10 render more than an alluson TO
those matters necessary The labor of de-
visiug. explaining and defending measures
productive Of such happy results was thrown
chiefly on Mr. FILLMORE. He was nobly
sustained by his patriotic fellow Wings; but
on him, nevertheless, the main responsible
Iy rested.
After his long and severe labors in the
Committee room-labors sufficiently ardu-
Gus TO break down any but one of an iron
onstution-sustaine by a spirit that nol,
ing could conquer, he was required TO give
his unremiung attention 10 the business of
the house, to make any explanation that
might be asked and be ready with COM
ple,e and triumphant refn,allon of every
cavil or objection that the ingenious sophis
try of factious minority could dsvse. All
his, too was required 10 be done with
clearness, dignity and good
temper For the proper performances Of
varied duties. few men are more happily
qualified than MI. FILLMORE. At thai for.
tunae age, when the physical and intellect
ual powers are displayed in the highest
perfection, and the hastv impulses of youth
without any loss of its vi gor are brought
underconlro OF large experience in public
affairs, with m,nu capable OF descending
10 minute details, as well as couceivng
grand system Of national policy, calm and
deliberate in Judgment. self.po>sessed and
fluent in debate, of dsniied presence new
er, unmindful OF the conrtiscs becoming
social and public intercourse, and of poli.i>
cal integrity unimpeachable, he was adm.
Iabiy fitted for the post OF leader OF the eth
Congress.
In 1914 he was selected as the Wig
candidate for Governor III New York but
in consequence of the Barnburners and
Old Hunkcrs uniting thei. supportupon the
Silas Wright he failed to be elected. Cou-
fileut, however that he could command the
strongest vo.e in New York The Whigsf,-
gain selected hun as their candidate or
Comptroller in 1917, and succeeded in c.
leciing hum by an unprecedented majority.
Such was the boy, and such is the man,
whom the Wings present as their candidate
for the Vice Presidency. In every station
in which he has b .en placed, he has shown
himself shonest capable and true 10 the con
sitution" He is emphalicalIy one of the
people. For all that he has aud is he is in
debled under God to lis own exerons.
Born to an inheritance OF comparative pow
erv, which now thanks to Wing policy are
enjoyed by the humbes, in the land, he
oravely with dificulhes that
would have appalled, and crushed less
resolute heart: NobIy has he won his
IaureIs, and long may he live 10 enjoy
them.
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