Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-14

task, and sustained by majority whose ghtened patio
ism has rarely been equaed and surpassed succeeded
m lis accomplishment.
The he brought forward and sustained with match
less ability speedily relieved the Government its embar-
rsssmen and have fully justified the sangune expecta-
tions Of their benign influences upon the country large
ard system of keeping accounts render
ing them clear and inelgble, introduced he iayort-
ism and pecuaton which had long dsgaced the Depart
ments and pundeed the Treasury checked by the qu-
siton of The credit of the Government was re-
stored ample provided for the exgences Of the
public service, and the payment of the national debt incurred
by the former Administration. Commerce aud manufactures
revived and prosperity and hope smiled upon the
land The country yet too keenly feels the suterings
then endured and too justly appreciates the benecent and
wonderful change that has been wrought render than
auson 10 these matters necessary The labor of devils
ing explaining, and defending productive such
happy results thrown chiefly Mr.. Fillmore He
nobly sustained by his patriotic fellow Whgs but him.
nevertheless the main responsibility rested.
After his long and severe laboIs in the committee
abors sufficiently arduous break down any but Of
iron const,uton-susaned by spirit that nothing could
conquer he required to give his unremng attention
the business OF the House, 10 make explanation that might
be asked and be ready with complete and triumphant refu
aton Of every cav objection that the ingenious sophisy
of facous minority could devise All this too required
to be done with promptnes cearness dignity, and good
temper For the proper performance of these varied duties
few men are better qualified than Mr.. Fillmore.
Just before the close OF the fist session Of this Congress-
Mr. Fillmore, in letter addressed bis constituents signi-
Deu ntent0n not TO be candidate election Not
whsandng his declaration withdraw from the station he
filed with much honor and usefulness the convention of
his district unanimously and by accamaon renominated
him, and urgently pressed upon him compliance with their
wishes Mr. Fillmore deeply affected by this last Of many
proofs of confidence and regard the part those who had
known him longest and best but he firmly adhered the de-
termination he had expressed and the close Of the
which he elected, he returned to his home ged
at his relief from the of official life than he had
been at the prospect Of its highest rewards and honos But
though keeny enjoying the freedom from pu5c responsible
ties and the pleasures Of social intercourse in which he
permitted to indulge, the qualities of mind and habits of
systematic, close attention to business that eminen fitted
him for successful Congressional career called into
full exercise by the rapidly increasing requirements of profess
sona pursuits never wholly given up. He welcomed the
toll which large practice in the higher imposed upon
he prepared his legal arguments, as he for patient mi
mute investigation of the dry and difficult subjects SO
often bis duty to eucidae and defend in the House Of Repre-
sentaives.
In 1884, in obedience to popular wish too strong to be
resisted, he reluctantly accepted the Whig nomination for
Governor The issue of that conflict has become history and
though deeply panied at the result, he only view of
the national caames that he foresaw would follow the defeat
of the ilusous ar patriot, Henry CLAY, who
led the Whg host For his defeat, Mr.. FILLMORE had
regrets He had aspiration for the Office and with
the failure OF his election, he trusted would end any further
demand upon him 10 in public life.
In s47 popular call, similar to that Of 1914, again
made upon him, which be yielded reluctant assent. and
elected Comptroller of the State, by majority larger
than had been given any State officer any former cleo
ton for many years. There peculiar that
contributed oswe his majority that election, but ndepen-
dent of them, there be doubt that the general convic
ton Of his eminent fitness for the office, would under any cir
cunsancee of the opposing party have given him great and
triumphant vote. That such evidence OF the confidence and
Of his elow-citzens gratifying his feelings
not be doubted But justly appreciate the sacrifice they
impose. The duties Of his present office could not be dis
charged without abandoning and foreve-or who
reganed professional standing lost "a lucrative
business which he had been years acquiring, without
severng ell those domestic which rendered home
happy, and bound him the city where the best portion of
his life had been spent. Yet feeling that the State mad
right command his services he cheeuly submitted its
exacons and the first of January last removed Albany
where lie has resided displaying, in the performance Of
the duties of his aruous and responsible Office the high abb
y and thorough attention which have always characterized
the discharge OF all his public trusts.
Such the boy, and such is the man, whom the Wings
present their candidate for Vice President of the United
States In every station in which he has been placed he has
shown himself honest capable, and faithful the
stution He is alphabetically Of the people. For all
that he has, and is be Is indebted, under God, his
exeions the faithful performance Of every duty, and stead
fast adherence TO the right Born inheritance OF
psrave poverty be struggled bravely with difficulties that
would have appalled, and crushed less esoute heart until
he has by base means, reached proud emnence which
commands the admralion Of his countymen Noby has he
his lsurels, and long may he live to them.
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