The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-06-06
TRIBUTE TO WORTH.

North Americda upon his recent appoint
ment to the First Comptrolership Of the
Treasury; A close observation Of his career
enables us to endorse to the full the tribute
Of our contemporary 10 so much worth
Hon. Elisha Whittiesey.
The appointment OF this gentleman as First Comp
troilel Of the Treasury, an Office involving grea
responsibility In CONSUMING and applying The reye.
nue. lava will We doubt not be hailed with unii.
vided satisfaction by all who appreciate ability and
integrity and who desire TO see the public offices
dispensed for rhe advantage Of The community at
large.
In selecting men like Nh Whiltlsey; who have
national reputation and who inioy the confidence
and respect of the country irrespective oil party con-
sderaiions, the administration contributes 10 its own
power and influence for whatever may be the VIC
lcnce of political aniinosiles no party In country
where laws are obeyed and virtue is venerated, is
strong enough TO denoinre tribute 10 moral worth,
or 10 disregard the obligation which lite OF excel
lence and honor is entitled to command.
For many consecutive yenrs, MIR. Whittlesey was
distinguished in Congress by his industry and I'M
partiality as the Chairman Of the most useful and
laborious Commiitse--thai Of Private Claims In
This ihankess Office for The faithful discharge OF the
duties Of which, The person holding II must resign
every hope Of private enjoyment, he acquired
distinction that never was exctled BY any prede-
cessor and never has been equaled by any one who
SuCCefueu MN,
Ailer deyotine himself thus Tor series Of years
to the interests Of the public he returned TO The con
stituents who had 40 long honored him, and volun
ary relinquished his trust, leaving as the represen
tatve Of his District, name without blemish, and
as man, a character dignifed with the nobest and
pures attributes, philanthropist and beneactor.
While in the pursuit Of his profession, he was in
yied after the election Of General Harrison 10 the
charge oil one Of the most important bureaus al wash
npon, which he filled with ability and credit untl
he refused 10 obey an improper mandate from Mr.,
TYLER and resigned his place, because he could not
hold consistent with personal dignity or propfety.
After recess OF three four years he was invited 10
assume the chief agency of the Society for construct
ing the National Monument 10 Washington, His
success in this position is well known 10 the coun,
try, and The zeal and energy which he has impaired
10 IL have commanded alike the praise and the nd
mraton of every class ofthe community. Without
sol. itation without political influence, without the
common appliances, he has now been invited 10 lake
charge OF The Flisi Compuolership Of The Treasury
Under smch circumstances 1t may well be presumed,
that even II Mr. Whitesey were wanting In the or.
!inary capactie:, there would be an inducament 10
exercise his best faculties for the benefit Of the trust
which has been committed TO his keeping. Bltwith
his pre eminent abilities and character we feel sns-
fed the paG. will b. filled with singular distinction,
ana that Mr. Whirlcsey win elevate the high reputa.
lion he has already attained, by his assidnily and
devotion 10 the proper business Of his office.