Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-07-20

Departments and pundered the Treasury were checked by
the requion Of contracts The credit Of the Government
restored ample provided for the exgencies
Of the public service and the payment of the national debt
incurred by the former Administration. Commerce and
facures revived and prosperity and hope smied
upon the land The country yet keeny feels the
suffering it then endured and justly appreciates the bene
cent and wonderful change that has been wrought 10 rem
der more than auson to these matters necessary The
labor of dessng, explaining and defending pro-
ductive OF such happy results thrown chiefly on Mr.
Fillmore. He noby sustained by his patriotic fellow
Wings ibut on him, nevertheless, tho main responsibility
rested.
After bis long and severe iabos in the comniee room
abos sufficiently arduous to break down any but Of
iron constaton-susaned by spirit that nothing could
conquer he was required to give bis unremng attention to
the business of the House, make any explanation that
might be asked, and be ready with complete and triumphant
sefuatoe of every cav objection that the ingenious
Phistry Of factious minority could devise All this toe,
required to be done with promptnes cearness dignity,
and good temper For performance Of these varied
duties few happily qualified than Mr. Fillmore.
At that fortunate agewhen the physical and intellectual pow
displayed in the highest perfection, and the hasy inn
pulses Of YOUTH without any loss Of its vgo brought
under control of large experience in public affairs, with mind
capable Of descending minute details well conceving
grand system Of national policy calm and deliberate in udg
en self possessed and fluent in debate ofdgned presence
never unmnd Of the coeresies becoming social and public
intercourse and Of political integrity unimpeachable, he
admirably fitted for the post Of leader 27h Congress
Just before the close of the first session of this Congress-
Mr.. Fillmore in letter addressed to his constituents, sgn
fed his intention not to be candidate for reelection He
acknowledged with gratitude and pride the cordial and gene
support given him by his constituents but the la
Dor devoved upon him by his official duties demanded
rela1aon and private affairs necessarily neglected in some
degree during several years Of public service called for aen
ton. Notwithstanding his declaration withdraw from the
station be filled with so much honor and usefulness the
yenon Of his district unanimously, and by accamaon
nominated 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 of
those who had known him longest and best but he firmly
adhered the determination he had expressed and the
close of the for which be elected he returned his
home graed his relief from the Of official life
than he had been the prospect of its highest rewards
and honors But, though keenly enjoying the freedom from
public responsibilities and the pleasure of social intercourse
which be permitted to indulge, the qualities Of mind
and habits of systematic close attention to business that
emnenty fitted him for successful Congressional career
called into full exercise by the rapidly increasing
requirements of professional pursuits, wholly given up
There fascination in the strife Of politics, its keen excite
ments and its occasional but always tempting brilliant t-
umphs that, when felt, few able to resist
completely with relish the comparatively tame
and duh occupations Of private e But to the calm and
equabe Of Mr. Fillmore repose after the stormy
scenes in which he had been forced to take leading part
grateful He had regarded his profession with
affection and prde and he coveted the just fayw
fame of the urs than the highest political distinction He
welcomed the toll, therefore, which large practice in the
higher courts imposed upon him, and remarkable for
the thoroughness with which he prepared his legal arguments
he for patient minute investigation Of the dry and diff
cu subjects often his duty eucidate and defend
in the House of Representatives,. "
In 1884, in obedience to popular wish too strong to be
resisted, he reluctantly accepted the Wing nomination for
Governor The issue Of that conflict has become history
and though deeply panied the result he was only in
feat of the ustrious statesman and patriot Henry Clay who
led the Wbig host For his own defeat Mr.. Fillmore had
regrets He had aspirations for the office, and with
the failure of his election, he trusted would end any further
demand upon him to in public le
In ls47 popular call, similar to that of A. again
made upon him. which he yielded reluctant assent and
elected Comptroller Of the State by majority larger
than had been given to any State officer at any former eec
ton in many years. There peculiar that
contributed to swell his majority at that election, but nde-
pendent Of them, there be doubt that the general
vcton Of his eminent fitness for the Office would under any
circumstances Of the opposing party have given him great
and triumphant That such evidence of the confidence
and esteem of his eowcitizens gratifying to his feelings
cannot be doubted but few justly appreciate the sacrifices
they impose. The duties Of bis present Office could be
discharged without abandoning and foreveror who
reganed professional standing lost IA lucrative
business which he had been years acquiring, without
seveng all those social ties and breaking up all those do
mesc arrangements which rendered home happy and bound
him to the city where the best portion of his life had been
spent Yet feeling that the State had right command bis
services he cheeruy submitted to its exacons and the
first of January last removed Albany where he has since
resided displaying in the performance of the duties of his ar
duous and responsible Office, the high ability 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 bean placed he has
shown himself honest capable, and faithful to the Consti
tuon He is emphatcally of the people, For all that
he has and is he is indebted under God to his own exer.
ons the faithful performance of every duty and steadas.
adherence to the right Born inheritance of comparative
poverty, he struggled bavey with difficulties that would have
appalled, and crushed less resoute heart until he has BY
base means, reached proud emnence which commands
the admiration Of his counymen Noby has he won his
laurels, and long may he live to wear them!
TOUCHING IscIDEsr.-A lady, who arrived here from
the South Saturday evening, found when she left New
Hoven L.