The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-10-19

taught school a portion Of each year. to
tighten the burdens OF his benefsctoI
For these many sell denlals he has seen
abundantly rewarded; and'not least III the
fact, hat his daughter would not leave
her occupation as teacher OF a public
school in Buffalo, till the unexpected el-
ovation OF her father to the Presidency
created for her paramount duties at
Washington Such conduct reflects lus-
tire Oh the nan:- of Fillmore.
In 1921, the law student went to Buff
'alo, where he continued his studies, still
teaching as means OF subsistence, till
1923, when he was admitted TO the Court
OF Common Pleas, and removed to Auro-
ra, In 1927 he became an attorney in
the Suprern. Court OF the State. Diff
dent OF his own powers, he continued his
professional studies some time longer in
comparative secIus,on He was offered
an advantageous partnership with dis
iinguished lawyer in Buffalo, and IN
1880 established himself IN that city,
where he at once rose to emluence. But
the confidence and admiration of his fell.
low citizens soon brought him into pub
he HE In 1928, he was sent to the
Legislature, and returned the two follow
iss years. Tn. modesty OF his charac-
ter, and the hopeless minority OF his par
", Tor while eclipsed his fame; but his
integrity and devotion to his constituents
made him universally respected. A COL
lossaI evil was to be overthrown, and
with unanswerable argum ents he advoca-
ted the abolition of imprisonment for
debt. He encountered anreientIng OPP
position at every step; but that relic Of a
barbarous age was finally swept from The
statues OF New York chiefly through his
agency. In 1892, he was elected to
Congress, where, with his party again in
the minority, he ran the same career as
in the Legislature OF his State.
As yet he had not been able to develop
at the bar the full measure OF his forensic
abilities; but q, the close of his Congress
sional tenn he resumed his profession
with alacrity and delight. In 1886 he
was again sent to Congress, aad re-elect-
I'd IN lS4l AS chairman of the Com
rmttee OF Ways and Means, he became
the leader Of the Administration in the
House. He met the most intricate dill
fcut and d'Scouraeing aspect Of finance.
Calm and deliberate IN judgement, digni-
fled and genial in manner, accurate in f.
n sncial estimates, gifted in illus ration,
in vincible in argument and homes, in
pu rpose, he was seldom assail-d and new
er overthrown. After the exhausting la
bors OF that stormy session, in a grateful
Letter to his constituents. he declined il
reelection. His nomination was pressed
with the most earnest solicitations, but
his private affairs imperatiseIy demanded
"a refusal.
Five years Of uninterrupted labors at
the har now gave him competence, and
established has reputation asa jur,st. In
lS4s, he was compelled to yield once
more to the importantly Of his fellow
citizens, and convection of hi, eminent
fitness Tor the Office OF Comptroller, gave
1t to HIM by large majority AT thu
last Federal election, he accepted the
nomination OF Vice President with diff
dencs, and came oHl of tn contest Sue
csssiul He presided over the delibera-
tions OF the senate with dignity and i'm.
partial justice, at more d,fficult period
han any in our history.
Finally, by mysterious dispensation
the Protector Of the Republic removed
thu Patriot General from the scenes Of
his sLffsrings and triumph, and rolled up.
on Fillmore's shoulders the burdens Of
t be Commonwealth. Taylor was below
d by the whole nation; and like Cal
h, oun-another Of our iIlustrious Ameri
Ca us who has died since this work b.gaI
- sleeps in an honored grave.
When the honors Ilion decreed to he
he 70 were paid, the new President adore
sedi himself with manliness and patti lot.
ism, 10 the crisis. The choice of his cou,
Gil lors inspired the country and ioreigl
nations with confidence IN his admins
tratisn. The clouds which had so lon,
lowered over US. broke away; and from
the Western Ocean Golden Star joine
the National Consteila,ion.-No admin
istralios ever began under falrer auspice.
May it continue with prosperity and ter
inmate with honor.
[ From the Boston Rambler.l