Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-03
Mr. Fillmore-Mr Webster-Mr Crittenden-Mr
Graham and Mr. Hall


The editor of the New York Mirror, who pub
fishes a racy and spirited paper, was of the par
ty at the opening Of the great Erie Railroad, and
Of some of the prominent men present on that oc-
casion, he thus speaks in just and eloquent ierms
Having had the good fortune TO be invited TO |
ioin in the ..opening'' festival of the Erie Rail-
road and to continue with the distinguished par |
ty on to Buffalo, and through the Northern Sec
ton of the State, we have enjoyed rare oppor-
tunty not only of observing places but OF studying
men.
With Mr. Fillmore we had some slight person.
al acquaintance before the election OF 1slS, hav-
ing visited Newport in company with himself and
family the preceding summer, where he took his
first plunge in salt water. During the administra
ton of Gen. TAYLOR, we casually met him twice;
and since his elevation to the Presidency, we have
made one formal call at the White House, and
passed one evening with him socially in the ''Cir-
Gle Room,'' in the company Of the ladies'. Dur
ing the last ten DAYS we have seen him at all hours
of the day. before breakfast and after dinner,
alone and in crowds; and more cheerful, tran
quill. equablc; agreeable man we have never met
In all the hundred speeches he has made to indi-
yduals and to masses he has not uttered one word
which,
sDyng he would wish TO blot"
Never having INDUCED in any excuses, his con-
stution is sound, his health good, his spirit buoy
| ant and his countenance fresh and smiling. Be-
|
| soonest man in the company, the President rcqulr-
| ed no Introduction to be hailed by the multitude,
who could instantly identify him a. the renresen-
tative of the living majesty OF twenty-one mill
| ion of freemen. Take him all in all, Willard Fill
| more il one of the most remarkable men our coun-
try has produced-remarkable for his appear
ance, remarkable for bis dignity, the prudence
and the wisdom of his Administration. He has
| been charged with lack of prompness and en-
ergv; but we have it from the lips of Mr. Crutcn-
den. that '.when the Presidents mind was made
up. General Jackson himself was not more decid-
cd and energetic in the execution OF his purpose"
| The Secretary of State we have known from
boy hood. (ours, not his.) and have seen him,
heard him, studied him for the last twenty years:
and whether whipping for trout, chasing the deer,
cooking the chowder, conversing in the railroad
car. addressing the multitude, shaking the Senate
or pouring broadsde into Austria, Daniel Web
ster makes but one impressions and the word
GREAT is the only word that conveys an adequate
idea of that impression. He is the Niagara of
Intellccts-and his eloquence is articuatc thun
der.
Of John j. Crttenden, we can hardly find
words to express the warmth Of affection he in
spires. Next 10 Henry Clay, no man living is so
loved by his friends. Genial, jovial, convivial,
witty, wise and eloquent, he possesses every eIe-
ment for private conpanionship and popular ap-
plause. The only thing he lacks is personal po-
Utica, ambition; with this stimulus, he would long
since have been the peoples successful candidate
for the highest honors in the nation. I'm his
| speeches on this occasion he has walked mp the
enthusiasm of the masses TO pitch Of frenzy, and
his old white head, like the orifamme of Navarro.
has been the signal for cheer and rush where
ever it has appeared. Long may il wave"
Postmaster General Hall has left the impress
ion Of prompt. practical, efficient business man,
possessing no taking qualities with the peo-
pie: bat relying solely upon the faithful discharge
OF the duties Of his station, for all the honors that
are TO be derived from il. Though very quiet he
is evidently wide awake. and unites IN the dis
charge of his arduous Office, the learning Of the
lawyer, the shrewdness Of the politician, and The
downright energy of the business man.
Mr. Secretary Graham has left very favorable
impression upon the New Workers, in general,
and upon his feIlow-travelers, in particular. He
is MISUNDERSTANDING thorough bred, high ton
ed Southern gentleman; liberal in politics, polish
ed in manners, eloquently patriotic IN his deso-
ton to the Union of the States. ii wonld have
been difficult to select more appropriate repre-
sentative of the American Navy. or better Head
of that department Of cur Government Gov.
Graham is young man, not over forty; and since
the attainment of his maority, he has constantly
been promoted TO offices Of high position in the
tate and Nation. A man of great refinement. es-
chewing all the smaller. as well as the larger VI
ces of politicians, he neither smokes nor swears;
: and rs for drinking he makes il matter of cere-
mony. The President il il well known only goes
: through with the motions of the glass leaving all
the emotions to the older members of his Cabinet