The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-09-22
United states senator for Alabama.
MAREKco COUNTY, (Als.,) Sep

MARESGo COUNTY, (Als.) Sept 10. 1859
TO the Editor Of the Unipn
Sin: The present condition of our country, the cr-
cal and delicate situation OF foreign relations the
doubt and uncertainty which involve the affairs OF Eu
rope, the dark aud omnous shadows which approach
ing events before them, the excitsble and mpusve
character OF people, all demand the greatest
caution the part Of our government and suggest the
proprety Of eeva,ng TO high and important Offices only
men of established character. known ability, tried ines
rty, and approved discretion. Alabama has sustained
in the lamen,ed death oil accomplished and udcou.
King loss which she long feel and which il will
not BE- easy 10 repair HIS weles,abished character for
integrity, discretion, and moderation commanded the
confidence OF his State and preserved her from rash ard
despe ale measures time when the South deeply
ncensed and even prudent seemed 10 think tina, for
barance had ceased 10 be duty HE mild wisdom ard
moderate counsels shed benign influence on our
,onal affair." and contributed largely the success Of
those healing and conciIiatory measures which have
soohed and composed the public mind and restored peace
and Tranquility 10 The country His name will ever be
held in grateful and respectful by the State
which he 30 long and faithfully represented in The
national Senate and hope his influence and example
will mol be lost those who may succeed him in the
high and dgnbed Office which he honored and adorned
A successor for him will not be easily found. Few men
have bad so long acquaintance with public sfas, or
pessess so many attributes Of character calculated TO give
dignity wisdom and influence to The counsels OF
ence. The legislature OF the Stale will be required TO
I'LL the vacancy created 10 the Senate ty his
when elected Vice President, at s next session. And
although might be presumption TO say that iDdivid
ua could be found qualified every respect to succeed
so eminent and so distinguished man, The friends Of
The Hon r. s. Lyon believe that be would not prove
unworthy Of The honor, ard therefore anxious d.
rect The aticpon oil the members of The legislature to
him. end would particularly commend his claims h the
favorable consideration OF The democratic parry. In
character and talents be resembles in many respects
the amen,ed King. MID, courteous. and concilia
tory in manner, he moves smoothly and quietly
on, and rursues his ohisct without woundiog the
vanity arousing the pre- JUDGE, exciting the enmiy or
hostility OF any one. Well acquainted with human ma
ture, he sdaps himself readily the pscuIariles OF
Others, and gaining their friendship and suppor, without,
losing their confidence imposing on their creduliiy
Eoergec and persevenhg, he pufsues with unfng pa
isgce aoy object TO which be may devote his attention.
Possessing sound, discriminating, and practical iuds
ment be sacrifices possible advantages by aiGg
to attain impossible results and generally gains more
than be seeks by seeking more than he is strictly
entitled TO- OF quick and sensitive temperament, he
fees kteny the slightest breath OF eensufe and guards
his reputation with watcbul jealousy. Being himself
kesnly alive 10 the value OF regulations he flies
with the characters OF Others, sports with that which
he feels be valuable han gold and precious
than rubes--a fair fame and unblemshed name. His
No in the State stands higher in moral point OF
view, would carry with him 10 the Senate greater
moral Influence, and few could carry The amount Of
practical wisdom, energy, and ability
Bot Mr. Lyons claims 10 the Office do not arise
trely from character qualification although in this
respect few could show better title TO the distinction
which the legislature Is asked to bestow on him. He
has rendered The State services bank commissioner,
which would seem 10 give him right TO ask ei the
legislature something than the salary attached to
the Office. An individual who can discharge with ab-
ny, integrity, and success, the duties OF extensive,
complicated, and arduous Office cannot be common
man, Of small talents and ordinary capacity OF The ab
ty and ai,hfuness 9TH which he has discharged the
doics Of the office which he at present holds from The
Legislature, the members themselves are the most compe
tent jndges as his reports are before them and they
have The right 10 impure al any time into all tie facts
connected with the business. would remark however
that those Who discharge with ability fntexriy, and
success the dates Of Office, give best gaaraaee
and pledge Of faiihulness and integrity in all Others
AZ 70 their ability or qualifications Tor particular Offices
those ~ho have the power TO confer them will OF cour.e