The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-02-15
Private secretary Of General Pierce.

Sidney Webster esq the private secretary OF the Pres
ident elect. is warmly compmented by those who know
him. IN his intercourse with many OF public men he
has exhibited great courtesy. intelligence and discretion
and has most fsvoraby impressed all who have made his
acquaintance On the Of his visits to Washing
ton. as well dunng the campaign which resulted in the
election OF General Pierce as since that result has been
ascertaned. he made many friends OF excellent ad-
dress. unassuming department. industrious habits and
we'll balanced intellect, he we'll fitted for the arduous
and too often thankless duties OF the position he has ac-
eepted the confidential secretary of General Pierce
Webster
From tho Boston Post
SIDNEY WEBSTER, ESQ
As this gentleman will enter upon the duties OF
private secretary the President OF the United Slaes,
trust may say few words respecting him which
will be interesting to the public, without exciting his
displeasure by drawing him from that privacy which his
modesly covets. The relation he is TO assume to
ward the President will be delicate and responsible
one; which can only be properly filled by gentle
man OF accomplishment, honor, and wide intelligence
No other than such could General Pierce select as the
repository of his free confidence, and the almost con-
slant participant of his society Mr. Webster's educa-
lion, associations. and aabily admirably qualify him
for this responsible position He was born in Gilmanton
vantages TO be derived from careful mental culture on the
part Of parents and Instructors and the best schools in
New England, until, we think, about 1874, when he was
admitted into the Freshman class Yale College His
course in college distinguished by assduous appea
ton TO study, rapid advancement. and personal bearing
that the kind regards Of the officers and students
of that institution he graduated with high class honors
After he left college, he entered the Office OF his uncle
the Hon. Mr. Peasee now member of Congress- at Con-
cord, N. H. There he remained six months, and then
joined the Dane law school al Cambridge Here he i'm
proved the ample opportunities afforded him in re-
markable degree in acquiring careful, systematic, and
thorough legal education and leaving the school was
cordially compmented by Professor Parsons for his tai.
ents and aainmens After two years of close study he
left Cambridge and went into the Office of William De-
hop, esq, OF this city Under the advice and instruction
Of this accomplished counsellor he famarized himself
with the details OF the profession pracsed in Boston
In November 1884, he presented himself for examination
before the justices OF the supreme of Massach
and admitted TO practice in all the courts of the Com
monweallh. He then returned 10 New Hampshire, and
formed law -copartnershp with tina, distinguished advo-
cate, Col George which has continued until now, at.
fordng extensive. fatering and lucrative business No
man in New Hampshire had brilliant professional
prospects before him than Mr. Webster when he yielded Ia
the solicitations of the President elect TO accompany him
to Washing ton, and young lawyer in that State has
given stronger evidence of capacity 10 those nd
vantages to the highest honor and advancement
The sacrifice the part of Mr.. Webster of professional
prospects. in leaving his Office at Concord, be great
and confident that nothing but his strong attach
men Gen. Pierce could induce him TO make such sacr
fee However, he has yielded the higher impulses
his nature and hope the result will prove that conduc
dictated by such elevated motives will find suitable re-
ward in the just appreciation of the intelligent commune
ty with which his situation will bring him in con
tact, and enable him 10 to his New England home
with increased power 10 realize those high ancpatons his
suspicious outset in life so fully justified