The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-11
MIR. Westbr0Ok,
The Ulster IN. W Republican makes the following
complimentary but just remarks TO the character
position OF Mr. Westbrook. The Republican says:

The Ulster a. W Republican makes the following
complimentary but just remarks 10 the character and
position OF Mr.. Wes,brook. The Republican says:
He takes his under srent auspices from most of
his predecessors who generally advanced In
years. and reached Congress by gentle gadaons parry
succession. Bat, though Mr. Wesbrook had been be-
FIRE the people Of this district nominee office prior
the elscon Of 1882 he is far better known and APP
preciaed than many of mitch longer standing before tho
public The which placed him in his present posi-
ton this and II is with pleasure that this
renewed popular phasis the sound truth that self
sustained seiiadvanced, and sell-reant young is
least equally well trained ill offices of eminence as
the gray haired statesman whose life has been of le
struggle and small experience. There is energy
promp,nde Of action in the former class, which the
lacks Whilst the potent, grave, and reverend
seignio who has dfeamiy and quietly sunk in his cusI-
Toned chair la the Capitol, is balancing the why's and
whereores OF question: the younger man, of energetic
habit and pronptitude OF action well thought will
do what render his opinion This
we take it, is the reason why lar members geuer.
ally men OF Influence and power. They mostly
young put early upon their resources and
ing to their Position the strength necessary do something
which they feel convinced they have been elected 10 do
"Mr Westbrooks lie and training give his constituents
the that he will be inactive
lie this couniy (the county Of his lineage though
his brh) very young man; his only reliance
tivc, gec sprt and the talents God had bestowed
He took his stand among the younger members of The bar
aud distinguished indelag able and reia-
bic counsellor To his natura acupness he added the
QUESTION OF profound study and able advocate he
made his the FIRST rank OF lawyers this cir
cult. reference any Of calendars and min.
will show that Mr. Westbooks legal standing is sec
ond ia Ulster; and particularly Instance his
ASSOC iaon with the counsel in the more
weighty criminal of county, evidence OF
his singular ability in professional walk ndipg the
highest powers and mos; thorough requirements. Ia all
this he is the OF s hand 90 forcible East
phrase,) making his way against powerful opposi
ton, for OF decided talent and character like Mr.
Westbrook must always encounter such their ontset
MIR. Westbfook has been a reliable and unainch
ing democrat He has actively participated several
since his advent in public e and on all occa
sion and particularly IN the contests ISlS 1852
his eloquent and sound appeals have done good service
the democratic Mr.. w has been national
democrat ia its widest and only acce ptation firmly
adherng his convictions OF right and prompt to rebuke
a fanatic and disorganizng spirit, however and when
called Into existence.
With such antecedeni. and Piled yes the future in
the history OF the past Mr. Wesbook takes his in the
national Holse OF Representatives and we speak the sem
tmeni Of The democratic who united TO give him
though they expect much from him, they are sure their
drah will not be dishonored He will make his mark a,
the capital he always has done in other positions. and
will be backward In vindcaiog his principles ma his
ability In the councils oil ia. We need not be-
speak for him favorable consideration lenient Judy
ment lie stands there, he always has stood on his
owe proper footing, and need only s,k clear field and
no favor"