The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-01-17
rHK NEW AMERICAN MINISTER TO SPAIN.

THE NEW AMERICAN MINISTER TO SPAIN.
The appointment u representative Of the United
States to one Of the prnepsi Of the Old World
always d much Importance and particularly At
period interesting the present Hon John G. Breok
aridge whose nomination to the Senate for this high 20
son published yesterday, and whose confirmation w
announce to-day win complete his second term in Con
ress the representative Of the people Of the Lexington
Kentackyl district should he out the present
sion now rapidly drawing TO close This Is the sane
distFics which Henry Clay Represented In Congress for
many years; and until Mr. Broekinridge forward
candidate IL SEEMED be almost part Of the estate Of
the aar-famed Harry Of the Vest but whig
being able to command majority OF the people Mr..
Breckenridge commenced new era He was opposed BY
distinguished and experienced wings but he twice
eesdcd In this district the last time by increased
jOrlty There something in the appearance and the
manner in the history and the capacies Of this new
man. which interested the Kentuokans n his behalf
and which suggested many that Il they were about
10 lose old servant who had long been their leader
and their pride the democrats were able to present
young Statesman who, il not whg might ultimately
reflect upon the OF kenncky and the home Of
Henry Clay. Mr. Breckenridge is young man, being
just thrtyfour years OF age But he has the hxodnes
Of character which indicates advanced years He is
sound thinker aud thoroughly educated man Az de-
batter in Congress orator before the people II y
unnecessary speak Of him Few men now living excel
hin in the dignity Of his style the mauiness OF his bear
ing the readiness Of his replies the soiidy and conf
pctencss OF his ideas Somr ~ his speeches in Congress
have risen the highest order Of coquence His position
in the house Of which he is member Is but reflection OF
HIS position before the country He Is universal ayoriiei
those who not impressed by his intellectual ne
charmed by his personal qualities attracted
by his chivalry and magnanmity as an opponent Mr.,
Breckenridge is democrat But his appointment cannot
fail be emnenty gratifying to all par,iesthis indeed,
is already apparent and do doubt that the gover
ment 10 which he is accredited will be happy welcome
him as the representative of the United States
pIsAFFECTIoN WITH GOVERNOR CLARK. OF NEW
some asprant for office having solicited the aid OF sr
Hammond Of the Albany Register in obtaining ap.
pointmen that gentleman disayows that he has any In
aence with the governor any associations with those
who have After reviewing the warn and earnest zeal
with which be advocated the election Of temperance gov
ernor and the hopes he ahad cherished with iondnes
ha made them part Of his being and asserting that he
noro than any other man is responsible for carks cleo
ton he gives his disappointment in the following
dolorous strains =: Bafalo Courier
We looked for straightforward and frank sdmuistra
ton Of executive duties We thought him respected
honesty admired not for h greatness his intel
ecua power but for his open anknca and integrity Wa
Thought breath Suspicion could suv the pur
ty Of his action,
HE been four days in office and mortified,
humbIed beyond The blight that follows weakness
has already fallen his administration he was indebted
TO the temperance sentiment for his election, and mot
temperance been enrolled among his appontess Ru
o,s already aoa directly involving not much bis
integrity o those who enjoy his confidence, and who
sa to influence That no has made acquaintance
with and taken to his confidence strange companon "a
tirey certain" r