Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-04
For Tie Spectator.
RIcHMoND, June %, 1855

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Editors Of the Spectator Gentlemen I'm the
last issue of your paper you have, ! think, with
out intending it. done great injustice TO George
Law Of New York. whois spoken of as candi-
date for the next Presidency. His nomination for
The Office is not, as is generally supposed, nero
Joke A large committee Of members of the Penn.
| syvania Legislature put him in nomination seve-
raj weeks ago, and addressed him letter asking
him his views on the current political topics OF
the day. To this he replied in long letter dis
tinguished for sound common sense bold and man.
" expressions OF patriotism and devotion to the
Union, and thoroughly NATIONAL conservative
spirit.
the political world is perhaps the reason why
his name is unacceptable at first view. 1t IS
true that he has never made Buncombe speeches
in Congress, or slang -whanging addresses from
the stump. But it is unquestionably true that he
has done more towards developing the industrial
resources of the nation--towards cu!tIyating and
elevatinr the mechanical interests. and towards
cherishing a strong feeling of nationality in the
American heart, than any other man perhaps in
the Union. lie has not dealt in the windy theo-
ries and Utopian visions of politics. but has con-
fined his attention TO acts and deeds. lie has not
constructed high fJwn theories of governmental
policy. but he has done better than that. He has
bnilt Bridges and Aqueduc;s. and Mail Steamers,
and Commercial Vessels. He has shown by his
success. an intimate acquaintance with all ques-
iions Of fnance-one oi The most important. if not
tie most important. OF any connected with gov
erninelt lie has conducted business, inyuly-
iny an expenditure of several millions Of dollars
per annum, with as much ease and success as ii
it had been cuy 50 many thousands. In short.
he has shown himself 20 be prudent, safe, and sa-
gacions in the management of his own affairs
aud these are the men to whom, generally, The
interests Of others may We the more safely conf
d,d.
with enough of age and experience to render
him prudent, lie has YET all the energy ard vital
i,y Of youth. lie blends. in an admirable man
ner. he conservatism and caution Of the old Fcgy
with the progressive and iudomi'abie spirit of
Ycunr America Those who have made a trade
and profession Of politics all their life. generally
turn ont to be lacking in Inc main attribntes of
the Statesman and he political philosopher. And
those who study political science, and pursue f.
nancial Investigators tUr Tie beneftofcommerce,
are far more apt to be acquainted with these
things Than the mere politician who looks only
to the attainment Of Office.
George Law is one Of those self made Inen,who
has risen from the ranks Of humble lie 10 dis
tinguished position in the financial and commer-
cial world by the pure force ol his talents and his
energy. That he is intimately acquainted with
all the great questions Of trade. of manufactures,
of revenue, and of internal Improvements. his
past history and his present success a6undantly
prove. While he is not NY first choice for the
Presidency. am clearly o. the opinion that the
American party might make many worse lee
ton for the Office for which he has been named.
AMERlCUS.