Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-23
WASHINGTON. d. 9.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1855.
Eraslus brooks.

we spoke, lew Gays since, Vi HENRY UF-
TER DAVIS as one Of the young men of talent
and energy whom the present contest between
Americanism and anti-1mericdnism had
brought prominently before the public, and
borne into the House of Representatives of the
United States. Another individual whom
americans delghtto honor Is ERAsrrs BRooKs,
of New York the modest unobrusive, sue.
cessful antagonist of Bishop Hu0HEs; the res
oluts champion Of the rights Of the people
against the rapacious grasp Of hierarchal power
md priestly cupidity'
The contest between MIR. Brooks and Bishop
HreHEs was not one Of his own seeking. In
the performance OF his duty as member Of
the New York State Senate, Mr.. B, advocated
the passage Of a bill the object Of which was
to prevent the Bishop from becoming possessed
Of all tho property in the State belonging to
the Catholic churches within the State, and in
doing this he made statements In regard to the
amount Of real estate already held by the
Archbishop, which gave umbrage to the latter,
who assailed him with ferceness and viru-
lsnce that indicated an intention, and a sup
posed ability, utterly to demolish him at once
and forever. But tho oyer-confdent prclate
found, in the unassuming Senator, metal worthy
Of his steel, and that blows were to bereceived
as well ms given; fact which seemed to be
productive Of as much surprise as chagrin, Of
az much loss Of temper az there was lack OF
courtesy, dignity, and selfrespect on his part.
The contest became extremely animated and
interesting, AZ our readers will well recollect,
and finally degenerated, on the part Of the
Archbishop, into coarseness Of epithets not
only unbecoming tho station he holds but
wholly incompatible with the attributes Of o
gentleman. III a E liz, rs
Great fears were at first nteitained by Mr..
Brooks's friends, and those who agreed with
him in regard TO the propriety Of passing such
. law-some Of them protesting the same re-
ligious faith as I John-lesst he would be over
whemed and annihated; but when they raw
how completely he was panoplied in the arrnor
Of truth, justice, aud right, and with what con-
saln,nate GOODNESS and dexterity he pariied the
blows Of his assailant, and returned such az
made him stagger and retreat, their fears were
changed to admiration and shouts Of approving
encouragement So admirably did Mr.. Brooks
defend his own position in this memorable
controversy, such perfect GOODNESS and selfpos-
session, such imperturbable good temper, and
such complscent courtesy did he exhibit, and
withal, such en;ire confidence in the business
Of his cause did he manifest, az TO call forth
the plaudts Of the hundreds of thousands OF
people who had become deeply interested in
the conflict between the Bishop and the Sena
tor.
We need not say that Nr. Brooks is another
OF those young men, whose talents and general
worth have been made conspicuous by their
advocacy and support Of the principles Of the
American party, and who are identified with
the great movement that is to effect reforma-
ton in our country. He has become a iavorite
in New York, and has won the respect and ad-
miiation Of Americans everywhere, and is des-
tined TO till high stations and exercise great in.
-fuence In the councils Of the nation. Like
others Of his compeers, he has bright and
useful career before him. Modest and unas-
stunning, rs sterling worth usually is industri.
Gus, persevering, able, temperate in all things,
and Of pure moral character, he Is entitled TO,
and will receive the confidence and support OF
his iollow-citizens whenever they shall have
opportunities Of manifesting their appreciation
Of his worth through the ballot-box.