The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-13

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Brosevsy snd Waller street. The President Dr. u b.
kaxAaw took the chair at eight O'Clock. The proceed
ings az Ire last MEETING WIRE read and approved The
freficsat said bat before the invited speakers
mencsd ne had . few words to sly George law, gem
te1sn q the club, viii in my humble opinion get the
NsslArg,ons birthday, and then your cinb viii hAvs
double cpty " perform. have 70 ounce that Me-
Rsrxer the President Of the Grand Nsfional Council
Ms expected address you this evening" but him
the street ana he info, mcd me taat illness would pre-
vent bis beng with us: ae handed me the following
dorsed sentiments The fewing is the letter I'll adsd
TO- which was read to The club BY President Kirkham,
accompanied by some complimentary remarks in refer
ence to service rendered the American party
by Brother Barker. Nine cheers gwen for Mr.
Barker.
Hon. Jssgs BsaKEa prestosc, Live oaI Grub No. -
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%ss N, hsss We have had
,sssoos and seal phrase
gaiA aad dignity lhe nlcs has alsd long there
esahdene q his ends and comaad the rsspee. bis rs
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SIX states within The last two mcphs auod the potency
and ihs noisy ssSslas su tones ow
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prove he song.s, and most and be we dcd
''t''A0"s ''1' '''''eA' 50 F. A. REDINGroS.
The p esdent then saia-we have good speakers
en- hand to- night have the pleasure Of introdu,
ing to you MIR Jores, who vii favor us with few per-
tinent re marks Mr. Jones s.id-Mr. President aud
gentlemen of Live Gag Club No 6--Peimit this
ausricous occasion to cali attention to the direct
duty which lies before you The sesclon OF candidate
for fhc chief magistrscy the most delicate and the
most difficult duty OF political parry candidate must
Represent the principles Of the party supporting him.
other organizations and Interests as would impair the
confidence which it is requisi the passes OF his sup.
portezs should entertain IN ris fidelity His personal
character must be distinguished by such qualities Of
pacity, integrity. 6rmness Apd ursi.e will comma i'd
the general respect and confidence al as ceuntrymen
He slso be endowed with the generous fsith in re-
pubcaniss, and tie holy zeal To- The psreetatty add
advancement Of freedom, which alone can arouse and
enchain the popular sympathy. BE have
in his life history which De appealed TO
in vinccatton OF his title to public confidence eud
to the distinction of being selected as leader anc
q ruler. To ssaect such from the tacnt, exFe
1ience integrity and enterprise Of hs great cau airy,
requires the just dcr min stior irarta jndg
oppose the nois att IN of candiJso nor 70 ass
tbs views OF portion Vt the eat American IA
why him the best fttea FOR ss ndard bearer
sad possessing the highest FIR President Of
the United States, OF any mau now living Let US pee
seat t. the ptanee Of countryuen new u1an
only TO the prominent positions 10 the publ, GER
yicebut ripe in ali knowledge 81 the public history Of
our country and the VIC lG IN inately acquainted with
every interest Of the county une4usIed in tue varied
experience and practical vision wnich direct and ami
mate gil rrpe statesynau dip ard thoroughly inibued
with the republican Split ard popular sympathies
which give constant stability ana augmented success
to ou- tee system Such man pre- ~ Den y Is George
Iaw. He never held al office His Independence is
not shsckled by obligations any circle o. weared
supporters nor has he any treasured magazine OF ven
geaBce wreak upon traditional opponents His
patriotism is as broad MS hts Of enterprise embracing
the whole land rom the Alsnc TO the Pacific and every
American interest 10 every portion Of me glo1e: Mma
ed and trained In the closet the forum George Laws
education has been practical, bus mcst thorough. TIE
closet studies 81. REGULATIONS Of learned
theories of legislation and the relations OF govern
msnts with industrial interests IN whish they nave
participation George Law mastered The ted Of sci
epthe speculation and TESTED vaoe OF theories by
orginstug and cond irg the enterprises upon which
thsy founded and successfully eiaborat ng the rea
lions Of business to which they intence arrly
Closet Statesmen construct systems of laws to Apply 70
material interests which they do not comprehend.
in.seeta and his comprehensive of their re-
l:a,rs qualified ~ adapt tn ion Of government to
ths public wants with almost uuertns success pre-
cious schuoi Of ststasDaI hp that whose chief pro-
cannot preserve the existence Of party
around them, Where il democratic party. Dwindled
70 dis jofrted beixerent factions Where is
the Wig partys 1t has passed lot, history And yet
soms Ct the pilots saved alive from these hap
lsts wees are Offer Cd 70 us to gai.e the hem
these things to Illustrate the aiacy o. :usr educa
ton IN s'atemarship statesman most certainly must
be hy educated, or his career viii en1 In dsappoict
mert Blu, let us have education that produces re-
suits that inspres contdnce that Qualities for action
ing rulers II routine Of state experience? 1t is true,
lave exact parallel 10 case 70 refer to. No
frse government Ike has ever existed except
o limited SCALE and in countries comparatively
civilized There is little instruction for to be gained
from the history Of the sssnanshp Of Europe for hun
ercs of years Oppressed people punderod TREASURES
family ,ivslres ruitess wars Up the
But who have left tee impress OF their minds
upon The n~ttutons OF their Respective countries and
the history OF the woridS Lcok at Oliver Cromwell Had
Epgia,3 ruler ike himS Yet his lie spent ia
obscury and in the que; suits Of private business
till the exigencies CT the revolution called him to
mani Peter the Great practicec mechanical labor
with ais own haIds, as the best preparation for she
Tessc ae Of e. @ Tho h sun nsr
and estshlished monarchy rude aud inlet
tered msn. Napoleon the First passed almost
imDetateIy from The public schools 70 the command Of
mics s5d With bssy stridss 70 thu rule OF empire
These are instances eat genius assuming the I'd 10
the affairs men, well by the force # its supe
rior power by the accident # position Vino now, by
tie common Judgment Of mausnd stands at the head Of
European sfaasmansh.pf man whose life before Lis
sc1 What school of prepare ion for The duties OF GO
vernment C.ncinnatus, thu great dictator of Rome,
was repeatedly summoned from the hunbest avocations
70 the exsroie Of supreme power in times Of public did
Guilty and distress This Oh tpction tribute to his
moSel s;ion and integrity, and his wisdom aud
justified the choice Of his couutrymes Look to the two
inset revered aad d,inguishsd names IN our HIS
rex W sshipgson ann Frarkiiu. Tuere Ia striking ST.
Luas character and history these great men,
previous their entering pubic life With the positou
ut tLs time Of Mr. Law They hso devoted themselves
w pYest and WI IN eminent success TO the pur
suits a. private business. rney established for them
feves characters commanding the respect OF the whole
rnsy FOR sagacrty and integrity We mcy appeal for
rs occnary age Were tire councils OF any nation
adorned by higher display of the great qualities which
~ -ers commanded reverence and nd nj atom We're
the d-fAtes cf staesmen discharged with such CON
pefeDsiye WISDOM ard such magci6c'ns succeset Let
History OF progress and our happiness s. people
rss.esa answer. wound like tt dweu for Hle while
thecharac-er and and the intellectual gu AlG
fsrops Of NJ. Iaw-beisyiry as sincerely a that
the scesTs 81 the American patty ia only 10 be assured
~ liz nbD1srsi3n and that II elected his adminstra
ton viii tori the glorious epoch in the history Of
the Tepzbic wish Ii 81 might set him tefNe te pub
lie be q Known to his friends. would speak OF the
Integrity # character, 20 prominent in all his inter-
em6ls zoned the front OF his dealings with
IL humble and sb.sh the very face OF aud and
drive shrinking from his presence. would speak of
hrs IL Scribe justice. Upon which the humo.est aoorer
sdlctions Of wealth Of power from its
'ater balance would speak OF his calm sefreance
Revec effected by threaf fattery, BY the nes
ehAlovs Of diversity. would speak Of hs wisdom aud
ssc1ys hss enpsge st-siuest Observation-Disclosures
constsnEy Illustrated by almost unerring Judgment 10
pubic, N vns as In Iva:e Saaairs. Mr.. Law is
known to his countrymen ~ the conductor OF great