The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-04-30
The New Kansas Governor pro tenn.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

Tho Hon. Frederick r Stanton WA born in 1915 In
Alexandria, now receded 10 Virginia, but at that time
part Of the District Of Columbia. While yet young Mr.
Stanton left the paterna abode in order 10 improve his az
fairs, and located himself in Elizabeth City, In the northern
part Of North Carolina This thriving little village may DO
said be situated at the confluence Of the Psquotank
river and the grea. Dismal Swamp which extends for
many miles through that section OF North Carolina into
Virginia At this time Mr.. santons prospects In ne par
took Of that gloomy character Of the scenery which Crown
ed upon the precincts Of .ewy adopted home. Never
theless by bis intel lace and correct demeanor he 90
qured many friends who reposed the utmost confidence In
him. and few persons fofesaw the bright promise Of
better things in his future Here Mr. Stanton
enced the study OF law, and winning the affections Of an
accomplished young lady, was married when he was
scarcely more than twenty years OF age Shortly amer
his event ne smrs ses ne o- ~ % T.
Gdse which the predecessor Of the present Appeal
of that city, the democratic organ Of Of country
In the summer Of 1916 Mr.. Stanton elected 70 Con-
gress tho Memphis district and he continued 10 rep
resent that district for Eve terms successiyely bis
His resignation altogether voluntary and in opposition
10 the wishes Of his constituency for 30 popular had he
rendered himself that be was able 70 command tne nas
step solely by those prudential considerations which Often
induce public 70 look with dstrust upon the coninu
Of political when II involves the sacrifice Of
private and pecunary interests.
In the thirty first and thirty second Congresseshat Is,
from 1874 To 1s6She served a. Chairman Of the Naval
Committee Of the House. in the thirty third Congress he
acted Chairman Of the Committee OF the Judiciary.
These stations, especially the LAST cf no nooosdcrs
BILE responsibility and exaced wide range OF diversified
nfornaton but the duties OF both discharged with
fidelity and proficiency.
Al the close Of his Congressional scrvices Mr. Stanton
spent the mos, Of his time in Washington city, devoing
himself with renewed assidty 70 the profession OF the
Law and he charged with the management Of some
important suits before the Court OF Claims. During the
late Presidential contest however, he returned for brief
his former Congressional district in Tennessee
and advocated with characteristic zeai the success of the
Buchanan and Breckinridge ticket
Before Mr. Ssantons appointment n Secretary and vr
tual Governor pro of Kansas his principles his quail
ated. Possessed of dignity OF department and courtesy
OF manners he Is gentleman Of ACKNOWLEDGED talent,
and OF uniform and answering integrity Of character
And the generosity and ably Of his nature no<
be- regarded incompatible with those sterner dcrimna
tons q human nature Shich be viii doubtless be called
upon TO make In this field or turbulent and conflicting
passions and interests which he has been called upon
70 preside lie will brave this ordeal with hrmness and In
n spirit of wisdom anu justice. No will be more
likely 10 disregard the promptngs Of personal interest,
and ambition the determination 10 look solely and
ciusvey the mandates OF official and public duty until
he shall b. strengthened and sustained by the sanction
and operation OF his superior in office He will In
conformity with the democratic principles cnuncsted In
the Presidential inaugural, and which embodied also
in the Kansas Nebraska bill, applicable 10 state and
Territorial rights
Previous 20 leaving Washington Mr., Stanton is known
10 have saidI do not whether that Territory shall
become a sayehoaling State or not anxious only
that the democratic principles shall be- perceived an
enforced upon which all Institutions based, viz
Ire rist Of te people in framing their state constitutions
70 decide all questions or local Kind for themselves"
Indeed while the KANSAS Nebraska bin undor dis
c,is.on before Congress, Mr. Stanton, in n speech which
he made nj that Time distinctly avowcd IN advance the
very seuraonta which he will have opportunity
so far "a in him hes, Of putting into practical OPERATION
whatever tho result may be, from the untred diaculce
Of his position, which has already proved Of
so much chssn and embarrassment 70 several Of his pre-
d.ccc-s In Office there be doubt of Mr.. Stanton
upright and impartial intentions, f his sincere and
parotic motives his earnest talents and uc slnierestcd
and inccuupiibe integrity u his character