The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-01-09
rHE xEw ENeLlsH MINIsrER

is currently reported and generally credited at least in
unofficial circles that the Right Hon ChAs Pelham vIIie
brother Of the Earl Of Clarendon and one OF her Masty
Pryy councillors has been appointed British minister TO
this country, and may be expected at the seat Of
government We find in a late number Of the New
York Evening Post the following sketch Of the new min
lister
The minister who has Just entered his hfy-sixth
year was educated for the bar and for many years held
the position OF one of the examiners in ehancery Office
OF great respecabity and responsibility and afordng
moderate emolument he has been engaged in various
other public duties most of them however having ref
erenoe 10 his professional training and experience and for
great number of years has represented the borough
Wolyerhampton In the House Of Commons
As legislator he distinguished for the pertna-
city with which year after year he brought forward his
motion for the repeal of the laws His opposition
this measure long anedating that of Golden and the
antcornlaw league distinguished by great ability
and courage at time when it required come orhtude
and subjected member 10 little rdicule, TO make
motion of this character He identified with this
opposition and occupied himself exclusively with his
annual motion and its fate in the House. that OF his
opponents nicknamed him snge-motion Yilliers Since
the repeal of the laws be has been less prominent
debaer but has occupied respectable and useful posi-
ton member OF committees In which capacity his pro-
essona experience has been Of considerable service
him. He continues TO occupy his seat and is of course
supporter of the ministry.
1--WE are not aware that Mr. viers has had much if any,
diplomatic training although be belongs q diplomatic
famy-his father the Hon John Villiers having been
minister Portugal and the services and capacity
distinguished brother being well known but his discharge
of the delicate and arduous duties pertaining the Office
Of Judge Advocate General which be holds ustfes
us in supposing that he viii prove entirely competent
succeed Mr.. Champion. The Judge Advocate General is
brought into frequent and embarrassing relations with
military class peculiarly sensitive and difficult to
deal with many accounts but Mr. Vegs has uniformly
shown much tact and good sense to have the
respect of the service The duties require considerable
legal experience which Mr.. Vers is known possess in
| eminent degree.
aFrom what able to learn Of the capacity of the
minister, he il not Of frst-rate abilities, but
rather sound and discreet statesman of rreproacbabe
personal integrity upright in his intentions and generally
clear in his Judgment He possesses much genuine kind
of heart and bonhomms and is reputed pleasant
companion and very accessible.
"Mr Vers is about the middle height of spare frame
with light brown hair and is described good speci
of the English gentleman. He is given to hospitali
and may be expected to receive at Washington 10
in accordance with the traditions of the British
legation He bachelor but whether be destined to
the fate of other single gentlemen who have
from abroad ministers this country rests of
with the women Mr. Benton would say. 1t is rather
singular circumstance that the majority Of the mnsters
sent BY Great Britain Washington of late years
been bachelors The list includes the of Mr. Fox
Sir Henry Vaughn, and Mr. Champion to which must bs
added that of Mr. Vliers."