Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-26

GOVERNOR NEWELL.

Ine correspondent OF the Elizabeth Journal,
James S. Drake. in his Trenton letter, thus
speaks Of Governor Newell, and his admins
tration
"The expiration ofsGovcruor Newell's term
deprive the State of the services Of an officer
of eminent talent, practical good sense and
unwearied industry. As the chief magistrate
Of free and prosperous commonwealth, he
has watched over its diversified interests with
unwavering fidelity, and his efforts to assist ID
the Developments of its resources have been
| vigorous andunremitted. His administration
conducted with a design to confer the greatest
number, has met the just expectations Of the
/ great mass Of his constituents, and history will
speak approvingly Of the wise counsels which
originated, and the firm determination which
carried to successful issue, measures the i'll
huence of which upon the public welfare has
been most benefcent Governor Newell is
one Of the most energetic and Industrious men
lit has ever been my good fortuneto know
No obstacle ever caused him to halt or turn
aside from the path of duty, no matter how
severely his energies might be taxed to effect
its removal. His first duties at the Capitol
required the exercise of an amount of fortitude
aud self-denial to enable him to reach this
city, which would have appalled, tie hearts Of
ordinary mortas. The morning of Lis nar-
guration dawned goomily after storm Of ur-
usual duration and violence, which filed the
roads with snow drifts that would have done
no diseredit to Alpine scenery With but
few hours tosacconplish journey of eleven
miles over these Alps of snow, he set ont on
foot from his pleasant home to ASSUME the
| Init oft aorfov M oesA -. IL
large vote, his fellow citizens had called him.
The roads were wholly unbroken, and the
great banks which, in many places, exceeded
in height the fences, completely buried them
from sight, and obliterated all traces of the
highway. Those only who, by the exigencies
Of business, or the stern demands Of necessity,
have been compelled to undertake journey
under such unpropitious circumstances, can
properly appreciate the difficulties which beset
the Governors path. Suffice it to say, that
| it was only after struggle of several hours
DURATION wading through snow where horse
could not be driven, and making long detours
] through adjacent fields to avoid the greatest
distractions, that he arrived in town in time
to be sworn into Office according to the re-
/ quirements of the Constitution Greatly "a.
ktigHed, and Somewhat trayeI-stained, but with
a firm heart and a cheerful spirit, he received
the warm congratulations Of a large number
OF his fellow citizens upon the accomplishment
OF feat so well adapted to excite the admi-
ration Of oil who delight in gallant actions
This event, which is still spoken of as an act
/ OF great daring, proclaims in unmistakable
language the man--frm. self-reliant, never
suecnmbing to imaginary difficulties, or turn
ing one step aside from straight path.
could illustrate this trait of ,-ov Newell's
character by speaking of acts of his, which,
though less generally known. bear the stamp
OF true greatness, and exhibit his sterling
qualities i'll the most amiable light. His love
OF home is most ardent, and nothing but i'm.
perative necessity could induce him to be alb
sent for single night from the delights Of his
own fireside. | have it from the best author
ity that, with one exception, his duties at the
| Capitol during bis whole term of Office though
frequently protracted until very late hour
never prevented him from spending TIE night
under his own roof tree. The exception allu
a dsa to s was l, which Y, : NJ =,
moonlight or storm, not unfrequeutly leaving.
i Trenton after midnight, and occasionally being
three or four hours on the road the attrac
tons of home drew him nightly to seek it.
shelter, to forget for season every anxious
care or harassing thought. This attachment
to home and his perseverance under the mos
formidable difficulties, as well as the posses
sion Of many social qualities which endear hin
to all who are SO fortunate as to make his ac
Iquaiutance, render him worthy of the ADM