New-York tribune., 1867-05-02

physical endurance OF the incumbent The most 0nercus
duties Of the office those of which the public takes
little note The mass Of papers presented daily for eN
animation, the unavoidable extent Of personal and Off
cal correspondence tho endless variety OF details con-
ncctcd with the different branches of executive duty the
investigation Of question: rs they arse, the constant
demands upon the vigilance and attention OF the GOV
cInOr ia the various departments OF the public SeiVice
these. alone, involve amount Of labor winch WOuiu
weary ordinary diligence great portion Of this TOO
is unappreciatcd and thankess toll; but IL Is
duo TO the Governor TO Say that he
attends 10 this class of duties with the same scrnpui0us
fidelity which marks his official action In matters OF
graYer import. The demands upon BIS uine are lhceS
SAINT. Tho courtesy is extended 10 all ana tneIe
are few hours of the day which no can call his own
Even these abridged by the claims incident TO I'D
era and graceful hospitality One Of tho most dcut
duties imposed upon the Executive is that Of tompouns
justice with mercy and dspOsing OF Tie countless app
cations for pardon or communication. ThouSh 10" v"
the number properly be granted. all must bc pa
ticny heard and decided. During each session OF the
Legislature especially the time OF the Governor Is con
santy absorbed In addition to all his other abors he
is compelled to keep pace with legislation, TO examine
the provisions Of each bill presented for his approval 10
consider Il in connection with existing laws III their
mutual dependence and relation and to exercise unccas
ing vigilance guarding against immature and inProy-
idcnt schemes and the imposition OF burdens whcD
ought not 20 be borne by the tax xpaycrsl
Tho manner which these various trusts have been
fulfilled gives occasion for just cOngratuaton not only
10 the party which selected the Governor as s leading
representative but TO the State whose welfare ho mas
faithfully labored to promote He has exhibited those
sterling qualities which are most essential IN the puOho
service He has not cultivated the graccs Of tho pol
shed scholar the skill of the practced orator. but he
shown in his state papers well as I'm the leading
acts of his administration, the enlarged and comprehen-
sye views the cOnstancy of purpose, and tho enSht
ened forecast which distinguish the experienced ana
practical statesman. His habual justice and modera-
on, his aptitude fOr public affairs, the breadth ana
Clearnes OF his understanding his uniform recttudc or
purpose ana his frmncss and independence of actoh
have commanded general confidence and respect. We
have learned TO Judge responsible positions by
their act, rather their professions, and to attach
more importance the estimation In which they are hcid
by the body of the people than to the favor they hu
among partisan leaders. The experience OF the last icW
years has taught us all that public servants arc hence
forth to pass the ordeal Of the public judgment and that
the qualities which applause at the hustings will not
suffice rs passports to high and responsible trusts
The success of Gov FentOn's administration is IN q
great degree owing TO characteristics which not held
in high favor by politicians He has not deemed IL
| consistent with his OF official duty to com
/ mend to the favorable consideration OF the Legisa-
turc schemes for the attainment Of temporary advan-
tages which he considered against sound policy and in-
furious the interests OF the state He has not thought
IT decorous to attempt to influence legislation py
stating advance what his future action would be IN case
Of the passage 6fbs pending proposed He has sub
footed to the hazard OF misrepresentation and cen
sure by declining 10 pronounce prem fure Judgment on
pullc measures; and has been cont % await the ac-
ton OF the Legislature; TO nvesiign' merits OF each
question as it arose: to hear aud the considerations
ON either side Judge with ca ,iibcritlo and when
the time for action arrived 10 decd upon full view OF
the whole ease in accordance with his convictions OF
public duty This has no always been accept
able 70 those whoi desired TO influence anticipate his
decisions: aud his such 'cstions has some
times been censutod unreasonable retcence, but II
seems TO have approved by the people at large to
whom he directly responsible and whose interests
/ were 10 be yally affected by his action.
There aro those who do not appreciate habituu rect
tude and fidelity In the discharge of official trusts as high
political virtues but think the statesman does not
nsudgc who takes the responsibility OF following the
path TO which his convictions Of duty lead. though the
eypcdIcncy Of different may be commended by
udicous cOunselOs He safely abide the ordeal OF
enlightened public opinion The right OF trial by jury in
the courts law aud the whole theory OF popular gov
crnmcnt recognition OF the truth happily eN-
pressed In the saying OF Lord Bacon, that in the man
agrmeut of practical affairs, the wisdom OF the wisest
l. less reliable than the deliberate ana concrrng
/ Judgment uf common minds.