, 1869-06-26

was turpribe to the world,-thc only ono
with which that gcntlemau.s brief biog1a-
ply is filled. But his resignation had been
so long and patiently waited for that it nlso
wnB surprise thut 1t came so slowly. And
now the country has new surprise in the
appointment Of the Hon. Geo n. Robson,
of Cn.rden, n, j., formerly Attorney. Gen.
cra1 of the Suite, which Lakes hall its name
from The city Of his residence.
Although the name Of the Hon. Geo. II.
R"heson has not heretofore figured promi-
ncrtly in the history Of his country, IN in
innate acquaintance with human nature in
general enables lis 10 state that be was
born at very early period Of life,
that Lo survived in safety all the
common perils Of his infancy, and
that throughout this period he won the af-
fe. tions Of those in whose charge The for
tunes Of life had placed him Few OF them
doubted that he would one aay nttain to q
very high position in the government Of the
country, though it cannot DO authenticity
shown that the predictions pointed specially
TO the Office Of Secretary Of the Navy as
that for which his great talents and
maritime experiences naturally fitted him.
At this early period Of bis life, the atten-
tion Of his nurse, il not Of himself, vas
very much given to naval affairs, md tho
benefits of the experience thus ncquirel
will doubtless bo Of service to him in his
new and enlarged field. As he en-
tered fairly upon his growing period,
the rapidity with which he rose
in wisdom and stature Was the subject of
occasional if not frequent comment among
all who watched the toddling and for
time uncertain footsteps Of the future Sec
1eta1y OF the Navy. The old phrase, "As
quick as you can say Jack Robinson, f"
though not founded on any prior incident
in the life Of the subject OF this
sketch, nevertheless indicates very hnppily
the rapidity with which he shot upward In
to national reputation after President
Grant nominated hun TO the Office Of Sec
Rotary Of the Navy. George NJ Kobeson
stands therefore before the country to-day
a man OF national reputation rs unsulliel
LIS the new fullec ni:5v. True, the despatch
which thrills the country with the intelli-
gcnce Of his appointment conveys to Us
the pleasing information TINT be had al
ready enjoyed the high distinction Of being
Attorney General If New Jersey,-a result
which We might have predicted from the
fact that he resided ut Camden. He would
only need country house ut Amboy to
nuke him Governor. But this triaing cpl
code in the lihtory Of the Hon.
George N, Robeson was not men
TONED by way Of laudasion OF
as An argument, however convinc-
ing, that he would perform the functions
Of Secretary Of the Navy with distinguished
credit to himself, md with honor to the
American name as pertaining to one Of the
leading maritime nations On the globe.
Far from it. II il assumed TINT tho people
nf America know the fitness of the Hon.
George n. Robeson for his important Of
fee, But rs there might be several George
N. Robesons in the country, and, in fAct, it
is believed there ure Mt least eleven, each OF
whom might be subjected to the cost of
journey to Washington md mn unsuccess-
ful cHurt to be aworn in as Secretary Of the
Navy, the otticinl announcement las kindly
the name and place of residence
Of the genuine George NJ, and thus saved
tho department the expense If transporta-
ton to aud fro on the others. For it must
he understood that no George II.
Robebon pretending to be Secretary
OF the Navy is genuine unless
labelled and countersi 3ned with ithe signa-
ture Of the manufacturer. Az, in this case,
the President himself makes the selection,
We think there can be no doubt that he Inns
got the right and genuine George NJ, and
that the country will rejoice with ourselves
tllat the pr.4aiaant to<k the procautiou,
while he had him, to swear hin, in since u
bird in the palm of The hanl is ut all times
bettel than several wnrblers in the adjacent
Having thus given onr readers
every dttail in our possession rclative to
our new and distinguished Secretary Of the
Navy, We adjure them NOT 10 keep their
flags standing long at half mast in grief
over the declination of Borie, lest it might
appear 10 evince senblance of the absence
of thnt enthusiasm with which grateful
republic might naturally be expected to
rcgard the future achievements Of the Hon.
Geo. NJ Robesoa- 1t Roi tst mort !; rire
it Rolf Dorie is dead Hnsrah for Robe
son