The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-06-25

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To these sentiments Of LOYALTY to the
Union Mr.: English firmly and consistently
suhered throughout the struggle. His
hoe'i'y never wavered, nor did his doubts
ever gain an a,cendancy over his couyic.
ions tnM the Union would be preserved.
FINANCIAL RECORD.
At the close Of his useful and honorable
congressional services Mr.. English was con-
fronted with the fact that new departure
In his business life was inevitable. lie had
abandoned active politics and declined off,
clal position. He had grown rusty IN the
law, but his native energy forbade that he
sbould remain quite. At tbis iuncture he
concluded To embark in the business OF
banking, and In connection with J. ID.
Lanier, Of New York, and George w.
Riggs, OF Washington city, he estab.
Iished in the spring 81 1868 The First
National Bank Of indianapolis. This
bank was among the first organized
In the UnFed States III der the national
system. and tue very first to get out its cir.
enlation. Mr.. English's connection with
this bsnk brought him into great promi-
nence as fluancier, and in this position, as
IN other places OF crest responsibility, he
displayed consnmma:e ability. During the
period OF his connection with The First Ma.
tional Bank, the question OF national
finances excited the profoundest solicitation
ana engaged the attention OF the best think
ers in the country. During the entire be-
ROO OF that discussion Mr.. Englslfs
views were well understood. No mans
opinions were less equivOcal His
knowledge OF business, OF finances. and
OF the needs OF the country was conn
prehensive. He was opposed TO initiation.
and as certainly opposed TO extreme and
hasiy legislation looking to forced resump-
ton. With regard to gold and silver az the
standards OF value, and 10 the absolute me-.
cessity Ct ultimate resumption, no man In
the country was more pronounced in his
declarations. The heresy Of an rredeema-
Bile paper currency found in .Ir. English
an incorporating opponent--as result
his financial record IS without q bl2misb.
Mr.. English presided over this bank over
fourteen years, to the entire satisfaction Of
the stockholders, and then, in 1877, in the
full meridian OF financial success, he re-
signed the presidency and retired from ac-
tive business, as he bad years before retired
from active politics az an office holder when
in the full tide OF political success. Faith
ful to every trust, he retained the good
opinion OF his associates then, rs ne had OF
his constituents when he retired from Con-
gress.
The foregoing incidents of an exception
ally active and successful life bring its his.
tory down 10 1871 when Mr.. English,
crowned with success in every undertaking,
with an honorable political and business re-
cord, and at the very meridian OF his pow
ers, sought the retirement Of private life to
enjoy in quiet security the well earned tro-
phies OF former years. But in this retire.
ment Mr. English was not unmindful OF his
country nor neglected. of the Interests of
the Democratic party.
PRIVATE LIFE.
Mr.. English is man OF action rather
than Of words. His efforts as q debater are
more remarkable for practical common
sense than for briIlancy of oratOry or the
flowers OF rhetoric. His mind, strictly prac-
lical in all its scope and bearing, is emf
nently utIltarian. Energy OF character
firnness OF purpose, and an answering in
tegrity are his chief characteristics. In per-
sonal intercourse he Is inclined TO be re-
firing aud reserved, which might be attri
butcd TO haughtiness or pride by stranger,
but 10 an acquaintance and friend he is
open, candid, an |. sfiable. In the private
and social relstiOns.of life he stands "with-
out blemsh and above reprOach." As 4
businessman he has most valuable quail.
ties. Without being too cautious lie is
prudent and conservative.
He is above the average height, with an
erect, well-made figure. His head is Of good
size, with regular features. The forehead
is high and broad. He is dicniied and gen
tIemany in his manhcrs, and has pleasing
address with all persons. His whole con-
tour OF face and person would al Osce at
tract favorable attention in any gathering.
Intellect, uprightness OF character, seli-re-
lance, and zeal are suggested by his APP
pearance aud made known IN his decd. \
man who has gained unqualified success in
every position OF hts life, ii is to be said OF
him that this is the result OF an ability
which has been equally beyond question:
Ed,sard +. Madden, in Philadelphia Times
April 10th.