New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-29


assume control of the War Department under one oil tine
strongest administrations that ever governed the eoun
try.
MR.. cHANDLKR's STRONG CONVICTIONS.
The great majority OF young &c twenty years OF
age naturally drifted with current that
strong, hut Mr. Chandler had inherited
certain political principles which were strength
ened by his own convictions "a he grew
to manhood. and he took his stand at once
and nrmly with the minority. He was from the
outset strong power In the political Held. though
not until bis maturer years, with Fortune al
tanned and the harder struggles OF life crowne !
with victory would be consent To hold any public post
ton, but he in all office conflicts which ragged for
twenty year, and which ended In changing the political
mastery. OF the state II "a not n matter OF wonder
that personal arrangements occurred IN such n
prolonged and bitter controversy without Indeed the
periods the struggle, General Cass spoke Dupcly OF
not enjoying the honor Of Mr. Chambers acq'ai9t-
Chandler delighted TO tell with goodnoiurcd and par
dOnable bOastng. that he carried To General Cass le
ter OF iutroductlon from the Governor OF Michigan
which so Impressed the General that he caused
II to be publicly read In this chamber ana
honor OF both these great men that complete corday
Of friendship restored and that IN the hours ~ SUI
preme peril to the Nation which after General
Cass and Mr. Chandler stood side by side in maintaining
tine union OF the States by The exercise "f the war
power OF the Government. They sleep their
last sleep IN the same beautiful cemetery near
the city which was so long ther nome,
honor and tho shores OF the lakes whose commercial
development. sptnned by their hVes' had been 40
greatly promoted by their efforts.
The antslayery agitation which broke forth with
such strength 1854 following the repeal u the Mis-
souri, Compromise, met with partial reaction soon after.
and in 1856 Mr. Buchanan chosen tO
the Presidency. Mr. Chandler took bis seat
for the first time in this body the
dav Of Mr. Buchanan's Inauguration. II tho FIRST
public station he mad held except the Mayoralty
OF Detroit for single term ana the drst To which he
consented the fOrOrn hope OF the Wings In the
test for Governor of Michigan. Wnen he entered Tue
sway IN this chamber, having more man twot lirds
OF the entire body, TIE party wa. Ted by
resOlpte, aggressive abe, uncOmpromislDg men who
played for a high stake, ana VINO played me
bold game OF those who were willing 10 cast AL
10 which Mr. chandler belonged was weak
numbers, but strong In character Intellect and inu
ism his deep study in the. working of poll
itical forces and his snluence OF rhei,
and sustained nv sumner with his wealth OF learning
and his burning zeal for IN" right; by Pes,
than Sumner but logical and skilled
al fence than either; by Wade; who in mette
followed the Protector in the expulsion OF IN
Lord and Gideon to smite hip ard thigh the
Amalekltes, who appeared anew In the persons
and dignHed-a Conscrpt Father In look aud IN fact
by john p. Hale who never faltered In is devotion
OF his associates. broke ns alliance With the old parties
and given hs eloquent voice to the cause
untirlng the Republican Senator from that great
State which has since added much TO the grandeur
long Training. with devoted fidelity. with IN
o idea. & sSe BEHIND R% 10 ne
and In force and who above all the iustrous Senate
Of 1857 e with US to-day by Cameron; Tith wae
mate tact In the government OF parties
whose active political NE began in the days
stormy ~ career still survives by reason Of
strength at ioreseore. with the strong attach ,
hearty good wishes Of alllnto ASSOCIATION win these
SIR Chandler entered when In his iortyourth year
Ills GREAT INFLUENCE.
His influence felt, and felt powerfully
from the first day. writer at the time said
that tho effect OF Ch ,ndcr's coming was |
ike tho addition OF fresh division Of troops |
10 an army engaged in a band-tohand conflict !
with outnumberng foe. lie encouraged. upheld. in
pa.u' c"eIsv" hth , ,o cr'd noI hare so"e
without him. His first four years in the Senate we're
common dSnssr %nS y
checked jealousy toned down ambition and |
S G.appS wSSS won he most signal aaG
arreachins Of oil our political victories in the election
BY this triumph. aud the starting events
witch followed. into majority party
1ldest and ablest leaders trained only 20 the
larIes q ahe minority .o end not MID
II administrative leadership Thev had been long
studying the science Of attack that they were awA,
The responsibility Of defence They, like some OF the
British regment In the campasn 81 Orange sald there
H." was aS"0 from T"' this period that Mr. chan.
iier became more widely known to the Whole
country. achieving almost at sing bound what we
ude in the presence OF the impending and over
yhelmins danger Of war; MS superb COURAGE nnder
ween brethren VI the same blood Is readiness 10 do
III things, TO dare all things to endure all
Ms ardent support OF Mr.. Lncolns Administration In
very measure which they proposed; his quick
ness to take issue with Toe Administration
o he ruined by what was termed the Fsbyan
,ono{S III. sleepess Vigilance his broad sy@patSie., hi
Prompt decision bis eager pat5ot'm MA eio%hpg ah
er front rank among those honorable and de
untitled to stand to those who lead the mighty
ict tue field OF battle. To portray Mr.. Chambers
osed would involve too close q reference 10 exciting
questions stl in some sense at issue
CONSTANT INTELLECTUAL GROWTH.
In that long period OF and In the shorter
hat immediately preceded his death those who knew
i'm well could observe n constant intellectual growth.
Ie was fuller aud stronger ara ADLER
II conference and In debate the last year of
ls life than before. He entered the Senate
MISSION lie LETT II one OF the most forcble and most
ear less that could be encountered In tins
md Vet eloquent aggressive aud nj. fearless
Without showing bravndo What he knew he knew with
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mmand aud he declined challenge 10 the lists.
Here and now " was his MOTTO and his entire senate
ial career HIS hte indeed outside seemed guided
" that spirit of bravery which the greatest OF American
senator's exhibited, IN the only boast he ever made
when he quoted Mr.. Calhoun the classic defiance,
ConcmTiir hOrae momeno citd mars remit Gd rcor'a
alta"
MT Chandeliers fame was enlarged by his successful
administration OF important Cabinet position.
ALLIED by President Grant 10 the head Of the In
erior Department by Geographic summon he
ccepted without reluctance aud without dsirust His
ighfeen years OF positive aud uncOml lromisng
our the Senate had borne the inevitable |
ruit OF many enmtes. "a well as the rich re-
yard Of countless friends The app0inimen
vas severely criticised and unsparlngly condemned
~ many who year later sufficiently just and mag
animous withdraw their harsh words and bear gen
rons testlmony his executive ability his panstakng
Industry and his unhexibe integrity, 20 his
admirable talent for thorough organization and