The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-06-25

two fine boy babies, William English Wal.
ling and Willoughby George Walliug.
SOME TRAITS OF CHARACTER.
Mr.. English Is logical rather than orrste.
His mind isR crucible in which error ia
eliminated from truth, ana the tests OF his
analysis being satisfactory, he is proof
against schsms or the Establishments of aa,.
terry. With mind trained from early man.
hood in school Of logic which digndel
facts, the brilliancy of fiction yer beguiles
him from the luminous pathway mapped
out By reason, and hence, IA result, his
public and private life is singularly free from
the mistakes that have embarrassed other
public men, and his past good fortune In this
regard points TO him with special distinctness
as eminently qualified for public trusts, 10
matter what the gravity OF their respons.
bilities may DO, Al school, n student of law,
an attorney, principal clerk of the Indiana
legislature, secretary of the constitutional
convention, member Of the legislature and
speaker Of the house. member Of congress,
banker and private citizen. at all times clear
concise ana seltpoised, William H. English
has demonstrated, as few men have done,
capacities Of tho first order, and which COM
mand universal respect. In such life SO
varied in its responsibilities, developing
always and continually in the same direction
of pure character, high resolves and noble
ambitions, there must be of necessity certain
forces and factors Of integrity of purpose
and of fidelity to the public welfare, as are
certain to attract public attention and de-
mand an enlargement of their domain and
usefulness.
As A FINANCIER AND STATESMAN.
At the present moment the hnan-
cial question is uppermost in the public
mind. II touches every interest and com
mands universal consideration. Where is
the man whose views will best harmonic
the East and the West, the North and the
South, upon this question? This much may
be said of Mr.. English, that his financial ex-
perience, his comprehension of financial
theories and results, his pronounced conser-
yatism, and his acknowledged ability as y
fisancier, designate him MS the peer Of the
most advanced student of finance, in all o
its varied application, 10 the demands Of
the country. To the South always just
TO the North an inhexible friend,
comprehending tho wants and inter-
ests of the East with an extended knowl-
edge of the West and its expand.
ing and enfolGing growth and resources, Mr.
English includes in his thought and expert
ence all the essentials of an administration oi
affairs in which the harmonies of Interests
and the logic of development are most ad'
miablv blended. The logic Of events points
to him as distinguished native Indianian,
who, should circumstances create an nevlta'
Bile necessity, would exhibit to the country
those exalted traits of character which II
these times are sought for with profoun(
soliciiude.
AS A MAN OF ACTION AND BUSINESS.
Mr.. English is man of action rather thar
of words His efforts as dictator are NOR,
remarkable for practical common sense thai
for brilliancy of oratory or the flowers o
rhetoric; his mind, strictly practical in all il
scope and bearings, is eminently utilitarian
Energy Of character, 6rmness OF purpose ant
an answering integrity are his chief char
acteristics. In personal intercourse he is In
clined 70 be retiring and reserved, which
might be attributed to haughtiness or prid'
by stranger, but to an acquaintance o.
friend he is open, candid and afable, In th'
private and social relations of life he stand
"without blemish and above reproach."
Asa business man he has most valuable
qualities. Without being too cautious, he !:
prudent and conservative. He looks search
ingly and Complementary into the natur
and probable results of all schemes, AM
when he once puts his shoulder to the whee
it is with q strength that carries all before il
He is not demonstrative in anything that b,
does, but there is quiet, determined and un
ceasing apple ton Of his whole resources o.
mind and energy to the end in view.
Personal APPEARANCE.
He is above tho average height, with al
erect, well-made figure. His head is of goot
size, with regular features. The forehead !
high and broad. He is dignifled and gentle
manly in his manners, and has a pleasing
address with all persons. His whole contou
of face and person would at once attrac
favorable attention in any gathering. Intel
lect, uprightuess of character, self.reliano'
and zeal are suggested by his appearance, snC
made known in his deeds. A man who ha
gained unqualified success in every position o
his life, it Is to be said of him that this is tn
result of an ability which has been equally
beyond question.
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