Litchfield enquirer., 1881-01-13
Ex-Gov. Andrews.

We are pleased to see many aopreciative notices of Gov Andrews in the papers and we believe that his administration is one that has been exceptionally popular with the pt ople of the State. There has been much grumbling, of course, among appointment seekers, and politicians who considered themselves entitled to dictate appointments: but to those outside the political rings Gov. Andrews has given great satisfaction. We clip the following notices regarding him from various papers:
 Governor Andrews retires this noon from the honorable position which he has filled for two years in a dignifed and acceptable man. ner. That he has given satisfaction to every body in the matter of appointments is improb- able, for where there arc numerous applicants there must always be disappointment and sometimes feeling that the best ..lan has not been selected. But taking the administration of Governor Andrews as whole, it is but justice to say that it has been satisfactory and creditable. The office came to him without his seeking, and in the performance of it's duties he has been thoroughly independent. and has added to his reputation and his hon. 0rs. He was the first governor inaugnrated in the new capitol building. On the occasion of ''ba,tle- flag" day Tn this state, and when he has been called upon to speak for Connec- ticut on public occasions elsewhere, he has honored the state and himself in appropriate speeches always equal to the occasion. In retiring from the office of governor, it is safe to predict that he does not go into permanent retirement, for he is in the prime of life and will yet be able to do good service to the state, which has taken pleasure in honOring him as chief magistrate. e.-Harttord Cour- ant.
 Governor Andrews has during his two years term of office given faithful attention to his official duties and has the satisfaction of knowing that the affairs of the state have been prosperous under his administration If the governor has at times disappointed some of his friends over differences more personal than otherwise, they will not bear against him any thing but good wishes for his future welfare, and will only remember the many good things in which he has deserved the favor of the peo- ple.-Hartford E0ening Post.
 Governor Andrews may not have inspired friendships and has not added to his personal popularity, but he has compelled respect, and retires with the credit of having made hon. est, capable and independent executive. Will- ing to hear and take advice and devoted, as we think, to the interests of the state rather than of any party it It, he has had a mind of his own always and has had the courage to act according to hls convictions whatever the personal cost. In this way he has, no doubt, incurred the dislike of those whose will it is too often the tendency of executives to obey, but to the people of the state he has acted with general satisfaction. Comparatively young yet, confident, ambitious and growing, he is very likely to be heard of again in public life We only wish for Governor Bigelow the same courage and independence possessed by his predecessor, at. the same, time that he displays more aptitude for mak ing friends and piacating enemies If the twU.are, incompatible then give us the qualities which Gov. Andrews has displayed in somarked degree. - Waterbury American. Gov. Andrews retired from the gubernatoral office last Wednesday, after term in which he has evidently most faithfully tried to do his whole duty regardless of the frowns or the favOrs of any man.-That he could please everybody was not to have been expected. Men who think they are entitled to give ad- vice or to receive office are always sore toward | those who do not look upon them with thelr | own eyes. but Gov. Andrews has no reason to feel that by failing to listen to such men he made mistake from which the State has sui fered or by which his own future will be seriously clouded. He has conducted his of nee with sound judgment, with decoruln, with 1 dignity, and wherever he has publicly appear cd he has given the State no reason to be ashamed of him. On the contrary he has been an honor to the State, and, as the Hart
 ford Courant suggests, he is too young & man l to permanently retire from public life. Doubt
 less in the near future ne will be called upon to take other public positions, and he has shown that wherever he may be placed he
 will command the respect of his constituents 1 and of the public senerally.-New Miltord Ray. @H sa e