The record-union., 1893-06-22

love and reverence for the great prlncl-
pies Of government as derived from the
inalienabIe right of men to life, liberty
and the pursuit of happiness"
The one leading characteristic of Cover
nor Stanford's mental attributes, and one
which was most readily recognized by
those who knew him, consisted of an
analytical power, which went directly to
the discovery of the underlying prln-
oiples upon which just conclusions may
be predicated, and into which any subject
may be resolved. He possessed in
marked degree a perception OF the rela-
tions of principles to each other. AS In
all strongly individualized natures,
vigorous originality was also character
istic of his mind. He was not voracious
reader, and yet his reading was so thor
oughly assimilated as to invest his con-
versation with breadth of information
which in other men could be acquired
only by the closest study. This was par
ticularly true as relates to the subject of
history. In this branch of study his
mind, while not incumbered with dates
or names, or details of action, caught the
salient points-the philosophy of national
existence, the underlying causes Of great
movements, and of the forces which
move within society, urging nations on
toward growth, or exerting downward
tendency toward decline, were as familiar
to his mind as to that of the most labori-
ous student.
In this, as in every other department 0
acquired knowledge, the strong original
ity of his character manifested itself The
force and the originality of his comment
upon historical events and their relation
10 existing conditions of governmental
systems were a constant surprise to those
who perhaps had a right to feel that their
own research into the subject had been
more exhaustive, and their own reading
more copious. These observations apply
with equal justness to scientific subjects,
to art, to literature, to craftsmanship and
to questions of political economy.
Thought and conversation relating to
these were to him the highest sources of
pleasure, and while conversation relating
to them revealed a degree of familiarity
with the literature of each, his per-
ceptions and conclusions bore the i'm
press of temperamental originality, and
enforced the conviction that his thought
upon all the varied subjects of his con-
temptation and reflection was evolu-
tionary.
In social intercourse his manner was
gentle and even contiding, and knowl-
edge of him derived from social inter-
course alone would convey the i'm
preston of one whose confidence might
easily be acquired, and yet it is doubtful
if he ever gave his fullest confidence to
any man. There was even to the most init
mate relation an unexpressed reserve
department of thought and being not
wholly disclosed, producing the ire
sistible conclusion in the minds of his
most intimate friends that the limit OF
his condolences was controlled by most
judicious measurement; and yet those in
most intimate relations with him did not
catch from their intercourse the slightest
color of an over-cautious reticence. In
fact, Governor Stanford was not reti-
cent man, but from the evenness of his
temperament and the repose of his judg-
ment proceeded a judiciousness of ex-
preston readily mistaken for denial Of
confidence.
In its religious aspect Governor Stan
ford's character was perhaps almost
wholly devoid of the sentimental phase
or the emotional Characteristic and yet
his mind was essentially reverential
Men of vigorous practical temperament
very rarely reveal to their fellows the
reyerential side of their natures; but il
high standards of human duty growing
out of mans responsibility to his Creator
q profound belief in immortality, al
abiding faith that the highest duty to the
Creator is performed by service to men
constitute a religion, Governor Stanford
life was essentially religious.
This was disclosed by the deed O.
foundation in that department defining
the power and the duties of the trustees
in trust, and who will succeed him in the
administration of that great institution
He declares it to be within theiI
power and a part of their duty ''tc
prohibit sectarian instruction, bu
to cause to be taught in the
university the doctrine of the i'm.
mortality of the soul, the existence
ana power of an all-wise and benevolen
Creator, and the truth that obedience tC
his laws is the highest duty of man.
Also in his address to his trustees, which
must be regarded as the clearest expon.
ent of his intentions, ARE these memorable
words: "The object of this institution il
not alone to give the student technica
education fitting him for successful bust
ness life, but it is also to instill into hi
mind an appreciation of the blessidns o
this Government and reverence for it
institutions, and love for God anC
humanity, to the end that he may G,
forth and by precept and example, spreaC
the great truths, by the light of which hi
fellow men will be elevated and taugh
how to attain happiness in this world ant
in the life eternal"
The imperfect delineations herein giveI
will at least be recognized by those VIII
best knew him as entirely just, and sug
gest TO the biographer OF the future thos
striking hneaments which, combining
strong will, continuity of purpose. ex
ecutive and administrative faculty. an
alytical power and originality of though
with elevation of perception, loving sym
pathies, largeness of nature, philan
thrOpic impulse, and reverential aspira
ton, in Leland Stanford found harmoni
Gus blending, and will, when fully dis
closed, accord him by the impartial yer
dict Of history, conspicuous plac
among the foremost men of his time.
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