New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
WELCOME TO THE GOTERNOR.

The report put in circulation some time ago
that Governor Black was intending to take up
his residence and resume the practice OF the
,ow In this CITY so soon as he was relieved OF
his official cares has been confirmed by him.
self IN THE Troy Times" He has formed
port,,ership TO date from January l, with the
Hon w NJ X. Olcott and the Hon. ADra-
ham 1;rubcr and unless his physical organ
len, roouiros an interval Of repose which would
no irksome TO his eager spirit he will propapi!
,,o so,t,od in tho METROPOLIS within few weeks.
He will be a welcome addition not only I" the
roll of the profession in which he won diS'ihc-
ton nj an early age. but to the large circie
of notable men of all vacations VINO are mere
striving for supremacy in their respective helds
of activity II has always been uhoers'oou
that Governor Black felt an unusually strong
attachment for Troy. where he was admitted
70 tbe bar. and which has been his home ever
since Rut New-York is a powerful magnet.
and IT is not surprising that 1t has exercised
an Irresistible attraction over man who IL
still voung and who may not unreasonably sup
nose that his greatest achievements are IN the
future. No doubt he will find the partnership
into which he Is about to enter entirely con-
genial. Mr. Olcott has already made an envi-
able reputation and a large number OF valuable
friends. while Mr. Gruber Is universally known
as a political philosopher and practical man
of affairs.
New-York is by no means destitute or FORMER
Governors and consequently Mr. Black in that
capacity will not be novelty But he pos
sesscs certain qualities which may be expected
to give him a distinct place of his own MT.
Cornell Mr. Flower and Mr. Morton are all
men of distinguished talents, but the spheres
IN which they shine are widely different from
TINT with which Mr.. Black Will presently ne
identified. We anticipate. for example that ne
will become without delay or difilculty con-
spicuous figure wherever the faculty OF fluent
speech Is at 4 premium. There is prevalent
IMPRESSION which we suppose to be well round
ed that owing TO dcpletions OF the Ola STOCK
which have not been compensated by interest
ing additions the public speaking OF the period
lacks variety and charm. Mr. Black Is
rhetorician Of original qualities. His manner
is serious and at times tinged with gloom. nut
his language is pithy and vivacous, and the
combination produces an effect of humor with
out making direct appeal to laughter
For this and other reasons Governor Black
IS sure not only of n hospitable reception IN
New York. but Of abundant opportunities to
impress himself upon the city ms a significant
factor IN it's life Mr.. Gruhcr said at the Sara
toga Convention last fall that he did not con-
slider it necessary to undergo surgical opera
ton every time the Republican organization
/ had appendicitis: but it cannot be doubted that
/ he would cheerfully perform an act OF devotion
comparable with that If Governor Black. anna
new scenes and responsibilities. should sudden
Nv BE constrained to call upon him. with such
a mentor and support the Governors advent
will be proptious and his future secure.