Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-07-02
SKETCHES OF CHARACTERS.

SKETCHES OF CHARACTERS.
.ir Pendeion.-" The repeal WINS strongly
opposed by Mr.. Pendlrton, who was zeaiously
attached 10 ancient establishments and who,
taken all in all. was the ablest man in debate
Ihave ever met with, He had moi, isdeed,
the poeical fancy of Mr.. Henry, his sublime
imag ina'ion, his lefty and overw helming die.
ton hut he was cool, smooth and persuasive
his language flowing, chssie and cmbe Ishrd
for II he lost The main battle, he returned upon
YOU and regained SO much OF il as to make tia
drawn one, by dexterous man9uvres, skrmsh
| es in detail, and the recovery of small advantt
ges, which, little singly, were important alto.
gelher You never knew when you were clear
ot him, but wee harrassed by his perseser-
| ance, until the patience was worn down of all
who had less Of il than himself. Add to this.
that he was one OF the most viriuous and
benevolent ot men, the kindest friend, the most
amiable and pleasant of companions, which
ensured favorable reception 10 whatever
came from him. Finding thai the general
principle Of en- ais could not be maintained,
he took his stand on an mendmeni which he
proposed, instead of an absolute abolition, 10
permit the tenant in tail TO convey in fee sim
pie if he chose Il and he was within lew votes
of saving much of the old law. Bu' the bill
| passed finally for entire abolition In tina, one
which proposed Court of Chancery | had
provided for a rial by jur, OF all matters Of
TACT, in that as well as in the courts Of law
| He defeated IL bv the introduction OF tour
words only, if either party choose. The conse
quence has been, that as 10 sutton will say 10
his judgs-Sn, dlstrust you, give me Jury
jnries are rarely, might say perhaps never.
| seen in that court, but when called Tor by Inv
Chancellor of his own accord"
Mesgs. Wyfhc and MDdison.-" In giving
this account of the laws of which was nyseH
the mover and draughtsman, by no means
mean to claim 10 myself he merit vi obtaining
their passage. ! had many occasional aho
strenuous coadjutors in debate, and one, mos.
steadfast, able aud Jealous whowas himself
host. THIS was George Mason, man OF INC
first order of ~ sdom among those VINO acieu
on the theatre ofthe revoln ion. OF expao"'
mind, profound judgment, cogent IN a'eu
meih, learned in the lore Of our former constr
tuition, and earnest for the republican onahse
on democratic principles. His elocai'on "'s
neither flowing nor smooth but his language
was strong, his manner most impressive, anu
stronghold by dash OF biting cyncislh, ""eH
provocation made il seasoDabe.
+" Mr. Wyihe, while Speaker in the two oes
sions OF I'LL, between his return from Congress
aud his appoint meni 10 the Chancery, was "n
able and constant associate in whatever "'
before a Committee of the Whole. HIS pu''
integrity, judgment and reasoning Po"e':,,
gave him great weight-Of him. see mere 81 -
some notes enclosed in my letter OF August Oh
1921, TO Mr.. Jno. Saunders.
Mr.. Madison came into the house m NV
, a new member and young; which clrcuins's"
ces, concurring with his extreme moueS!
prevented his yenfuring himself IN deoa'e " 4,
ore his removal TO the Council Of State ;"
Nov II. From thence he went TO Cons'.. :,
) then consisting of few members. Tram. !"
these successive schools, he acquired na". y
self.possession, which placed al ready ' o"l
maud the rich resources OF his luminous on "
discriminating mind and of his extensive o ~
formation and rendered him the first Of e,"'
assembly afterwards, of which he becd",t; q
. member. Never wandering from his su'll,
into vain defamation. but pursuing u c,o'b
in language pure, classical and copio"s, s'' h,
ing always the feelings Of his adversa'es m
ciyilities and sefness of expression, hr '"9
!, the eminent station which he held in me g.