Litchfield enquirer., 1832-03-01
LORD BROUGHAM.

5'N~N-~ New-England, as handsome as he, and e. qually promising of greatness. Although do not profess to be phrenologist, am inclined to think, the science is in danger of being upset by this uugainly specimen. But however he may look like grand mother, as equally feminine and equally wrinkled, all the world knows, that he has proved himself far more efficient, than the ordinary character ofthat respectable class of the human family. Under that prodi- gious nose, and long and thin face, and ug- y head, lie such treasures of thought, and such elements of reasoning as are rarely found in man.
 Lord Brougham's ordinary labors fill up about IS hours of the 24-labors, I mean, of intellectual application, large portion of which are identified with his official du- ties. During the first year of his Chan cellorship, lately expired, he had but five days relaxation, and those spent in travell- ing. He seems to be an intellectual be- ing to the very surface of his skin, and shedding all around him an intellectual att mosphere.
 l confess have been slow in admitting l Lord Brougham's claims 10 extraordinary I greatness. I have seen him so often oc- cupied in little things, and mincing such variety of dishes, that did not see readily how all this could consist with great en- deavor and great achievements. But he who is always doing whatever comes to his hand, and doing it well, and doing it thoroughly, is building to himselfa founda- ton for mighty effort, when occasion shall demand it, or give opportunity. Life is made up of little things, and here aud there only come time and place for great thing. And he who is ready by previous exercise, and furnished and equipped with all his armor on, when occasion comes, may strike his blow with unerring aim.- The industry of Lord Brougham from his earliest history, has been almost unrivell- ed. And he has always been ready, and more than qualified for the places he has filled. And he is just as much at home on the Woolsack, both as Speaker of the House, and as Chancellor, as any boy in his mothers chimney corner-as easy, as unembarrassed, and as playful, if needs be, or when occasion justifies. As chancellor, he holds the whole Bar in perpetual awe of his abilities, compels them to despatch, rebukes and straightens their tortuosilies, of ten saves them the trouble and tho court the infiction of long argument, by de- claring it unnecessary and anticipating the result. have seen one of those gowned, and wiggod, and powdered gentlemen writhe under the reproof of the Chancell- or, for dishonest management with his client, and sit down in notifications "How came you, Sir, to persuade your client to this bar for the paltry sum of G25? If he gains it, he is sure to lose G2OO to satisfy your pocket. Why did you not tell him, that each party in this court must meet his own costs, whether he be loser or winner P The energy of the present Lord Chancellor of England has effected what I do not speak from certih- cate) I presume has not been dono before for ages. It is spoken of any how as un- paraIleled. He has cleared the Docket. For cause to go into Chancery has here tofore been considered, as hanging it up, more likely than otherwise, for posterity.
 1t must be confessed that Lord Brough- am is somewhat wanting in dignity, as pres ident of a court, or speaker of a Legisla- tive Assembly. He wears uneasy the gown and wig, as unnecessary appendages. He puts on and takes off the little, old fash- toned, tlree-cornered hat, in compliance with conomy,-but in manner plainly indicating, that he thinks it might as we'll be dispensed with. Impetuous in all the movements of his mind, he cannot brook unnecessary delays, in Court, or in the House of Lords, or in any business. in which he bears part. He will interrupt any body, at any moment, whether in con- versation, or in an argument before his court, or in Parliamentary speech in the House of Lords, if a sudden impulse touch- es his will to do so. And to the great an- noyance of those. with whom he has to do, he is very apt to be often so inclined. He is not only undignifed in these sudden ob- trusions, but absolutely rude. He com mits habitual outrages on good manners, and the common deccncies of life,-and that while in the discharge of his high off, cial functions, where of all places more than others he ought to be exemplary He has even attained the extraordinary ad- vantage (to himself) of throwing in words, and phrases, and extended remarks, con- spontaneously with an argument, or speech, without interrupting it, Or demanding q pause in the second party, if that party is pleased to go on. Although he may be sure. fhe does 20 on, that the Chancellor