Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-08

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MEN IN WASHINGTON.
The States Of New York and Pennsylvania.
send here such hordes of Representatives and
change them SO often, that it is difficult to tell
who is who, and what is what. They come in
foundations, like Gu,hs and Vanduis. One wave
spends its force and retires, and another dsshes OF .
There is among them but little influence except
that of king numbers. Occasionally, however.
a member gets a firm footing, and is known
OF such | will speak.
Mr.. Wright the new Senator from New York
is a man of some ability, but can never make a
figure in the Senate. He talks we'll enough, and
manages prudently enough. but the only inhu-
ence be can have in the United States Senate is
that Of one vote. His manner of speaking is
cold, distinct, drawling; if some one would wake
him up. and give him life and animation, he might
be eloquent, aud people would listen.
The most conspicuous, | do mt say the most
able. Of the New York Delegation in the House,
are Cambreleng and Yerplsnck Of New York CT
ty, Angel, Beardsley. Hoffman, Root and Tay.
Tor, the former Speaker. Cambreleng has talk.
ing talents, is fluent, industrious and ready. His
industry is his chief talent. He would be consi-
dered an ordinary man, If he were from any
other District but that Of the great city, or from
any other state, where they were many able men.
Verplanck has taken an active part this ses.
sion, as Chairman of the Committee of Wavs
and Means. He is a scholar, and a distinguish.
ed writer as well as politician. He speaks we'll
with preparation, but rather school. boy like, and
sits down when he has nothing more to say, which
is commendable, when many talk for hours with
not u single idea, unless It is stolen. He is a
stout Dutch built, amiable- man, highly esteemed
here for honesty and %probity, and independence.
Angel is a $3.50 of a man; Beardsiey is gravity
itself in debate, and balances his periods as il ma.
tions hung on their vibrations. Hoffman has a
good strong figure, an odd nose. and a strong
gruff voice like a boatswain's. He has influence
with his party, is a leading man, and really has
abilities. He TALKS much and talks loud.-is a
violent partisan,- and they call him "Admiral
Hoffman" Root has a giant of a figure, and is
a man Of vigorous intellect not over much cult
waited. nor very well denoted. He speaks often.
and on all subjects. He is ID enomina,ed one OF
the old Democrats Of other days, but is now Dor.
dering upun notification. Taylor talks now and
then ON rules aud orders, which are his hobby,
aud upon little else. 1t is admitted that he has
abilities. He has been long in Congress, but the
tempest of Jacksonism last fall swept him out
Collier has wit, pleasant talents, and SAYS smart
things. Ward is a beau, takes care of the la.
dies, reads good speeches, and is a clever man.
Tracey has good abilities aud is highly esteemed.
Pitcher, ! have never heard speak, but is credit
ed with influence and ability. Wardwell speaks
~passably and is a clever man.
Observation-Disclosures as Senator,
has taken a conspicuous part this winter, and has
appeared much better this session than he did the
last. He is more versed in rules and orders,
aud biunders less. An Englishman told me-,
that he resembles the Duke of Welling.on.-
This may be or not. Mr. W., | should think,
was a better lawyer than legislator. He takes a
good view Of the subject, but is not clear. He
is not yet at home in the Senate. He is one of
those men who rise and fall in public estimation.
To-day he is more than Mr.. Wilkins; to morrow
he is less than Mr.. Wilkins. In person he
is slender; in manners agreeable; in conversation
pert and interesting, and says a pretty thing
now and then, if in a dance or among friends.
Dallas has q fine head, a fine face, and fine
eyes. The first impression he makes upon one
is imposing. but it soon wears away. He needs
enthusiasm, life, ~vivscity. think he has less
ability than his colleague. Wilkins. He does
not stand 50 high az when he came here-and he
returns from Congress without winning any new
~laurels.
Pennsyl vania. with a few exceptions, has such
q lot vi Representatives az never mortal man
heard Of. You might look fur them week, With
a spy glass. and inquire Of any man You met.
aud none could even tell YOU ~ho they were..-
But here and there you hear an : : ave. or - no."
from some quarter or other of the House. and YOU
perceive. that as there are names, So there are
men fastened to them
Sutherland. Coulter. Muhien6mrg. McKen.
mar, SewGrf, Uatmouth. al. among the most
conspicuous Sutherland Is one of the best par.
ty managers 10 the world. He is nth and
against all men, and yet does, | believe, keep a
good eye on consistency, 30 far as his principles
are concerned. He is a thickly built, full faced
man, fluent, ready, verbose at times, energetic,
and rather an interesting talker. He has been
and will be the candidate for the Speakers chair,
on which his heart is fixed. Coulter has great
reputation for talents. and is probably the first
man in the Pennsylvania delegation, so far as ma
tive ability is concerued. He rs a firm friend of
the President. hut IL VET half gone over In the