Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-05
Messrs. Websfsr and Clay.-Any Thin, :,

Of interest For tina. reason we copy from i,
Portland Advertiser the following antirheh,,,1
sc,iptlon of them. We do not guaranty III.
rectness of the comparison.
The figure Of Mr.. Webster is li,. J.,
par. The figure of Mr. Clay is a lio,s 0,"
par. The address Of Mr.. Webster Is , r,n'
stiff, or "hen easy, afftctedIy so. The ,d iL'T
Of Mr.. Clay is materially easy. and tbouab 'ea
exactly graceful, in the ChesterieIdian ,sn.. 10,
the term, yet prepossessins and sitr,c,ya
The countenance Of Mr.. Webster Is hard n'"-
and not inviting The countenance Of n, I c'
is crowned with smiles, and display, ,hn.
varieties of feeling. On Mr. Web,,er,s 8,
when he IS quiet, one can trace hone Of ,ho,,
thoughts, feelings or passions, with which hs :,
endowed. On MIR. Clay's face. even y len oa;.,
his whole heart at times can be read Al.
Webster's indication "f talent are IN his b,n'i
forehead. which every BODY notes as rpm,rL.s"
Mr.. Clay'S indications o. talent are IN nj, uosH
winch is SO flexible as to be a telI.tale of vb,, ~
going on within. and his eyebrows which d.n,,H
at once to the observer. even If he is no Db,i,..
DOlnist, and no student of Lavater, a man cf
traordnary powers.
MIR. Webster's ugly look at his advers,ri,,i,
debate, has been often spoken of; and it i, pos,
aggerati0n to say he can look like Satan bim.oG
Mr. Clay's contempt and sarcasm, are con,eysi
BY malicious smile which can b. felt bs, M,
described,-or significant gesture, far Nor.
expressive than words. Mr.. Webster is M,
graceful, for his figure will not adm, of Or,rs
he is not tall enough, and is too stou,y buiIt
MIR. Clay is not an elegant speaker in the draw
ing room sense OF the term: his tall figure i. rou,b
y he"n; his arms are too long; his BODY i, n,
flexible enougl, sometimes, and again i, too mues
so. Mr.. Webster's voice is clear, distinct stem
and impressive: but on the high notes a, lime,
unpleasant. Mr.. Clay's voice is as soit as NJ.
sic, never faIguing the ear, but always irwin,
attention. IL is loud, clear, and DISTINCT
MIR. Webster gestcuates with his ward, and
arms alone. Mr.. Clay. gesricuaes, | NAV say
with proprety, all Deer. lie mods his heal
hung on long neck, 80 as to make whole a..
sembly smile. His arms, hanGs, fingers. itt,
and even bis sprctacles and pocket handk,r.
chief aid him IN debate. He steps forward and
backward, and from the right to the left viii
effect.
Mr.. Webster and Mr. Clay both express strcrs
passions in their faces to advantage. The sDser
Of both is different, but perfect in its effect, and
lnimitable. Mr. Webster can look worse than
Mr. CLAY, but Mr.. Clay can look things the mos,
provoking. The impression received from Mr.
Webster is received in silence, but is fell and
remembered. The impression from Mr. Cav
provokes an instantaneous laugh, at the expen..
Of The victim. Mr.. Webster's feelings are il
perfect submission to his will The feelings q
Mr. Clay often get the better Of his Judymed,
Mr.. Clay is excitabe. and requires but little
arouse him; Mr.. Webstar is not, and reqalrd
much TO Arouse MIN. Mr.. Clay speaks, even %
ordinary OCCASIONS, with animation and interest,"
Mr.. Webster is, at times; veyatiously dull and
stupid. Mr.. GAYS language and pronunclall0n
are not always good and correct. Mr. Web'lsi
speaks Win the utmost correctness, and seldom
or never recalls a word Mr. Clay. 1t
times, hesitates and srammers. Mr.. Websts
is never thus at fault. Mr.. Clay speaks "r
rapidly: Mr.. Webster rather SLOW, and Sl
cautiously. Mr.. Webster's style is a pattern
purity, perspitulty and elegance. Mr. GAYS
style is occasionally in bad taste, and sometimes
verbose.
Mr.. Euerett THE Editor of the Portland A. |
vertiser. has drawn the following sketchOI Hon
Edward Everett.
Mr.. EDWARD EVERETT is not quite six feet;
stature. tie Is about thIrty.eight years OF ssS
grave and deliberate in his manners. remarsab,
attentive to all the deliberations OF Congress. n.
yer absent from he House, and seldom abet'
from his desk MIR Everett, 10 debate, is ear
nest, courteous and polite, and always slt1;
down when hp has nothing more 10 say. III
brings into debate the resources OF a mind spa
rently we'll versed in every Thing, shetherR o.
of internal politics. public poily. or genera u
tersture. No mao in the House has more ''d'd
acknowledgements even Mr.. Adams. or, II so, b'
has less aptitude and skill in bringing II into 't'
vice MIR. Everett's Judgment 10 selecting TIC
time when to speak. and the exact thing to- O''
is quito remarkable. He hits the nail exactly"
the head. and hence his blows always 90 W.
force
Mr.. Everett has less Of the pedlnt 'han 40!
man | know Of, who has his right 10 'ay e'''"
to so much of knowledge. tie never m.'.
weaves in his debate, illustrations or aI'I''''
frum other subjects, unless they are calico 90;
MIR Everett, as mere scholar. has r' w.
pressicns of deep and profound study N'I n,
writer. witness his productions on al sues ;"
never disappon's public expectation OO, a'"y
always rises above it. His published a'''y,,,
...,.;noa ara p,nfe numerous Wa