Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-06-11


which bears the strong colorings of his
feelings. Those feelings are lofty, hon.
orabe, and delicate, but excitable. His
soul seems to loathe and spurn all that is
mean and dishoaorable in human action.
His hatred Of vice and political dishones-
ty and prohlgacy is innate, and he deals
out his denunc;ations against those he be.
ieves 10 be guilty, whether elevated or
humble, with indignant and bitter elo.
quencc. His victim shivers and writhes
beneath his lash. He is bold, fearless,
and independent, and throws out his shafts
without regard 10 the elevated rank which
those he AIMS at may hold in the world.
His love of county is intense and ardent,
and he looks upon all whose conduct en-.
dangers its liberties, or tends TO cover lis
character with dshonor. as his enemies,
whom it is his duty TO expose and de-
nounce. There is, however, the greatest
possible difference betweCa Mr.. Wise on
the floor of the House. and Mr.. Wise in
the private circle. A stranger would
scarcely believe them TO be the same indi.
vidual. While addressing the body Of
which he is member, he often seems to
be animated by species of fury, or by
some strong and uncomfortable passion
his eyebrows lower, his eyes sparkle with
indignation, and his whole countcnance
and action indicate the most violent ply.
steal and mental agitation while sur
rounded by his friends, and even among
strangers, he is mild, affable, and humor.
Gus, producing laughter by his own bon
naots and jokes, and laughing himself at
the jokes, wit or anecdotes of others. He
has good deal of the irritahility of &C.
enius, but it is seldom displayed, except in
the hall of legislation. In The domestic
circle, he is kind, tender and affectionate,
and IN private, affable and even playful
among those with whom he is intimately
acquainted. Since his first appearance
among the representatives of the nation,
he has undergone considerable change.
He is, think, less incorporate and VIC.
lent in his manner and feelings, and has
more steadiness and dignity, but not less
energy and vehemence. Every one lis
tens 10 hun with interest, when he ad-
dresses the House, because every one is
pleased with excitement. Mr.. Wise's
talents, ardent feelings, and holiness of
character, have given him high rank in
the House of Representatives but he is
fortune nlajoriS honuS, erectuS ct acer.
Though young, he is an expert and able
debater-always prepared to attack or
defend, as the case may require, and new.
er sparing his opponent, either in the of.
fenSive or defensive. He Yields the bat
tie axe and mace, and leaves the small
sword and spear to those whose ardor is
less intense or whose Indignation is more
comfortable. When Mr. Wise first ap.
peared in the House, some seven years
ago, it was thought from his voice and
manner, hat he was an lmitator of John
Randolph; bat it was soon perceived thai
he was an original, and afterwards ascer.
tanned that he had never seen his sIppos
ed model, the great eccentric Of Roam
oake. None but himself can be his par,
alcl.' lie stands alone, often unsupport
ed, and boldly and manfully breasts the
fury of party rage, and treats with scorn
the denunciations of the mmons ofp over
| He has great nerve as we'll as sensibility
and his fearlessness and independence
command the respect even of those who
are opposed to him in political opinion
and who believe him to be wrolg. Like
all men of strong feelings, he is gene
rous as well as brave, and he would a;
readily weep over the misfortunes of q
PROSTATE enemy as over those of below.
ed friend.
! Mr.. Wise always speaks what his feel
ings. rather than his judgment dictate, ant
seems TO take pride in calling things b.
their right names'-which, as speaker
gives to what he says the effect of sinceri
~, though it sometimes indicates a wan
of taste. His style is vigorous, but no
polished--his elocution impressive ant
easy-his action appropriate and not I'm
graceful-and his voice clear and dlstncI
and would always be audible, if he di'
mt sometimes let it fall too suddenly be
low the proper pitch, at the close of sen
tence. AS a patriot, a parliamentary,
speaker and legislator, know of no MAJ
of his age in this country who can b.
ranked as his equal. Though apparent
ly feeble in health, he is nevertheless indie
fatgable in the discharge of his duties
: and untirng and ceaseless in his efforts +
accomplish what he believes to be condu
Give to to the glory and prosperity of hi
country. Such man should always b
IN the councils of the nation.
:, l. -. =,
parliamentary distinction, is the man he j
, proud to call his friend
S. S. PRENTIss.
This gentleman made his first appear
ance at the bar of the House, during tn
!, extra session of the twenty. fifth Congress
in support of his right TO seat in that bod
as representative from Mississippi. O
that occasion he spoke for three days