The pilot. [volume] (Baltimore [Md.]) 1840-1840, 1840-04-25

delegate should DO, win Inc eAGel'lOh VI ohS "
casion only kept quietly in his seat, and listened
to the debates and proceedings of Congress. In
the year 1857 he one day. whilst a oil making
appropriations for he continuation OF the tlorl-
da war was under debate, and was receiving the
united and warm opposition OF the wings, became
excited by the gross inhumanlty OF the aSSaiiahtS
who shed tears fol- the poor SemlnoleS,
whilst they heaped reproacheS upon the whites OF
Forida-became excited ana indignant, ana leap
ed into the arena of debate.
Mr.. Wise had just left the floor, and Mr.. Down
ing found it necessary TO reply 10 The speech mat
he had lust concluded. In consequence OF the eX-
element that oppressed him, he was under no
embarrassment, and made speech when won
for him the admiration of all classes and parties
that listened to il. | do not believe that more
eloquent or a more chaSe speech was ever de-
livcred before deliberative assembly. lie spoke
precisely what the heart dictated; his language
was that of patriot, who felt that the rights AMI
the honor and the dignity Of the people he rep
resented were invaded; his heart Swelled with
noble Indignation; he spoke 10 defend the honor
and the fire sides of the people of Florida: and
how could he fail TO be eloquent! The speech
was the spontaneous and unprecedented eftusion
of the moment. Mr.. Downing had not made any
preparation for the occasion; and, as no reporter
had been retained to take il, it was never publish
ed. MIR. Downing was often solicited 10 Write II
ont himself; but he could not recollect what he
had said, and Invariably refused to attempt the
task.
The Hon. Charles Downing is a very hand
some man; is Young, we'll made, has had the ad-
vantaeeS of a classical education, and though
prompt to repei an inai2niy is remarkable Tor
the placidity ofhis temperament, and his unIioim
courtesy and good humor. The time is not dis
tant when he will represent Florida as state IN
the Senate.
The Hon. James D. Doty of Wisconsin, is a
rI-.bl EIa iS abl q
good speaker, and possesses an industry that new
er tires Isuspect that he sleeps in his seat in the
House of Representatives. | am usually at the
ca 2itol at an early hour of the morning; and, so
as early as NAV, find Judge Doty in his seat,
hard at work He is invariably the last man IN
the House His whole body and soul appear to
be absorbed in devSing plans TO accelerate the
of Wisconsin; and as he is universally
respected By the members, els enabled to achieve
many things for Wisconsin which no other man
could accomplish. With the history OF the whole
western region and with its geography, localities,
and resources, he is probably far more intimately
acquainted than any other man in the world
He has traverSed almost every inch OF II; ana
being a gentleman of literary and scientific at
he has made the most of the advanta-
yes derived from personal exploration. Wscon-
sin is fortunate in being represented by so aoie
aud SO enlightened representatives
VIRGINIA ELECTION.-The returns of the Elec-
ton held on Thursday in Virginia. indicate signal
overthrow of the Federal party in that State The
ancient dominion, the mother of statesmen, has no
doubt said to Mr.. Van Buren,, 'eThou art weighed |
and found wanting" The following are all the re-
turns received. They show Wing gain OF one per-
haps two members in the House of Delegates; and
one Senator and large gain in the aggregate popular
vote.
The Globe Of last evening claims federal majo-
rity at Melton's Precinct in Farfase County, of 81
and says that last year the Wing majority nine.
F'airfase was Van Buren, last year. The following
from the Herald office is very good:
HERALD OFFICE, Norfolk, ! |
April %, 3 P. NJ.
All is going well for the cause of Harrison and
Reform in the first district wherever we have heard
from.
Norfolk Borough Wing majority last year, 1872.
r. E. Taylor, CN)......319
w. w. Lamb, Fed) .....170
Probable majority at the close of the polls 100.
Norfolk Conlty.-Last year, Van Buren, majority
in Portsmouth 116 Wing majority at Great Bridge
1872, leaving the Wing majority in the County &c.
The polls now stand
Portsmouth. Great Bridge
Etheredge, (W0 80 (Not heard from.)
Langhorne, (W) 313
Smith, V. b. 276
Fisk, V. b. 264
We calculate Wing gain in Norfolk county
of 300 The vote in Portsmouth last year was Wing
275; Federalist 391
Nansemtond.-Last year Wing majority IA
Harrell (W.). ........ .105
Boykin, (V. B-..........35
But here is better news By the conductor OF the
ears that arrived last evening from Winchester, we
are informed that the Wings have elected one, per-
haps two, members of the Legislature in Frederick
County; and that they have elected Mr.. Conrad II
the Senatorial district, composed of Frederick JET
ferson, and Clarke, lately represented by Mr. opie
Federal who was candidate for reelection Jeffer
son County has gone Wing as usual
FREDERcxsBURG, Va, April %, 1910.
! ELECTION.
! SpottsuIsa,sia County.-Frederick Precinct at
o'clock, p M.
Crutchfeld, CW). LIB
Holiday, ". B).............9z
Crutchfield is undoubtedly elected.
Correspondence of the Pilot.
HARTFORD, CT, 18th April, 1910.
have not much to communicate in The way
news. Our market is regulated very much by I
York, SO that, in general, variation there is fo
lowed by variation here.
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