Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-26

The next days Journal, with The other speeches
of the expected debate. Contrary to all cxpec-
tation, that particular part of the subject TO be
discussed which MIR. Shisl's speech bore refer
ence to, was not mooted, and consequently it
was not delivered. Owing TO some mismanage.
ment, notice was not taken of the omission at
the office of the journal, no reporter from which
attended, and the next morning the Morning
- had four mortal columns OF a speech
printed, but which had never been delivered.
There were nlerpola,ed with il. "Cheers'-
great cheering, from all parts of the house
"hear-hear's," and "prolonged applause" Sc.
&c, which had droll ei;cc, enough and the
matter was not mcnded by long eulugistic
"leuder," fiom the Editor, who characterized
Mr. Shells speech as one of the most brilliant
specimens of oratory which had ever been deli.
vered within the walls of st. Stephens. All
great and general gutfaw. Sh:cl never forgG,c
the care essncss-but he need rot have cricvcG
so much about the exposure, for he is not the on
ly one who reports his own speeches.
When was staying at shanchan's Hotel,
Waterford, some years since, had the pleasure
OF spending an evening with Mr.. Shel, who
WINS quartering at the same house. His conver-
sational powers were great, and he gave quite
series OF short lively sketches ofsome ofhs Irish
contemporaries. | must confess that, after hear
ing what he said of O'Connell, was somewhat
surprised 10 read his speech in favor OF the A
gita,or, in Dublin, not long since, but, perhaps,
1t is not so much to be wondered ct, when We
consider that he is a Barrister. and consequently
thst il is his occasional VOCATION
"1omakc the worse appear the better cause
Talking of tac Agitn,or there he is his
face i. very much like the portraits of him which
are common. it is round, red, and goodlnino-
red IN the expression. HIS eyes are dark, flash
ing, and vlvacious. He must have been when
younger, quite gan, IN strength, for his fig
urc lie tai and burly Well may he be called
| the "big brggnrnan.' Mr.. Oronnel's dress
consisted o! a black frock cont and was,coat
and pan,aoons of the same color, which, being
slrorless, reached alfway up his leg. lie ec.
| nerally sits in the House with his arms fold.
| cd on his massive bust. his hat siouched over
his forehead, and his chin iiulf dropping on his
chest. When he speaks, his attitudes are very
| free and easy; he strains mot aler effect, vet
always produces an impression. His voice is
rich and melodious, of course strongly marked
with the hrocue and il is beautifully modula'cd
But the House OF Commons Is not the pncc tC
hear O'Connel. to advantage. Go TO some meet
ing in Ireland, hear him cloQnenily Discourse o
Erin's wrongs, let him picture for you the want.
and the woes other children. aud you will ac
knowledge him 10 be a great crater. At one
moment you will be cunvulscd with laughter
and before the smile has entirely passed away
some tale oi suffering, narrated with the mos
touching pathos will dissolve you into tears. Iii
powers Of denunca,on are absolutely irighttul
and his sarcasm ct the most tUucbng nature
Nothing can live before it. To all this he pos
eesses, in addition, an ineNhau.thle fund O
humor, genuine Irish humor ; he can sway al
audience as he lists his power aud influence
IN his own country, Is immense, aud he Is, d
tendon. But need say no more of the 4 Ii,a
tor---,et US turn from him, to seek Tor othe
game,
The short, ungen'lemanIy hooking person
He is absolutely mean In appearance, and shat
| by in dress and physiognouy. There is nc
: thing noticeable IN his face, but il, absolute in
significance The portraits Of him, in PuncI
preclude The Necessity OF my sketchng III pc
; and ink. When he goes TO speak, he hesi,ate'
, coughs, puhs, pulls about his great, awkwar
! looking hat, and after slammcring out a word G
= two, comcs 20 dead hall-athcn he attempts
again, but his words are long way apart, an
each is connected with the othcr by Il cngthel
eli Il. 1t is really tlrosoInc, and almost pain
ful To listen 10 hm-and one wonders how h
could br selected as the leader Of a party. II
: has, however, great business talents and fc
u are better acquainted with the practical worI
s ing Of the State machine liian he As a deb;
X ter, he does no, shine, but it is hard to bca, hin
I down. Like MGcau|y, in one respect, and in OF
u ly one, lie has strong linking for facts, al
= will not be wheedcd by Peel or any one ell.
: indeed, the Premier finds him sad thorn
: has sIde--hc cannot be persuaded.
ID FLowrRs are the alphabet Of angels, wher
c. with they write, on hills aud plains, mysteI
y Gus truths.
I'd The appearance OF merit is oncncr reward