Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-04-11
Sir Robert Peel.

This distinguished statesman is in
person rather above the common size,
thou9 not what might be termed, a
large man--his complexion is light,
and his hair what is generally. called
/" sandy;" his cheeks full, which di-
minish the size of his mouth and eyes.
AT first glance stranger would not
pronounce him man of intellect or
genius--but it is only necessary to at
tend one debate in the House of Com
mons, in which the Premier takes a
part, to be convinced that he is not
OILY man of extraordinary powers.
bat far superior to any other member
Ca that fioor-in fact, although have
been present on many occasions, and
sa! for hours at time in listening to
every variety of debate there; | never
witnessed an instance when the most
powerful on /" the opposition benches"
no matter on what subject, with or
wahou! notice, did not find his over
match in "Sir Robert Peel" or "the
RI. Honorable Baronet" as they term
him. His manner is remarkably easy,
his tone of voice soft and agreeable,
and he is entirely free from that habit
ofheSitatioa, and repetition and num-
bling, which is so peculiar to the Eng
fish, In this respect he almost equals
the best American speakers in fluency,
but there is no violence or rant, his OBJ
iect seems to be first to convince and
next to persuade in the most quiet and
amiable way. suppose heard him
speak at least fifty times, and never re-
collect witnessing in his manner loss
of temper, he was always gentlemanly
and corteous, as if he felt by his posi-
ton and power he required no other
means to carry his object, or that long
Experience had taught him that they
were the most efficient means. AS l
am in the habit Of tracing resemblances
l should say that person familiar
with the appearance of Col. Benton of
the United States Senate, would at first
sight be struck with bis resemblace to
lSir Rnhart Peel, .ph;lot TIE yuicc ana
manner OF the latter closely re iemblc
that OF the late Mr. Biddle, OF Phila-
delphia.
After becoming somewhat acquaint-
ed with the political history of the
Premier, and informed Of the peculiar
relation be bears TO the great contend
ing parties Of the day, it is peculiarly
Interesting to watch and notice on all
occasions the consumate skill he con
trolls in keeping himself in that posi-
ton which enables him to steer his
way through old prejudices long es-
tablished, and new theories and sys-
tens Of modern origin--or in other
words to keep "Old England" in har-
mony with Young England land to
draw from both the best materials to
construct " Political Pantheon.
There is another evidence of his
skill, which cannot fail TO strike an
observer; he has at his side, on the
same bench, and near him, and around
him, the leading members Of the Gov
erment, and they all seem so well
trained that a mere look from him
brings either of them to his feet, to re-
ply TO some inquiry, or to respond to
some remark from the "opposite side"
of the table, and they all seem vel!
trained to their work, and take their
cue and guidance from the Premier
all courteous, and mild, and gentle.
Take him all in all, Sir Robert Peel,
is now, perhaps, one of the most re-
markablc men Of the day, and not the
least of his high qualities is that Of a
high estimate of our country, and am
told. that so far from INDUCING mar
row satisfaction that some feel in con-
trasting our late financial mishaps, he
on all proper occasions expresses deep
regret, and feeling a just pride in our
common origin, laws, language and
habits, is never more gratilied than 10
evidences of our prosperity and ad-
vancement. | have this assurance
from the very best authority, and it
gives me pleasure TO record it in this
nv hurried sketch of the Premier Of
England
The Duke Of Wellington has pro-
Ihibited smoking in the British army;
Queen Isabella has forbidden smoking
to the Spanish students; and Punch
saws the King of Naples, too, we I'M
derstand. has sent a similar prohibi-
ton to Mount Vesuvius.