Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-12-24
Heads OF the Senate.
BY MEMO.


his natural aptness and an investigating turn of mind
have measuraby overcome this disadvantage. He has
keen perception of character, and a strong native
sense of justice, combined with soundness Of judy
ment, by which he masters with ease almost every
subject within the sphere of his legislative action.
While others hestang in doubt as to their course
of action, Mr.. Edmonston has mastered the subject,
deduced the principle involved, and traced it out its
practical issues. In speaking, he simply announces
the results of his reflections upon facts and SO clear
are his ideas. that although his language may want
perfect accuracy, he fails TO express himself to
the purpose.
On the back seat, behind Mr.. Edmonson, sits ]. S.
DAVIS, The Senator from Floyd. Mr.. Davis is law
yer, and his speeches give marked evidence Of the
mental discipline which tie study and practice of his
profession are calculated to produce He has nice
discrimination, keen sense of the ludcrous and of
course is fond Of polemic debate 1t is not easy 10
take him at fault; lie is wachful of the weak points
of his adversary, and not very mercfu in regard to
attacking them. In his personal intercourse
can be more agreeable; and he is highly esteemed by
those who enjoy the advantage of his acquaintance.
On the extreme right sits GEORGE BERRY, the Sena-
from franklin. The Doctor is 'no orator as Bru-
tus is, but woe be to the wight who ncnrs the pen
atty Of his The few words he ever utters
on the floor of the Senate, full of meaning, and
generally not wanting in wit. The pen is however
his formidable wespon He is an able political
writer never makes the least compromises of prnci-
ple will he permit himself to pardon any derec-
tons from it. In domestic and social life no man is
more indulgent kind but in political conflicts he
never gives asks for quarter.
TouN Pc am tba Sopotor fron, McrfOoD,ory boc
not been in that body for some years until this win
ter, but will soon make his influence felt He will
never waste the time of the Senate by making long
winded speeches. but will exert a sway far more po-
tcntia than that of the best speeches If he wants
the Senate to pass measure, they may well come
down at once, for captain Scott {" will have them.
Not that he is arrogant or overbearng, for no man
could be unassuming but he seldom asks for
what is wrong, and makes up his mind to have what
he does ask. No measure of great public utility will
fail to find in Mr. Beard efficient and devoted ad-
vocate
JAMES G. READ, the Senator from Clark, is an old
and experienced legislator and has often presided over
the body of which he is member. As presid-
ing officer, Judge Read is prompt and decided, and
as lie preserves his dignity, he finds little diff
Guilty in preserving that of the Senate Though grave
and sober in his department generally, the Judge
easily relax the severe tone of Senatorial gravity
whenever suitable occasion offers and at such times
his humor and drollery perfectly irresistible. His
fund of anecdotc is ample, and the who listen
to his relation of them without aching sides and
hearty gufaw, must be made of sterncr stuff than
most men. The long familiarity of Judge Read with
political life and the contentious of party seems never
In hav cd fa the ofural kndn
disposition. His manners are simple, his bearing
unpretendng, and his treatment of antagonists in
debate courteous. Few men are less oponionated and
none more willing tie yield preconceived opinions to
the force of argument.
ANDREW L. OSBORN, the new Senator from Laporte
is fine specimen of a self made man. He is pro-
badly not thirtyve years Of age, yet he has accom-
plished much for himself since he came upon the stage
of active life. He bred mechanic, yet such was
his perseverance that he studied law and has for seve-
raj years practised his profession with decided
In the power Of clear discrimination and logical de-
duction, Mr. Osborn has few superiors. His humor
is rather maynard at times exhibiting itself in the
playful saies of w.t. and not infrequeny in vehement
invcctve and pointed satire. His sympathies are
warm and easily aroused and under their influence he
is decidedly an eloquent speaker.
R. WINcHELL, the Senator from rant, is a remark
able man. He is tall, with black hair and eyes, and
forbidding expression of countennnce. All his
mental manifestations of deep intensity. Every
thing with him is in the superlatlve degree. In
speaking his earncstness often to the most
ardent enthusiasm. A stranger who should enter the
chamber while he is speaking, would conclude that he
is in towering passion His dencnciaions are vio-
lent, his opinions always decided and his views in
clned to ultraism. Still he is sincere in his opinions
just in his ultimate aims, and faithful in advocating
all that he deems right, and especially, whatever he
regards as for the interest Of his constituency. He
scorns all subterfuge, and the cunning devices of
fearful souls; while he pursues his purposes, deaf to
remonstrance, aud Indifferent to obstacles or oppos
tion.-
The finest looking man in the Senate, is M. r.
GREEN, the new Senator from Switzerland He is ra-
Their large, dark compexioned man, with pleasing ex
preston OF countenance. The mountain breezes Of
his native New Hampshire, have given his cheek the
ruddy hue of perfect health; and he seems to be
formed for enjoying life with high zest His face
gives that Ire is Indifferent to the plea
of social intercourse. He is certainly INTEL
Igent, companionable man, and if he is a bachelor
the ladies will do well to keep sharp lookout for
him.
"DAS WEBsrER.-The Wing State Convention of
New Hampshire have nominated Danl. Webster as
candidate for the Presidency in 1S49. May God save
the Wing party from any suca calamity as that But
more especially will Providence save the United
States from the fearful consequences of any such cor
rupt and dangerous administration as that of ssWeb-
ster administration" We look upon Danl. Webster
I a. L. g.