The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-04-25

NJ. GUIzoT.-This remarkable man first
entered plblic life in 1929, when he was elect.
cd Deputy for Lisieux, being then in the 42d
year Of his age. Before, however, he had
long been member ofthe Chamber dissolved
| He was again returned for the same place, and
henceforth took prominent part, and was q
leading member, in all the succeeding admin
istrations, except while filling the London en-
bassy. 1t Is, however, as a member of the
ministry Of October, 1910, that he has become
best known to Englishmen, and that he has
secured the longest lease of power.
Below the middle stature, somewhat square
built, and Of an aspect always grave, if not Sc
yerc, with proud and piercing eye, NJ. Gui-
got strikes YOU at the first sight as man Of
thoughtful and reflective habits, and of an en-
ergy subdued rathct than extinguished by Sc
we're study. Approach him nearer, and YOU
will perceive that he is more spare in flesh,
more sombre in appearance, more livid in
look, than YOU had supposed at distance.
His features, when excited assume disagree
able aspect-his lips become contracted, his
eyes appear deeper sunk in their cavernous
orbits, and his whole appearance gives token
of person Of a restless and melancholy, as
well as of me:iitative disposition There is
no gaiety in his look or manner. He does not
laugh nor joke with bis next neiglbor on the
bench Of ministers, but appears altogether alb
sorbed in public affairs or in his own rcGec-
tions. He exhibits on his entrance 10 the
Chamber, the impassibiity of a professor O,
college tutor lie crosses his arms, inclnes
his head on his breast, ard attentiVelv listens
to the discussion. But if the orator at the tri-
bune attacks the man or his system, Guizot
becomes restless and excited, rises from his
seat, interrupts the speaker, strikes the desk
with his wooden paper knife, and, in giving a
loud contradiction TO the member in posses
sion Of the House, asks to be heard in reply
At the tribune, notwithstanding his diminutive
stature, his appearance is imposing, for he has
an expressive countenance-there is much la
tent fire in his deep set-eye, and notwithstand-
ing his dictatorial and pedntical air, there is a
certain dignity in his manner. His voice is
full and sonorous, but it is neither very varied
in its tone nor very flexible. His STYLE of
speaking appears more of the Genevese, than
Of the French school. 1t is dry, sententious,
clear, dogmatical, luminous, lacking the sup
pleness and vivacity of Theirs, and the genial
flow, pathos, richness, grace, and large man.
ner Of Berryer. He has, with all the fulness
Of Macaulay, much more tact and discretion
though no wants the fancy and rich wardrobe
of words which the late NJ P for Edinburgh
has always at command Guizot is ALWAYS
self reliant, and nearly always cool and self
possessed. The most frivolous and oft-repeat-
ed interruptions cannot turn him from the ex-
position and development Of q favorite idea
Of many Of the details of business, and Of
much Of the ordinary routine of office, Guizot
is Ignorant. To the praise of being a very
learned man, clever and copious writer, and
a first rate debatcr, NJ. Guizot has fully yindi-
Gated his claim.
But though ne has exhibited more dexter.
iiy plausibiiiy, and, we fear, insincerity. as.
a polItlii,n, than his warmest sincerest friends
, Could wish-he has failed 10 make out his
| claim 10 be great statesman. or even a good
man Of business. Placed in the position in
which he has been for The last seven years.
he has had rarer opportunities of doing good
mol merely TO England and France, bUl 10 the
world, than any man since the time Of Can
nIng; hutoi these opportunities he has moi
arailed himself, and history must hold him
accountable for allowing great and glorious
occasions TO pass away. often uninproved.
oiiener still Altogether unused. To please
parry. and 10 please monarch, he has ded.
dcated abilities, powers oil speech, expression
and action which might have been used more
highly-we may add, more honorably. IN
The service Of his country-in the sesvice of
The whole human race.-QpdrtrLy Rsrielo.