The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-06-06

facing the Speaker on the right, whose quiet
manners and general intelligence have made
him many friends. He has not yet spoken
but contents himself with attending 10 those
other duties which it is so important % have
properly discharged. The very tall member,
with down look and STOPPING shoulders, now
crossing over to the left, is John Wentworth,
of Illinois, the editor ofthe Chicago Democrat,
a strange compound of politician, decided
lymore:useiul TO the Wings than 10 the Dem
ocrats. He has patient constituents, truly, TO
be permitted TO act like he does, and retain
his place. -Four or five seats from the front,
on the Democratic side, you will be impress
ed by the appearance of a member of noble
stature, dark complexion, and black eyes
generally Dire ssed with care and elegance: !:
!, that is Mr.. Inae, OF Algpatna, San active,
fivnrcrfui, ,anr n1gu-ronsd Representative. In
the same range you will see Fraklin w.
Bowdon, of tie same State, ore of sthe most
thtilling speakers in the House, and one of
the best representatives. We never shall
forget the manner in which, in May 1913,
he retorted upon delegate in the Baltimore
Convention, who made a fling at President
Polk, by CHASING him among the "outsiders."
Samson G. Harris is another oe the delega-
ton from this State--an experienced, popu-
lar and agreeable representative. His pleas
ant face and frank department prove at once
that he is a man of heart. Ohio is fortunate
in having several powerful speakers and ac
tive men in her delegation Mr.. Disney is
the successor of Mr.. Faran, of the Cincinnati
district, and is the neat, well-dressed gentle
man sitting near r. II. Stanton, of Kentucky
a thoughtful face, but an enthusiastic dis
position. His report on tue Galphin robber-
y, signed by himself, Messrs. Featerston, and
Mann, reflects high credit upon him. Da-
vid r. Carter is new member from the
same State, and sits uear Judge Thompson,
on the "extreme rieht'-the member with
very black eyes and pale face, and stout
frame. He is a humorous and ready speak
cr DR.. Edison B. Olds, OF the CrcleyilIe dis
trict who sis near him, is well known as q
capital popular speaker; and Mr.. Sweesef,
from the Columbus district, has already ia
ken part in debate, and displayed decided a.
bility Both of these are also new members
You ask for William ]. Brown, of Indian
There he is, in the vicinity OF MIR. Carter,
member of ordinary SIZE, with the appear
ance OF having suffered severely from sick
ess. Ho has been very much abused, for
Il.
but that affair has never led US for a moment
10 doubt that he vas an honest man.
There are always more or less distinguish
ed gentlemen in Washington during the ses-
sion Of Congress, who generally obtain ad
mission on the floor. under the rules. Here
are Two Pennsylvauians, Coloneis Wilson
MCandIes aud Samuel w. Black, of Pitts
burg. The fine Figure, courtly manners,
hair tinsed with grey-person clad in black
will recall the first to his many friends
while the keen eye, bright face, straight
form, and quick movements, well distin-
guish the latter, whose valor in MeXi:o, ear
ned 70, him unlading laurels. The erect
and elastic fsure--a face lighled up with an
air OF command-an eye that moves quickly
is Commodore Robert F. Stockton, OF New
Jersey, name famous in undyng story, as
identified with some of the noblesl ieats of
daring on record. Mark we'll the next
character. That geuleman now standing in
conversation with The Speaker, At one of the
enhances TO the passages between the seats,
with hat and snuff box in hand, is Wm. L.
Marcy, the very distinguished Secretary Of
War under Mr.. Polk. He is ga historical
character as ''John Sergeant" said OF Gener-
al Taylor. A mild, benevolent, good hu-
mored oountenance, and an air OF repose
and equanimity wonderfully at variance
with his bold and mastery reply to General
Scott. Look at him well for he is emphat-
cay man Of the age, and has made his
mark upon the impsrishable annals of our