Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-06-13


attention when he rises to speak. His forte
consists Of the clearness and perspicuity with
which he treats all subjects and the elegant
style and diction of his remarks. His brilliant
talents have raised him to the first rank in his
profession at the bar, and he is eminently quail
flied to sustain the highest sphere in which he
may be called to act. Mr.. B delivered one Of
the ablest speeches of the session, in the House,
on Tuesday and Wednesday last. A good del
egation of the fair sex were in attendance to
hear the eloquent speaker.
Mr.. Sewall of Oldtown is about the same age
as Mr.. Bradbury, although his white head
would indicate a much more advanced age
He is lawyer Of the first celebrity in Penob-
scot County, and as a debater is unrivalled.-
His thrusts are always sent "home" and are ac-
companied with such show of good humor as
to carry conviction and exceedingly discomfort
his opponents. He appears to be perfectly
convcrsant with parliamentary rules, and often
uses this knowledge to advantage. As poll
tician, more open, whole souled fellow, we
"wot not Of" May his shadow never be less
Ebenezer Knowlton, the former excellent
Speaker of the House. is younger politician.
thirty-two years of age, whose frank, open,h
est countenance always inspires confidence and
carries conviction. He has been quite active
the present session, in indicating the senti-
ments which no doubt are commended to him
by the high moral principles which have ever
governed his life. He has publicly signifed
an intention of retiring from political life to du
ties more compatible with his sense of religious
obligations. We never look at him without
the wish stealing Ger us that there were many
more politicians of the same sort. We are sat
isfied that he exerts an influence over his COM
panons that tends much to allay and prevent
the acerbity so incident upon excited debates.
But will reserve for future number
glance at other prominent members.
This is the fifth Legislative week, and not
outstanding much time in each branch has
been appropriated to the discussion of the sla-
very topic, we believe the usual amount of
business has been transacted The Committees
seem to be active and diligent. The Valuation
Committee, consisting of thirty-three, is rather
an unwieldy body. After much discussion as
to the propriety of attempting to make the VAL
uation with the imperfect returns received they
have decided to apply to each of the cities and
towns which have not made their returns, to do
so forthwith, when it is expected they will be
able to proceed. The Clerks for the different
Counties have been selected, and notified 10 be
in readiness.
Much interest is felt here in relation to the
Loan question. Notwithstanding the fact that
number of circumstances have been present
ed, think the general feeling is decidedly in
favor of granting the asked for privileges. An
applicable and forcible sentiment was uttered
by the Rev. Mr.. Judd. in recent discourse on
the dignity Of Politics" In speaking of pub
lie improvements, the Reverend gentleman as
serted that government, with a million of dol
lars could do more to forward an enterprise,
than could the private citizen with five times
that amount-inasmuch as government had on
ly to look out for the public good, while an in
dividual has private interests to foster.
By the way. speaking of Mr.. JuDp, this is the
first session that he has been allowed to offici-
ate as Chaplain for the Legislature since the
time when he gave such general offence by his
ultra animadversions on the character of Wash
ington and his compatriots. A more original
character, more properly genius than this
same Mr.. Judd, does not exist. Every prayer
that he offers in the Senate, forcibly reminds us
of the style and character of those offered by
Mr. Mafft-(the news of whose death has just
reached us) while Chaplain of Congress.
The weather here for the past week has been
quite warm, and notwithstanding the backward
Spring. vegetation, it is believed, will not suf-
fer. The country around about looks beauti-
full, having fairly donncd its 'garniture of
green
We are glad to perceive that the preliminary
arrangements have been made for the formation
of Legislative Temperance Society. The first
meeting in the Hall of the House, on TUESDAY,
last, was very respectfully attended, and we
trust will result in the formation Of a society
which must prove ofincalculable benefit. The
time will come, when temperance will be the
moral tombstone for political qualifications.
Yours, eT