The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-27
CHANCES AT CONGRESS.

We published in former number the
FIRST "glnnce" Of the interesting correspon-
dent Of the Pennsylranian at the members
nf Congress-. Here is the second. As the
paper and its correspondent are Locotocos
o! course tho members Of that party nre
rather more tavorably noticed, bnt we like
much the sketchy style in which they are
wriitcn.-
Your attention cannot fail TO be attracted to
the tall gentleman Of venerable nien. hat in gloyea
h md, now standing in the rear Of Col BIssEL's
seat, his usual sentry-box. That is "Father
X rcnIr,' ofthe Union, whose appearance on the
| avenue, with black coat and white st-ceat,
narrow -rimned ha, and rapid walk, indicate any.
thing but an approach 10 fourscore. We mast
not, however, be tempted into eulogy OF this
glorious old man, upon whose head so mnch ca
lnnny has fallen, and hose history is so full OF
instances of dlsinierested devotion TO his political
faith. There, too, is his associate, EpMuNp
BrRKE, the author of the BundIecund free trade
papers, and the late Commissioner Of PATENTS
! 4 calm, benevolent, and intelligent countenance,
enii'less OF the symptoms Of whisker or nous
tache. healthy proportions, and plain attire, will
recall to many who know him, the bold and fear.
less journalist, who has often defed the social
arissoctacy OF the Capitol, in his effective rerort
OF his principles. The younger gentleman, in
black with pale face, as IT, just recovered from
illness, is the associate editor Of the Union. Mr.
OyrKToN, of Virginia, whose knowledge Of loll-
tics is as thorough as his opinions are national.
Such is the cops editorial Of the Washington
tnion. The individual, directly in front OF the
Speakers chair-the House having just adjourn
eds A. G. BrLLITT, formerly OF the Rcay'tne,
and ecenlly Of the Republic. We mean the gen.
tlenan with troad-rimmed hat; rather xbansive
shirt-colar, large, full face, &r. 1t need not be
said that he is very able writer, though rather
inert. He is witty, agreeable, and choice com
panion, and his house has been the abode OF hos
pi'aiity ever since he opened its doors. JoHN q.
S .RGrNr his editorial co-mate, is the darper lit
tie person, father dandfed in his dress, NOW in
conveTs saicn with dsaffected wh'g at the Cerk's
deck. Heis a waspish writer, fond OF eleganc,es
ofexpression, ,add not over-addicted to statistics
unless they are figures OF speech. He has had
some experience in the press. but is evidently
better at literary labors than political poiemics.
Mr.. BURNLEY is the business man Of the Republic
IA Kentuckian by birth, we think-and is at
RuLIIrr's side, as sleek ard as well brushed as If
that excellent newspaper had not been over
slaughed. His placid and ingenious manners
have made him manv friends. You viii notice
the short, stout; bustlng gentleman, with gonty
WHtk, JOtIN IdVSsj tudt 10 JOoeFu W ny
National hafeNigencer. one OF the most nccom-
plished stenographers OF any country--thongh
he rarely shows il now-one o, the most complete
new wspaper writers, and one of the most hospIta.
Bile gentlemen. Do you know JESSE e. Dow, the
tHeroic Age" of the Union, the poet. the OF ator
the editor, &c.9 There you have him, in good
humored face, light frame, and jaunty air
lie isin animated conversation with john Q. RvEs,
of the Gio6e-a tall, muscular and rather awk-
| RI hoa nj sandy hair aOj n fOnuneSS
for tobacco written on his collar and shirt bosom
in many yellow character. Such is his exterior,
hut nowhere is there more generous heart, or
hand more s'open to melting charity than his ~
no where is there a mansion in which there are
more agreeable reunions than his; no where
kinder husband, father, friend The Globe peo-
Pile are not beautiful but they are intellectual
Francis p. BLAIR, with broad-brimmed hat, ard
somewha, Quaker dress, is the gentleman who Is
listening TO something that PRrsroN kiNe stellng
him against one of the pillars on our lett. Tie IS
not handsome, but he holds pen, which welded
in any cause, bad or good, Is sure to cut dsep.-
The venerable looking man, with white hair,
piercing eye, quick gait, nervous manner, and
coun'enance in deep study, is historical man
politically and now his intellect, olong devoted
10 the puaic service and the public press, is en-
gagged in making the lightning write That lis
AMOS KENDALL, whose career as Postmaster Gem
eral, and whole long public service, were passed
without rejecting a stain upon his good name.
Let Us follow tho crowd 10 the landing at the
top OF the broad steps fronting the avenue, from
which we see Washington, stretched out on a
level space, the Potomac on the south, and SUR
rounded by hilis-iterally walled in, apparently,
as il by the huge sides OF natural amphitheatre.
He who has just nodded in this direction is JOSEPH
! r. CHANDLER, face rather stern, an eye quick
and keen, an abrup, but not nnpleasine. address.
He was model editor, and is reputable repre-
sentative. His speech on the slave question was
pretty, patriotic and pontless. lie is an admira-
ble speaker, and made quite hit in his ora'ory.