Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-27
SKETCH OF THE PUBLIC LIFE OF THE HON.
THOMAS HAYNES DAYLY OF VIRGINIA

THOMAS HAY NES DA1 LII, Or VIRGINIA.
The services OF men who have risen distinction in any
country become interesting and audabe object OF curios
ity 10 the pubc and in Tree country such as ours Whtr"
the avenue presrncnt open to ALL il affords use
full lesson TO the ot genius. During the nunc
aduous controversies in which this nation has been
voived we'll in its interior in its foreign relations since
Judge ayys entrance into public life he has al! occa
sons given ndispuabe proofs of enlightened plto'isi
and constant e1erton OF his talents for the public good
The first we hear OF him is lawyer and his geneness
Of manners hs erudtlon his professional requirements AMI
his faithful attention 10 The business Of his clients all united
in procuring for him The and confidence of his fellow
citizens thereby introducing him extensive and lutr
tive practice.
In few years he called by his fellow citizens 10 oc-
cupy seat in the Legislative councils Of his Stale Daring
his term of service in that capacity he filed with great ab
ity place of Chairman of the Committee
ec Of the delivery up OF fugitives from justice. The
est deracors from his merit acknowledged the perspcuy
and eoquencs of his argument The extensive
ly circulated. 1t is marked by great ability The Of
the Governor Of New York is handled with eedon and the
supremacy OF the right OF Virginia rindicatet o. al! tho
arguments eicd by that interesting Question: tina: %!
Judge Bnyy will be admitted to take The lead whether we
cunsder its character elegant composition.
mastery review OF The rights involved. HIS high reputation
lawyer. the purity and Integrity o his character. ana
his standing in the community induced the Go"cror OF
Virginia appoint him Judge the lower ds;f .; Viz
gina lie retain ed his situation Judge for nanv ye"l,
with unblemished credit announcing mis- decisions lh The
amenities OF gentleman. and lempering justice With lett"
When the Hon Henry A. Wise received the apro;nmel
OF Minister Prussia Judge Bayly elected BY h> l
ow-citizens seat in The Congress Of the CGit"d States
He entered the national councils when great coLo,r,e
10 be adjusted and important questions Investigated
In all these questions Judge Blrly ooh most prominent
part. During the administration of Mr. Polk, n EiEri
the prominent political friends Of the Pcsin
His character and talents womld have well WARRANTED
Eexecutive in gratifying any wish which could haze
crtaned for his higher advancement by his ir,r
Among the most important objects that claimed his attention
the question gf adjustment, long the question:
the lur Of Congress. His speech the subject enc"
great research and displays those extended views which ho
contemplated every subject which demanded his attcn,cr
His attachment established constitutional las
dent and unyieling He could be d:c aside Gm u
sacred path either by the authority Of in power
ice by he prluticcs and riumurs Of hOS WHO hupp
10 be the dispensers Of popular applause.
Durn. the Of his public life in Congress he ,.
part in the discussions OF every important question t.'
in period OF peculiar interest," and pregnant win In
por;ant consequences ~ the prosperity OF the country He
always first at the Committee Of Ways and Means, "t
which he chairman, when 1t met and heard plsGuy
every important topic discussed and every difficult question
investigated. His general information furnished assis;an.r
in all these inquiries and he In shrun4 !:oI t!t.
communication OF his views because this might make alna,
him the opposition OF those who differed from him. JGi-a
Baylys views all occasions those Of liberal .u:.
lie delighted unfold them 10 the attention o Others t";
from the thorough conviction which no entertained oi rh
truth and still mye from the enthusiastic persuasion tia; r
nscparable from the best interests Of the country A.
member Of Congress, he enjoyed reputation OF an 'nl
able character His stye OF debatei is Ike
vesaonal He rarely rises speak except n spcIn b
and clearly the subject matter under discussion lii
does aim oraurica display but seeks BY perIin"n
statements OF tGcS and comnon-Sense logic, 10 SATISFY aG
convince his audience.
Ee seldom attempted TO make sc, speech but his speech
the adjustment question was one OF the sountcst al"
instructive made in the Of that great debate
Upon this subject he gave evidence Of immense esrac
Such however the mildness OF his manners, such the
kindness his disposition such his personal tlsir
tcdncss-that perhaps there not member o Cocres
who possessed equal extent tie personal rep"ei u
those who differed from him any great aud exciting cues
lion He was unremng in the attention the duties o
his station. To his constituents he faithful in taEec
not easily surpassed Their interests where upprros
in his mind and every act Of legislation which concrncH
the eople Virginia. received his individual attention FROM
its inception its close. He makes their Affairs, which
have been committed him. his own, till he has done all IN
his power 10 accomplish what he s desired No labor
too great in the committee, the floor Of Congress- in
private conference with other members when he the
probability of advancing the interests entrusted 10 his cn"
Pennsyranian.