The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-09-29

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A CORRESPONDENT of the AJbemile Ban
ner, writing from Washington, Sept. 4th,
speaks in the following terms Of our Con-
gressional Delegation
"lnthe Senate, Judge Butler stands
deservedly high. AS a ready debater and
acute reasoner and thorough lawyer he
stands in the front rank. There could
be no higher evidence Of his intellectual
ability than the single fact, that among
all his peers, in that august body, he
stands at the head of the Judiciary Com
mittee, selected as its Chairman by the
voice OF the Senate, as being better fitted
for its arduous and abstrusc duties, than
any of the many able Lawyers aud States
lnen who compose the body.
of Mr. DeSaussure, know nothing,
on account Of his recent appearance in
the Congressional theatre. He brings
$ with him, however, a reputation for great
b abilities, which l cannot but believe will
make him worthy and acceptable States.
man.
In the House Of Representatives you
arc particularly fortunate in having an
liable and gentlemanly delegation, watch
ful Of the rights, and devoted to the
interests of their beloved South Carolina.
l have not the pleasure ofan acquaintan-
'ce with Mr.. Wallace or Mr.. Colcock, but
these gentlemen are very much respected
for their talents, and amiability of manners
to their associates.
Governor Aiken is a most perfect gen.
tleman. He has endeared himself to a
host Of friends, including all the officers of
the House, by his uniform kindness to
them, whatever their grade, which is a
sure mark Of the true gentleman. He is
what may be called ,corking member.
AS member Of the Committee on Com
mere, he was fit representative Of the
commercial City Of Charleston, and his
prompt attention TO the wants and bust
ness of his constituency is worthy of all
praise; in this respect others would DO well,
to make him their exeinplar. He seldom
troubles the House with speeches; indeed,
recollect Of but one occasion in which
he occupied the floor, and that was in a
matter that directly concerned his own
people, in repelling certain charges made
by Mr.. Durkee in his speech on Slavery.
The occurrence is so fresh in the fecollec-
ton Of all that l shall not enlarge upon
it. Suffice it to say that by his firmness,
and at the same time, gentlemanly for
beamnce, he caused q retraction, TO be
made.
Mr.. Woodward, has tho reputation Of
being one Of the ablcst lawyers on the
floor Of Congress. His recent able argu-
ment on the Wheeling Bridge case, is
striking proofin favor ofthis general esti-
mate of his legal ability. may be
pardoned for expressing the opinion, as a
faithful Correspondent, that mind peculi-
Z ar!y ofa legal turn, is prone to objections,
and that il once and awhile occurs that
these objections, good in themselves, and
irresistible in judicial tribunal, are not
always expedient or polite in the Ma
tional Legislature. Mr. Woodward is an
able and useful member Of the Commit
tee Of Foreign Relations. He is very
close and logical reasoner, a ripe and
thorough scholar, and I am sorry to
know that he has expressed his inten-
ton Of declining further reelection to
Congress.
With Gen. Mcqueen have very
slight acquaintance, and therefore cannot
venture To say much. He IL universal
favorite with his brother members, and
is cherished by the officers Of the House
for his acts Of kindness 10 them, the justice
of whose praise in bis favor, and respect
for his character and bearing. have
occasion to know, is wcll-merited.
/ am deprived Of the pleasure of know
ing your Representative. Mr.. Burt, on
account Of the long, the heightened in
disposition which constrained him to le
absent from the Capitol for considerable
portion Of the Session. He is considered
as one Of the ablest men in the delegation,
and in Parliamentary law is thought to
have no superior in either branch Of
Congress. As Presiding Officer, l do
not think he is surpassed in this or any
other country. But it is work Of super
erogation for me to speak Of gentleman
who is so well known by those who read
your excellent paper. It Is much regret