The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1853-02-19

w look ioF the learning, experience, and
arkIing brilliAncy which distinguished
Nj men a. Grundy, Forsyth. Southland,
sehxnan. Bs9ien, Crittenden, Benton,
ID Corwiu.
The frosty head Of Johr nsvir T. r''''
blt eesse' .a lae USnily Nu,ch
lirs eiea 30 .eeh a VI .cc. be- a1ds lf
80 thl uaeilincss 0I ilf.f..f r. lf.
NV. He has occupied distinguished
sition ia his day, having been Tor more
IN twenty years member OF one or the
ksr branch OF Congress; but OF late he
boon content to enjoy his oanm cum
gniiafc, with the most apathetic indliicr.
es ~ 10 what went on around him 1t
to be hoped that Edward Everett or
pb, &. Winthrop will take hi, place.
Near him sits Mangum--uow almost
sken down with high living lie has
en a long time in Congress- and is. a bnl.
NJ, debatcr; but has always been want
4 in industry and research.
Gen. Cass is almost the only one Of the
IN of national reputation who seems to
Nd his own, and for ought that can see,
will be in good condition for run four
s~ hence, with an increased reputation.
Old Judge Butler OF South Carolina, SO.
Ires the respect o, every one for his learn.
u, as n gentleman of the old school. and
X sparLl;og raciness OF his occasional
eeches. lie makes En able chairman OF
'sdiciary Committee.
A.. H.. -. 1I...,a. .c f,rat,.ta A -
~ once, by accident. elected Speaker of
House Of Representatives, He made a
se'able presiding officer; bu, has proved
very industrious aud sagaeioas Senator,
!, Chairman Of the Finsaee Committee, he
much influence, rarely making long
eeches, and always speaking to the point
Hh great dea! of Virginia and South
arolna abstra tons, he combines clear
rad in examining business matters, is
ways punctusl in fulfilling his engage.
psnts and. il no canno, agree with you
ives you at least the satisfaction 81 q de
ided answer in the negative.
His colleague. Mason, is bitter States
lights man, of very contracted views aud
Expresses himself occasionally with 'luency;
nj he Substitute of any business habits,
nd really has very little influence, He is
(es particular popularity in Virginia, and
pcold hardly have been re elected. but for
10 agency in getting up the fugitive slave
IN, Of which he has all the glory.
Bright. OF indiana, is n mau OF fair a''lll'
H. but mere party politician Of the most
lhs kind, aud has no influence, except such
seven or eight years experience eives him
his own party.
Borlsnd, Of Arkansas. is small potatoes
every respect, (has just been fined 500
y al assault and ba.tery,) and would be
companions for Weller OF California, who
psss have succeeded ia realizing his prss'
at position by sheer impadencc. Of which
y has q plentiful stock, coupled with the
posses, vulgarity Of manner and speech,
DR.. Gwin, OK California. is a pleasant
poken gentleman. Those who have had
(as;ness with him say that he will listen
(sry attsn,ivsly to all you have to say, and
y next day be as ignorant OF the subject
y II he had never heard of il.
Fish. Of New York. 10 a thorough bust
~ man and good writer, and very faithful
: attending to committee business, bu. he
~ never yet opened his mouth in the
Psaate, except to pressnt = petition, and il
(saerslly regarded N being destitute Of all
Publications m n speaker. 80 that he can
10. pilot \ bill through. although he may
kadsrstand Il better than any one else.
Seward 10 admitted. with all his dema
kosueism to BE- man Of talent, but his
(eies 10 not adapted for any largo room,
I'D hence, wha, he says. though generally
)ssical and concise, is not listened to with
zach attention. In fact, New York has
- distinguished debaters in Congress.
Bell Of Tennessee. once Speaker Of the
losss Of Representatives. and a very able
-. and Secretary Of War under General
lesrIson. always commands respect, AND
: worthy Of the station. Jones, his coli
E.agus, Is more made mp Of words thar
1ssa.
Dawson, Of Georgia. makes very re-
sesabls figure, a. does also Badger Of \
asoliaa, Gen. Hasrison's Secretary Of th'
Nssy.
Brook and Adams Of Mississippi. Glenn
~ Of Alabama, tho two Dodsss, (tnthe
- son,) Broadhssd aud Cooper Of Penn
yvania, are I'll third rate men. III ars
ssas lite 8 boy. and speaks a. u be wsr
9 dsbaliog society.
f!ssss and Pratt of Maryland. are boil