The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-11-19

Vermont House ofRepresentativ

Many subjects o, interest have occupi-
ed the attention Of tho Legislature dur
ing the past wock Tho House has es.
peciahy attracted attention, by tho fro
quency and debility Of its debates. 1t
has many men of moro than ordinary
powers and Of extremely diversified gifts.
The most prominent in a fight is famil-
iarily known as Tow Powers and he
seems to have in particular charge the
hosts of Radicalism, who readily ac-
knowledge him as a leader Perfectly
acquainted with the rules of debate, of
a rough and headlong nature, aud bound
to carry his points, though tho devil
himself stand at the door, he is a for
midab'e opponent and usually success
full tactician. On the Same side, but
with a considerable difference of opinions
in deiails,ii Mr. KlTTnEDGE the member
from Fairhaven. OF naturally con-
sentative turn, be scruplos at measures,
though he often desires the results
sought after by his less cautious coadju-
tor. H. recognizes the existence and
binding force of tho Constitution, both
Of this State, and of the United States,
and unlike Mr.. Powers is willing TO
make these the standards Of Legislation,
Thus wbla they substantially agree in
their objects, they often disagree rs to
the means of their accomplishment. Mr..
Kittrodge is gentleman of ready parts
as debater and always challenges the
respcc. Of the House. Ranged with
these on almost all questions is Mr.
SPENCER Of Castleton, who does not
speak often, but when he docs speak
commands attention and wins votes.
Naturally conservative, he -. often
bends to tue prevailing food of radical.
ism which sweeps over the House. lie
is much more influential than many with
far higher professions than himself. If
he possesses any faults as . legislator. it
i, owing to tho company he keeps, rather
than to am defects Of his own.
Following those but a good ways be-
hind them como ON the red republican
lovcllna hosts and catechumensawh are
in al the death. ard assist at the obso-
quics of the slaughtered. 1t is unueces
sary to particularize, as the differences
between them arc merely in degree aud
not in kind, They follow like sheep and
not always are they led by the side of
still waters, nor into green pastures.
Opposed to these, 10 the main, are
many of superior rank, whom it is proper
the peopla should know. Foremost among
them is Mr.. j. DoRR BRADLEY, the rep.
rcscntativc of Brattleboro. Of clear
and discriminating mind; a benevolent
and genial temper, and of keen and
trenchant wit he is iavorito Of the
House. Speaking often, he never tires
his audience by vain repetiiions or vapid
common places. With directncss and
force he goes at the very root of the
matter and lays open the fbers of its
condition. or a naturally progressive
and reformatory cast, lis educltion and
reflection have for the most par. cor
rected any tendencies to extremes, and
he seeks with care that middle course
which the classic poet pronounced to be
the safest. Usually by his side is Mr.
j. w. STEWART, OF Middlebury, the able
and efficient chairman Of the Committee
on Roads this year one Of the mos
importan. and laborious committees o
the House Mr.. STEWART is modest il
his professions AMI seldom presents him
self to the attention of the House bu
he never addresses himself to the de
bate unless he has something to say anC
sits down Immediately when he has sale
it. His remarks are delivered in a calu
and deliberate manner, aud with sucl
an appearance of candor as uniformly t,
carry influence and produce effect.
Nr. Stacy, Of Burlington, is YER
effective deba'er. and is admirabl
; adapted to a rough ard tumble debate
lie does not seem to belong to any pal
ticular stripe of opinion. Now radica
to degree aud now conservative, h
pitches into either side of question o
the humor happens to strike hin, an
like the old follow at Bunker Hill, VIII
. was not attached to any particular reg
meut, he is coatent to fight Oh his ow
) hook
On the other side of the house 81
Mr.. SropDARp, of Waterford, who speal
rarely, but always to the point, and a
ways in favor Of preserving things abor
as they are and making the best of theu
If he had his way the Legislature wOul