Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-04-03
senator Geo. 3. Pugh.


The New York Tribune Of the Oath ult.,
contains a letter from Washington which thus
alludes 10 the gifted young Representative Of
Ohio in the Sena,e, Mr.. GEoReE E. PuGH.-
The letter. writer says:
"What an unhappy entrance is this for the
sovereign people 10 the Senate, by winding,
narrow stairways, in at small doors, to a mar.
tow, uncomfortable gslleiyl Let us have,
with all practical speed, the new chamber.
where spectators are supposed 10 have rights,
or at least an existence. The gallery is crowd.
ed, for the gallant old general Of Texan men,
ory is popular and attractive, and we are
forced into places reserved for the reporters.
The gentlemen OF The press give way politely
10 the ladies', even where one is neither young
nor handsome, and we have comfortable posi-
tons directly above the Speaker and facing
the Senators. Now look with IRE down upon
the sedate, dignifed body, and see where your
eye will rest. l knew it'll recognize the most
remarkable feature. That youthful, almost
boyiSh fguIe-thst head, young in its album
dance Of flowing hair, among these aged heads
that face, on which an irregular, harsh beard
has been cultivated with The evident design Of
giving an experienced appearanee-all pertain
to George E. Pugh, Senator from Ohio.
"Thai State, you know, for wealth, popula-
ton and importance, ranks among The second
in the list of sister States, and it Sc ems strange
that in this important body, playing so grand
a role as does the Senate in the destinies Of
our country, this young man should be her
representative. Even looked Oh as on acci
dent, an unexpected result Of sudden popular
excitement, il is almost without a paIallel.-
The stor y OF the younger Fit makes no prece.
debt. But is il an accident? Stop, We shall
have an opportunity of judging. lie has the
floor, and is about making his first effort in the
Senate. We are Fortunate. lie stands for o
moment, as il hesitating, then commences in
a low, clear voice. The chamber is go still o
mouse would disturb it. These reverendS Sen
ators. dropping pen and paper, lean forward in
their anxiety 10 hear one who has come so un
looked for among them, and find, if they can,
a reason for The advent. You have a painful
apprehension OF failure. Some men inspire
confidence before they utter a word. Victory
seems TO go out in advance Of effort; and
when they have concluded you wonder they
dill not accomplish more, so easy appeared the
conquest. II is not SO in this instance. Geo.
E. Pugh has no presence throwing out any
such inspira lions, especially in advance. Ru
morS are current OF extraordinary powers oil
defamation, and il Is said that the young ora
tors influence on the masses is remarkable,
but all add that it is not a style fitting tue
Senate chamber, and predict failure. The
subject under discussion is a dry matter Of
fact and law, connected with a contested seal.
Not much room for stump ora,oty: As he pro-
ceeJs ourappretensions vanish, and we woken
to the fact tha, something is being said, and
eloquenily said. flow clear, compact and
sharp the sentences fall; how close, unga.n'
ished and strong .he argument As he passes
points where a few openings naturally eecul
for brilliancy, you are surprised at The stern
resolution with which he continues close 10 the
case. He concludes with a general feeling o
satisfaction, as il all shared in the success"