Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-04-26

represented tnot cenayo3s ne MADE mo-
scathing yet genilemanly retort which, not
withstanding The place. called forth applause
from the spectators. He is promising young /.
man. and although directly opposed to me in
politics and an admirer and supporter Of Gem J.
eral Pierce, whom absolutely. hate, yet
most cheerfully accord to him the credit due his
talents. Judging from his effort on the Bridge
question consider him the ablest man OF the
Senate. Should say he was "a or 5years DID,
Senator Brooks. Editor Of the N. Y. Ex-
Raymond. He stands before US with his bushy
head of black hair and dark, frowning brow.
with forehead by no means prominent as to
comprehensiveness or intellectually. His coun-
tenance is not pleasing, for to me he appears
to be dissatisfied with himself and every body
else. and instead Of seeking to demonstrate by
argument that his opponent is wrong. he seems
over anxious to crush him by physical force
He has muisli, ambitious, wire-working, mar.
row-minded look which COMFORTS well with
any previous idea Of his character, though that
idea may be erroneous. His Identification
with the Know Nothings and his proscriptive
course with every thing he does not UNDER
stand and appreciate, fully confirm my view Of
the man. He is said to be, by those who
train in the same troop with him, gentleman
Of power and ability, but in my opinion there
is something more needed to make man than,
brains. A bold, fearless stand in the cause of
Truth, with kind, generous sympathy for hui
mainly is far more acceptable to me, and make
a truer man than great ability. with cold,
selfish, ambitious heart.
Senator Nixon is among the youngest and
smartest men OF the Senate--strikcs fearlessly,
effectively and Understandings. Says only
what he has to say. and then stops. feel
sure that the people CT N. Y. will hear from
him again.
Senator Kelly has pleasing countenance;
brow high and hair erect light complexion
speaks seldom, but we'll l have not time to
speak Of other Senators, among whom there
are some twelve gray-haired men, but l can
say this. without infringing upon my conscience,
that tie Senate Of New York is a very orderly
and dignifed body. The members seem 10 be
governed by higher and manlier motives than
those composing the other house.
The room occupied by the members Of the
Assembly, is very large-larger than both the
rooms in the Capitol a. St. Paul. and you will
readily see that it is necessary to BE- so, when
127members take their seats therein. The
Speakers desk is high; below him are the
clerks. Just in front of the clerks are the Re-
porters chairs facing the members, an excel
lent arrangement. On the other side Of the
clerks, and there quite number of pages
(boys) moving about as in the other house,
The Speaker is ORvILLE ROBINSON, all elder
ly man Of good proportions, and good par
liamentaran. He is by no means as quick as
Raymond nor as comprehensive in his mind,
bat nevertheless presides with much dignity
and ability. The majority Of those composing
the House by no means inreleclual-look-
ing, and but few possess the ability to express
their views intelligen,Iy, much less to speak
WELL The leading member is Mr.. Northrup,
of Washington County, large man. who new
er rises but he commands attention, and who
always leans to the side Of the weak and the
delenceless. wish there were more such
men in the coun,ry, anu feel sure that our
prosperity would be greater and humanity much
better. There are galleries al one end Of the
room, for spectators, and the same care to pre-.
ven, confusion, is taken here as in the Senate,
but without that success
Let US leave the House and pass into the
chamber of the Executive. He is all alone,
costly seated in his chair examining his papers,
and on my introduction 10 him, lie becomes
suddenly Interested in the far west, and in
quiet, dignifed, yet affable manner. enters i'm
to conversaion-the topic, as matter Of course,
being MINNESOTA. Gov. CLARK is tall,
but by no means Aeshy man, with pale, ema-
ciated, care-worn countenance, quiet and pleas
ing in his dc pertinent. He carries his heart
on his arm. and is as unfit for politician as
am for the Ministry. The liquor men and the
advocates Of hanging and rowdyism in gener-
al, hate him as intensely as Satan hated the
Savior, and great efforts have been made. and
will continue to be made, by this rabble to an
noy him, but the people are with him. and if he
should run again, believe he would be re-
elected to his present high position.
We have fingered long enough in the Capt.
tol and will retrace our steps. having learnt
something Of the politics and politicians Of the
Empire State. As you leave the Park, take
look at the building. There is nothing about
particularly attractive; no architectural beauty;
no splendid dome, but an ordinary, common
place-looking edifice, in keeping with the time
at which it was built, but out Of keeping with
the progressive spirit Of the age.
My letter is already too long. and close.
asking pardon Of the readers Of the TINES for
the infection imposed upon them, and when
next write, hope 10 be less garalous
The New York Colony, Of which I spoke in
previous letter, have increased their number
to l27 or $50. They leave on the 23d, and
will settle near the Great Bend on the Mime
sofa riy err and not Crow River as I stated