Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1856-07-03
Editorial Correspondence.
wAsnIsoros, june 81, 1856,


! Editorial Correspondence.
/ WASHINGTON, June q, 1868,
EDS. Tam. & TE1.:-
In my last staed that little of interest was Transporting
and doubt conveyed the impression that visit to wash
ngon present time would prove dull affair at least
The unusually intense heat prevailing at the time led to
the Inference which however proved be mistake Soon
after closing my last letter, wandered with other friends
up the Capitol Unexpectedly found the House in
son and gallery. Colfax Of Indiana, had
the aoOr speaking dabOcal character of the terri
toria laws of Kansas. To stranger the some
what interesting well curious. Members are limited
to hour in their speeches The consequence was that Mr.
c. speaking rapidly, though loudly and zeaousy But
with the exception very few members seemed to pay
little attention to what being said continued
noise or hum foated from the floor to the gallery occasion
ed by members talking laughing walking about and enjoy
ing themselves them seemed most agreeable Mr. Col
fax gRessed talking to the folks in Indiana, with
whom doubt he viii have better hearing than members
vouchsafed him. Burlingame, OF Massachusetts, got
the floor when Colfax down. This Burlingames
maiden speech and as he had reputation orator.
the house composed itself somewhat listen. And the
members opened their hear what lie going
and how he going say it, they kept them open until
he sat down. We informed by those familiar with the
subject that it is very seldom interesting speech made
the floor of the house. 1t mainly contrast of Mas
sacuses with South Caronaof principles with slave
principles. He spoke eoquenty pontedly and boldly He
Of could not well help audng to the assault Of Brooks
Sumner This he did with eloquence point, and great
spirit Speaking of Brooks he sad "he stole into the Sem
ate chamber and smote him Cain smoe Abel" At this
point, Keitt of South Caronia who had been listening
to him with most unearthy contortions and grimaces,
and various twicIings, broke in with the civ-
alrous and courteous remark, H as fukse" Burngamc
replied that be did not wish to handy ephe with the gem
eman he held himself responsible for all he said lie con-
nued ofhe close without further Interruption when mem
bers crowded round congra ulang him. We folks
expected scene at once Indeed every seemed
suppose that the Souerners would permit bodnes
Of speech pass without the budgeon corrective being
Piled But Buringame and is ready for the results
whatever they are whether challenge attack He has
acted boldly and with spirit and indicated DISPOSE
ton as well as ability to take of HIMSELF and probably
Mr. Kett viii content hinsefby abusing him with his tongue
as he can get the floor.
Kansas and slavery occupies at present the whole aen
ton Of both bodies all the speeches. as well as propositions
having reference directly indirectly those questions
Yesterday Senator Evans OF South Caronia made
the mos tedious and duh speeches has been my
to listen TO. 1t intended for reply Summers speech
The main point of was, and which doubt the bunker
papers will roll sweet morse under their tongues
Mr. Summers brother 90 years ago, South Carolina
sold slaves which he had got by marriage separating
in husband from his family. An argument about
the same as if Mr. Evans had attempted to defend
on the ground that Mr. Summers brother had committed
murder twenty years ago To-day Hunter and Seward
have been making interesting speeches. But of course
cannot dwell on these things.
Among the interesting matters to a stranger com.
ing here to peep at the who have distinguished
selves and earned national regulations either infamousIy
or otherwise. Bully Br ooks have yet had the pleasure
of seeing His principal coadjutor Kett is most Ill
looking man. so far as the expression of his face is
led He syouug and we-made, with black hair his head
and face dresses WE'LL and behaves genteey But his phre
biological Developments mark him ANIMAL and his face in
its varied expressions has generally diaboIca look
Herbert is short stout man. perhaps 35 years old with
sandy hair and sangune complexion He too the ami
mai phrenoogy strongly Marked and the marty deficient
lie steps round the hall as if he the peer Of the best
man there and we don't notice any treatment of him on
the part of his Democratic brethern either publicly or pri
vstiy, which would justify The inference tat they es-
teemed the killing of an Irhman anything more than We
ry proper recreation FOR an honorable member Congress
Senator Butler the gallant uncle of his gallant nephew
(Brooks gentleman with head covered with very
thick growth Of very White hair, Significant however or
age than something ese apprehend lie has fiery rcd
face large staring eye and exhibits in his pz sort of
mixture of various quatesgeniay, benevolence, and
good nature being ameng the has the repn-
ation of being very agreeable old gentleman and one
disposed to do right all the time he knows how
lie understood to be devOut worshper the shrine of
the rosy god Bacchu and is by unfrequenty We
ry completely under the influence of that divinity There
doubt than Senator Butler and is to be
hoped there are some better.
There are many others to whom might aude but want
oftime and room now forbid.
The Presidential contest even when seen through this
abomnabie prolayery atmosphere, favorable for the
Republicans 1t is apparent that the Democracy losing
the confidence which they exhibited short ago. The
Republicans in this quarter presume elsewhere are united
as one man. Dr. Bailey, of the Era whose course was look
ed for with interest informed that the atforn the
men it would have his cordial support Pennsylvania
conceive to be the only really doubtful State of the North
and The leaders of the sham democracy are evidently begin
ing to think such thing possible Fillmore it is certain
must get lis mainly the South and heard Hum
prey Marshall avow with the confidence that Fill
more would beat Buchanan in that latitude. That
Of course but that Fillmore may get Southern
States is by means Impossible Without more thorough
knowledge Of the canvass lon wish to make assertions
but must say, that to the encouraging
and believe shall be victorious.
Sumner present with Francis P Blair at his delight
fui residence, Washington, Maryland. 1 visited him.
lie Is by we'll the contrary, obliged TO keep
his bed good share Of the time. It Is doubtful whether he
will be able to take his again this session. under
stand he has prepared letter for the public in relation to
the present crisis, which will soon appear II viii have
good effect You will notice by the proceedings, that no.
my ''' Wv 0''' az l'N IA Us
applaud Brooks, bat that Southern members Northern
doughCaces the floors Of both houses, coming up to
The work Of defending him. The thing Just here. Mr. sum
attacked the wrong Of Slavery with the legitimate sca
on Of reason and argument when Slavery and
with It's legitimate weapon, the budgeon attacked him The
question then is, between and the bludgeon the
fundamental principle Of government. The sham De-
mocracy decide in favor of the hugeon Such people
with that decision will with
mocracy -Such do viii voe against it. The ques-
ton Is plain.
| But must close for the present Yours, S..
PROM Ky a GEyTNSTHEr.