Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-04-25

Those who know Messrs. Colfax and
Cumback personally and intimately as
We do will recognize the business Of
the following remarks. from the Massa-
chusetts RepsJlicun:
The national halls Of Congress are
full Of instances Of the sturdy Develop
ment OF American democracy. There
is large proportion Of young men
among them. whose rapid growth and
present position are in striking contrast
to the insigniicance Of their origin.
Schuyler Colfax Of Indiana, whose ed
ucation is such as New York public
school aud printing Office have furn-
ished, finds himself. at less than So,
occupying prominent position in the
lower House; a ready debater, a clear,
vigorous thinker, a shrewd and able
tactician. few men on the republican
side possess more influence, or are en-
titled to more; while few constituencies
in the land have more faithful or pop
ular representatives. Arson Burlin-
game, born and reared on the confines
Of civilization at the West, among In
dians, trappers, and the, glorious
scenery Of the great lakes, comes 10
Washington at ike early years, the
representative Of the richest and most
intellectual constituency in America.
and with the weIl-earned reputation
Of one Of the most impassioaed and
effective public speakers in the coun-
try.
The youngest member Of this Con-
gress, rs well rs one OF the youngest
men ever In Congress. has u history
and u character well illustrative, also
cfthe idea wo have suggested, and
worthy the knowledge Of the country
aud particularly Of is young men. -
Will Cumback OF the Indiana delega-
ton is but 90 years old. and has
achieved his present position by the
force Of an indomitable will. vigor-
Gus mind. n steady. determined pur-
pose. and a firm adherence TO the right.
Self-dependent. he paid for his tuition
and other college expenses at Miami
University. Ohio. by ringing the
college bell, and acting as steward to
"mcss club" studied law while
teaching school. and entered early up
on good practice in his profession.
A democrat OF the Jefferson and Jack
son school. a disciple Of the doctrine of
the supreme court that slavery was o
local institution. limited to the verge
Of the municipal law. and not able to
60 beyond II except by positive enact
ment. and expressing those principles
In common with the Indiana democ-
racy on all occasions, The, revolted
fromthat democracy which broke down
the Missouri compromise that slavery
might find new worlds to conquer. and
which proclaimed the modern princi-
| pie that slavery was as universal as
the rights Of property, and could 60
anywhere and be protected by the gen.
eral government.
Thousands Of the hitherto stiff and
tried Democrats Of Indiana Joined in
like revolt, and he was elected to
Congress ON the Anti Nebraska issue
in district which gave Pierce 1000
majority. That his love OF the 6rst Of
the principles Of Democracy. attach
ment to freedom. was no passing fan
cy or eIectioneering trick. he eviden-
ccd in the American National Con-
vention at Philadelphia last June,
where he ably resisted the domineer-
ing spirit Of the pro slavery section.
and. when all was lost but It's honor
by the North. aided In preserving that
by manful secession and address to
the people. In Congress. he has
made a like positive impression. His
brief speech upon the proposed Kansas
investigation, In reply to Mr., Oliver Of
Missouri. was q spirited and telling
effort. yindicating very clearly the
propriety Of the investigation which
Congress has since ordered. and show
ing with rich array Of quotations
how closely consistent he was. and
others acting with him in the repub-
lican movement. with the doctrines Of
the Democracy Of Indiana. and indeed
OF the ma ion only few years since.
II was ono Of most triumphant vindi-
cations Of political positions. tina. we
have seen IN q long time.
Mr.. Cumback has something be-
sides the novelty Of his youth to dis
tinguish him In Congress. Hc has n
iine personal appearance. winning
manners, acIear ringing voice, and 10 n
ready End vigorous debater---one Of
the best Of the new members OF tho
House. Indiana may well be prond
Of him, and bis constituents delight a.
honor so true a specimen OF the self.
m adc A mctican man