Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-02-03
FROM wAsHlNGTuN CITY.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Enquirer
WI.uIScToy Ian % 1857


WAsHIsaror, Jan. 29, 1857.
The ALABAMA SryAroRs-Gov. FITZPATRICK
HIS CHARACTER AND Po.IrIos-MR. CLAY-HIs
School OF PoLITIcs-PERsoSAL LAPPEARAEcE-
THE &c. +. A.'s" &C., go.
Among the many able representatives from the
South who grace by their intelligence aud character,
the halls of Congress-, none stand higher IN the es
NATION Of the country and IN the regard of their
stiiuents than the Senators from Alabama They
combine the sayscity OF aye and cool judgment i'll
one with the vivid imagination and ripe scholarship
in ,hs other. The matured experience Of Gov. F:z.
patrick goes hand in hand With the splendid intellect
Of MIR. Clay. Both are representative Dsu Of two
distinct Schools and both enjoy. TO an eminent degree
that influence in the Senate which makes Its dignity
pleasant 10 the wesrer and useful 10 the people.
Gov. Fitzpatrick is remarkable for bis calm and
digned manner, carrying on his person The impress
Of q SENATOR, according 10 the !a meaning OF the
word He is q courteous, thoroughly gentleman
of the old school. His habits, personal and otcia,
sre methodcal and uniform Gov. Fitzpatrick s
one Of the most industrious men In Congress, and
possesses administrative abilities of high order. II
Mr. Buchanan should place him in the Cabinet, he
will develope at once those talents which Mt
cesary to successful and prosperous administration
of our Government. Nor would his Influence be
iued 10 his official relations simply. He would
bring to any station personal weight Of Character
high sense Of honor-an unhlnching and simple
virtue, which have already given bin so high po-
ston in the SENATE.
GOV. Fitzpatrick enjoys the entire confidence and
esteem of the people Of Alabama. He has long
been one OF the choeen leaders OF the State.
rights constitutional Democracy OF the South, ana
his appointment to the Cabinet Of the new admins
trston would give assurance TO the Southern peo
ple and a satisfaction to the whole country, which
would be- more than realized by Fitzparicks official
career. There IL nothing or tne prvvinc!a!ist about
him. Hi, views are broad, oonsersd;ivs and consti
tntiona and his extensive knowledge Of political af
fairs enables him 10 elevate himself above contract.
ed preiudces or partixan bitterness. His influence
in the Senate Ia not confined o the South or to his
own party. II embraces all sections, and almost
every one. Sucn men are rare and would realize
the expectations Of the people raised by Mr. Buc.
hanau's own character and position.
1t is evident from Mr.. Cay's speeches that he is
sell. and ;psDda gs6s TO- fbsPFa bsP Jh 0 h%
will place him foremost among the great political
thinkers of thu age. Clay has gone back to Jeder
son, Madison, MUEroe and Calhoun, and sought In
,plration and the illustration Of his principles from
the pure sources Of Demosratic faith His oratons
are carefully written, comprehensive 10 their phoso
ply, thorough III scholarship, accurate n .etai and
devoted with patriotic z-al ~ the defence and sx-
position Of the Constitution
When Clay first made his appearance In Washing
ton there were persons who doubted bis ability 10
sustain hmself-his youthful appearance possibly
suggesting the idea. But sv.ry day has sGded to his
fame aud he now stands side by ride with your own
Hunter as leading spirit In The Senate Clay is tall
and graceful In person, With great dignity and repose
of manner. His head Is well foimed-the outline
being neat and harmonious. The contour OF bis face
is very dne--the brow broad, open aud arched-
the eye clear and steady, with q srm and expressive
mouth.
He is at present sogsged investigating the Fishing
Bounty question, or he called It with dry humor
The "cod sah a,i.ocracy" II he brings bis mind to
beer against this Sevastopol of Federalism, II vii!
fall. Let tho &c. F. As look out.