The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1857-03-26

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pom bis duties az Seeretily Of State with
n energy and purpose vhieh essufss The ]
country. that though among he Oldest lls'
ne statesmen. he yetstnnds us strong Ph-
lar in the national fabric.
In front, and little to the left Of General
cass, is Stephen A. Douglas, the much
abused. much praised, and immortal author
Of the Nebraska bill. There Is certain
c lass Of eminent men, Whos like General
Jackson, succeed in arousing against Them
selves spirit of opposition and preiudice
which am cunts to madness, and who, by
this very opposition. are stimulated to the
performance Of deeds.whichihtime 20 come;
are gratefully remembered by their country
men. They create storms, and then IN the
end control them to their own udRautsge.=--
To this class of men, Senator Douglas be-
longs. Determination, and forceof characs
ter are written upon every lineament Of eis
ceuniensnce, and diplsy themselves in ever
nv movement. His friends admire him and
his opponents hate him. Men Of all par
ties, those who have been defended by the
strength of his argument, and those who
have been scathed by the lightning OF his
sarcasm, unite in awarding to him a rePuta-
tion for grent ability. As a debater, and IN
contest where quick and strong thoughts
sre required, Mr., Douglas has no superior in
the Union. .is..rE 7s.v,4 b Ssa3a :
On the Republican side Of the ,Senats
Chamber, there are several members ofnote.
Among these should be mentioned VIM II.
Seward, ofNew York, 2 gentleman Of me-
dium size, earnest, intellectual and careworn
face, telling you at once that be is man o.
thought, and on whichever side Of the house
is a tower Of strength. Ofall the patriarchf
OF the Republican household, noue occupies
a more conspicuous position, or is entitled
to greater irfluence in its deliberations --
Had the Philadelphia convention nominated
! AIR. Seward for President in the place OF
certain eminent cattle dealer, the proceed
ing would have developed far more honest!
and consistency. Though beaten in tn
contest, his supporters might have retaine'
their own self respect, and the respect
their opponents. As Il was, they lest both
4 Il is true that Mr.. Stewards course is, not eE
tireIy free from Inconsistencies, but it
:. everywhere conceded that he possesses ia
ent, scho larship, and experience. Few me
are better schooled in the windings Of poll
icaI plots, and few men are better prepare
:. to hold the reins Of party, .s
: Mr.. Sumner was not in his seat.
, Mr.. Wilson, OF Massachusetts, who like
snake has crawled up into the seat once
:. cupied by Webster, is Senator by act
. dent, and by very many, much over,rated
:. His principal characteristics are love
the black, and hatred to the foreign VIII
:. population of America. The overturni
" of things occasioned by the Know Nothi
excitement Of 1854, brought to the surfac,
greet number of men. who were never hei
Of before, and who possess neither tale
character or merit to recommend them
- pubic favor A few years will Suffice
- - bury them again, leaving behrd only
:, remembrance of their follies. Such is
: case of Mr. Wilson, Of Massachusetts, II
Ford, Of Ohio, and many others who N
- FIJI prominent positions, for which they
. entirely incompetent.
Benjamin F. Wade, Of Ohio, is also
lv prominent Republican Senator. He belol
he to the trough and ready" school. lie co
~ menced his career BY cutting cord wood
t. Ashtabula county, and from the position
%. day Iaborer. he has become first Judge
the Common Pleas Court, and now is U.
Senator, and one Of the leaders Of his par
!. He is remarkable for his strong come
:, sense and sound judgment. As speal
-, he is sarcastic, abusive anl argumentat
by turns. In his manners he is rough,
rupt, and oftentimes coarse and vulgar.
<. seems 10 tuluk LudL NV SiuSC' vi 'hS'
- the flowers Of fancy, and the refinement
b;s discipline of scholarship, are all usel
~, rubbish, and ti,at to pay them any attenti
- would Indicate a weak and sickly mind
. There are few men in Ohio who poss
: more sound native talent; but tits the
1, in the rough state. He is strong man |
! : his party may be proud Of his services.
bo There are many other Senators u
,in whose qualities and characters one mi
Ter dwell with interest, but space will not
md nit. Gen. Rusk, Of Texas, as well as >
ate uel Houston, of the same State, are amt
to the most noble and dignifed members
ted the Senate. The former, particularly
,ne an accomplished orator, and always in
ne. ests the Senate when he rises to addres:
wi. SlideH is gentlemun Of wide exPeriel
und John p. Hale stands high in his own ho
.dly hold. Trumbull, Re publican, OF illiI
the may be an excellent and talented man,
air. he exhibits but little of either Of these q
ties in his conduct or spe eches. Brjgh
the Indiana has gained national rePutatio
The which he may justly be proud. Fitch
;ss /, new man 10 the Senate. In debate !
,air. inclined to be personal. !.
ook, There is one point which strikes the
hap server with peculiar force, and that is
sit personal appearance is not by any mea
men certain index Of the character or qua
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