New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-10
NUMBER l35.
THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.


that the sudden and unexpected ascendaney Of Black
Republicanism in Wisconsin SO surprised the party
that they took up and elected the first they came
to, without regard to his abilities qualifications
Certainly there is no member of the body less likely
to acquire national reputation. Perhaps his dsin
ciinaton to occupy prominent position before the
public arises from commendabe modesty, and an
ndisposition to obtrude himself before the popular
gaze.
He, is, however, faithful to the principles of his
party, aud always punctual in the occupancy of his
seat. His senatorial labors are principally devoted
to attending to the wants of the people of his State
and endeavorng to procure appropriations for the in
Vulnerable harbors Of the lakes by which his State is
almost surrounded. Perhaps in this he better sub
serves the interests of his constituents than in noisy
defamation or long-winded speeches. Wisconsin, in
consequence of the large number of Germans and
Scandinavians residing in the State and annually EN-
igrating to it, will continue to be Black Republican in
its politics and Mr.. Durkee will, probably represent
it as long as he chooses. r..a. 5s .
The next Senator We encounter is Judge Evans of
South Carolina venerable gentleman, whose long
hair and quiet appearance gives him much the ap-
pearance of Quaker. But he is nevertheless true
and loyal representative Of South Carolina. Previous
to the last Democratic Convention at Cincinnati,
when the question was mooted in South Carolina
whether she would send delegates to it, while Judge
Butler recommended that it should be done for the
purpose of giving the South as much weight in the
Convention as possible, Judge Evans adhered to the
advice to pursue the opposite course. But mis- advice
was diTegarded and South Carolina, for the first
time, lowered her dignity, and departed from her
tradtionai policy IN mingling in the intrigue and
rowdyism OF National Convention a ~
l IudU Fyaps folo
the Senate, having left the political interests of the
State mainly in the charge of Judge Butler. In fact,
he seemed to be altogether too aiable man to pro-
woke political resentment by the collisions of debate.
As chairman of the Committee on Revolutionary
Affairs he labored long and earnestly to procure the
passage Of bill giving compensation to the officers Of
the Revolutionary Army-but, although it passed
the House by large majority it failed, owing to the
vigorous opposition of Gay and Toombs, by small
majority in the Senate. ....u.. s=.
He seemed to be tendery attached to his colleague
Judge Butler-looking up to him, although, perhaps
equally DID, with the affection of son to father
How he has borne his death, know not bnt pre-
dict that at the expiration of his present term of ser
vice, he will more return to the Senate. Domestic
in his habits and kndhearted in his disposition he
will prefer the privacy of home to the fierce arena OIL
political strife. ..
His neghbor, on the right, is Gov. Fitzpatrick Of
Alabama faithful guardian of Southern rights, and
emphatically an honest politician In the qualities
of orator, Gov. Fitzpatrick does not excel but il
strong, vigorous sense, and forcible utterance Of
whatever he thinks, be ranks among the best men Of
the Senate. His enunciation is slow and indstinct
and he expresses himself with certain degree Of
hesitancy but what he does say he always says
well. His mind is Of the analytic order, and reduces
everything to the test Of practical common sense
Conclusions which Others would arrive at by circu
tous of reasoning Gov Fitzpatrick sezes upor
at once by the exercise Of skfu judgment. Thougl
not the statesman that his predecessor (Wm. R
king) was, he worthily represents the sovereignty
Alabama, and is deserving all the honors she can be
, stow on him.
Next comes the Senator who is understood to
the mouthpiece and organ of the President-namely
Mr.. Bgler, Of Pennsylvania. confess to an invinc
bic prejudice against this man, and have never bee
able to regard him as other than political adveI
turer and intrguer. If there be any truth in th
science Of physognomy, Bigler must stand at a d.
cided disadvantage for his appearance engendel
/ suspicion at first sight. The maxim of the law
that every man is presumed to be innocent until he
proved to be guilty, but could help reversin
it in Bgers case, and holding him guilty until b
could establish his innocence by incontrovertbl
; proof
, He was, when a young man, an editor in som
obscure village in Pennsylvania By aborious service
in the cause of party, and by his natural cunnin
and shrewdness, he became member of the lowe
House Of Congress, and eventually Governor of tn
State. From this position he was transferred, tw
years ago, to the Senate-from which he will
transferred, at the close of his term to the obscurt
from which he originally emerged
The tirstforeshadowing of the destiny of Kansas wa
made by Bgler the beginning of the last sessio
! . of Congress- In speech then made-which, fc
greater caution he had written out-he declared tha
Mr.. Buchanan preferred that Kansas should be Ere
State. From that moment had no doubt what th
drift of the administration would be and subsequer
: events have fully demonstrated what was meant b
it. If recollect Alright, commented on this speec
at the time, in letter to the Crescent and shove
what was its real intention.
He is, emphatcaly a National Democrat b
which, in these latter days, is understood to be Den
ocrat who puts the success of the party above
other consideration, and don't care what becomes
the South so long as his party be kept in power
perfect slave of party with mind incapable O
rising superior to the dirty gogueism of the day
. such in my opinion is William Bigler. may do hin
wrong, but this is what believe of him and havin
determined to express my honest opinions in thes
sketches, cannot help saying it. Hispotcal caree
will close with his term of service. Essen
A MORMON ITEM.-A Mormon elder has appeare
in Hoyoke, Mass, and has succeeded in maxim
some half dozen female converts, who were bar
tized few evenings since, after the Mormon ashiO
in privacy, by moonlight, and in state of nudity
The Argus-eyed press had representative in som
| hIlSh tiA liSun in fol
told in the Holyoke Mirror Next to Vidocq, Their
was never spy ndefatigable as a thorough goin
, newspaper reporter.
= The Superintendent of the Marietta and Cincinnati
+. Railroad discharged conductor belonging to tha
road. The conductor asked why he was dischar ge(