Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-03-31
.. .... From the Ohio State journal.
Senatorial StyI0graphS.
BY DENNIsoN.

Hon. ALFRED KELLEY is the Mentor OF
the Ohio Senate. He is grave and austere
in department., naturally and haoltually y /
studious and reflective, an lnyeterate work
er, and of intieXibly, uncompromlsing sPir-
it.. Calm, deliberate, cautious, conserva-
tive, he is yet progressive enough tor
wise counsellor among rapid cotempora-
ries. though amenable 10 the tippant charge
of cold fogyishness." He is well
trained debater, with carefully disciplined
faculties, sharpened by solid cultivation
so that he is am ally always courted or a
dreaded antagonist. He IS true lmper-
sonation of an incorporation, and his skill
in finance and acquaintance with the SCI
ence of officiall administration, has fire.
ouently distinguished him as ''the power
behind the throne" He is an impressive
though not eloquent speaker, and when OF
Tended is inexorably severe. Politically, he
is a fossilized Wing fused into Repubh-
canism.
Mr.. TAYLOR, of Mahoning, is clear
headed lawyer, acute and ready, systemat-
ic and self-possessed, clear and powerful
reasoner, without surplusage as aspeakef'
persuasiye and convincing. liberal and Sc
we're by turns, accurately informed in IL
: nance and general administrative affairs,
and is a most valuable Senator. His quick
and accurate penetration and readiness OF
} application, are only equalled by the biting
and keen sarcasm which he developes
t when occasion requires it. Socially, ne
has many captivating qualities, and pollti-
cally, he is a sturdy Republican.
: Mr.. BRAzEE, of Fairfield, is a fair type OF
l.. the conservative aristocrat. He Is mild
> and dignified in department, firm in temper
;, and habit, and uniformly affable and cour-
L teous. He is a good lawyer, an accom-
plished political economist, with closely
: disciplined faculties, and compact and an
!. alytical mind. He is a grave, persuasive
?. and convincing speaker, and ably partlcl'
j. pates in all important Senatorial controver
= sizes. He is usually allied with Messrs
o Kelley and Taylor of Mahoning, and wheI
these three combine, resistance on prlnc1
N pie is not apt to prove effectual Mr.. Bra
t zee is Whig Republican.
:. Mr. BRowN, of Portage, is noted for hi
,g extreme sentiments on the Temperate
= and Slavery ISSUES. In general deport
:, ment he is short and bitter. But he is
personal paradox. His exterior Is lower
5. ING and gloomy, the expression of hi
d, features menacing, the tone and emphasi
~ of his voice threatening. The heart OF tn
T. man, however, glows with fervent hea
,r- and throbs with generous emotions. Wht
nt, that has heard him only on the floor OF til
Senate, Illuminating calamltous curse
J : upon Slaveocrats, would suspect him {
ye- ,mt philanthropy or affection? But there
,pt not more humane nature on the floor
= the Senate Extreme opinions on SLAYER
- - and Temperance are, however, the CHI
per facts of his moral and political characte
y 10 as qyiH is of a woman's. Mr.. Brown is
= man of strong intellect and general 1nto
,et, nation He is a grave and sonoro'
'aR ,itR speaker, and when angered is vehement
D. vindictive He is an ardent aboltlonls
: and we suspect him of political aspiration
'"r' Should he go to Congress, 'hre-eater'
will consider deliberately before snubpll
IAN him after their t'chiyalrous" fashion. 1
nk- is undoubtedly game. ir i. ~.
hon Mr.. HAMILTON of Union, Is full OF sna
= Every once in while he starts up IN
- bate, like an exclamation point on 9 Pa
5Ss' G5es' of manuscripts, and knocks, some Senai
g to into 'spi,'' without warming, 'Ffhe. ge
=. tleman,'' says he, ''argues up one SIDE
~ the question, and down the other, and tn
pits scauers !'' Again: "The Senator do
. know what he is talking about; he J~"'
naTt before he gets to the .feree,--as he's IN
lice. cp. habit of doing!" There's strong stre
ecu of strychnine IN the current of his LIE
oct But there's heap of human nature abt
Hav him, despite his "pisen." He is an &c
) eI ali or, and Of coarse, has clear head. q
hort cultivated mind, and has chronic dlsl