The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-21
Personal Intelllgence.

EeHsOnAA AnscA18encos
The Washington correspondent Of the Independent gives
the following vivid description Of the "Itlc Giantn when
under full headway;-
Senator Douglas very short stature, but Of such
physical proportions ASIDE from this lack as instantly to
attract the attention OF stranger. very large head,
connected with broad and powerfully built shoulders by
short, full neck chest sufficiently roomy TO contain the
lungs Of giant, and pair Of short, dumpy legs
cep the broad lofty Websteran brow and the deep set,
cavernous eyes that sparkle and glow when excited ike
mnors' lamps beneath it. II is the tremendous brain
power lodged in that perpendicular precipce Of fore
head and shooting out it's res from Swallowed eyes,
that has givenshm the sobriquet which he will carry
his grave When excited aad in fun fow Of debate that
massive head rolls and shakes with the emphasis Of his
thought and the huge hand doubles until the nails ndent
the palm else the broad hand receives the blow
OF its mate and tacises the sentence with stunning
port The sweat pours from him profusey falls from
his head thrown clear of his shoulders by these mimi
cal shakes Of the head the rain drops shaken from
The trees BY Storm Add TO this thick, bushyhead of
black hair and restless uneasy feeling, which prevents
his heing at rest for five consecutive minutes and keeps
him moving point 10 another the Senate cham
er, and my picture OF the Little Giant Is complete.
1t is stated says the Cincinnati Commercial, on tha
which To reliable authority that Mrs Senator
Douglas takes most lively interest in her husbands
political fortunes, ana in addition influencing him
to cut down his drinking and tobacco using to short allow
ance and TO dress in good taste, she has rendered him
important service in augmenng his pluck and strengthen
ing his back bone for the attitude of hostility toward tic
administration in which he placed. She is said To
he exceedingly ambitious and to be thorough social
oipomatist exercising considerable degree of and
force in urtherng her husband schemes In the parlor
OF the splendid new house which she presdes
The conduct of Captain Chatard, in command Of the
United States ship Saratoga at Punta Arenas with refer
the landing Of Walker, has been the subject of
anmadveron by the press and Is understood to
be disapproved by the government II is duo TO Capt
Chatard says the Baltimore Sum- highly he has
been esteemed in this CITY, to suspend public judgment
until definite information has been received. He bears
the reputation OF bravo and faithful officer has been
thirty years service has commando ed eight different
ships regarded able discipnaran and We learn
never court martialed, reprimanded or otherwise
complained of in any official relation.
The Columbus, Ohio, correspondent of the Cincinnati
Gazette says-Gov Chase has been laid up for the past
week with rheumatism, but is expected to have a firm
footing in few days. He Is emnently man of routne
perhaps Governor devoted himself constantly
and systematically to the business of his office Rumors
connect the purchase OF tasty and commodous
residence by him. with intentions place in IL his wife,
accomplished young widow of Cincinnati, daughter OF
wealthy and influential citizen OF Columbus. The Cover
nos sister, from Toledo will preside over his new home
for the present.
The Lynchburg Va Courier noticing the arrival OF
Gen Sam Houston says he SIX feet inches high
large proportion, and straight Indian. He has
but little hair on the top of his head and what he has
has been silvered by the touch of meas has also the
large moustache which dgnes his upper lip He
a vest made of some kind Of animals skin wild cat
apparently has his pantaloons stuffed the legs OF
boots, and altogether presents quite backwoods aud
dapdated appearanceat least far his dress Is
cered
Hon ~ p Banks Governor elect has resigned his office
Of Representative in Congress and his resignation has
Gardner will Immediately issue his proclamation, order
ing election and it will occur about the sth of January
The Boston Transcript of the 18th instant says-Colone
and Mrs Fremont left Boston yesterday They have been
in the city several days visiting public institutions
and enjoying the hospaes of their friends They
welcome guests everywhere.
Gov. Vim +. Packer, OF Pennsylvania, rs n Wash
ington.
The wife of Senator Benes of San Antonio rexas, has
recently given birth 10 her nineteenth child She but
80 years old.
Dr. II. s Forwood, formerly OF Hartford county, Md
but Of the New York Medical College has been elect
ed Of the Association OF Medical Students of the
Northern College for the year 1857
Gen. Mirabeau b. lamar whose nomination has been
confirmed by the Senate Minister to Central America,
of sixty years Of age, resident OF Texas Tor
whose independence he fought and was two years ago.
the presiding officer of the southern Commercial Conyen
ton at New Orleans.
Fx-President Pierce having been named for United
States senator for New Hampshire the Concord Patrot
announces that he would accept the Office If he
could the vote OF every member OF the Legis-