Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06
The House OF Delegates'

are thick. headed and dull. 1t would occupy
tno much space for US t. botlce every promi-
nent member, and we, therefore, trust that
{ b ,se whom we do not mention, will come to
the conclusion that want Of space prevented
Us from 70 doing.
In the beginning, we would state that the
House is much inferior to the Senate, in point
of talents.
The first man in the House of Delegates,
on the democratic side, is John K EdmondS.
esq, of Halifax. Mr. f. has been in pubic
life many years, representing II 'lltax ten or
twelve years ago. In the late Reform Con
vcntion, Mr.. Eimonds acted Il most impor-
tant part and was ranked among the first
men in that body. Mr Z. is yet young
man, com paratively, not being over 10 years
of age. Ia Halifax, be is extremely popular
with all classes.
Allen T. Caperton. of Monroe, is Wing,
and has long enjoyed the conf lence of the
whole people Of his section. lie has never
been defeated for anything he ever ran for.
MIR. Caperton is one of the handsomest men
in the Legislature, and the abest member of
his party 90 the floor. Both MIR. c. and Mr..
Edmonds would make valuable and useful
memb OF Congress.
Col. Humphrey B. Powell, Of Loud'un
county, is also one of the ablest members in
the House of Delegates. Twenty-Five or
thirty years ago, he represented Lnudoun IN
that BODY, but voluntarily retiring, remained
in the bosom of bis family until 1855, when
responding to the call OF MS party once more.
he buckled on his armour, and Was returne
by a tremendous majority. Col Powell is q
modest, unassuming member and seldom
troubles the Ilouse; but when his duty calls
him, he always speaks with force and power.
We speak what We know, when we say that,
in the last House, no man possessed greater
influence than Col. p. lie is, we should sup
pose, about So years Of age. but looks Mt to
be more than 10. Col. P,weil Is the father
in-law Of the present distinguished Attorney
General, }. Rudolph Tucker.
Joseph Segar, of Elizabeth City, has been
loug member Of the House, and is decidedly
a very able man. Upon the su ject Of inter
nal improvements, he is the best Informed
man in Virginia. and his speeches On that
question are of the first order Mr.. Segar
has been a Wing in politics, add is about 81
years OF age.
Oscar NJ Crutchfeld, the Speaker, has
long teen in the Legislature, and while his
talents will never cause his death, yet tor
good, sound, practical reasoning, Oscar Is
not behind any of his associates. lie has
been a member about tan years. and If he
lives, will remain one as long ~ the people
of Spo.tsy vaula shall see fit to send him
to Richmond. They could have no better
Delegate.
John Seldom, Of Stafford, is young mem
Der, this being his second term. la the last
II use be spoke too often. And while his
speeches were able and logical, still be lost
caste, by being 30 frequently on the floor.
This session he has profted by the advice OF
his irients, and has only made one speech.
Mr.. Seldom is very young, and may some
day or other occupy position Of dlstincuou'
if he will only he prudent. Mr. Seldom be
longs t. the Hunter wing of the party. lie
also refused, we understand, to vote tor Gov.
Smith, for Congress, last Spring
r. A Claybrook, Of Northumberland, is
gentleman, it is said, OF tinc legal attain
meut-, aud has taken a high stand already,
as a man of talents. in the House. Pohtl-
caly, Mr.. c. is Democrat, who never re-
ceived any other light than that shed from
the party lantern. His age is about 50, We
should think
Francis Mallory, of Norfolk, is very
quiet and modest gentleman. lie has repre-
seuted Norfolk city for some years past, and,
although that borough IL decidedly Ameri-
can vet his great personal popularity always
elects him by large majority. Ia 1911 be
was elected u member Of Congress, az
Wing, and served one term in that body.
He linked his fortunes with those OF John
Tyler, and for long time was forgotten, but
finally came back to his fret love, and re-
NAMED a Wing until the organization OF the
American party, when he took an ndepen-
dent position, and still occupies 1t. Mr.. VI.
Is fifty years OF age.
DR.. VERIFY, of Northampton, has been a
member of the ii use for fifteen years. The
DR.. is very Industrious member, and Vlo-
leutIy opposed to the present system OF Inter
nal improvements. He is, also, 4 thorough
old logy, without the least chance of any i'm
provement.
VIM. 2. Dabney, of Powhattn. is young
man of most excellent talents. lie gradua-
ted with much distinction at G llege. and his
friends predicted for him q brilliant future.
He has the ability, but we much tear il too
modest, ever to take commanding position.
Mr.. D. is now serving his second term, and
is about % years of age.
James Barbour, of Cuipcper, is man OF
fine ability, and won much reputation while
a mem Der Of the State Convention. lie Was
then hardly twenty five, but ranked with the
best men in that body. He has brother
from MonongehaIa. A. NJ. Barbour, who is
mitch younger, but who comes to the Legis-
lature with q high character for ability.
Thomas j. Deaue, jr., of Lynchburg, Is a
gentleman of the very best mind, and while
not brilliant speaker, makes a strong and
sugumentative speech. Mr.. d. is one of the
purest men in Virginia.
Messrs Scott, and DUwrman, and Hack
ley, of Rappahaunock, are new members.
They are gentlemen of frst-rate business
qualifications, and we have the pleasure to
know that they are working en-.
Lewis Mckenzie. of Alexandria, makes an
excellent representative, and no man 10 that
body. strives harder for the interests of his
constituents than himself MIR. Nick. was a
member of the House session before last.
Wyatt Carduell, of Charlotte, the old wheel
horse of Whggery IN times past, Is again 10
the House Twenty years since, he repre-
scented Charlotte county in his present caps-
CITY. Since the year 1886, Charlotte has
neen very closely contested county. 10
1910. Van Buren, had only eight majority
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