The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-02-23
Sketches in Washington.

s. 4
We clip the following sketches of five
we'll known statesmen from letter of o
correspondent of the New York Times
II is to be remembered, that these sketch
es are lined by the hand of q political op-
ponent; and though they appear to be
strongly and graphically drawn we dare
say the subjects of them have not been
hattered:
Governor Brown, of the Cabinet, is o
short, stout, very self-possessed and ready
gentleman, about fifty years of age, and
with a face finely suggestive of strength,
talent and good nature. As popular
orator, somewhat in the spread eagle line,
he is one of tho best in the country; and
though his 'Mount Pisgah" speeches
might fail to convince the Judgment, or
satisfy the tastes of a jury of rhetoricians,
they never have failed to carry along with
them on their headlong and ,discursive
current, the hearts and voices ofthe mass
audiences assembled under their immedi-
ate Inspiration With keen, deep-set
eyes,'a firm mouth and such nose as Ma
poleon would have admired. Aaron ".
Brown is one the most influential mem
bers Of the Cabinet, and his position be-
fore the country stands guaranteed by an
ample fortune Itis not known yet wheth-
er Mr.. Brown is to be regarded as can
didate; but we take it for granted that he
would not refuse the nomination, if ten
dered ina proper spirit. ii3aaD baa diaifi
Senator Douglas-all facts, habits and
appearances to the contrary notwithstan-
ding@impressed me on the whole as the
most gigantic intellect, next to Webster's,
that your correspondent has at any time
be en- placed in contact with, IAugeneral
dwarfng process takes place amongst all
surrounding competitors, and the shadow
Of the massive brow stretches far over
every scene in which the great Democrat
ic rebel uplifts his vigorous and shaggy
head. But that Douglas is not loveable
man, we are told by infallible instincti and
that he is beaten man SO far as relates
to the next Presidency Ahe would some-
times seem to be convinced himself. The
correspondence with Fitch has injured
him; and there are sacrifices to be made
BY all who aspire to dominion over their
fellowmen,, which lie does not seem willing,
or is not able. at the present thine, to make.
His good and beautiful young wife. at her
ball last night, remained seated while re-
ceiving her to numerous guests. From
this it may be inferred. I am told, that
the Little Giant will have other and pleas.
anterj solicitudes before the commence.
ment of the Presidential contest. 70, .'5
i Speaker Orr has been lately with you
in New York, but. some of your country
readers may not have seen that solid chunk
Of jollity,a good ,humor and good. living
standing fourteen inches higher thar
Douglas, Falstafian in con6guration, rub
ieund in feature. merrily philosophical il
the twinkle of his two black beaded eyes
Ia man to speak well of every one, ant
never to. scold human except his cook
when a favorite joint is not done to his
palate,--courteou and just in all person
. al relations with political enemies, bu
, too easily yielding to the dictates ofpart
power in his official .acts,--there are fey
t men in this city more amiable as boo
, companions, more faithful as sympathisinl
, friends, more sensitive in points of person
: al honor, or more united (as much b
6 virtues as by faults) for the stormy aren
/. Of political discussion and embrollmen
As presiding oficer-except when tn
!. White House screws are worked by fuu
i Cabinet crank-he is thoroughly impa
+ tial in his decisions, and courteous in the
It statement, Should the pressure fi fbefo
1t alluded to make him unjust to any gentll
y man today he will be not neota only willing 3