Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-04-25

mechanic, anu hnilS 50 engaged mas Deen con-
stantly in pursuit Of knowledge, and in doing
this, he has accumulated Library that would
do credit to zone of the profession" While
ENGAGED in bis laborious calling and studious
pursuits his fellow-citizens were not uumindful
OF his worth, By their sufrages he was called
to serve them in the Lower House of the Gen.
eral Assembly in 1856 and 1857, where be
rendered good service to his State, being on the
Finance committee with our present highlyes.
teemed Auditor of State, Mr.. Tayler, which
committee Investigated important reforms in
the financial affairs Of The State.
In the fall Of 1861, Mr. S. was again called
from private life to serve his fellow-citizens in
the Legislature, aud was returned at this time
TO the Upper Branch, where his former seryi-
ces were remembered by the presiding officer,
and he was placed upon the standing commit
/ tee on Military Affairs as chairman, and on /
the committees on Fees and Salaries Manufae-
lures and Commerce, and Currency, and on the I
| joint committee for redistricting the State.
/ By travel and close observation, Mr. S. has /
! made himself acquainted with our country /
west of the Mississippi, TO the shores of the |
| Pacific, and knows the rich inheritance that |
lies in that boundIess region of mountain and |
vale. hence be feels the magnitude Of the stFug
| gle in which our government is at present en- |
gagged; consequently we can count upon him "A |
public servant who viii never under any cir. |
cumstances countenanee a separation Of these |
United States. In stature, Mr.. SINNErT, is
about six feet aud Of commanding figure, with |
a countenanee bespeaking intelligence, amia-
1 bility and benevolence. In politics, lie was
formerly Whig, his first vote for President
was for Taylor; now, according to present par
ty distinctions, he is known as a thorough Re |
publican.
JAMES r. HUBBELI.
.sGood wine needs no bush" No parade OF
preface need be given in introducing the genial
Speaker of the popular Branch of the Fifty
Fifth General Assembly of Ohio. Heis ma
tive of this State. He was born July 18th.
ll824, in Delaware county, which he now for
the third time represents in the House. Ills
majority in l649, was near five hundred more
than that of his predecessor. He has renewed
endorsement of his home popularity by the
generous support Of the Union party of this
Branch Of the Legislature, in selecting and
sustaining him as Speaker. In fact there las
been no cause Of complaint up to this writing
from any one as 10 the fairness imparliality
aud good Judgment Of this presiding officer,
whose look IS a cordial greeting.
,.FIe that would govern others, arst should bo
| The master Of hmsclf.'
A self education, that has made his quail
ties real. his mind clear and determined, COM
pensated for the lack of the advantages of
schools or college education. He is a sclfmade
man, and has practically proved his fitness as
Il pilot at the helm. a new assembly of men
few convarsant with the routine of lecisla.
tion, need a moderat tor-one who has rules al
his fingers ends, and who is inspired with the
true spirit Of parental controI-autEority with
good temper.
His experience Of four years in this Legisla-
tive body has given him thoroughncss in bust
ness routine. His clear mind and generous
heart. unite in directing his aim 10 the right
mark in those decisions which are frequently
called for when passion rules among rhe mem.
bers Where he is not clear in his Convictions,
he proceeds slowly, and seeks discussion as
good judge does All of his decisions thus far
have been sustained by The House A presid-
ing officer is under many temptations to be
imperious 10 lose the amenity becoming his
place, and 10 drive instead of lead. He should
be sincere, vigorous, ralional. engaging the af-
fectien as wclIas convincing the reason To IL
lustratc this view, Lucian's pleasant story has
lesson, as well for the Speaker, as for factious
members.
Jupiter aud couhtg. man were walking to-
gether: conversing with great freedom and fa-
miliarity on the subject of heaven and earth.-
The counlryman listened with a:tehiion and
acquiesccnce, while Jupiter strove only 10 con-
i vince him; but happening to hint doubt, Ju-
Riter turned hastily round and threatened him
with his thunder. ALI ahr' said tile country
man, ''n0w, Jupiter, know that you are wrong;
you are always when YOU appeal to your thun-
der"
Ills profession isihe law He was admitted
TO the Bar by Judge Hitchcock, in 1916. As
a speaker, be is effective RON fhe courtesy of
his nanueb his earncstness ami sinccrity IN the
cause he espouses, aud from the Completeness
of the view he gives to the subject hesdvo.
, cites. Hisspeech on he interest question Was
distinguished for masierly grouping of the main
points Of the question at issue AS poli,i-
cian, he was of the Wing school, tn 1856, he
was an Eiector on the Fremont Ticket. lie
is Of Republican antecedents in the now pre-
vailing Union party AT home, he is besides
his professional engagements, an extensive far
mlr.
With taltnts to serve the people, with whose
interests he is closely Allied it will be the fault
of his constituents if his powers are not avail
of in further public duties.
There are three classes of men. Those who
see the whole; those who see but part. and
those who see both together lie only sees well
who sees the whole in the parts, and the parts
in The whole
But the Speaker calls to order, and we tukc
our seat.
DuDLEY w. RHODES
The medium of business intercourse with
the Senate, is the Chef Clerk. The incum-
t bent is thoroughly adequate to his position
: as reader, as wrher, and as a gentleman.
/ His fathers force Of character distinguishes
: him. DR., Dudley W. Rhodes was surgeon
e in the war of 1872. Subsequently he made
t GAINESVILLE, Ohio, his residence, and was one of
0 IFS first men, in character and influence, as a
citizen and professional man. Here DUDLEY,
n the second, was born, in 1923. His mother
e was Ralhbone, of New Y ork, from whom be
f has those graceful manners which are the out
5 ward form Of refinement in the mind and good
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