The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-01-23
Correspondence from the state Capitol

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Correspondence from the State Capitol
State Le9isiature-ProbableL .ngth of
| Session. Inducements, &c, &c.
| MADISON, Jan. lS, 1862
The Legislature has been together hardly two
weeks, and it is impossible to speak with much
accuracy as to its merits, or whether its compost
ton is such, as is demanded by the exigencies of
the times Of the State officers however, tmay be
confidently remarked. that there is no State in the
| Union which has its different departments filled
with men of more decided moral character. nteg-
rty and ability. Gov. Harvey seems destined to
prove one of the most popular Governors which
the State has yet possessed his message to the
Legislature is conceded all sides to be public
document of more than ordinary merit. 1t is
practical and common sense
Lieut.. Gov. Solomon may be justly regarded
model for presiding officer Of the Senate He is
German by birth highly educated. and presides
oveHtheRd of the Senate with dignity
ease and grace. His readiness in parliamentary
rule, is remarkable for who has heretofore had
no legislative experience OfTreasurer Hastings,
it is unnecessary to speak; he has shown himself
admirably fitted for the responsible position he oc
cupies, and has won largely the confidence Of the
people of the State Mr.. Lewis our Secretary of
State. is likely to prove an acceptable public Of
fcer. He was selected from the democratic ranks
last fall by the Republican State Convention. be
cause of his ellknown Union sentiments, and ad- |
herence to the Government; and the event will
show that the choice was q very proper one. AS
for Superintendent Pickard, no man could be
more ardently devoted to his work, nor prosecute
it with better All the other State officers
appear well fitted to discharge the trusts, which
have been committed to them.
AS has already been remarked the Legislature
has not been III session sufficient length of time
to develop the amount of talent in either branch
The Senate has some strong men-men whose
reputation as legislators has been achieved in past
years. Judge SpoOner is unquestionably the lead
ing in the Senate; for sound discretion and
Judgment, and public debater he has probably
no equal in that body. He has very properly been
placed at the head of the Judiciary committee -
Senator Bean is ready debater, and gentleman
IF quick perception; he has had Legislative ex-
and is valuable member. Senator
Iazleton of Columbia, is an excellent member
always candid, deliberate and strictly conscien-
ious He is yet comparatively a young man and
,ives promise of being useful to the State. Sen
Itors Foote and Bartlett, although not leaders in
lebate, are nevertheless influential and working
members. Thorp, of Kenosha enjoys the respect
II the members generally and distinguishes him
elf tor close application to business.
On the democratic side of the Senate it is diff
icult say who is entitled to the appeaion of lead
Quintin of Milwaukee is as nearly 80
as any one He however falls far short in popu-
ar talent to some of the Senators already named
keogh OF Milwaukee, has shrewdness and con-
siderable of hand TALENT he is generally On the
watch for an opportunity to make some capital Tor
he democracy. The famous Sat. Clark is a mem
Der of the present senate; thus far he has been
quiet; what he may attempt before the
lose of The session, remains to be seen. The SEN
tie may be said to be an orderly, working body
here seems to be no di,postionte waste time with
ong speeches, protract the session with quib-
bling motions. The Senate now, as in former years,
3 in advance of the Assembly in the business of
he session, and If the latter were disposed to work
more and talk less, the people might have hope Of
short session.
The Assembly has of course u great diversity of
alent-some highly respectable, and some indif 1
erent 1t does not yet appear who will be re- q
arded the acknowledged leader on The Republi
an side. Joe Mills of iGrant county, will most
kelly display muck legislative tact as any one. f
ILLS is well skilled in parliamentary rules, and is b
uick to perceive the vulnerable point of an op- O
onent He is just the for q sentinel to detect +
lie opposition when attempting to spring trap Fl
ussen of Dane county, is probably the most q
opular and agreeable public speaker in the =
ssembly. He is gentleman of conceded talent,
nd his suggestions and remarks, are sure to COM
and attention and respect Bates ofJanesville, D
oct. Medin of Portage, Starks of Sank and Bar o.
IN of Dodge, are efficient and active members c.
ost of them have had legislative exberenceand eC
thong hthey may not all be ready debaters, vet fc
icy may'do equally much, in the furtherance of II
dicious legislation. Vivian of Iowa ia a man of
cellent Judgment and an industrious member. =
llliams of Juneau is gifted talker, and if he
es not exercise his gift with too much frequency. "
III prove valuable member. Chandler of Dane 81
ID Hammond of Fond du Lac are both gentle. &C
en- of legislative experience and reliable mem. tn
rs on all questions pertaining TO the tru inter
IS of the State.
On the Democratic side ofthe Assembly Palmer di'
milwaukee, Will doubtless be the recos nized Oh
DER he is a1huent speaker, and possesses much thu
roltness IN the arrangements of the interests OF ye
party lie represents Mr. Palmer has the rep
ltion of being good lawyer, and the Speaker
assigned to him the position OF chairman of the w
dietary Committee. Hamilton and Boyd both the
Fond du Lac. have talent which will render his
IN prominent III the House Thomas OF Shebov- It
who enjoyed the pleasure of being bogus all
7'Nei pro- 'eih lor a little time while an attempt me
5 being made to organize the House, is said to
We some tact and talent Griffin of DODGE ia 8
y Oe sooo aeoater' but has thus far ing
en- no exhibition OF his talent Sanborn of Dane St
Vi uii" auAee' are Doth said TO be gen ord
nsn of good legal attaiDments !,