Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-09

The DEMOCRATIC SENATOR'S The Indianapo-
lis correspondent OF the New Albany Ledger furn
ishes the following sketch OF Democratic Sena
tors:
The seat OF the Senator from Dubois, made
vacant by the death of Mr Shoulders. is now
filled 10y Dir. Fleming. ster!in. Democrat and
much oil a gentleman. Senator Wolfe maintains
hrs high position among the leaders of the Sen
ate. The genial Senator from FLOYD. Mr. Brad
lev. j. unusually respected AMI rank. hisb ~ "A
legislator. Senator Ferguson, of Clark j. among
the most warchul and graceful speakers on the
ifDor. Governor Dunnlng maintains uumpane Ell
his high prestige, now among the giants of q 9
past. - IN urbane and prompt officer. bold ami
uignihed speaker, and safe legislator Senator
C"bb. of LtwTence, II as active The first DIV
of the session. and ~ the Chairman OF the Com
mittee on Federal Relations. looks we'll and
manly 20 all IN tiers of that deScri ii ~ Sena
tor Brown. of Wells, bids far for a disting
position among his peers. and will rank his h
among the future Legislators of the State For
ee- nee of gesture. for strength of argument. for
clear perceptions OF law, for high toned courtesy
aud a rich eAuberance OF language. Sen k "
has lew equals AMI no superior IN the Senate
Senator Williams. without whom IL is a matter
ct some doubt ifa session of the General Assem-
by could lie held. having been constantly mem
Der since lc41. is the Chairman ct the FInanre
no uah moves atpns more unOD-
trusvely. and no man carries more weight; his
measures have the stamp ct justice and common
sense and most certain 10 meet with hearty
approval Senator Shields is another of The same
tyre; when ne rises To express MS views he gets
at once al the idea and makes il clear IL noon
day; he saws what he thinks ana thinks what he
sas~ That's what the masses like. and Mr.
Shields has the good sense hone>tl, 70 represent
tbem in The Senate Senator Corbin j. "A coming
man NJ better proof OF this is needed than 10
know that he overcame BY his fine abilities and
personal popularity large opposition in hiS dis
trict Senator Clifford. %. Franklin. brings % the
duties of legislation precious little desire 10 IA K
but large discriminating powers. snd when he
does speak there J. little else discussed but tie
question under consideration virtue Of no me an
value IN these "a 81 time. Senator Wilson, of
Sullivan l. ~ sturdy n All on X the winds ui tao
ton cannot swerve him from the path of duty
he Is one OF the most reliable men IN the Senate
Chamber. and will have one of the best records
made in these sineing times Senator Dlwrey
l. regarded a gentleman of fine legal atta n
ments; a. speaker he resembles somewhat Mr..
Ray. without his flow of language polish I
manner, but j. mild and of great refinement \
Union man, he DIES not ud0rSe rtdic ili>m AID
occupies = position quite free from patty dicta
i'm. Senator Caf OF Jawrencsburg. IS a bust
he's man. and his know ledge ct business geuer-
ally peculiarly MS him for q legislator. Senator
Fuller. OF Warrick-old Warrek-so lon. tie
land of The anteftshed. wears has Senatorial rones
with dignity and ease-a Young member. no one
has been more successful with measures IN which
they had particular interest. and none hsve
more faithfully served their constituents Sena
tor Moore. OF OSen. i regarded "a one OF the
ancient and honorable relics at the past genera
ton of Democrats and reminds al with whom
he conver>e- that Democracy j. the sane se>ter
day. to day and forever. Senator jenkins. Of
Crawford. occupies the chair vacated by the Ia
mented Shoulders Ii sterling worth. undinch
ing integrity and devotion 60 every interest en-
titles Senator 20 the respect Of his constituents
and the people at large. then indeed will Senator
jenkins resp ! i toll share OF applause for none
are more deserving