The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-10-28

kept him constantly occupied and gained for him spen
did reputation as criminal lawyer In 1856 he was
strong opponent OF the then powerful "kn0w nothing
party, and occasion attacked by number OF
ssknow nothngsn and shot through the abdomen. The
wound nearly proved mortal and he several months
in recoverng but when he did get about again he found
the know nothing party longer in existence.
In 1851 his bold opposition to Kentucky neutrality
brought Rousseau prominently before the country. His
speech the Kentucky Senate denouncing neutrality
mask the rebels and unworthy eubterfuge OF the
Union received ut the time Of the most
hopeful signs Of those uncertain times He early began
the enlistment OF troops, and long before the other
Unionss thought polite have United States troops
qnartered in Kentucky Rousseau had raised regi-
menls OF soldiers with these ne eventually went to the
rescue OF Louisville when BuckDer advanced upon it,
and thus began IN september the military career in which
he has won so much honor.
That career Is doubtless familiar 10 all He was en-
gagged in the campaign and battle of Shiloh; was COM
mandant OF the District OF Northern Alabama, succeeding
General 0rmsby o. Mitchell in command az the Third
divi ion of Buelrs army and pursued Bragg through
Kentucky and fought him single handed at Perryvillc
He was engaged in Stone river and in the campaign OF
Tulahoma, Chckamauga and Chattanooga. During 1894
he commanded the District OF Tennessee, made his
famous raid into Alabama, destroying the Montgomery
and Atlanta lines OF railroad and in December 1854 held
the position Of Fortress Rosecraps against the
siege Of Bragg.
Although he is not yet out Of the military service OF
the country he has already enlisted for the civil
service, not only as counsel in the great case re-
ferred TO- but as member of Congress He elected
In August last from the Louisville, KY district Con
gress by large majority and has since been nominated
Tor Senator In politics he agrees with President John
and is OF the ardent supporters OF his
construction policy He has all along favored the adop
ton OF the constitutional amendment aboshng slavery
and heads the only party in Kentucky which Is avowedy
abolition As a criminal lawyer he has had rival in his
state since 1885. He naturally leader, aud in every
aspect Of his career and under all crcums ances civil
and military he has always led his people and soldiers.
self educated and self-made man, OF strong, intel
lectnal and reasoning powers quick to resolve and
prompt to act he appears at all times in that noble att
tnde OF one who has led instead OF followed public SEN
timent.
WILLIAM NJ. EvARTs, OF NEW YORK.
Mr. Lyarts, who is doubtless the ablest lawyer re-
tanned in the case has held political Office but
has devoted himself entirely the practice of his pro-
fesson and at the present time at the head of the bar
of New York. the same time he was not without po-
htica aspirations and an orator. scholar and public
character generally has been in quiet way inucn-
ta and powerful member Of the republican party though
not popular one with the masses. He at time
asprant for the United States Senatorship and
backed by Seward and Weed, He also aspirant
and formidable rival of Mr. Secretary Chase for the
Chief Justiccshp Of the United States. So that, al
though he Is neither an exudge, nor even an honora
be,' he attracts deserved attentionrom his generally
high position and his especial emincnce great COM
mercal lawyer HIS appearance but slightly to
his fame He is neither Of rotund proportions,
stately form, swelling IL has nothing
OF the grace, dignity and polish Of appearance which
accustomed to associate with the part Of first rate
barrster. He has Of the grand and stately appear
He has nothing OF the brilliant glow aud splendid glitter
Of Thoate and little OF the stolid composre and bar
risteria pomp of Bartlett stl his appearance imprcsses
avoraby, and he has reserve OF strength.
racy and precision OF statement and an utter absence Of
all preension show and arrogance, which incines
to listen respectfully and persuades one 10 weigh care
fully.
Capable of understanding the great duties or life and
the lessons of experience Mr. Evaris makes industry
give good account Of all his hours and with amb
ton shine conspicuousy IN whatever he attempts,
his studies today 10 the full close and unremt
ting when in youth he carried OF all the honors Of
the University at which he educated-thtre first
establishing the reputation for thorouehness and bril-
lancy which has kept increasing with his years He
declines branch OF his profession is ready and able To
do good service in all but his largest belong 10 the
insurance, executor banking, trust and real estate
dersthe kind OF practice in fact wherein Curtis
Noycs, Cleveland Titus, Bonncy and few others have
won both fame and fortune Unlike many OF our prominent
barrstcrs, who think that celebrity should be shield
against all drudgey, Evars is not only ornamental but
usetu, examining each case for himself aud painfully
hunting up all the details with great fidelity, interest
and mnuteness of investigation. Socially he Is OF the
New England and Emcrsonan type-tbe intellect largely
pred0minating the PASSIONS that while he has
many afinities and excellent capacities for friend
ship he has not that demonstravc, scm-lrsh warmth
which begets and fosters any particular coseness OF in
timacy. He is more thinking machine than animal;
the blood throbbng holly In his head Than u
did In hIs heart Had his physique been more robust
less prey TO the pang OF dyspepsiahis animal spirits
might have been in excess Of the intellectual steam.
power thus increasing the briiancy while diminishing
the general usefulness and industry of his temperament
Mr. Evarts occupies ? position commanding respect in
huence and power still In the prime of life, and with
both fortune and fame already conquered the future
shall hold up for him splendid possible career Of ad
van, enent He thin wiry and cadaverous almost,
as The late Chief Justice fancy He has clear sharp,
ringing voice. though IL IL not powerful musical His
action - sparne but effective In making his points he
mental He has easy, colloqual way he is never In
haste and never hcsatcs. He rs excellent extern
pore speaker, sound commercial lawyer and an advo
cate OF great genius ard resource.