New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-20

courtesy las been more polished than cen be sl Of any
Conrrs assembled since TIE opaoa Il ue Constitution.
TIE DEMOCRACY OF TIE WAR SESSIONS.
The minority IL times Of war or c1ss hos always pro-
duced in an countries the most lcrvid orators But the
extraordinary badness oftler cause. and the im2ossby
Of invoking any boniguaa d.es IN lorfv'r have made
the Democratic minority in Congress during the
insguiacant that bat the violence OF two Of is
members history would pay r,sagl TO 10. We nay cz-
cept Pendeton, perhaps, gny AID courtesy kept
relations pleasant and made hssa,urer
be man whoseemed anxious guard record for better
fines and would have made, among The Republicans,
than passing applause lie a safe party leader; not
strong in debate as Voorhees, but his parliamentary
bearing above hllibustering and small strategy Voor
heos was INSCRIPTIONS the loor but scarcely 50
adTOit in epthet as Sunset" Cox, sprucy, minie-
ture, homey follow, full Of tanalizauons and dodsings
who freted giants when he punc;ured them and
made both wings laugh heartily, but who was in no sense
an influence, and his presence shows more than if bis
party had representation Gt all, how utterly without
platform significance they were One Of the idiosyn-
craces Of Sunset Cox to carry in his pockets lot Of
scrabooks loaded with figures and dates and these be
used 70 the confusion Of everybody, quoting and refang
with most amusing perseverance, Cox was very jealous
Of Pendloon, and sought several occasions to twit
him. With these were Fernando Wool for a while:
to the forum and was only curiosity in Con-
grcs Alexander Long remarkable only for the hope he
expressed that the North would not conquer; and
vallaadigham, fair plriamentarian, who spoke with
studied utterance and intensity but who was the
equal of neither Voorhees, nor Pendlcol These the
only personages OF the minority who entitled 10 remark
since the firing Of the first gun on SUMTER They have
only resisted without leadership censured without con-
vcons and heard the replies TO their specous arguments
and prophecies in the successive guns Of victory from the
armies of the Union.
THE PRESENT MINORITY.
To sec the representatives Of the present dsmanted
party on the floor of the House. you must stand at the
Speakers desk and look TO the right There seven
asles adatng om this desk and to tho right hand side
of the sixth sislenot enough to I'LL the fourth
part Of the Aoor that many Union members placed
among themsts the minority disadvantage,
with faces Of detection, and in great bewderment
for want Of either cause organization IL James Brooks
they lost their most pretentous associate and now
quite without distinctive masteFsp unless that place
could be filed in sort by EldTidge Of Wisconsin,
hghhared Of the middle size 40 years of age, per
haps and of determined face, who occupies desk two
places from Gen Rousseau o is chiefly notable for his
fhbustering spirit and when he speaks, which is nfre
ouent is slow and deliberate The leader Of the Demo
cratic side in buresque acceptance, is ~ j. Rogers Of
New-JerseY who sits aloof from his party, IN the
middle Of the House. lie is q young man, Of black
hair and mustache, very restless, and not at
all impressive in manner, resembling the average
Of our smart Aippant New-York lawyers at the Tombs
and Jefferson Market Courts His position on two Com
nttees entities him 10 tho floor and Of this privilege be
ayas himself at every opportunity, speaking in high
KEY with amusing volublity and with much 1ordy of
involved rhetoric 1t is the speech always, loud,
dscursive outofdoor like aud, while affects neither
party whit gets great space by Of its quantity IN
the Congressional reports. Whoever listens TO Rogers
anticipating an epgram, novel sentiment, or any orig
naity Of illustration will have only pains and disappoint
ment With very tolerable talent, ono Of his
prominence might take precedence on his own
side Of the House; but be has not personal
dignity TO sustain himself with his friends; and they
therefore resent the mock courtesy Of the majority
spoaEers insist upon ealing Rogers the leader Of
the ODpostion-a matter which leads great badnagc,
perslage and laughter.
The working Of the Democracy is Ancona Of Berks
Co.. Pa small gentleman Of gray hair and beard and Of
Israetsh features, who cannot speak ont Of running
debate but who indomitable Of STAYING on votes and
ordering the count Of the House To this species Of
tactics must the mighty resort with the effect not to
prevent but to retard legislation. Srouse and Myers OF
the same State noticeable for their HebIac Physiog-
Monies.
Philadelphia, man Of judgment and fow words, but
without more talent than prudence. He young
bodied oldshaced man. round-hcaded and eccentric OF
address whose advocacy Of party doctrines has never led
him ike his colleagues TO vote against the proper Gov
eminent supplies and who is safe adviser II no more.
As Republican, he might make useful member oil COM
ittee as an active spirit the floor he would nave no
consideration whatever but for the paucty Of his party
friends.
lie Blond Of Ohio, near by, is a merry-eyed man OF
French descent who has felicity Of repartee lie
was who greatly confused Mr. Raymond, by suPposns
when the made speech in advocacy Of some measure
that this inmaed his resolve 10 vote directly against H.
For the bypay of legislation lie Blond is fair actor; TO
take leading role he is entirely unequal To wrcched
representation is the Democracy reduced, indeed, that
upon no issue Of the session have they provoked any
vehement argument, always grumbling, iteratins but
never either affecting worrying Puable Is that de-
batter in the forum whom the march Of events has robbed
ofhis presidents and left without cause!
Behind Randall sits the representative OF the Booth
Harold and Atzerodt district, Benjamin G. Harris OF
Leonardstown whose counties constitute what was
the largest slavehodng section Of Maryland His head IS
partly bald be has vigorous manner as indeed, he is
bold and bitter enemy of the conquerng freedom that pre-
walls and as when the Rebellion was beaten, to. TINS
section its desperate assassins fed there Slavery will
keep its last drop of venom until the remainder OF the
State is in the vigorous enjoyment Of truth and industry
THE JOHNSON INTEREST.
At the head of the little body Of Congressman repre-
sentine President johnson the floor, is Mr. Raymond
ogNew York gentleman Of whose Congressional
TOO much was expected and too much promised 1t was
70 his misfortune that the announcement made by his
friends OF hnse that he would not contest the seat Of
Mr. schuyler Colfax. This led to nyidous comparisons
- hi t4v IN Gil this MACE or undue anticipaons