The Van Buren press., 1866-11-30
NO.24.
From Lille Rock Conservative.
Eotes from thu Gallofy.

Who is that in the cliair? Why that
is the Speaker, Bradley Bunch Of Carroll
c anty; who don't know Bradley. with
his quiet, easy and pleasant manners he
has been member of the Legislature
full decade, and has thrice been honored
with his present position. Over to tho
left there near the fire lace. sits the pom
derous frame of the senior member from
Crawford; he is the heaviest aud one of
the most smiable men in the House, Ma
ture has done much for Hugh f. Thoma-
son; he is quick and ready, aad bcttcriin
a rough and tumble mental fight than in
studied and elaborate,y prepared largu
ment; he speaks well aud rapidly, and 10
probably, one Of the most effective stamp
speakers in the State He has occupied
prominent positions; ten years ago he
was attorney for the 4th Judicial District,
in 1888 he was defeated by Greenwood
Tor Congress in 1860 he Was elected to
the State Convention, and was one ofthe
recognized leaders of the Union party,
until the purpose Of the Government 70
coerce the seeded States became mani
fest, when he at once became strong ad-
yocate OF resistance; he was Ole Of the
five members elected to the Provisional
Congress at Montgomery, and after tho
expiration of his term, he remained quiet
ly at his home in Van Buren,, until his
services were again called for in this leg
ishtive body. " ~ " - a.9
Next TO Mr.. Thomason sits Granville
Wilcox, Of Crawford; he forms 4 striking
contrast to his colleague in personal ap-
tpearance, but he 10 one OF the ablest and
most cultivated young men in the State,
he was appointed United States District
Attorney, for the Western District Of Ar
kansas, By Mr.. Buchanan; but when the
war began he took sides with his State,
aud served with the army until the close
of the contest. Crawford county may
we'll be proud OF her representatives.
Nesrer this way, up the! left hand isle.
Is John r. Eakin, decidedly the ablest
newspaper writer in the State; Nc 10 Wall
known in connection with the washing
ton Telegraph" He vac the principal
competitor Of Mr. Bunch for Speaker The
first ballot being . tie The large and un.
solicited vote he received iwss . deserved
compliment to one Of the nOs. genial.
able sndnnprstsnding scn 10 The Legis-
latlre.
I Not far offs the seat Of Col Cause Of
cQapty Be s .Esntsd X Sd Young myth a"s: y
aud distinguished himself % soldier
He was for . long time in command Of .
| brigade in Churchirs Division.
Over on the other side are the mcmbers
from Pulaski, Newton And Fsrreliy; both
young lawyers Of signal ability the for
mer was Colonel of.A Cavalry regiment st
age and skill as An officer. 4
ID Further this way sit the members from
Washington: the most populous and
thriving county in the State there y0u
will find the clearest springs, tbs coldest
water, the best spples, the hardest,
healthest, warm hearted men and they
do say, the prettiest girls in the world
but don't believe that latter story. Old
Washington seems to have made choice
of members to represent her various in
terests and new classes Of people; there
is Enysrt; quiet and dignihed; atruc type
Of the stalwsrt sons Of the Mountains;
he Was once ono Of the most powerful
men in the State, and even nowI would
pity the temerity OF . common man who
would challenge Enyart to feats Of
strength
BY the side Of Mr.. Enyart 10 Mr.. Rus.
sell; Merchant of sterling good sense,
and high standing.
Next comes Col. Brooks, who is hated
so cordially by the Radicals of his coun-
ty. He is execrated by the Radicals but
is the champion Of the Conservatives; all
the venom and menace Of the former
seemed to be especially lcvelled at him;
yet he came out ofthe contest undauntcd
and triumphant; in the canvass am told,
he conducted himself with prudence and
courage to his tact and resolute bearing,
the bloodlcss conclusion Of the contest in
Washington county is mainly due He
was one OF tie most active and distin-
guishsd officers in our army il you will
peep sharply behind those whiskers Of
his you will sec deep scar, it was lnals
by bullet at jenkins Ferry.
Col James r Pettigrew, the 'jnnior
member from Washington" IL fsvorably
spoken offor Lieut. Governor: he is
young lawyer Of hrst rate ability; gencr-
Gus and liberal to a fault: aud perhaps
one of the most popular men in the State.
There is little bald place over his left
temple; he got that while galantly lead
ing his regiment, after tho fall OF Col.
Brooks, at jenkins Forty" im-
OBSERVER.