Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-23
CHANGES at the General Assembly
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Chances at the General Assembly.
,roqqa qtn 15l No, 1Hrqor 10 .i-sd 9bI
THESE Halls of legislation are the places,
bfall Others where quiet merit, though
constantly felt, is rarely known to the
people Of Ohio. The member who makes
attaining speech once or twice during the
session, ACQUIRES nOtoriety, II not arepu-
tatioug throughout the State; and he may
or may not attend punctuallyi to his other
duties as the humor takes him. 1t must not
be Inferred from this that we purpose cre-
ating the unjust impression that all mem
bers who make speeches are necessarily in.
attentive in their engagements on the Com
nittees, or to the wants of their constitu-
ents. 1t is, however, often the case, that
those who rarely or never participate In
debate, are the wheel-hoFses Of the various
Committees; and thus constitute, to the
Senate or the House and to the State, an
Indispensable and vital branch OF the public
service. Among the most vigilant and
useful members of their respective Com
mittees are JAMES M. Burt and CURTIS
BERRY, both Of the Senate, and both,
also, good speakers. Mr.. BURT was twice
member of the House from Coshocton
county, nearly twenty years ago; and he
was member of the State Board of Equali-
zation In 1859. lie now represents Gosh
octon and Tuscarawas in the upper branch
of the General Assembly; and he does 1t
A. A
trusiye member, in his fifty filth year, in
dustrious aud attentive, he enjoys, perhaps,
as large share of the respect of his fellow
members as any other Senator. Mr.. BERRY
isa modest unpretending gentleman, in his
thirty-fith year, with auburn hair,
whiskers and mustache, and mild express
sive blue eyes. He is considerably below
the medium size, but wiry and active
Each of the three counties that compose his
District--WyandOt Crawford and Seneca
-I-gave him handsome majority. His COM
stituents have reason to be proud of him,
for he is an able and industrious legislator,
aDd, looks after their interests carefully and
attentiYely. 1d a.f .3rl1.rt-., ..
At one of the desks immediately in front
of the Chief Clerk of the Senate, you will
be impressed by the appearance of Sen
ator of medium stature, fair complexion,
blue, eyes, dark hair, whiskers, and mus
tache-rgenerally dressed with care and
elegapee5rjust in bis prime. That is LY-
NAN r., CRITCHFIELD, the able and eloquent
gentleman, from Holmes. Heis already an
accomplished and efficient legislator, al
though but in his first term and as a law
yer, he stands deserYedly high for man of
his age, having for one term acceptably and
creditably discharged the duties OF AtIor-
ney General OF this State. He takes a
leading part in the important, discussions
that occur in the Senate; and is an influ-
ential member of the Democratic party.
The Address of the Democratic Members
of the Legislature to the People of Ohio,
recently given to the public, was written by
Mr.. CRITCHFIELD. 1t is document of
more than ordinary merit, and is especial
Iy acceptable to the Democracy, as well as
\ to large number of Conservative Re-
publicans. The Senator from Holmes is
one of tile rising public men of the State.
In the outer range of seats, near the
southeast corner of the Senate Chamber,
may be seen the Senator from Pickaway,
who represents the Capital District in this
body, busily engaged with the duties be-
fore him. AT. MAILING is rather pre-
possessing in his appearance; ordinary
height and size; fair complexion; brown
hair, sandy whiskers and mustache; light
eyes, and forty-two years old. He was the
Elitor of the COshoctoR Democrat fifteen
years ago; and has been more or less prom
inent as a politician ever since. For the
last few years, he has been pracsicing law
at Circleyille, and has taken an active part
in the contests in Plckaway county, On
the first day of the present session, he gave
notice that he would introduce bill to re-
peal the POUR DOLLAR MILITIA coMMUTA-
TIoN; and at an early day thereafter, he did
introduce a bill to that effect. He has con-
sistently labored ever since to bring about
that repeal, and has now the satisfaction Of
seeing il accomplished. While watching
the proceedings, aud looking after the in
terests of his constituents, he finds time to
make some creditable speeches, several Of
whiehswe have printed. He speaks well,
and votes right.
But our t'glauces" for to-day must stop.