The New York herald., 1866-07-15

Mchgan pelng represented in that body. At last,
who had gone into the Congress and
were in danger OF being defeated In their schemes
he wrote to the Governor OF Michigan suggesting
the dilemma and proposing, in order 10 helm these
delegations out OF their trouble that the Michigan
delegation IN congress be authorized TO represent that
state IN the feace congress without Instructions which
would have been equivalent to sending them there TO
prevent any compromise with the South BY which tho
added his famous postscrpt:-''Some Of our New Eng
land fricnds think . war would be awful but, In my
opinion without little bood-leng this Union will not
stability Of character and dignity of deportment
has crept into his composition and his habits have
unde gone change for the better Still he h devoid
Of influence other than as he purchase or force IT,
He still aspiring man. too and lays claims 70 tho
republican nomination for the Vice Presidency but
with as little apparent chance Of success as he has Of
being the next Emperor OF France His colleagues
laugh at his and humor them only that they
may not quarrel with the man.
GOVERNOR MORGAN or NEW YORK.
should be mentioned among the prominent In the
call OF The roll Morgans political has been
sve, with social attachments 10 back his public preten-
sion that fully justify him In seeking prominence He
is hard working man, doep and careful thinker,
practical reasoner and whose advice when given
apt to have great weight Springng from the mercan-
tile community OF the commercial metropolis OF the
naon he was thrust into politics. not so much by his
own ambition as through the parality Of his business
contemporaries who were ANXIOUS that their great ine
rests should be aud inuentaly represented
Any reference to Governor Morgans political career in
the State of New York would he unnecessary in this
connection. In the senate OF tho United states ne
exercises influence and prominence because Of his
acknowledged intelligence ample acquaintance with
public affairs his habits OF sound reasoning and usual
honesty OF purpose The latter trait has been questioned
Of the he cast tor the passage Of the famous
Civil Rights bill the Presidents The story
goes that he had applied for tho appointment OF Chaun
cey NJ. Depew Collector of the Port OF New York
and because he not appointed in accordance with
promise alleged TO have been made 10 that effect he
turned about and voted with the enemies Of the PTcs
dent This story IL contradctcd good authority and
is at best bn. aochrypha His vote on the final passage
OF the Civil Rights bill was looked for with intense
ETY. on 1t depended the disposition OF the
The fact OF his voting to override the veto after having
frequently prolessed his friendship for the President,
and manifested his sympathy with the general policy of
the administration undoubtedly gave rise TO the story
Of his personal motives In casting the aimportat
But it now appears that previous to voting he had
called upon the President aud notiied him that he felt
compelled to ABIDE by the instructions that had been
sent him by his State Legislature and vote for the
passage of the bill With this explanation his vote was
cast, costing him no personal disagreement with the
Executive whatever
Governor Morgan is one OF tho hard working unobru
sive, plot members of the Senate who exercise great
influence in the body, but win little credit OF renown
outside.
BEN WADE, or ONO.
The reverse Of Governor Morgan in many respects is
the irrepressibe Ben Wade Of Ohio whose nooriey is
cooxtcnsvc with the country Wade is u short thick
set restess nervous man. with plump round face
bearing Interchangeable expression half way between
smile and scowi betrayed into either almost uncon-
sciously us his mind is affected at the moment When
reused his manner is exceedingly violent, and his Ian
guagc in keeping with his manner When speak M upon
any topic IN which hc ~ deeply Interested he ~ con-
sianty motion, walking back and forth generally ras,
at least three seats and frequently further gestclaing
in hard, angry, though monctonons manner with both
arms, and emphasizing his expressions by dctermned
mods and jerks OF his head; his voice IL mean
time elevated to the highest pitch consistent with
the nasa twang for which IL Is noted and held at the
throughout his DISCOURSE Such was this Illus
ious pattern Of heroic greatness the memorable
sion Of the contest on the New Jersey Senaohp, when
he took occasion TO thank his God for the ct0s under
which certain Senators laborng causing their tent
poray absence from the chamber which had been urged
sbs 70 y sSs Ss ans
on the Conduct Of the Mar, v ade Was in his element
He could fnd nothing gong on to sui, him and cbody 10
please him. HeLcs he could constantly keep himself Ia
hostility TO every body and everything and ouad as he
did plenty Of opportunity to let OF the surplus bile with
which he seems to he chr0nical!y affected There Is
scarcely subject arises In the Senate that does draw
out afew renasks' from the Senator Ohio What
his aspirations are II IA dcust0 conceive And 1t n most
likely he has already reached the Of his fame. Tho
qualities that 10 make the state quite Much
wanted IN him as In Chandler Of aichisan
JOHN SIBERIAN. OF OHIO.
The colleague Of Mr.. Wade Hon. Joha Shcrm.D, IL
his antlpodca In many respects. IN physique he IL
wholly different Sherman Is Of the full average height
and rather siimly formed. He has bright, PLEASING
coaHtenance, with indration5 Of intellectual strength
atandantly apparent. In his manner lac Ia digniiod
ccs interest 70 hmse or clients he 10 always ready
10 participate though seeking TO forc himself into
prominence or Dotorety His manner 10 uniformly
teous and aable, alike 30 10 ally enemy In debate
he Is tempted into oxcesses and scdon permits
himself 20 be led from honest convictions OF duty
Dy phrtsau ZeA no eScefs IN no piftscu ar trait uH0
scrins 10 have specially. though. Of courtesy
doubtless, 10 bis relationship. he Us always patiently
heard IN the consideration OF bills affecting the military
AS Chairman OF the Committee Agricultural Affairs
he wicds much influence in srch matters An impsrt al
Observer would not fail 70 write Mr. Sherman down
good ordinary practical public man, though not designed
10 attain much prominence
Js&Ks W.. ars, NEVADA
Ou- OF the purest types OF the mere politician, and
that OF exalted order IL te Senator of Nevada James
W. Hyc Nyr IL ou. of that no, nconsidersbo cass OF
mcn who agine thai politics hsm liv,rg and1hey
irwyrr 10 the interior Of New YORK in which capacity
no would douoss have remained until the end OF his
DAYS but for the sfs Of stump speaking which Lad been
nysterionsly bestowed upon hiin a. yoang lawyer.
Nye, Without much practice, could always attract
crowd On the street corners OF country village 10 listen
10 his toiaterons rude ncn bordr.ng indecent
arngurs political sfhiocts Bccaasr Of his acquire
mcns this respect he attracted the attention OF
aspiring politicians, beng iawned upon and battered by
wiom he was led TO abandon his profession aud make
politics matter 81 business. Up 20 the memorable
SPIT ,.sn n The he democratic emo party IN New York,
democrat. Al this time ne succeeded in
ins . cpin;npiioi IA company with Lovi s. Chatac.d
oy vu. IN sdFocsey OF ire " tnonrner van brrsn
ticket breaking az the party in the central counties
where the effort made aud leaving II In q hopeless
minor " from which u has mover yarrecossrcd Tho
oduin attaching to both Nye and Chatleld Tor hs piece
oil parry teachery soon drove thcm from the country
and caused them 10 seek refuge New York city Hut
the ro!nrd rliy change his spots as srch rncn
can change their habits Neither of hem could leave
politics. and both were persistent and successful In
sccrrsns livng oy partisan service. The creation Of
they both gladly entered. Nyo for his services.
rewarded with one and another occ In and about New
York, and kept In service as party campaigner
back az long Il would paw but when his stories STALE
Jokes and noisy decamations became pla ed he
droppcd
The territories in the West then attracted hs
tention n land OF promise and urng Federal
commission a. reward for party real, he migrated
Nevada. Hero he found difcuy in gaming psliti.
cal ascendancy over the industrious aud hariwoskinr
people Of the territory and when II Was admitted as
State cf the Union, James W. Nye became one of lts
nrs Senators probably because Of the OF any.
body else TO send though doubtless partly satisfy his
clamorous and insat able appeals for place. Nye Is .
gross, muscular man, with massive head the mind
TO be contared In which has been perverted
by early and later continual Incidence and lack OF dis
epline. His uniidy shftess half careless half would.
be-eccentric style OF dress his staggering boosting
manner his occasional profanity OF language all betray
bis biedng and mark the of those Intellectual at
aud moral and social rennements winch are
essential 10 statesmansbip. He Il simply grown
country politician, and the places that know hm
VIII very probably soon know him
HoS. nryERpr JOHNSON, % nsRyisSp
The real greatness Of solid worth IL man frequently
MADE consp'cuous ~ CONTRASTS and can the superior