The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-16
In the House, various and sundry Bills and

resolutions were introduced and referred,
both before and after the meeting Of the Sen.
atcrial Convention. The Constitutional
Amendment abolishing Slavery passed the
the House unanimously The noon adjourn
ment of both Houses was until Monday
morning.
The House Committees have been appoint
ed In the absence of legislation to be re-
ported, we will personally introduce some of
the chairmen of the leading committees.
Hon. Charles Ben Darwin, chairman of the
Judiciary Committee, . resident Of Burling-
ton, is well known throughout the State as
lawyer, and an able advocate before the pub
lie of RepubEcanism. He is of medium
height, rather stoutly built, with black hair,
pushed back from square but not high fore
head, black eyes, and nose which, like that
Of the great Earl of Chatham S, may almost
be called "a snub.'' He is 8 man Of fine
tai 9nts, and will prove safe and ludicious
legislator Hon. William Hale Of Mills coun-
ty is chairman of the Committee on Consti.
tphonal Amendments. He was appointed
temporary Chairman at the organization Of
tho House. He is about FIVE feet ten inches
in height, well proportioned, handsome
person, rather elegant in his bearing, good
head, square and rather low forehead, and
altogether, very good looking. Heis law!
yer and a ready speaker,
Cal. Sapp, Of Pottawatame, IL chairman of
the Committee on Federal Relations. He is
tai and stoutly built, large head and ample
forehead, black hair, and lively and piercing
black eye, about thirty years of age, we take
It. of good address, 9 nusu. speaker, ana
M les much in debate.
NJ. Finkbine, of johnson county. presides
over the Committee on Ways and Means, He
is one ofthe ablest men in the House. OF
medium height and burly person, a huge head
well covered with dark hair which takes care
of itself, and for the most part rests almost
upon his eyebrows; he does not, We appre-
hend. assume to be speaker, but in his con-
versatonal manner mingles much in debats
and is always pertinent and fnrcible.
Mr. Rogers, of Scott county, is chairman
OF the Committee on Schools. He. too, joins
much in House debate and Is one of the
most active members. He is Of medium
height and slender person, small head and
low forehead, wears glasses, and has more
ability than his appearace would indicate.
Gen. Glasgow is chairman Of the Military
Committee. lie vas Colonel OF the 23d Iowa
and was promoted to Brgader 6 Generalship.
| He IS from Wayne county is young, sue
cessful lawyer, fine speakers q radical Re-
publican, fought the campaign through in his
county last fall, squarely on the issue ofnegro
suffrage as being favorable to it, stands six
fee, and more, and is we'll proportioned am
pie forehead from which he brushes the masses
Of his black hair, that Is worn long and reaches
almost TO his shoulders wears heavy whis-
kers and moustaches, and bears himself with
a slightly dashing air. Has vast deal ofthe
/ American quality of ''drive !" is very ambi-
I tioas and has decided ability.
r. Mr Holden, of Washington, chairman OF
the Committee on Internal Improvements, is
ono &C the most marked men In tle House.
/ Ofremarkably fair complexion and well-de-
+ fined features, 1.-THE and graceful person, a
! ham some blue eye light hair, and side whis-
/ ker+. ifnot handsome at least very attractive
looking well spoken, but no orator quick in
! his perceptions and correct in his conclusions,
an able Gnancier: he is practical and saga.
cious legislator, and is valuable Representa-
tive.
The list isn't exhausted, but we have pro-
traeied these personals to an undue length
and relieve ourself and the reader by full
stop. S. NJ. c.