The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-05-06


SCIENCE.
Morton, Judging from his haggarl ap-
pearance, looks like II man of seventy,
though he is not yet fifty Tour years ct age.
He has been called to endure affections OF
no ordinary severity He is evidently
man of extensive reading and discerning
Judgment. The. share which Mr.. Morton
had in the squelching of the rebellion ami
the splendid zeal he cvinced for the soldiers
ot his State. will hand down his name to
pos,crity us one ot the greatest henriaetorS
of the are. Senator Morton is an intellect
ual speaker; his speeches are always COM
posed of consecutive Chain oi reasoning;
they are also distinguished by sound sense.
He is possessed of firm and masculine
character of mind. accompanied with n
frank and fearless hoacsty,
FeSscnden. u quiet and unprctendmg look,
ing man, sits beside Morton. Being natn,
rally phlcgmatic in temperament hc has
few or none of the qualities necessary IL
constitute popular orator. lie has long
been looked up to by the moderate Rcpuh.
licans. who attach considerable weight 10
his opinions.
johnson, of Maryland, is considerably ad'
yanced in years; and in personal appear.
ance presents hoary head and the vcner-
able aspect of age. He is man of superb
or abilities and strong mental cndowmcnts
Spnguc, though possessing slender
frame, is well proportioncd. and remarkable
for native gracclulness of manner His
complexion is fair, his features regular, his
eyes small and lively, of dark blue color.
He makes few speeches.
Chandler, of Michigan, the inveterate foe
of England is one of the most prominent
characters in the Senate His figure is erect
and tall but his manner would not impress
a stranger with the idea of his possessing
peerless intellect. His voice is good and
often powerful, and he occasionally gets off
some bursts singularly eloquent and I'M
pressive. =..
Senator Sherman is one of the most gifted
and statesmanlike members. He is of slen-
der frame, and his features are spare, but
very expressive. He wieds vast power on
all subjects.
THE MANAGERS
Among the Congressional Managers, Bing-
ham is most rhetorical. His voice excels
both in melody and compass, and its nice
modulations are happily blended with that
grace of action, which is said to be the
chief reouisition of the finished orator. He
never falters at a single word. and his elocu-
ton is perfect Logan, though he is not
above the middle size, yet his erect, symme-
trical and graceful form, his open, generous
countenance and splendid eye, mark him,
| even in crowd, an extraordinary man.
His voice is unrivalled in melody and feXi-
! bility. and accommodates itself with perfect
accuracy to every sentiment which he utters.
His address the other day, which has been
so outrageously misrepresented, was fine
effort There was 1t solemnity and an ear
| ncstncss in his manner-there WAS the same
in his eye, and bcaming through the coun-
tcnance, there was grace and appropriate
ness of gesticulation and an Incompatible
majesty pervading his whole manner-all of
which combined, made this speech one of
the best yet delivered
Evarts, of the Presidents counsel, in per-
sona looks. is vita.ized ghost He is
slender, tall, thin, and awakens emotion in
the mind of stranger 10y his physical fee
bleness and infirmity. His voice, at first
weak, increases in strength, until all at once
! it loses its sepulchral tones, and bursts forth
in blaze Of ardor, until every nook and
corner of the Senate Chamber and gallery
are filled with his animated and electrical
words. In emphasis, Mr.. Evarts is unsur-
! passed. A power is put into certain words
which is felt by the crowd But who shall
attempt to describe either the pleader his
argument, or the attempt produced on
the vast assembly, Who conld portray the
simple inartifciaI manner, the lightning
glance of the eye, the glorious climax, or
the loud burst of feeling among the Presi-
| dents friends like the roaring of the sea
| Stanberry is profound advocate, and his
voice possesses volume and silvery sweet
| ness.
The appearance of Mr.. Boutwell, is pre-
possessing and even commanding. His
figure and address are dignitied. His voice,
when under full inspiration. is powerful,
melodious and well modulated. His action
is chaste and appropriate. His style is
masculine and unaffected. His enunciation
is so distinct that no one need miss word
he says
Buffers appearance does not indicate
talent or energy. He is too fat and has the
looks of man who was fond of English
roast beef. His voice is strong, but harsh,
and active, energetic and graceful. with the
exception of some tremendous thumps on
the table, near which he stands. The speech
1 heard him deliver was carefully prepared,
and before he speaks long, the hearers be-
come deeply interested. and feel the roots
of their hair stiffen. never heard law
yer who could worry a witness with tough,
knotty law questions as Butler.
Groesbeck is fautless in style, possessing
| all tho oracpc Of nlonutioo ,,ffaroncn
Judge Curtis is confessedly the ablest
lawyer ON the Presidents side. The unu
sual breadth of his forehead, dcnoting great
strength of mathematical calculation, and
above this the arch of Imagination, spread
ing itself out in as fine style as in tho
busts of our first poets, all these, render il
impossible TO study his face without per
cciving the stamp OF genius The appear
ance of Judge Curtis rivets attention; thu
eye kindling into unusual briliancy, tho
conntenance bcaming with intelligence, thu
whole man laboring to give uttcrance t,
mighty conceptions, all force the nearer tt
confess the orators power and to feel thai
he is in the presence of a master spirit of thu
age. Judge Curtis is no dwarf, PHYSICAL,
or mentally.
Wilson, OF Iowa, possesses remarkably
simple style of delivery. His frame of mint
evidently varies. Now he is solemn as eter
nifty then his natural wit, of which tn,
fund seems inexhaustible, will escape hin
and move the risible muscles in his hear
ers. When he pleascs he can dabblc il
mud, and when he pleases he can Gull
flower.
Honest old Ben Wade is undoubtedly til
most noted of American politicians. Thi
fame he has maintained for score of years
and when it is considered that he is nethe
profound speaker, nor an acute logician