The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-30

ed drops ON his brow. Sumner has. the
look of student schooled in philology and
science.
Morton, Judging from his haggard APP
pearance, looks like man OF seventy,
though he is not yet ffty-four years ct age;
He has been called to endure Affections or
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 ana
the splendid zeal he cvinced for the soldiers
of his State, will hand down his name to
postcrity rs one of the greatest benefactors
of the age Senator Morton is an intellect
ual speaker; his speeches are always com
posed of a consecutive chain of reasoning;
they are also distinguished by sound sense
He is possessed of a firm and masculine
character of mind, accompanied with
frank and a fearless honesty
Fesscnden, quiet and unpretending look
ing man, sits beside Morton. Being natu-
rally phlegmatici in temperament, he has
few or none of the qualities necessary to
constitute popular orator. He has long
been looked up to by the moderate Rcpub-
licans, who attach considerable weight to
his opinions.
johnson, of Maryland, is considerably adj
vanced in years and in personal appear
ance presents q hoary head and the vener-
able aspect of age He is a man of SUPERB
or abilities and strong mental endoWments
Sprague, though possessing slender
frame, is well proportional. and remarkable
for il native gracefulness 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
,ho kGo 70 Tic &c
and tall but his manner would not impress
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 wields 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
moduations are happily blended with that
grace of action, which is said to be the
chief requisition 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 q crowd. extraordinary man.
| His voice is unrivaled in melody and 1eXi-
| 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 u fine
effort. There was Il solemnity and an ear
ncstncss in his manner-there was the same
in his eye, and beaming through <the coun-
tenance, there was grace and appropriate
ness of gesticulation and an Incompatible
majesty pcryading his whole manner-ail of
which combined made this speech one of
the best yet delivered.
Evarts, of the Presidents counsel, in per-
sonal looks. is a vita.ized ghost. He is
slender, tall thin, and awakens emotion in
the mind of a stranger by his physical fee
bleness and intirmity. His voice. at first
weak, increases in strength, until all at once
it loses its sepulchral tones, and bursts forth
in a blaze IF 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 bis
argument, or the attempt produced on
simple inartifcial 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 slyery sweet
ness.
The appearance of Mr.. Boutwell, is pre-
possessing and even commanding. His
figure and address are dignified. His voice,
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melodious and we'll modulated His action
is chaste and appropriate. His style is
masculine and unaffected. His enunciation
is so distinct that no one need miss q 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
, 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. 1 never heard a law.
!, yer who could worry witness with tough,
knotty law questions as Butler.
Groesbeck is faultless in style, possessing
all the graces of elOcuti0n and utterance
Judge Curtis is confcssedly the ablest
lawyer ON the Presidents SIDE The unu
sual breadth of his forehead. denoting great
strength of mathematical calculation and
above this the arch of imagination, spread
2 ing itself out in as fine style as in tho
f busts of our first poets, all these, render il
r impossible TO study his face without per
t cciving the stamp of genius. The appear
S ance of Judge Curtis rivets attention; the
/ eye kindling into unusual brilliancy, the
2 conntenance beaming with intelligence thu
E whole man laboring to give utterance t,
t mighty conceptions, all force the nearer tc
} confess the orators power and to feel thai
| he is in the presence ola master spirit of tht
t age. Judge Curtis is no dwarf physically
e or mentally.
E Wilson, of Iowa, possesses remarkably
t simple style of delivery. His frame of mnt
evidently varies. Now he is solemn as eter
nifty then his natural wit, of which thu
I fund seems inexhaustible, will escape hin
l., and move the risible muscles in his hear
f ers. When he pleases he can dabblc il
: mud, and when he pleases he can Gull
n flower.
n Honest old Ben Wade is undoubtedly tin
e most noted of American politicians. Thi
: fame he has maintained for a score of years
l., and when it is considered that he is nethe
S a profound speaker nor an acute logician