New-York tribune., 1869-01-22
UNITED STATES SENATORS.
MATT. II. CARPENTER.

sentative Of Germany In Amerca-Car schurz Wiscon-
sin has nominated from among strong competitors her
ablest lawyer MALI H. Carpenter and he is OF cleo
ton. These two new Senators, both the prime OF Wig
orous manhood surel to become prominent mem
bers Of the body to which already been chosen
We have already published account of the life OF
Carl schuz. We give below the leading facts
in regard TO Mr.. Carpenter Born waterbury Yer
mont in 1896 young Carpenter when about years Of
ace and then youth Of extraordinary Brightness and
romise tracted the attention Of the Hon Paul Dng
ham one of the first lawyers OF that State and since s
Governor Mr. Dillingham; adopted him as his own and
from that time forth treated him with as much Kindness
and affection as any Of his own children The Lad could
not have fallen under better tutorage One OF the sound
est and most thorough OF NewEngland lawyers. Mr.. Dbl
NJ, h bolopged 70 that broad aud generous school Of
his nrofession which has furnished the country with
many eminent statesmen aud from bis youth the pres
toe Of such master became mbued with noble ideas Of
the profession he has since 80 much adorned.
Through the influence Of Mr.. Dillingham;, young Car
penter was appointed to West Point where however, ne
remained but two years. AT ING eha q 'p". 'HV ue
cepted the opportunity, procured by Mr. Dlinghamd
enjoying the advice and direction Of Rufus Choate 10 h
professional studesan opportunity not to be sighted
The influence OF the teaching and example OF the brilliant
and aaccomplshed Choatc very perceptble In the
early legal and political course OF Mr. Carpenter less 30
or Iao yoaro. political predictions had been strongly
directed by the teachings and influence OF Mr Dling
ham a stapch old.faslioned Democrat whose hdelity
TO his conviction was strongly tested in State hope
lessy Whig" Ii was, however the sort OF democracy
that hestated second about the choice when the
fall of Sumter disclosed the issues OF national life or
death From that time to the present Mr. Dillingham;
mas stood firmly with the great loyal party aud has been
chosen by loyal Vermont for her Chief Magistrate,
office which he long the standing candidate"
Of the Democracy
Thus clrcumstanccd in the forming perodof his life and
thoroughly grounded in the elementary principles Of the
law filed with glowing emulation Of tine examples
held daily before him. aud accomplished bellies leres
student he had not much than attained bis ma
iority when lie determined TO try his fortunes IN the
vigorous and growing West. lie removed In lsis TO
Beloit beautiful little town in Wisconsin where many
Verinonters had preceded him-and town OF such
exceptionally New-England character aud composition
that then and since it seemed TO haVo Deen transported
bodily from East of the Hudson
Tall and handsome OF figure, with noble head and
winning blue eyes-with q voice Of remarkable sympS
thetc quality, and with manner OF mingled ranKneS
and almost bOysh rogushness-the young advocate soon
took prominent place in the intellectual and relgoui
community Of Bcio If many OF the stFicter sort were
doubtful at times OF the new conner on account OF hh
Irrepressibe humOr they not long in finding that,
~ prnce OF the reves at all OF the merry makngs he
could at will draw tears fom the stOutest talk "buh
ness with the shaTpes and give and take In the rough
and tumble" practice Justices Courts with the best on
worst Of his opponents
when after d few months residence In Beoit, he WA
suddepy and unaccountably afflicted with disease oi
the eyes, which resulted for several weeks In total blind
ness For eighteen monhs.le was under treatment Id
this citypoor almost hopeless OK cure, ana win no
other resource the help Of his constant finds hr
Dillingham; and Rufus Choat Nearly three years were
thus ostso far as professional advancement was con
eerned-before lie able TO return ana resume tne
practice Of his profession in Beloit
Poor as he then was, he managed to colectiyhat was
then the beat law library Of the county and from the s'
developed that thoroughness Of "workDg out" eases
which has ever since characterized him. Then as since
he WAS very fond OF literary sudics particularly those
which are so available in the higher regions OF law prae-
tice and political argument The poets he had 0y
heart and his studies historical philosophical and
political classics of EngaBdnd America were unceans
Politically he aIDemocrat or the most fearless sort.
Coming to Beoit Just Free Soil movement was
carrying all before It, lie had TO breast the almost unanf
nous political sentiment of county and town nyinciby
Whig before then Free Soil" and since Republican
little that the young DumUVratv s0ulA hop"
for from Democracy in such locality, and local offices
ueIo all for some years. he could expect Sul no
assaied his opponents in their stronghold with much
fearessness w.t. logic constitutional learning aud
falling boahomne that his few enemies vexed at his
personal popularity.
stln Democratic his return 70 Bcloit, he became
known more widely by occasional speeches in various
parts OF the State while his professional success grew
with remarkable seadiness. SO strong bad be becomem
few years his county that be received the ega
majority OF votes east for District Attorney, although
his party was beaten by lOO votes HIS opponens
received certificate but Mr.. Carpenter appealed
the Court and vndicated both his right and his legal
ability before the supreme tribunal oi the s'ae WIZ
equal success -. ..,., . o.so ,,r,or.
and unprecedented In Jurisprudence, IN which Mr
Carpenter first had fair opportunity OF showing n
against Brisow. The latter the Democratic Gov
ernor, and for reelection against the former
in as Governor and acted as such unt put Out
as one OF the counsel for Gov. Borstow, and
with Kim associated Mr. Arnold the accomplished
Caciie rineeps Of the Milwaukee bar aud Judge Ortoa
on the other side was the giant OF the Wisconsin bar Mr.
Ryan; Judge Howe, now Senator, aud Mr. A. w Randall,
since PosmasterG General. Mr.. Carpenter was on the
losing aud unpopular side he the youngest and then
the least known OF the really strong men with whom hs
had to be compared but the daring and eloquence OF MS
desperate 10 this day remeu
Although always in request as political speaker he
eeseeker only running Tor tho Distraer
would help lawyer and refusing again and again
20 run for Congress or state offices In the NeDraska
adhcrent Of Mr.. Douglas. and ike Mr.. Douglas.
The state Rghs discussion WHICH s'rse% s x,"sicS1ine
the authority OF the nation, aud for refnng me S.s'
which so soon TO assume more dangerous lolni
In 1850 the increasing demands OF practice extending
all over the State compelled his removal to MlwauheT
where he had contend for prominence with the lead
members of the bar. It not long. however, bef0ie~
Won for himself an enviablo position
IL was his fortune that his personal popularity W.
Rreatest IN that part of tho State where he was ss
known, but where his political sentiments were IN VIC
most hopeless minority. -.
As soon as the great Issues Of 1861 revealed themselves
he like many Others left the ranks OF the Democracy
In speech OF thrilling eloguence delivered on the ss
parure OF the first Wisconsin regiment OF three lnohens
men from that place the sanch advocate OF the Deu
racy not only burst all party ties which might DO loonu
to conflict with patriotism, but anticipated by long yss @
the ground which was tardiy assumed by our uo,,
ernment Slavery had provoked the conflict Lot eSt
its first and heaviest blows. This unquAlned speev1
probably did to dissolve the Democratic party
Wisconsin than any score OF speeches since made "a,
BY strong IN his convictions and fearless 10 U
extremity, he has sht w