The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-02-02
AUGUSTA, Feb. l, 1872.

LoNG-AND HOW THEY LOOK
AUGUSTA, Feb. l. 1872.
For want of time and space we did not COM
nlete last week the list of takers, and now ask
to begin where we left off,
Next in turn presents itself the stout ana TO-
tupd form of Mr.. Lebroke, otherwise ois.ln-
euished as ''the gentleman from Foxcrott ne
is of medium height, light almost horid COM
nlexion. and with more seriousness depicted on
his face than his material weight would seem
70 warrant. The broad, full brow has trick
of wrinkling itself on all occasions Out arising
nossiblv from some defect of the pleasant gray
ewes that are nicely sheltered behind pair OF
pold-bowed spectacles. The nose is straight
and well-proportioned, the mouth well cut
and sedate, the chin hidden away under a long,
light and pointed imperial. Somewhat reserv-
ed in address, just trifle negligent in matters
of dress, and with a general air of preoccu-
patton and thoughtfulness. AS speaker diff
fusive, elaborate and ornate, with possibly the
readiest command of language of any man in
the House, and is an individual of determined
ideas, welding a large influence over the as
sembled Legislators
In MS near Vicinity Slts ouc VI eh0 yo"hiSoA
members, Mr.. Fessenden of Portland, short,
slight and erect of form, with clear, honest
gray eyes, light complexion, firm decided fea-
lures, and face smoothly shayen. In his man
ners is an easy afiability that Immediately pre-
possesses one in his favor confirmed afterwards
by his conservatism of thought and expression.
Fastidious in dress, frank and genial in con-
versation, shrewd of observation, and clear and
concise in speech, Mr.. Fsssenden seems to have
all the attributes for securing for himself a
brilliant future.
Near the centre of the House sits the notice
able form of Mr. Atwell of Orono, with solid,
robust, and substantial look about him that in
dicates life well spent The blonde hair,
beard and moustache are abundant and heavy,
and the broad, stout shoulders, high, full brow,
clear blue eyes, and shapely features arrange
themselves with every indication of an honest
purpose and clear conscience within And the
speech and action of the man is in perfect
keeping with the expressed honesty of hisface
and form Neither a fluent nor frequent
speaker, but talking when he does talk In
clear ringing voice that betrays not only
strength of lung but fearlessness of purpose,
and an abiding faith in his convictions of right.
A man of abundant ideas and information,
frank, genial, and whole souled, the Captain,
as he is Familiarity termed, is deservedly
great favorite. s1su sa
The last range of desks upon the Speakers
left may rightly be termed the champion row
by reason of the great number of orators that
have seats therein. Mr.. Wilson of Thomaston,
leads the van, but him we have previously des-
cribed to you. His immediate companion is
Mr.. Farwell of Lewiston, a young man of mod
est ways and pleasant bearing, tall, slim, and
straight, with pale irregular features, dark hair,
eyes, and side whiskers. Is not a forceful
speaker but enjoys with very evident zest the
quick retorts and animated discussions of his
associates, and can when occasion demands,
render good assistance in uncovering the hid
den ways of any pet scheme. s
Back of him is ''the gentleman from, Far
mington," Mr.. Perkins, who means business
every time and all the time, and evidently be-
lieves that this world was made for work and
not forplay. Nature has uncovered large
portion of his head, but what hair remains is of
dark brown hue. The forehead is high and
full, the eyes keen and cold, the nose large and
prominent, the mouth firm and wide, the shout
ders broad and full and the whole form stout,
muscular, square and exact. He rises from his
seat in matter of fact srot of way and talks at
the House with his hands in his pockets or
placed squarely upon his desk and chair as a
means Of support to his inclining body. He
never wastes any time in speaking and goes for
his opponent in the most approved style, laying
him out with few brief, bold, strokes, pertin-
emily and deftly applied. He is thoroughly
good-natured man and enjoys joke as well as
the next one, and can receive as well as parry
a thust.
) Near by is one of the older members of this
general assembly, Gen. Perry of Oxford, with
stout erect and powerful form notwithstand-
ing the well whitened hair that attests advanc-
ing age. The large decided features, and sharp
ly penetrating eyes betoken deal of
frmness and decision, softened, however by
mirth lines that deepen away from the strong
angles of the mouth up into the smoothly shaw
EN- cheeks. Earnest, conciesse and able in ar
gument with fund of humor and apt illustra-
tions, he rarely speaks to Disadvantage or adj
vanoes ideas not worth listening to- Inclined
to be conservative and lenient, but showing no
mercy to tricksters, he commands always the
attention of the House, and when beaten in de-
bate accepts the situation with the best possible
grace, seldom or never getting angry though
the emphatic manner in which he emphasizes
his periods with his boot-heels would natural
ly lie ad one to different conclusions. tle
Again in this same section is to be found an
other persuasive;logical and entertaining speech
maker, Judge Humphrey of Bangor, a modest,
unassuming and pleasant gentleman, whose
dignifed yet courteous bearing secures for him
the highest respect and esteem of all, seldom
spanking except on matters of special impor-
lance, or those particularly applying to his To-
calty, and then briefly and to the point with
out any attempt to marshal an array of words
He gives one the simple facts stripped of all
sophistry of argument, and seems inclined to
the opinion that men will threby judge honest
ly In physique he is neither stout nor the re-
verse, and could not possibly be called hand
some man. Is dark complexioned, medium
height, and easy, irregular features, pleasant in
address quiet but instructive in conversation,
and with large knowledge of men and meas
ures, he is also one Of the Justly popular
members of the House.
Away on the opposite side of the hall sits the
humorous man of this institution, who is large
of size, slow of speech, and born with natural
inclination TO be tired, Capt Knight of Port
land, who makes as bright and reliable a news
paper with his ready versatile pen as any man
In the kingdom, and who oontrives to say about
as many sharp, laughable things rs anybody
else. He Is gotten up without any special refer
enoe to scarcity of flesh, standing over six feet
in his stockings, aud tipping the scales up
among the two hundreds He has dark hair
and eyes, a smooth face, save a closely trimmed
that has an existence about the
large full mouth, aud in his movements Is slow
and methodical and dropping into his seat as II
1t was a relief to get near chair, looks at one
with certain sort of vacant stare as If unoon-
soious of their presence but contrives to find out
all there is about you worth knowing, Is not
ready In speech when debating yet always man.
ages to hit the mark before concluding, and
compels the attention and respect of all his |
listeners, by his earnestness, and very evident |
honesty of purpose. PERcE.