National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-03


which Senators, and even autocrats on thrones
and commanders Of armies, arc always respect
ful-the power which shapes the dsstlnies Of
nations and which makes and unnnkes men.
There was the lion whom Wisconsin senator
once undertook to beari, and even summoned
the authority Of the United States TO his support,
and after all mserably failed to lntlmllate. stil
RansdeIl never has, and, without cause never
would harm a hair Of that senators head. Near
him sat Crounse, whose letters from Maine, Ohio
aud Indiana to the Tiiics during the campaign
were so full Of interest and so truthful In pro-
phetiC declaration; and near him, impeTtuTbable
as ever, was Shaw, for whose salvation from
the flames Of torment Mr.. CofaN so de-
youtly prays, and near him was Warden, the
elder, not Elder Warden, for II designed In
the beginning Of things for the ministry
he would not have been made half so genial. II
Warden had studied theology, the world would
have lost a splendid and powerful newspaper
man and gained mighty poor minister Copeland
seemed fOrgctful for the time being that he can
render with inimltable pathOs the song Of the
Little Pig" and had his face screwed into that
horrible shape which indicates depreciation OF
everything but facts and figures for the Journal n
Commerce At the end Of the front seat sat the In
defatigable Harris, pre-eminentlydevoted to news
lie Is a man who regards the performances Of
Dickens, George Sand, Bulwer, Thackeray, IT.
wing, Cooper, and even Milton and Shakespeare,
as Of no earthly account In comparison with the
priceless value OF an item for the Boston Journal
and keen, but sedatc and sober as ever, Adams
was there, the very epitome Of q gentleman and
successful journalist, and near him the perfectly
self-pOssessed Young, whose features are as stat
uesque as those Of Evarts, Of Impeachment and
Geneva fame-one Of those men you like to meet,
because they always seem tn know what they are
about.
Even old Father Eliot was there-a gentleman
who reported the proceedings Of the banquet
given In Egypt on the occasion Of the compile
ton Of the pyramid Of Cheops, and is alive, hale
hearty, and well to this day, and so were many
others.
THE MEMBERS.
But how did the members loOk7 They were
the sacred bulls" upon whom, from the crowded
galleries. tender eyes, weeping eyes, and radiant
eyes were fixed. Poland had with him his pierre
ing black eyes, his white hair, his blue coat with
brass buttons, and his rufied shirt, lie Is one
Of the few descendants Of a Roman senator who
lives In Vermont. lie comes back with new
and conscious power; will finish this session, and
enter upon the next as representative Of
Americas best traditions In statesmanshlp.
There IL reserve force In Mr.. Poland the
country will yet admire. lie was warmly well
coined and congratulated. ON the other side
Mr.. Eldrdge was the object Of favorable com
ment. For years and years Mr.. Eldrtdge has
been known to the country as an undertaking,
uncompromising Democrat. Like one OF the
That has ;eca Ire Tsspe &C. Byy5 f N @
cate and responsible positions, he has given
proof that he knows how to ne fair, just and
impartial lie has surrounded his character
with the attributes that make true equit >
Judge; hence, In the councils OF the nation, his
voice IL one that Is listened TO with respectful at
/ tentiOn.
On every hand genuine regret was expressed
! that Mr.. Cox had been defeated for the next
House, and the hOnOrs that were 80 cordially eN
tended him In the House yesterday were cspe.
cially agreeable TO every one. Ills second to thu
resolution offered by Mr.. Dawes concerning thu
death Of Mr.. Greeley sprung his heart, while hil
/ beautiful and appropriate sentiments wert
| clothed In language so Chaste and touching as Il
wake responsive chords In the minds Of all pres
ent. During the delivery Of his speech thu
House and galleries were hushed In perfect still
ness, and his musical and sympathetic voice wa,
distinctly heard In all parts OF the vast hail. tn,
scene was a sublime and beautiful one, and IN,
part Mr.. Cox bore III 1t added new glow to hi
envlabe reputation.
When Mr.. Blaine took the floor TO exercise thu
"highest question Of privilege Mr.. Cox wa
called TO the chair. The appointment Of a seleC
committee OF hNe TO investigate the charges o
bribery fell upon him, and when he announced
the names murmur OF applause ran around tn
galleries. and from the reporters the expression
chats a good committee Fan excellent seec
tlon," passed from mouth to mouth.
Gen. Butler Is not anything unless technical
He saw canons In the resolution through whcl
whole regiment OF bribers might denle, and h
put In certain amendments which fixed the thing
lie looked in superb condition for his winter
work, and seemed to have satisfaction spring
ing from some far-sghted satisfaction with event
yet to be.
Mr.. Starkweather has not changed u particle
unless II be that his health looks trine hrme
than II did last spring. There were two ladie
with him, one In green, specially anOrding proc
that his eye for the beautiful Is as good as ever
Among the new members sworn In Gen. llRw
ley was the most conspicuous. lie Is u fine lOOk
ing gentleman, and will reject much credit upO
Connecticut.
When Mr. Banks rose and rendered his resil
nation as member Of the Committee on Fol
Clgn Relations very decided sensation wa
created. The mere act was accepted by IN
House a. an eXpiAtion for his recent politics
folly, aud the largest amnesty was immediRtel
granted by refusal to accept It. That momeH
Mr. Banks felt happier than he has at any tim
since he drtftcd from his mOOrings, and all hi
inehuS leit hAppy, too' All eyes were now d
tecteu 70 mt, farhaworth' chairman OF the Pos
once Commluee' anu Mr. blair' chairman OF III
Cohmiueeo OF ClAuns' twas evident from thel
faces thal lheiE pouucal Oo"eA were IN teariu
state OF cohllnouoh. lhey were SICK enough I
ieah uP against a'Ah'l-Po''' ihey WAhteu !
lhIOM up tneH Conhhssioiis' put haunt IN
Norai couruBe' u they han lnoIe are ninety
llhe chances III hunuTeu 'ha' lucy Moulu nav
oeeh ao'epVou' pespneS ioohins s'OA' M faTh'
worm nAu uouuleu uls'li,eu naiOious 1908
Just as thougn ne CohtelnPla'eu solie mean a.
Als,ahce 10 lniscnlei-nlahci7,
! ar piooAs an" Mr' Wow "e'o III tne'r seau
looAing HeSn anu EisuiVu', as usual mr. woo
hau MS irOoA-Coat pu'tohcu up anu hls fou-grA
mar ana Mnlte InouSta'he anu "hoie appearance
was as aIlstocIauo as ever. ABOUT hAli-past on
the wee PRESIDENT eject NMr. Musohl came INT
/ inc hall. he was unlhou'atey SuIIouhueu
. ilehus' but soon 'ooh scat entering lnto ca
nest conversation WIN secretary behhap M
non. WIN. r. CnAhuIeI, VINO happened 70 We
tue hoof OF the HOUSE, ME- MAJhaIu was ule unie'
I OF hucn attention. oeihg prominent oahulua'
3 lot tue opeaherhhip VI t'le hoAt Congress anu
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