The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-10-23

his own, and generally votes in 0
crowd by himself. He is sharp
keen and witty, and everybody likes
him.
Hon. W. j. PLyMALE, Of jackson,
is 81 years old, was born in Illinois
and is a true-blue Democrat-ready
and willing to get up at midnight
and burn his shirt for the old party
He is over average as Representa-
tive.
HoN. G. A. REED, of Marion, is As
years old, native of the Old Granite
State and consistent Republican. =
A ready and fluent talker, a stirring
debater, a thorough scholar and a
polished gentleman, he wears the
distinction Of leadership on the Re
publican side of the House.
HoN. j. NJ. REED, of Clackamas, is
32 years old, a Missouri Democrat
who is popular with all sides of the
Representative triangle.
HoN. GEo. W. RIDDLE is "a years
old and an Illinois Republican who
was elected on the Independent tick
ct in Douglas county. He is the
tallest man in the House, and one Of
the most sensible and able members
of the "Retrench" side.
Hon. J. S. RNEARsoN, of Colum-
bia county, is 40 years old, was born
in Ohio, and is an Independent old
bachelor with bushels of sense and
hosts Of friends in all parties. Col
umbia county could not have select
ed better Representative than the
Major.
Hon. THos. Roe, of Washington
county, is 46 years old, is a produc-
ton of the Empire State, and an In
dependent Democrat of much excel
lent sense and judgment.
Hon. FRANK SHEDD, of Linn, is 48
years old, was born in New Hamp-
shire, is an Independent Democrat
and q careful, judicious member.
Hon. HARVEY SHELTON, of Linn,
is 81 years old, Virginian by birth
and a Democrat who never fears to
tell of the faith that is in him. He
is serving his second term in the
Lower House and is one OF the most
popular and wide-awake members.
Hon. DAVID SIMPSON, of Marion,
is 46 years old and Missouri Re-
publican. He is apparently honest,
but rather obscure.
Hon. A. W. STANNARD, of Linn, is
4G years old and true-blue Demo-
crat from the old Granite State-the
cradle Of New England Democracy.
He is IN educated gentleman and a
clear-sighted, liberal and able legis-
lator Of whom Old Linn may we'll
be proud. He is making q splendid
record.
Hon. D. W. STEARNs, of Douglas,
is So years old, was born in New
Hampshire, and is IN Independent
Republican. He will never set the
world on fire.
Hon. VIM. M. STEEN, of Umatilla
county, is a Hoosier, 81 years old
and an Indepenent Republican with
q good deal of sense.
Hon. DAVID STUMP, of Polk, is o 55
year old Buckeye and an Independ-
ent Republican who will hardly be
returned to this august body.
Hon. G. B. VAN RPER, is As yearsold
native of New York and a Jackson
ian Democrat from jackson county.
He is one of the best members.
Hon. j. WAssoM, of Linn, is 40
years old and a Tennessee Republi-
can with Independent proclivities.
He is an honest, conscientious legisla-
tor.
Hon. J. @, WILSON, of Baker coun-
ty, is A years of age and Tennes-
see Democrat of the old school, with
a heart in him as big as Mt. Hood.
He is q judicious but liberal legisla-
tor and scarcely ever fails to vote
right.
Hon. DUNHAM WmGHr, of Union, is
80 years old, Hawkeye by birth and
an ever-faithful Democrat. He is an
efficient and prominent member.
HoN. Thomas WEaHT, of jackson,
is 35 years old and "hunter from
Kentucky" OF course he couldn't
be Wright without being Democrat.
He is one of the most watchful and
efficient workers on the Democratic
side of the House.
And this completes the list Of Rep
resentatives. There are so many of
them that 1 had not time nor space
to "string out" in description of their
characteristics Os / would like to have
done, They are generally men of
good sense and fair Judgment, and
many of them are able lawmakers.
[ desire here to express MY sincere
gratitude to most of them for person
Il favors and courtesies shown to me
during the session.