The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-12-29
FROM COLUMBUS.
COLUMBUS, O., Dec "a, 1871

COLUMBUS, u, Dec "A, 1874.
Ed SPIRIT: Having heretofore given
my views in relation to some of the in
stitutions located here and, also, Of
few of the members Of the General As
sembly will, in this letter, continue the
subject by giving my impressions of the
two gentlemen who have the honor Of
representing Franklin county in the
House OF Representatives. George L.
Converse, who on account of his COM
manding talents and acquaintance with
the transaction of public business, &C.
quired by long and close attention to it,
was the almost unanimous choice of the
Democratic majority for the position OF
Speaker; and it would not, perhaps. be
hazarding much to say that now he
would, in all probability, receive the
suffrages of the Republican members
also, the duties of the chair having
been so impartially-a and acccptably per
formed
Mr. Converse is self made man,
having been thrown, when quite young,
upon his own resources He has by
unceasing perseverance apd indomitable
energy rough .hewn his way to place
and power 81: ."a 90
'fa His is one of the best examples for
the young men of this city, and indeed
the eyoung men of this State to emulate,
that this country,so prolific in good and
great men, affords. FER
39It is pleasant and affecting to hear
those young men who. have been sub
stan,ially aided by him, with purse and
influence and advice, express with emo
ton their deep heartfelt gratitude. y
To those acquainted with Mr.. Con-
verse the result of the nominating con-
veEtion in his District is matter, ,efas-
tonishment. and thes first thought that
occurs to them is there must be intel
lectual giants in that District II his
district can afford TO pass him and give
the nomination and election to Congress
to others within its limits it must have
monopoly of talent and ability indeed.
He will yet represent his district in
Congress. The State could safely in
trust to him her Chief Magistrates Seal,
and the General Assembly could not
make better choice to fill the seat now
occupied by John Sherman in the Sen
ate chamber at Washington
The other member from Franklin
county, is Mr.. H Heitman. Mr.. 'Heit-
man is young lawyer of this city, a
German by birth and inheritance and he
worthily represents his county in the
House. .- ag io.s' o ne
= He occupies very warm place in the
affection of his fellow members on ac-
count of his respectful and courteous
bearing towards them and the earnest
ness and ability with which he advocates
those measures which he deems for the
advantage of his constituents.
Mr. HeitmaH is full six feet high, has
a large and we'll formed head, large full
eyes, and is of commanding presence.
The large and important German ele-
ment in this State may we'll be, and no
doubt are, proud of their magnificent
teutonic Representative I opine that
these sturdy sons of industry and thrift,
who have done so much to improve the
different counties of the State, will al
no distant day, demand for Mr.. Heit-
man place upon the State ticket and if
they would permit your humble CORES.
lpondent to choose the place for them, I
would without moments hesitation
say, Attorney General. Of course be
/ would fill that niche in our State fabric
honorably, ably and well W.