The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29

Thomas promises to be a useful and hard
working member. In Indiana Godiove s. Orth
and Jeptha ID. New, both men Of talent, are
returned once more, and from Ohio Is sent ex-
Gov. Cyrus G. Carpenter. who has had a long
exnerience OF public life, both In his adopted
State and at Washington. Mr.. John A.
Anderson, OF Kansas, Is an ex-clergyman and
college president OF fair powers, and Mr.
talent and aptitude Of his distinguished
family. Maryland sends good substitute
for ex-Gov. Swami, In Mr.. Robert nj
McLane, a veteran soldier, lawyer and dlplo-
matst, who has already served two terms In
Congress-, where he made his mark. Mime
80 o sends one of her most prominent resi-
dents, Mr.. William D. Washburn, whose
business capacity has long been approved Of
the new members from Missouri, MIR. Eras-
tus Wells has already sat In the House. where
he left the reputation OF a modest, hardwork-
ing and useful member. and Judge Samuel l..
Sawyer Ia M accomplished lawyer and man
of high character. Ex-Secretary George NJ
Robeson h tho most conspicuous Of the new
can Representatives from the fifth, sixth and
seventh districts are highly spoken Of for
ability and experience. The personnel Of the
New York delegation was described at length
at the time Of the election In Novem-
her. The Ohio delegation will be a
strong one, despite the retirement Of Messrs
Cox, Sayler, Southland and others. Mr.. Thos
L. Young Ia a veteran and successful politi-
clan; his Cincinnati colleague, Mr.. Benjamin
Butterworth, has high local reputation
Mr.. Frank H. Hurd, who was in Congress be-
fore, Is ono Of the best lawyers Of the State,
and Mr.. w. ID. Hill is qualified by his train
ing and experience OF public affairs to become
n most useful Congressman. Mr.. John White
aker, Of Oregon, was the first Governor Of the
State Of which he is one Of the oldest and
most respected citizens. or the new mem
bcrs from the Keystone State, nearly all are
well spoken Of for ability and character Mr..
Horatio q. Fisher IL especially likely to prove
an acquisition; Gen. Fl. II. Bingham, Of Phil
and should x-Gov. Andrew G.. Curtin
be successful In his contest In the
Twentieth District, the Pennsylvania delega
ton will be- materially reinforced. The three
new members from South Carolina -Messrs
John y. Richardson, nj. p. OConnor and q
d. Tillman-come with high local regulations
for competence and character. Or the Ten.
nesseeans oil are worthy or place on a dele
CATION exceptionally strong. Mr.. Robert i
Taylor the junior OF the House who "fld5leC
In district which had nearly 1900 majority
against him with one s. bill and his fiddle
and winning seat in Congress and a wife
Is q clever young man, q close student anc
dealer In hard facts, and withal popular with
Republicans rs vol as Democrats, as bis vic
tory showed. Mr.. l.. II. Houck, his solitary
Republican colleague, Is also spoken OF az
decided acquisition in talent and character
to the House. In spite Of the death OF Mr.
Schleicher the Texas delegation remains q
very strong one Mr.. Throckmorton's sue.
ccssor Mr.. DIN Welborn, though very
young man, being highly commended fol-
talent, eloquence and earnestness. or the
new members from Vermont Mr.. James
Manning Tyler has attained a good rank ir
his profession law-and Gen. Bradley
Barlow lacks neither ceverness nor an &C.
quaintance with men and things at Washing
ton Finally, Gen. Joseph Il. Johnston. d
Virginia, II not very familiar with public
business, should make one OF the most usefu
members of the House, and his colleagu,
from the First District, Mr.. X. l. r. Beale
has already served In Congress and attained
an honorable position In his profession.