Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-10

in regard to some trivia
matter. In fact, the reactionists are al :
ways raising some discussion about unim-
portant affairs, SO as to retard serious busi-
ness and to be able afterwards to cry out,
's What has the Republic done ?" In this
case, Janvier La Motto was punished
wherein he transgressel, and the PATRIOTS;
and eloquent speech he called forth dld
not throw much honor upon him. Alter
the Cassagnacs, Janvier La Motto is the
most important and celebrated of the
members of the Right. He succeeded IN
creating
GREAT SENSATION
BY his public lectures in opposition to the
Ferry bill. He is of small stature, but he
has dignifed, straight and graceful
way of carrying himself, and it would
be necessary to stand him against the
wall in order to obtain a correct estimate OF
his hight. He is amiable in character,
possesses many friends and is disliked by no
one, and despite his political opinions when
in the ante-chambers is often seen throw
ing his arm around Gambetta's neck in an
affectionate manner, which must remind
one of lamb carressing lion. His man.
ners are most affable, and the expression OF
his face thoroughly amiable, such he is
when he mounts the tribune, where with
the airs of bon gdrcon, and graceful ges-
lures, he utters the most outrageous insin-
uations, which call forth cries and protes-
tations from his opponents. The debate
became very animated and personal, and
for some time it seemed as though order
ba racfnral Tho dis
cusson brought to the tribune Cassagnac
pere and Cassagpac ills, and we noticed that
when these last two came forward, Gam
BETA rose from his chair, and placing his
hand on the bell, seemed to brace himself
and prepare for storm. The Cassagnacs
manners have entirely changed, and in
stead of the hravado of former times, while
speaking in a cringing posture they kept
an eye on the President who seemed to
hold them in check by
THE MAGNETISM OF HIS PRESENCE.
The tumult became so great that Gam
BETA felt it incumbent on him TO make a
speech, wherein he recommended sesist-
ance of personal attacks and quarrels which
occupied valuable time, resulted in nothing
and prevented the performing of serious
and pressing duties demanded by the
country. The deep richness of his voice
penetrated in every part of the hall,
and his clear, forcible language called
forth applause from every member of
the extreme left, even to the members
of the extreme right. Then followed
a quiet discussion In regard to certain
rights of the workingmen, Ill which debate
took part a member who is mason by
trade, the only oaurier of the chambers.
When the news of his election was brought
to him he was in the act of depositing
plaster on the walls of building on the
Boulevard st. German. During the
entire seance we could not refrain
from constantly admiring the Wig
orous and effective manner in
which Gambetta presided, in fact
no other person is capable of imposing Or
der and silence on corps of representa-
tives seemingly thoroughly ignorant of par
liamentary rules. Gambetta may not pos
sess the fine oratorical powers nor the
learning of Jules Simon, yet he owns a
strong personality, which makes itself felt
in the interests of the Republic; and al
though he may have many enemies, even
among his own party, all are obliged to
acknowledge in him a superiority much de-
sirable at this time, when men are needed
in the contest for progress, and let us be-
lieve, like Carlyle, that great men are too
rare for us to make light of their worth
VAL.