Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-03-07
Our Statesmen.

Inc naDltS ana manners or congress-
men are always interesting to the
public. Senator Anthony, wrapped in
garment, half coat and half cloak,
can daily be seen sauntering on the
avenue to and from the capitol, with a
cigarette securely fastened between
his teeth. "The father of the Senate
as he is called. seems to be as fond of
this form of the weed as the average
young American, and he is becoming
as famous for his cigarette as Gen.
Grant for his cigar. Another sight of
daily occurrence on the avenue is that
presented by gentleman George
Pendleton, of Ohio, and the Chevalier
Bayard, of Delaware. These two are
inseparable, and, after the close of the
session and during the winter, walk tC-
gether to and from home As the seat
son advances, these two senators can
be seen ensconsed in a basket phacton,
drawn by two handsome black horses
the turnout being the property Of the
Ohio statesman. Many persons have
remarked the tidy appearance Of these
two legislators, for, no matter how
fatiguing the labOrs of the day have
been, both are faultlessly attired
whenever they take the customary
promenade.
Acting Vice President David Davis,
although very unwiel,ly, nevertheless
enjoys his daily walk from his hotel,
where he has resided ever since he first
came to Washington, to the capitol,
and as he plods along he is always
ready with smile for his regular ac-
quaintances, who time themselves by
him every morning. 1t is usually
about ten o'clock when Senator
Davis sallics forth, and, no mat
ter what the weather may be, he
will not vary from his custom. He is
also fond of smoking and buggy riding
and has for his own use a vehicle
similar to that used by doctors, in
which he makes long journeys into the
country around Washington when an
opportunity permits.
Senator Cale of Florida, has an in.
teresting family which, in pleasant
weather, he gives an airing on the
avenue in phaeton drawn by high
stepping animal. He, too, is fond of
pedcstrianism, and is a conspicuous
object in the throng which daily
surges up and down the avenue.
Senator Malone is rather exclusive,
and has a landau in which he rides to
his business. A cigar has become a
necessary adjunct to his comfort, and
the picture which he presents, arrayed
in peg top pantaloons, bell-shaped
frock coat and unstarched collar and
cuffs, turned down over his neck and
wrists, is striking one. Whenever
his name is called in the Senate the
spectators in the galleries stretch their
necks to get a glimpse of the little SEN
ator. Not few visitors to the capitol
have been heard to express their disap-
pointment at his size and general ap-
pcarance.
Senator Edmuds grows daily more
like the portraits given of st. jerome,
and his tall form towers considerably
above the average promenaler. He
has been missed of late from the ave-
nue., having discontinued his walks in
the interest of the street cars. A
strong friendship exists between Mr..
Edmunds and Senator Garland, of Ar
kansas, although their political ideas
are 80 different, and it is noticed that
the Vermont senator will not pair
with any one except his friend from
Arkansas This has been imputed to
the fact that both are recognized as
leading lawyers; hence their bond of
friendship Corr. Boston Herald.