National Republican., 1885-12-19
STATESMEN sKETCHED.
Fen Pictures of Prominent Congress-

BOiobub VI anu low ueRTol
vending their way eastward. There Nigh
pe seen the veteran senator or member, ilk,
dawes or Randall, to whom the beginning
OF session is an old story. The excite
ment engendered by such an occasion the,
nave long since exhausted. Not so, how
ever, with the new member. Who could
mistake him2 Carefully dressed, with rol
OF paper under his arm, he saunters along
profoundly impressed with the idea that h1
is as marked man In Washington as he js IN
his little country town hundreds of miles
away. Then there are the lobbyists land
VINO can count them), representing many
varied interests, to whom the meeting ol
Congress Is a god-send. All during the
long recess they have been earning q pre-.
carious living, buoyed up with the hone
that as soon as Congress opened they would,
IN the nhnite schemes that are awaiting &C.
tion by the Senate and House, find ample
scope for their diversified talents.
- Mr.. Edmunds has aged considerably since
congress adjourned last March. His hair,
what there Is of II, and his beard are much
winter, and his form is little more bent.
Ills complexion is sallow, and he looks like
man who has trouble with his heart or his
Indigestion. Ills motion to elect Mr.. Sher-
man president pro tempore ia amended nv
Mr.. Voorhees, who wishes the noullnee OF
TIE Democratic caucus, Senator Isham q.
harris, selected for the position. Mr.. Voor-
hees's amendment is defeated, and Mr..
Sherman is by viva voce vote elected 10
the seat that has been well filed by such
Wade. "'>'
What memories must have crowded upon
Mr.. Sherman as he took his seat as the pre-
siding officer Of the Senate. Twenty-six
years ago bthe thirty sixth Congress met.
The candidate Of the Republicans for
speaker was John Sherman, then serving
MS tbird term In Congress. After a strlo-
gle memorable In congressional history he
wac defeated, and William Pennington, OF
New Jersey, compromise candidate, was
elected. Now, after the lapse OF more than
quarter OF n century, Mr.. Sherman is SC
lected by the most august body In tho
world TO preside over It's deliberations.
Ills remarks upon taking the chair were In
excellent taste, and delivered with much
feeling.
The senator most inquired for by sight
seekers was Gen. John A. Logan. The
general appears to be in robust health, and
II there are any gray hairs In his hair and
long mustache they are not discernible from
the galleries.
IL fs no wonder that Gen. Logan Is pom
ular with his friends. He is an exceedingly
companionable man, puts on no airs, and
delights In fighting the battles OF the war
over again with congenial associates. There
Is no more industrious man in the Senate.
ne is an early riser, and from breakfast
time to the hour that his committee fmili-
tary afiairs) convenes he Is occupied with
his correspondence. It is a peculinritv
with Gen. Logan, and very commendable
one, that he reads every letter
that is addressed TO him. Some
of our statesmen think themselves
so pressed for time that they allow
their secretaries to read all letters not
marked "private.n The general not only
reads his letters, but he sees that they are
promptiy, answered. After the adjourn
ment OF the Senate the general drives to hie
handsome residence on Columbia HEIGHTS
and Ills evenings are spent in the discharge
OF the many responsible duties that devolye
upon all public men, especially II they are
as conspicuous as Gen. Logan.
one OF the most interesting senators Is
Justin s. Morrill,, Of Vermont Mr. Nor
rlll, who is 20 years old, is a typical New
Enelgnder In appearance and manner. He
would be taken anywhere for u deacon or
prosperous country banker. He Is tail
and well proportional, but constant writ
ing has made him rather round shouldered.
lie mas Keen, dark eyes, full suit of sill
very gray hair, and small side whiskers.
which give him something Of the appear
ance Of the late Charles Sumner. Mr.. Nor
fill has had long political career. He
became member OF the House of Repre-
sentatives In the thirty-fourth Congress. in
1865, and was elected to the Senate In 1867
lie has been unintcrruptedly In public life
Tor thirty years, and, II he lives out his
present senatorial term, which will expire
March 4, 1891, he will have been longer in
congress than any other mau since the or
eanization OF the government. Mr.. Morrill,
Is diligent student Of finance, and it was
MS skiilfnl arrangement of the tariff, while,
N nf fba 80
mat enabled the government to O great az
tent to respond successfully TO the require
ments demanded by the war. Mr.. Morrill,
lives in a commodious house on Thomas
circle, where he entertains handsomely each
winter his associates in the Senate aud House
ana such other persons as are fortunate
enough to enjoy his acquaintance.
on the Democratic side OF the Senate, I'm
The seat next to that occupied for so long a
period by Secretary Bayard, is a senator @
mat attracts good deal Of attention. He
s OF medium height, with well-lknit figure
and cleanly-shaven face. His hair is brown.
signify mixed with gray, and is SO smooth
hat ono would think he spent most of his
lime In brushing IT, The eyes of this sena-
.or are very peculiar. They might be called
cold blue. They give no indication of
What Is passing In the mind. They are al
ways Keen and impassive. In fact, the
whole countenance would indicate cauI
ious, secretive, self-eliant man--one that
would delight In intrigues and who would
'ecure success not as the reward of merit.
lut us the result of successful combinations
he senator of whom / am writing is Arthur
!: Gorman, OF Maryland, who, commencing
lie as page, has risen TO be a United
states senator and one Of the leaders of the
Jemocratic party Mr.. German, by prac-
ices which II Is not necessary to relate here.
ias secured majority of his adherents in
he next legislature of Maryland and will.
10 doubt, be reelected to the Senate.
In the House the scene was much more
minated than In the Senate. Members
ongregated early, and much time was con-
!, gmed In handwriting and congratulations.
ne speaker, Mr.. Carlisle, who always re-
llnGs one OF an Episcopal clergyman, with
Us clean-shayen face, close-ftting collar,
nd dark clothes, made an appropriate adj,
rcss upon taking the chair, which was
pplauded both by Republicans and Demo-
rats. Mr.. Carlisle Is strong partisan,
uthe is eminently just in his rulings, and
as4always commanded the entire respect
both sides of the House.
There are several new members in the
louse that VIII no doubt make their mark.
pom the extreme right OF the speaker one
struck With the appearance Of a repre-
ehtative who is constantly surrounded by
lends, and is apparently not over 40 years
3D., His face, destitute of beard, is very
milarto that of Edwin Booths. His hair,
7 black, Is worn long, as is the custom In
le south. Ills eye is dark blue slngularly
eenetratlng, and lighting up with animation
hen interested In conversation. When
lis member rises II is evident that he has
zen wounded at some time, for he uses a
'utch in walking. This Is John Warwick
oniel, of Virginia, who has Just been
ected 10 the Senate as the successor of
Ell. Malone. Mai. Daniel has had an
'entful career. Entering the confederate,
my before he was 81, he rose TO the rank
major on Early's staff, and was desper-
ely wounded at Gettysburg. Since the
ar he has been member of the legisla-
lre OF virginia. He has been defeated for
Q was elected to this Congress, and now,
ter waiting many years, is elected to the,
nate. lie is a learned lawyer, and has
ritten an admirable work on commercial
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