Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-03-01

GEORGE F. HOAR.
In truth, Mr.. Hoar is a Puritan,
modified by the religious progress of
two centuries, but still Puritan-in
manners, In morals, in deep earnest
ness, in untiring energy. He is in
dependent without self-assertion,
courageous without bravado, consci-
entious without Pharisalsm. In in
tellectual power, amply developed
and thoroughly trained, in force as
debater, both forensic and parIia-
mentary, Mr.. Hoar is entitled to high
rank. And his rank will steadily in
crease, for his mind is of that type
which broadens and strengthens by
conflict in the arena of discussion.
BENJAMIN F. BUTLER
Gen. Butler has long been regard
ed as power antagonist at the bar,
and he fully maintained his reputa-
tion in the parliamentary conflicts in
which he became at once involved.
He exhibited an extraordinary ca
pacity for agitation, possessing in a
high degree what John Randolph de-
scribed as the ''talent of turbulence"
His mind was never at rest. While
not appearing to seek controversies,
he possessed a singular power of
throwing the House into turmoil and
disputation. The stormler the scene
the greater his apparent enjoyment,
and the more striking the display of
his peculiar ability. His readiness
of repartee, his great resources of in
formation, his familiarity with all the
expedients and subtleties of logical
and illogical discussion contributed
to make him not only prominent but
formidable in the House for many
years. He was distinguished by hab-
its of industry, had the patience and
the power required for thorough in
vestigation, and seemed to possess
keen insight into the personal defects,
the motives and the weaknesses of
his rivals. He was audacious in as
sault, apparently reckless in his
modes Of defense, and in all respects
debater of strong and notable char
acteristics. Usually merciless in his
treatment of an aggressive adversa-
ry, he not infrequently Displayed gen.
erous and even magnanimons traits.
He had the faculty of attaching to
himself, almost as a personal follow
ing, those members of the House who
never came in conflict with him, while
he regarded his intellectual peers of
both political parties as natural foes
whom he was destined at some time
eoarha.. anu wnvr-~
overthrow he seemed to be in con-
stant preparation.
ALLEN G. THURMAN.
His rank in the senate was estab-
lished from the day he took his seat,
and was never lowered during the pc
riod of his service. He was an ad-
mirably disciplined debater, was fair
in his method of statement, logical in
his argument, honest in his conclu-
sions. He had no tricks in discussion,
no catch phases to secure attention,
but was always direct and manly.
His mind was not preoccupied and
engrossed with political contest, or
with affairs of state. He had natur-
al and cultivated tastes outside of
those fields. He was a discriminat-
ing reader, and enjoyed not only Sc
rious books, but inclined also to the
lighter indulgence of romance and
poetry. He was especially fond of
the best French writer's. He loved
Moliere and Racine, and could quote
with rare enjoyment the humorous
scenes depicted by Balzac. He took
pleasure in the drama, and was de-
voted to music. In Washington he
could usually be found in the best
seat of the theater when a good play
was to be presented or an opera was
to be given. These tastes illustrate
the genial side of his nature. and
were fitting complement to the
stronger and sterner elements of the
man. His retirement from the Sem
ate was serious loss to his party
a loss indeed to the body.
| GRANT AND THE THIRD-TERM
MOVEMENT.
The leaders of the movement had
to certain extent Inexperienced
public opinion. With all the respect
and affection for the illustrious CON-
mander Of the Union armies, there