The Press., 1888-07-05
(Correspondence.)
Columbus, Ohio, June 23(

Columbus, Ohio, June 23d 1888.
 To the Editor of The Press As Cover nor Foraker of our state is at present oc- cupying prominent place in the public mind, I have thought little gossip from one of his admirers and near neighbors might not be dlstasteful to readers of The Press. It may be matter of surprise to people at distance that he could succeed in so stirring the sentiments of such body as national convention, but to those who know him and have watched his conrse, who rub against him, so to speak, in every day life, no such surprise is possible.
 He impresses every one with whom he comes in contact, and especially those who, like the writer, seek him not for political preferment, but only for social enjoyment, as man of wonderful personal magnetism. This is all the more prominent by reason of his matter of fact, unostentatious mode of life, both as an official and as 8 citizen. In debate he has a way of at once and for cibly driving home his close cut arguments and facts, which sends thrill of pleasure through the hearts of his political sympa- thizers, and enrages his political opponents almost beyond endurance. Ex-Governor Hoadly has reason to remember his power in this regard as manifested in their joint debates in the state campaign of 1885, when they met for the second time, Hoadly hav- ing been elected over Foraker in 1883 and Foraker over Hoadly in 1885. I suppose there is not man in the United States who is more thoroughly and candidly hat ed by the democrats than this same Joseph Benson Foraker, and the cause is not far to seek. He has a way of ripping wide open and exposing to the laughing gaze of the people their somewhat unsavory record and absurd pretensions. He is fighter with out gloves, never ambiguous, nevor apolo- getic. His words have no uncertain tone. All that is necessary to stir up small cy. clone at any time in this hot-bed of politics is to say good word for the governor. With one accord the democrats of both sexes will heap abuse upon him that would stifie an ordinary mortal. Yet these same people cannot deny that socially he is at- tractive, and many rabid political oppon- ente, notably among the fair sex, (for even the fair sex is here rabidly partisan), sue cumb to the graceful and unstudied charm of his presence, and are forcrd to admit that he is not entirely wild beast after all. All admit that he is a coming power in national politics, as he is now power in state politics, and that he will come as Blaine came-a plumed knight, with armor and helmet glistening, ready and eager for the fray.
 It seems to be generally believed that he has large sized and active "bee in his bonnet, though if that be true he has shrewd methods of suppressing its buzzing from other ears than his own. He is shrewd enough to maintain the semblance of in. difference, though usually able to put in an oar for himself at just the right time, and when least expected, as witness his now famous rebel flag message. That he is am bilious no one can deny, but ambition wher backed by integrity is laudable; and wher accompanied with youth, ability, ''vim and Evigor," is pretty sure to lead to 4'victory.' His friends have always said, when twitteG for their admiration, "Watch him he will be heard from yet"
 Mrs. Foraker is charming and refined lady, with an eye always to the main chance for her pushing liege. I imagine she mus be in disposition and possession of tac akin to Mrs. Logan.
 Should either the first or second place on the republican ticket fall this year tc our young governor, and such result i' not out of the range of possibilities, ,Colum bus will be indeed hot bed of politica fervor and turmoil. The home of Thur man and Foraker will be the Mecca of many pilgrims. HIP. A.