Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-26


marked with indices of talent or statesmanly
capabilty The Senate albeit all the de-
generacy (as is said and always has been OF
the presently Of the times, yet presents the
appearance of q grand and dignified assembly.
Men of years mature and ripe experience
mostly sit there as the representatives OF the
American nobility-not the nobility of blood,
but the nobility of character acquired-the
only indisputable title to true greatness.
"I heard some of the Senators speak. Was
not gratifed with Mr.. Crittenden. who seems
filled to the brim with the feelings OF ready
orator. Mr.. Calhoun, too. struck me as a
master spirit, be it Of evil or good. When he
speaks he stands straight and looks stiff, stern
and strong as giant tree breaking the force
of the storm. The great Webster, too, spoke
like one strong and myielding In his convictions
of right and commanding and powerful in their
enforcement. OF him it may be said the lion
always commands respect and Difference, but
never wakes the farthest and deepest echoes
of the forest unless the occasion demands it.
There, too, sat the illuStrious Henry Clay. He
did not speak whilst was In the Senate
chamber, but had heard him a few days
before at the convention, when he seemed full
Of the feeling and life Of his most vigorous
manhood. To look at him Is enough for one
who Is interested in observing the noble traits
of the human face divine There is charm
about the man when he smiles that is to me
perfectly irresistible. It is the pure eloquence
Of a high born SOUL Near Mr.. Clay sat the
accomplished and classic Preston, . man whose
appearance Ill bespeaks the vivacious elegance
and brilliancy Of his oratory. In my humble
opinion he is the most graceful, fascinating and
polished in his diction especially, of all the
orators in Congress. Among the administration
members Mr.. Calhoun-a few years since
frequently called by his present political friends
and coadjutors the Cataline Of the country-is
the most powerful and commanding in his
oratory. Mr.. Buchanan, the most elegant; Mr..
Wright, the closest and most cautious reasoner,
In this probably inferior to none of his sena-
torial compeers Mr.. Benton, the most prosaic
and tedious yet 1t may be that he Is, statisti-
caly, the most learned Mr.. Tappan of Ohio
did not see-he was sick. I regret not seeing
him both on account of his acknowledged readi-
ness and ability and of his notorious and
peculiar ugliness Of features.
1.-THE House of Representatives in regard to
order, quiet and dignity, is much discredited by
contrast with the Senate. constant hum
ming sound filled the hall while was there.
AS to the members, some talk, some laugh, some
lounge, some read newspapers and documents,
and some are engaged in writing letters and
ranking electioneering capital to their dearly
beloved constituents. Presenting altogether a
motley assembly that seems to have little COM
munity Of purpose or design-tndeed very
bedlam.
ct MUST record the fact that was intro
duced by Mr.. Corwin to ex-President j. q.
Adams. now member Of the House. He Is
probably one Of the most remarkable characters
living. Although as ripe In learning and
wisdom as in years. he economies and improves
each hour as though his fame was yet to win,
and at the age of more than three score and
10 unites in the discharge Of every duty the
energy and severe application Of a vigorous and
more responsible manhood. When presented to
him thought it time to keep silent and listen
Mr.. Corwin spoke Of the late Baltimore Con-
vention (after it had been alluded TO by Mr..
Adams as being very extraordinary in its char
acter) as being paralleled only by the departure
OF the children of Israel from the land Of Egypt.
The countenance of the old scholar and states
man lit up as he answered with eloquent en-
thusiasm, I trust it is not the going out from
the land of Egypt, but q beginning of the
entrance into the land Of Canaan There are
some men OF sterling character in the House of
Representatives, but there is probably no one
whose name promises to live longer in history
than that of the venerable ex-President.
among the other stars Mr.. Corwin, or
present candidate for governor (whoSe kindness
and attention while in Washington cannot too
highly Value) has reputation and ability to
sustain and extend it that Is in every respect
enviable His conversational talent - extra
ordinary; he draws his hearers nearer and
nearer to him as by q spell. He has been
called by high authority among the critics lately
the Sheridan of the times. With an inexhaustible
fund Of humor and wit ever ready, keen and
pure, he has become the toast Of every convivial
circle, whilst his natural ability and solid &C.
quirements exact respect and difference IN
graver assemblies. Was presented by Mr.. Cor
win to President Van Buren,.
"He seems disposed with all courteousness to
demean himself in such manner that his guests
may feel unconstrained in his presence and
may 60 away with the recollection of some re-
mark that heNthe President Of the greatest
Nation on the face Of the globe) had directed
especially to them. To me he spoke of some