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ruins. So unmistakably did the leading minds of the South indorse the deed and make it their own. Nor, on the other hand, were the men of the North silent. The thrill of horror and alarm which ran through the free States found expression, as with fitting phrase and indignant emphasis men characterized and denounced the diabolical and cowardly assault. On the floor of Congress were those found who, at much personal hazard, denounced both the assault and the assailant. In the House, John Woodruff of Connecticut, a man proverbial for moderation of temper and deportment, said: If honorable gentlemen cannot wholly rid themselves of an unwelcome presence, they can, at least, show their appreciation of an action wanting few of the elements of the most audacious crime and of a spirit equal to deeds that I will not name. With an endeavor always to cultivate courtesy, I shall not hesitate, here in my place or elsewhere, to freely characterize as they deserve any lofty assumption of arro
ruins. So unmistakably did the leading minds of the South indorse the deed and make it their own. Nor, on the other hand, were the men of the North silent. The thrill of horror and alarm which ran through the free States found expression, as with fitting phrase and indignant emphasis men characterized and denounced the diabolical and cowardly assault. On the floor of Congress were those found who, at much personal hazard, denounced both the assault and the assailant. In the House, John Woodruff of Connecticut, a man proverbial for moderation of temper and deportment, said: If honorable gentlemen cannot wholly rid themselves of an unwelcome presence, they can, at least, show their appreciation of an action wanting few of the elements of the most audacious crime and of a spirit equal to deeds that I will not name. With an endeavor always to cultivate courtesy, I shall not hesitate, here in my place or elsewhere, to freely characterize as they deserve any lofty assumption of arro
Republican Congressional Losses. --The elections this week have deducted four from the Republican representation in Congress from New England, as compared with the last Congress, and added four to the Conservative side. The men superseded (who were all candidates for re-election,) are John Woodruff and O. S. Ferry, of Conn., and Christopher Robinson and Wm. D. Brayton, of R. I. They are superseded by English and Geo. C. Woodruff, Democrats, of Connecticut, and Sheffield and Browne, Conservatives, of Rhode Island. A Conservative gain of four out of six members elected.
List of Visitors to West point. --1. John J. Crittenden, Frankfort, Ky.; 2. Andrew Johnson, Greenville, Tenn.; 3. Edward D. Bell, Salem, Oregon; 4. John M. Botts, Richmond, Va.; 5. David Davis, Bloomington, III.; 6. David Cooper, St. Paul, Minnesota; 7. John Woodruff, New Haven, Conn,; 8. James S. Albans, Wisconsin; 9. Frederick P. Stanton, Kansas; 10. Alexander Cummings, Penn.; 11. Thomas J. McKean, Lowa; 12. Richard Tilghman, Maryland; 13. James G. Blaine, Maine; 14. Herman Haunt, Deerfield, Mass.; 15. Professor Charles Davis, N.Y.; 16.Gen. H. B. Carrington, Ohio; 17. Brig. Gen. John Garland, U.S. Army.