We organized the
House according to programme. Mr. Brooks, [Democrat,] of New York, undertook to
make some opposition but the previous question settled him. Brooks is a
pleasant speaker, and a gentlemanly, agreeable man, judging by appearances.
Thad Stevens, grim-looking, cool, with a ready wit, perfect courage, and the
sort of independence which long experience, assured position, and seventy years
of age gives an able man. He seems to be leader of the House.
SOURCE: Charles
Richard Williams, editor, Diary and Letters of Rutherford Birchard
Hayes, Volume 3, p. 8
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