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Story August 19, 1852

Meigs County Telegraph

Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio

What is this article about?

A notice from 'The Huntress' newspaper describes the physical appearance, character, and background of Mr. Welch, a new Ohio representative in the 32nd Congress, replacing Hon. Samuel F. Vinton. Edited by Mrs. Anna Royall in Washington City.

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We find the following notice of our Representative in Congress in "The Huntress," a paper published in Washington City, and edited by Mrs. Anna Royall. It appears that Mr. Welch is attracting the notice of the ladies:

"Mr. W. is a new member of the Thirty Second Congress, from Ohio, and comes in the room of Hon. Samuel F. Vinton. He is rather young looking, being under the middle age, of proper height, rather stout, with a pleasing form, and bespeaks physical strength and vigor—add to this a striking expression of steady dignity in look and attitude, and you may form a correct idea of a true native Western man, no matter which state he hails from. His face is partially round, of the middling shade, rather thin, with regular, manly features. His hair is jet black, fine, and glossy. His massive forehead, somewhat angular, is stamped with magnanimity and candor, and denotes that unshrinking independence, the noblest attribute of man. His firm, unwavering brow has great expression, and while marked with firm, manly pride, has a lingering kindness in which neither fear nor flattery mingles. His full, dark gray eye, bright as gems, is cool and penetrative, and bespeaks mind and judgment—this is manifest in his countenance—displays a powerful intellect. His manners are plain and natural. Mr. W. is a native Buckeye."

What sub-type of article is it?

Biography

What themes does it cover?

Social Manners Moral Virtue

What keywords are associated?

Congressman Description Physical Appearance Character Traits Ohio Representative Western Man

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Welch Hon. Samuel F. Vinton Mrs. Anna Royall

Where did it happen?

Washington City, Ohio

Story Details

Key Persons

Mr. Welch Hon. Samuel F. Vinton Mrs. Anna Royall

Location

Washington City, Ohio

Event Date

Thirty Second Congress

Story Details

Detailed physical and character description of Mr. Welch, new Ohio congressman replacing Vinton, portrayed as a dignified Western man with independence and intellect.

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