and writers that almost any new member would have sunk under the storm that was let loose upon Raymond. He has, however, as editor, been far more thoroughly posted upon iKilitics in Southern or all aspects than his opponents, and having had a training as- a politician, writer, debater aud speaker in the Assembly at Albany, was not to be easily overmatched or matured.

'4HK SPEAKER AMAINST HIM.

Mr. Colfax was very active upon the floor,