Every year since, with one exception, he has held some honorable public station from the gift of his native State.

Everywhere, at the Bar, in the State Legislature, in the Representative Chamber, in the Senate Chamber, he has been a leader.

Some great department of public service has depended upon him for a successful administration.

He has always been appointed to some special service or duty or difficulty which he has discharged to the entire satisfaction of his constituents and his political associates.

His work has been as remarkable for its variety as for its dignity and importance, or the length of time for which it has continued.