He has proved himself fit for every conspicuous position in our Republican army except that of trumpeter.

When the duty was done, he has not sought for personal credit or popular applause.

His qualities have not been those for which the people manifested their regard by shouting or clapping of hands, or stamping of feet in public meetings; he has had no following of ambitious politicians whom he has sought to repay for their political services at the public expense.
"But he has had a place second to that of no other man in the solid and enduring esteem of the people of the Commonwealth.
He has been content to do a service, and has left the other men who sought for it the credit of doing it.

His official action has tended to make or unmake great industries.

Great fortunes have depended upon it.