In this respect he differed from his friend who writes this graphic contribution; whom nevertheless he always respected.

But he was by no means a fossil conservative lagging in the rear of progress.

He marched just as far forward in the column as he was sure it could command the ground.
Thus he espoused the anti-slavery movement in politics in its germinal stage, and became one of the most sagacious and efficient organizers of the Republican Party in his native State.

Of this, however, others are better qualified to treat than this friend.

The same is true of his pecuniary and financial achievements; also of his legal, judicial and official attainments.