No reason, however, was assigned and indeed no good reason could be given, for this personal injustice to an able lawyer and an honorable man.

He was simply a victim to the political excitement of the hour.

Upon Mr.
Stanbery's rejection the President nominated Mr.Evarts to his first official position under the National Government.

He was promptly confirmed, and, it need not be added, discharged the duties of Attorney-General with eminent ability and with a popularity which tended to re-establish in some degree those relations of personal courtesy always so desirable between Congress and the Executive Departments.
[( 1) The following is General Grant's testimony in full, touching the point referred to.

It was given under oath before the Judiciary Committee on the 18th of July, 1867.
MR.