He attained an exceptional popularity with the soldiers, and against the most bitter attacks never lost his hold on the confidence and personal regard of Mr.Lincoln.
GOVERNORS OF LOYAL STATES.
In the West the commanding figure among a number of distinguished Executives was Oliver P.Morton of Indiana.

He was of stalwart frame, full health, and the highest physical vigor.

His energy was untiring, his will unconquerable.

In the closely balanced condition of parties in his State, he had been trained to the most aggressive and exacting form of leadership, so that he entered upon his gubernatorial duties with a certain experience in the control of men which was of marked value.

He possessed a mind of extraordinary strength; and in frequent contests at the bar and upon the stump, he had thoroughly disciplined his faculties.