tate Legislature
and took a leading position in a body of able men. In the House of
Representatives he rose rapidly in the estimation of his associates
and was recognized as a sound and careful legislator, of great
industry in the committee-room, and of decided ability as a debater.
He exhibited an exceptional clearness of statement and power of
analysis. He possesses the peculiar tact and aptitude which insure
a successful career in a Parliamentary body. He has always been fond
of books, and has constantly grown in knowledge and in mental discipline.

The Pennsylvania delegation received some valuable accessions.
Washington Townsend of the Chester district brought to his public
duties a large experience in affairs, a good standing at the bar, with
the common sense, integrity, and trustworthiness found so generally
in the Society of Friends.--John B. Packer, a man of steady character
and strong parts, came from the Dauphin district.--John Cessna of the
Bedford district had served many years in the Legislature of
Pennsylvania, had been twice Speaker of the House of Representatives
in that State, and had given much attention to Parliamentary
law.--William H. Armstrong from the Lycoming district, was a graduate
of Princeton, a lawyer, and extensively engaged in business.--James S.
Negley, from one of the Pittsburg districts, had served in the Mexican
war when only twenty years of age, and at the outbreak of the Rebellion
was appointed a Brigadier-General in the Volunteer service. He joined
General Sherman in the South-West in the autumn of 1861 and fought
through the war, attaining an excellent reputation, and being rewarded
with the rank of Major-General.--Daniel J. Morrell of the Johnstown
district, who entered the preceding Congress, had grown rapidly in his
standing in the House, and, next to Judge Kelley, was quoted as an
authority upon all industrial questions.

George W. McCrary and F. W. Palmer of Iowa, Jacob A. Ambler and
William H. Upson of Ohio, Horatio C. Burchard and John B. Hawley of
Illinois, and Stephen W. Kellogg of Connecticut, were among the members
who rose to rank and usefulness in the House.--Gustavus A. Finkelnburg,
a young German who spoke English without the slightest accent, came
from one of the St. Louis districts and rapidly gained the respect
and confidence of all who were associated with him.--S. S. Burdette,
a man of force and readiness as a debater, was one of his colleagues,
as was al