ss as a debater, and his career in the House plainly indicated
the eminence he has since attained.--George B. Loring came from the
Salem district. He had served several terms in both branches of the
Massachusetts Legislature and had been President of the Senate. He had
for many years taken part in National contests, and of the _personnel_
and principles of the political parties he possessed a knowledge
equaled by few men in the United States.--William W. Rice of the
Worcester district had devoted himself assiduously to his profession of
the law and had generously shared in its rewards and its honors. From
the midst of his full practice he was chosen to Congress.--William
Claflin, well known as a merchant, had taken active part in the
politics of Massachusetts, had been in both branches of the
Legislature, and served as Lieutenant-Governor, and Governor of the
State.

Horace Davis (a son of the eminent Senator John Davis of
Massachusetts), long resident in California, came as the representative
of the San Francisco district. He had been successful as a business
man on the Pacific Coast, and brought to the service of the House
large experience, strong sense, and high character.--The Indiana
delegation was especially strong, with Thomas M. Browne, John H.
Baker, and William H. Calkins, among its members. Mr. Browne and Mr.
Calkins united a talent for parliamentary discussion with exceptional
power as platform speakers. Mr. Baker was one of the most thorough
men in the House on all questions of finance and taxation.--Hiram
Price, who had already served six years, returned from Iowa.--William
A. Phelps, Dudley C. Haskell and Thomas H. Ryan made a strong
delegation from Kansas.--James F. Briggs, a lawyer of good standing,
entered from the Manchester district of New Hampshire.--John T. Wait,
a highly intelligent representative from Connecticut, had served a
part of the Forty-fourth Congress, and was now returned for a full
term.--Edwin Willets who proved to be a wise legislator came from
Michigan.--Anson G. McCook, of the well-known Ohio family that
furnished so large a number of good soldiers, came from New-York City,
with the personal distinction of having carried a Democratic district.
--Frank Hiscock came from the Syracuse district. He had been a member
of the Convention of 1867 and stood high as a lawyer. He rose rapidly
in the House, soon acquiring a position of the first rank.--John H.
Starin and George A. Bagl