He is a man of simple habits and mode.st deportment, but studiously observes the qualities of amenity and propriety, and treats all with whom he comes in contact with great consideration and politeness.

In many ways he is an illustration of what may be accomplished under ourrepublican iustitutions, where

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all positions are within the grasp of those who desire to attain them. By energy and perseverance he ha.s risen to a high position without the aid of wealth or influence.

The people have found him a man on whom they could rely, and have accordingly bestowed on him their confidence and raised him to eminence, and it is not too much to say that he has fulfilled all their expectations. There never was a stain on his private character nor on his public record , and the breath of suspicion has never assailed him.

In his domestic and private life he has been exemplary and fortunate. He was early married to Miss Emily L. Trowbridge, of Peekskill, a descendant of the New Haven family of that name, a most excellent and domestic lady, who aided and encouraged him in all his struggles; and he never hesitated to declare that he owes his success and advancement to her untiring energy and zeal, her wise counsel and her laudable ambition. In many dark days she showed him the silver lining of the cloud and gave him new hope and energy. She still lives to share his honors and his prosperity as she shared his adversity, -- -a . noble example of a faithful wife, a devoted mother and a benevolent Christian woman.