Such is the estimate of his character which I formed from my acquaintance with him and my knowledge of his life and career. Before I knew him personally. he was the friend of my friend. devoting to his service an energy and zeal which won my admiration and regard. and this admiration and regard constantly increased as I came to know him better during our brief association as menibars of this House. As I talked with him about the events of his active career. tracing him step by step from the humble Irish cottage in county Tyrone to his beautiful Ohio home. from his clerkship in a small country store to his position as the manager of vast business interests. from the small trader to being the employer of thousands of laborers. and from the immigrant ship to the halls of Congress. I became more and more impressed with his courage. manliness. and fidelity. He arrived upon our shores in 1850. a sturdy Irish boy of twenty years. with no capital save correct principles. a commonschool education. and the great gifts of energy. perseverange. and unusual business aptitude.
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