Mr. LEGARE was always a hard and conscientious worker. and even in the later years. when failing health made the discharge of his public duties increasingly difficult. he.remained at his post of duty and accomplished much of benefit. both to his constituents and to the country at large. He secured many needed improvements for his district. among them money with which to build the new immigration station at Charleston. appropriations for the Charleston Navy Yard. and for the deepening of the Ashley River. He was Instrumental in securing the passage of a bill for a new battleship. and in recognition of his services the ship was named .South Carolina. Although last winter in a weakened condition of health. which hardly permitted of his remaining in Washington. ho delivered two speeches on the floor of the House which evoked
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