MERRITT. at the bar.and in the legislature of the State of New York. had prepared him for those -higher duties which are imposed upon .a Representative of the people at the Nations Capitol. In good part -and *with becoming -enthusiasm -he had entered upon that .work. One of hiis first assigaments was to the Committee -on Immigration and Naturalization. of Which I an a member. It was there we began to know him better and to understand him and the )urposes which animated him in coming to the House. His -legislative experience and the readiness and ability with which lie took .up the duties assigned him. gave promise of excellent future service. He was of the minority of the Immigration :Comniittee -and the benefit :of his .counsel and advice had just begun to be appreciated when word came of his ilness. Then followed the last sad message. Our colleague .had passed from the responsibilities placed upon him :by his constituents to that higher setvice which none may resign.
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