e, and I thanked
the senate for the reception. After handshaking and pleasant talk
I was escorted to the house of representatives, where the same
simple ceremony was observed. I visited the state board of
equalization, then engaged in the important duty of equalizing the
taxes imposed in the several counties and cities of the state. At
their request I expressed my opinion of the system of taxation in
existence in Ohio, which I regarded as exceedingly defective by
reason of restrictive clauses in the constitution of the state
adopted in 1851.

In the evening of this day I was invited to a reception at the
Lincoln League club. I insert the report published the next morning
in the "State Journal."

"The reception to Senator John Sherman at the Lincoln League club
rooms last night was a rousing enthusiastic affair. The rooms were
crowded with members of the league and their friends, while most
of the state officials, members of the general assembly and the
state board of equalization were present. Several Democrats were
conspicuous in the crowd, and all parties, old men and young, vied
with each other in doing honor to Ohio's great statesman. During
the evening Governor Campbell, accompanied by his daughter, came
in to pay his respects to the distinguished guest and was cordially
received. He was called upon for a speech and responded briefly
in his usual happy vein. He expected to meet with the Republicans
this fall again and would assist at some one's obsequies, but just
whose it would be he did not know.

"During the short visit the governor's daughter was the recipient
of marked attention, and divided honors with her father in
handshaking.

"The feature of the evening was the welcome accorded Senator Sherman
and his speech. Everybody was eager to shake hands with him, and
for over an hour he was so engaged.

"He was introduced by President Huling in his usual happy manner,
and responded feelingly in a short speech, which was received with
enthusiasm. Senator Sherman said:

'Gentlemen:--I appear before you to-night, not as a partisan, not
as a Republican, although I do not deny my fraternity, nor as a
Democrat, but simply as a native son of Ohio. My friend has made
a very eloquent speech to you, but I have come to greet you all,
to thank you for the support that has been extended to me by the
people of Ohio, not only by those of my political faith, but also
those who have differed from me. I have o