ed a stroke of apoplexy and died within two or three days,
leaving behind him none but friends. Tom Corwin, "the wagon-boy,"
had traveled through all the gradations of life, and in every stage
was a kind friend, a loving father, a generous, noble and honest
man.

The life of George H. Pendleton was a striking contrast to that of
Corwin. He was a favorite of fortune. His father was a distinguished
lawyer and a Member of Congress. George had the advantage of a
good education and high social position, a courtly manner, a handsome
person and a good fortune. He served several terms in the House
of Representatives and six years in the Senate. He was the candidate
for Vice President on the Democratic ticket with McClellan, and a
prominent candidate for nomination as President in 1868. He was
minister to Germany during the first term of Cleveland as President.
He died November 24, 1889. My relations with him were always
pleasant.

Samuel S. Cox was an active, industrious and versatile Member of
Congress for more than twenty years. He was born in Ohio, graduated
at Brown University, was admitted to the bar, but, I believe, rarely
practiced his profession. His natural bent was for editorial and
political conflicts, in which most of his life was spent. He was
a good debater, overflowing with humor without sarcasm. In the
campaign of 1860, he and I had a running debate at long range. In
a speech at Columbus, then his residence, I spoke of his erratic
course on the Lecompton bill. He replied at Mansfield with
shrewdness, humor and ability. I reviewed his speech at the same
place, and we kept up a running fire during that canvass, but this
did not disturb our friendly relations. Some years later, he
removed to New York, where he was soon taken into favor, and was
elected several times to Congress. He was the author of several
books of merit, and was the champion of a measure establishing the
life-saving service of the country upon its present footing. He
may be classified as a leading Member of the House of Representatives,
a bright and successful speaker and a copious author. He died
September 10, 1889.

John A. Bingham was regarded, next to Mr. Corwin, as the most
eloquent member of the Ohio delegation, and, perhaps with one or
two exceptions, of the House of Representatives. He studied law
and was admitted to the bar in 1840. He served for sixteen years
in the House of Representatives on the judiciary and