"But he has had a place second to that of no other man in
the solid and enduring esteem of the people of the Commonwealth.
He has been content to do a service, and has left the other
men who sought for it the credit of doing it. His official
action has tended to make or unmake great industries. Great
fortunes have depended upon it. He has affected values of
millions upon millions, and yet he retires from office with
unstained hands, without fortune, and without a spot upon
his integrity. He has no children pensioned at the public
charge. He will leave behind him no wealth gained directly
or indirectly from his public opportunities. He will go back
to a humble and simple dwelling not exceeding in costliness
that of many a Massachusetts merchant or farmer. But honor,
good fame, the affection of his fellow citizens, the friendship
of his fellow Senators will enter its portals with him, and
there they will dwell with him until he leaves it for his
last home."
Mr. Dawes was a very powerful and logical reasoner. He was
a very successful advocate when at the Bar and he was always
a strong antagonist in debate and very effective as a campaign
speaker.
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