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But he never avoids voting. His name, since he has been Senator,
has been first or second alphabetically on the roll of the
Senate. He is found in the Senate Chamber unless engaged
in his committee-room on work which requires him to be there
during the sessions,--and he always votes when his name is
called.
I have never seen any indication that he is interested in
anything, or has any special knowledge or accomplishment,
except what is necessary to the line of his duty. I do not
know that he has any interest in history or literature or
science or music. What he does in his time of recreation--
if he ever has any time for recreation--I cannot tell. He
never seems to take any active interest in any of the questions
which determine the action of the party or the destiny of
the State, except those that relate to its finances. I use
the word finances in the largest sense, including means for
raising revenue and maintaining a sound currency, as well
as public expenditures. He is like a naval engineer, regulating
the head of steam but seldom showing himself on deck.


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