in his state, and had been active in suppressing illegal whiskey distilling. The opponents of his nomination to the presidency were active in procuring repeated charges against him of collusion with the law-breaking distillers. From every published accusation he immediately vindicated himself in a printed answer. These answers were forthwith republished in the News-Letter, with brief editorial comments; and when Mr. Marseilles called upon the secretary he noticed upon his desk copies of the paper. Said Mr. Bristow, referring to the allegations, "Mr. Marseilles, for myself I care nothing about these malicious charges that my enemies bring against me; I can and do answer every one of them; but I do not like them because they trouble my wife." He expressed his gratitude to Mr. Marseilles for his friendship and cordial support, and impressed him with his honesty of character, his ability and dignity.

Rutherford B. Hayes, of Ohio, was nominated for the presidency in the Cincinnati convention. Three votes from New Hampshire and several from Massachusetts were cast for Bristow. Blaine found himself in the very position of Daniel Webster in 1852, which position he had strongly deprecated in an interview, not many weeks previous, with Mr. Marseilles, at the Parker house, in Boston.

One afternoon, on one of Mr. Marseilles's visits to Washington, as he was strolling leisurely through the capitol, he met Hon. Nehemiah G. Ordway, of this state, then sergeantat-arms of the national house of representatives. Mr. Ordway accosted Mr. Marseilles with the remark,

"Well, Marseilles, have you seen all the candidates for the presidency?'' Mr. Marseilles replied, "I don't know. I've seen Blaine, Conkling, and Bristow." Ordway asked, "Have you seen Morton?" Mr. Marseilles answered in the negative. Well," he said, you must see Morton!" Whereupon, Mr. Ordway escorted Mr. Marseilles to the elevator, and thence to the top floor of the capitol building. He went to the door of the committee room, where Senator Oliver P. Morton passed much of his time when not in the senate chamber, and knocked. The signal was answered by his secretary, who said, "Gentlemen, the senator is not

much like to present to the senator." The door was closed. In a moment the message came, "The senator will see the gentleman." We were ushered in, and Mr. Marseilles was introduced to Senator Morton, the great war governor of Indiana, whose patriotism, courage, and inflexible will had saved that great state from going over to the confederacy. He was a large, able, strong, intelligent personage, at that time perhaps the ablest man in the United States senate.

Senator Conkling had told Mr. Marseilles that Connecticut and New Jersey were but the bedrooms of New York; that is, there were enough voters resident in those two states,

The Late Hon. Benjamin H. Bristow, Secretary of the Treasury, under President Grant.

having their homes and living there, but who daily did business in New York, to control and carry them in a presidential election; nominate a candidate who will carry New York, and he will, represented Senator Conkling,

also carry New Jersey and Connecticut. Mr. Marseilles understood that the inference that he was expected to draw from this remark was, to nominate Conkling, of New York, and he would carry three states,— New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. When Senator Morton was told this, he said, "That is true in a measure, Mr. Marseilles, but as Indiana goes in October, so will New York go in November." (Indiana then held her state elections in October.) Mr. Marseilles understood that the inference that he was expected to draw from this was, nominate Morton, of Indiana, who would carry the state for the Republican party in October, and then in the presidential election, in November, he would carry Indiana, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut,-four states instead of Conkling's three, with an Indiana man as the party's standard-bearer in the presidential election. Bristow showed remarkable strength in the convention, but not enough to secure the nomination. His candidacy, however, defeated the ambition of Blaine, and resulted in the nomination of Hayes. Although Bristow was not nominated, yet to the day of his death he remained one of the warmest and most grateful friends of Mr. Marseilles. He was the embodiment of gratitude, an exception to the lines of Wordsworth: "I've heard of hearts unkind,

Kind deeds with coldness still returning; Alas! the gratitude of man

Hath oftener left me mourning."

Mr. Marseilles is replete with such reminiscences. With Congressman James F. Briggs, of New Hampshire, he once called at the White House, and drifted into a considerable con

Whether there, or in the senate chamber, or in the house of representatives, or as the welcome guest of cabinet ministers, and others in authority, his advice was cherished, and he was always treated with a courtesy and consideration worthy of his dignity and his intelligence. He was recognized as one of the powers behind the throne, and men sought his persuasive influence, and feared. his vigorous editorial pen.

It was in the spring of 1879, whilst he was still residing in Kingston, New York, conducting his two newspapers there, that Charles H. Bell, of Exeter, was appointed to the office of United States senator, to fill the vacancy caused by the expiration of the term of Senator Bainbridge Wadleigh. The president had called an extra session of congress, and without Mr. Bell's appointment, New Hampshire would have been represented by only one senator during a very important session, as the legislature at that time did not meet until June to fill the vacancy. Mr. Bell had been the warm and faithful friend of Mr. Marseilles, his near neighbor, and a wise counsellor, in the early days of his journalistic career; and as there threatened to be opposition to his admission to the senate, Mr. Marseilles went to Washington to assist him, and rendered him valuable aid. It was at that time that Mr. Marseilles "bearded the lion in his den," and called upon Senator Conkling, who was reported as opposed, on technical ground, to the admission of Mr. Bell, and held an earnest conference with him on the subject. Senator Conkling received the famous editor with kindliness and deference, and talked

publicans for governor of the state, and was triumphantly elected. He filled this honorable position with marked ability, and left a record as one of New Hampshire's greatest and purest executives. Mr. Marseilles pronounces him one of the foremost lawyers of New England, a man of the highest scholarly attainments, whose services to the state as a faithful and accurate historian will keep his name in enduring remembrance.

These are mere suggestive outlines of important political movements in which Charles Marseilles was one of the central figures and controlling factors. His name is indissolubly linked with the inner

history of his country. His knowledge of internal affairs, if put in print, would be a romance of real life indeed. How many things Charles Marseilles knows, which to tell would make him a brilliant newsman! Said George Alfred Townsend recently, "The plainest public man contains more news than the noblest reporter. What could not

The Late Dr. John H. Douglas, Physician to General Grant.

occupied with the duties of the governorship, he visited Mr. Marseilles regularly every day, through rain as well as sunshine, during his delayed recovery, walking over a mile to his residence. "His kindness," says Mr. Marseilles feelingly, "was such as word or deed could never repay. Dear Governor Bell! He has passed on before me to the higher and better life, where the richest reward awaits him who in his love for God also loves his neighbor as himself."

Providence raised another man who greatly befriended Charles Marseilles, in the hour of his adversity, Dr. John H. Douglas, of New York, the last physician of the illustrious soldier and patriot, Ulysses S. Grant. Dr. Douglas had been the physician. of Mr. Marseilles in New York, and remained his advisory physician after his return to New England. Between doctor and patient grew a strong tie of attachment, and the death of the physician, in October, 1892, at the age of sixty-eight, was deeply mourned by Mr. Marseilles. In 1884, General Grant came to Dr. Douglass for treatment. From that time until Grant's death, July 23, 1885, he was in almost constant attendance upon

It was in 1882 that Charles Marseilles's health broke down. He fell a victim to nervous prostration from overwork and malaria, and sought restoration in the healthful, bracing atmosphere of St. Johnsbury, Vt. Upon partial recovery, he removed to Exeter, where he has ever since made his home. It was then that he had an opportunity to test the strong, faithful friendship of Gov. Charles H. Bell. Although Mr. Bell was then

sician's own health was completely shattered, and he did not have the physical strength to regain the practice which had slipped from his hands during his long neglect of private business. Financial reverses came upon him, and in a short time he found himself deprived, through unfortunate investments, of the means which he had accumulated during his professional career.

During the almost fatal sickness of Mr. Marseilles, his various newspaper

property was disposed of by friends, in his interest, and he is now living in comparative retirement, although the public, especially New Hampshire and Massachusetts people, do not need to be reminded of his active participation in politics, and the remarkable power that he still continues to wield as a vigorous and somewhat voluminous newspaper contributor and indefatigable letterwriter. His knowledge of men and measures is superior, and he writes with great vigor of argument, and with uncommon clearness and correctness of language.

He was the warm friend and almost worshipful admirer of the late President Chester A. Arthur, who showed in many ways and for many years his friendship for him. Mr. Marseilles found Mr. Arthur always the same manly type,-a thorough gentleman, a scholar, a conscientious executive, and a statesman, able and honest. He stood courageously and approvingly by Mr. Marseilles in his great work of political reform in Ulster county, New York. It has been remarked that there was that about Arthur that would remind one of Marseilles, and there is certainly that about Marseilles that brings to mind Arthur, a certain elegance of manner, unfailing courtesy, grace of carriage, and that indescribable something-or-another that denotes superiority, fine sensibilities, refined tastes, culture, and genuine aristocracy.

The familiar precept, "What is worth doing at all is worth doing well," finds splendid exemplification in Charles Marseilles. Whether it is the ordering of a book, or the composing of an editorial, or whatever it