. The Fortieth Congress of the United States: historical and biographical. lected to Congress—the fourth time hewas thus honored by his constituents. The honor was the more dis-tinguished from the fact that never before in his district had any onereceived so many successive elections to Congress. In the Fortieth Congress Mr. Orth introduced a series of resolutionsin reference to the annexation of San Domingo, and on the 5th ofApril, 1S69, made a speech in favor of their adoption, in which hemaintained that territorial extension strengthens our government,increases our wealth, and adds to our p
. The Fortieth Congress of the United States: historical and biographical. lected to Congress—the fourth time hewas thus honored by his constituents. The honor was the more dis-tinguished from the fact that never before in his district had any onereceived so many successive elections to Congress. In the Fortieth Congress Mr. Orth introduced a series of resolutionsin reference to the annexation of San Domingo, and on the 5th ofApril, 1S69, made a speech in favor of their adoption, in which hemaintained that territorial extension strengthens our government,increases our wealth, and adds to our power and grandeur. He isentitled to the credit of initiating the measure of annexation whichhas culminated in a treaty for that purpose now pending in theSenate of the United States. Mr. Orth is a gentleman of fine personal address and of genialmanners. His long continuance in public life attests the estimationin which he is held by those who know him best. Tlu-oughout hisentire career he has possessed the confidence of his friends and therespect of his opponents. 102. ?^^ ?* fay Q E Per ine-t- .j-&r\5^ WORTHIKGTOIN 0. SMITH.
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