. The Fortieth Congress of the United States: historical and biographical. he plains,General Dodge was elected over a popular competitor by 4,398 ma-jority, nearly more than the district had ever before given. In the Fortieth Congress Mr. Dodge never occupied the time ofthe House in speaking, and yet was among tiie most able and effi-cient members. As a member of the Committee on Military Affairshe rendered the country valuable service, especially in the measurefor the re-organization of the Army. To his services Iowa is largelyindebted for the passage of bills to reimburse the expenses
. The Fortieth Congress of the United States: historical and biographical. he plains,General Dodge was elected over a popular competitor by 4,398 ma-jority, nearly more than the district had ever before given. In the Fortieth Congress Mr. Dodge never occupied the time ofthe House in speaking, and yet was among tiie most able and effi-cient members. As a member of the Committee on Military Affairshe rendered the country valuable service, especially in the measurefor the re-organization of the Army. To his services Iowa is largelyindebted for the passage of bills to reimburse the expenses incurredby the State in raising and equipping volunteers and defending itsborders. He positively declined a re-nomination, and shortly afterthe close of the Fortieth Congress he returned to the plains to push for-ward the construction of the Pacific Railroad. He has just enjoyedthe proud satisfaction of witnessing the completion of that grandenterprise, to which the best energies of his life have been given, tothe success of which no living man has contributed more. 114. Engby-^EPer
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