Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-21

Governor Hendricks was my early
friend; gave me the first Office ever
held in the State, and although was
elected over him, in 1887, to the SEN
ate of the United States, we were per-
sonal friends till he died. The Gov.
in person, was large and commanding;
his manners were very popular. He
had smile on his face and warm
shake of the hand for all he met. He
was not of the very first order of tai
ents, but made all fully up by his plain,
practical, good sense. He never at
tempted to speak upon subjects he
did not understand. He made u good
Governor, and stood wellas Senator
during his twelve years in that body.
He, too, has left us, and gone to his
reward, at an advanced age.
Judge John Test, the father of
Charles II. Test, was one of the first
Circuit Judges, and served four terms
in Congress from his district He
was one Of the best lawyers Of the
State. His great forte was in sympa-
thetic and persuasive appeals to the
jury, in which he was eminently
successful. He stood deservedly
high, both as lawyer and statesman.
The Judge wore black suit with
his queue to his waist. He died at q
good old age, honored and respected
by all who knew him.
James b, Ray, the successor of Gov.
Hendricks, was the youngest man
that had ever occupied the chair, at
the time of his election. In person,
he was above the ordinary size, with
a high forehead, rather projecting,
and long queue. He was popular
stump speaker and was never beaten
before the people for Governor, at one
time beating Judge Blackboard and at
another DIR. Israel 4. Candy and
Hardin III. Moore. He was jealous
lawyer, but entered the political field
before his forensic powers were fully
developed. The Governor died COM
paratively young man.
Amos Lane, was extensively known
both as lawyer and politician.
His person was talland commanding,
of the finest mould, his gestures easy
and graceful, his enunciation distinct
and deliberate. He was strong be-
fore both Court and jury. He was at
one time Speaker Of the House of
Representatives and afterwards rep
resented his district in Congress. Mr..
Lane was the father of George W.
Lane of Dearborn, and Col. James
II. Lane Of Kansas. He died at
Lawrenceburg, in advanced age.
Noah Noble succeeded Governor
Ray, and served two full terms. He
was brother to Gen. James Noble,
and one of the most popular men
with the masses in the State. His
person was tall and slim, his constitu-
ton delicate, his smile winning, his
voice feeble, the squeese Of his hand
irresistible. He spoke plainly, and
well, but made no pretense to elo-
quence. As Governor he was very
popular; his social entertainments
will long be remembered. Gov. Noble
died some years ago of consumption,
and lies entombed in the cemetery at
Indianapolis.
David Wallace succeeded Governor
Noble for a single term. He was a
West Point graduate, good lawyer,
with brilliant imagination, q clear
musical voice, and an eloquent flow
of language. His person was fine,
his eye piercing, and his manner and
gesture unsurpassed. He was in his
early days one of the most eloquent
speakers l have ever heard. The
Governor is the father Of William
Wallace, of this city, and of Senator
Wallace, of Montgomery, and is still
in full life, and holding the office of
Judge of the Court Of Common Pleas
ut Indianapolis.
/ may probably continue these
sketches of persons, until l have
touched oil tho Governors, and the
subsequent Judges Of the Supreme
Court, with a glance at the bar; but
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