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tion with literary, agricultural and po.
ntlcal associations. Mr.. Clark early en-
tered political life alilliating with the
democratic party and although yet a
young man he was chosen a substitute
delegate of Gov. John S. Robinson to
the Charleston convention of 1860.
Gov. Robinson died suddenly at Charles
ton and Mr.. Clark attended the adjourned
session at Baltimore that nominated
Stephen A. Douglas, of whom he was an
ardent admirer. In 1852 he was ap-
pointed Postmaster az Poultney and held
the office until 1860 when he resigned to
accept the office of Mail Agent from
Burlington to Boston. At the breaking
out OF the rebellion he was among the
hrst to espOuse the cause of the Union.
He rendered valuable service in address,
Ing public assemblages of the people
and In abundant labors assisted in or
ganizing the regiments that went out
from the State. In the Fall of 1861 the
Senate Of Vermont after several unsuc-
cesstUl ballots having failed to elect a
secretary without his knowledge, or
consent nominated Mr.. Clark as com
promise candidate, and elected him on
the second ballot. He has received four
successive unanimous re-eleCtions-a
rare compliment to the fidelity and abil-
lty with which he has performed his du-
ties. In 1868 by a joint resolution of the
Legislature he was requested to prepare
a Manual of Parliamentary Practice for
their use. The work was accomplished
and adopted by them and evinces a
thorough study of and acquaintance
with Parliamentary law and practice.
Mr.. Clark has devoted much time to
Literary and Historical Studies. He has
for many years been an officer of the Ver-
mont Historical Society and Vice Presi-
dent of the New England Historic Socie-
ty. In 1852 he prepared a Memoir of
the late Rollin C. Mollery. He has be-
side this prepared many Biographical
and Historical papers for both Societies.
Although not practical agriculturist,
he has long been devoted friend of ag-
riculture and agricultural associations.
For the past ten years he has been Secre-
tary OF the Rutland County Agricultural
Society. At the formation of the New
England Agricultural Society he was
elected one of its Secretaries and he has
done very much as co-laborer with DR..
Lorlng in sustaining and building it up.
In 1854 he was called to the Secretary |
ship of the Vermont State Agricultural |
Society. He is Treasurer of the Nation |
al Wool-Growers Association and has
united with DR.. Henry S. Randall and
others in earnest endeavors to procure
an additional tariff on foreign wool. His |
knowledge of the labors Of Rollin G. !
the author Of the tariff of 1928, |
has given much influence and effect 20 |
his labors in behalf of the Wool Growers
0f Vermont. During the passing sum-
ner, he has been made Secretary Of the
State Musical Association.
1t is worthy Of remark that he has
)een called to all Of these several posi-
ions, having in no instance solicited
hem. The history of his connection
With these various interests too.
how that they have all found in him
'atron OF rare energy, fidelity and abili-
y, comprehending fully their genius and
cope, and at the same time giving
aborious attention to all their details so
ssential to success. Mr. Clark is an
lnselfsh, cheerful and tireless toiler,
lways leaving upon his work gratifying
violence Of completeness and finish. As
public speaker he possesses an easy
ddress, is ready, fOrcible and impress
i've, never failing to command and re-
ain the interested and unfagging at
ention of his audience. AS writer his
tyle is sturdy Saxon, chaste, clear and
lassic
1t would be unnecessary to add that
n such a man the cause of Education
yer finds warm friend and an efficient
elper. The Green Mountain State has
lrther honors for her devoted son and
be will ever find them wisely and
'OrthilV bestowed