The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-14
OBITUARY..

HON. SAMUEL HOOPER, MEMBER OF CONGRESS.
Hon. Samuel Hooper, member OF Congress from
the Fourth Congressional district OF Massachu-
setts, died at his residence In Washington yester
day, at the age OF slxty-seven years. He was
q prominent and distinguished MEMBER OF the ma
uonal legislature, In which he represented the
wishes and interests OF the citizens OF q very
rensive district which comprises within It's bounds
a portion OF Suffolk county, the First, Second,
Thiro, Fourth, Filth Sixth and Ninth wards OF the
city OF Boston; Chelsea. Revere and winthrop.
He earned and maintained the confidence OF his
constituents by Jealous and faithful discharge Of
his duties.
The deceased gentleman was born IN Marble
head, Massachusetts,, on the 81 OF February in the
year 1908. Having received good education, ne,
at very early period Of his lie, gave his atten-
ton to commercial pursuits. He made many sue
cessful voyages TO Europe and the West Indies az
q merchant. In 1882 he settled in Boston and be.
came interested in the CHINA trade, and as Q
member OF the house OF William Appleton Co.,
he occupied prominent pos,uon IN the mercan-
tile community. HIS personal worth and integ.
rlty were soon appreciated by the comm unity.
HIS leiow citizens rewarded MIN by
chnsetts State Legislature. He had seat In the
lower branch OF That body IN the years 1851, 1862
and 1858, and was member OF the state Senate in
the year 1858 In the year 1851 hOn. William Apple
ton resigned his seat N Congress and Mr.. Hooper
was chosen TO MI the vacancy IN the TniIty-sev-
a
him position on the Committee OF Ways aud
Means, which he continued TO hold When the
late Mr.. Chase was Secretary OF the Treasury ne
found In Mr.. Hooper reliable adviser and his
previous experience in monetary circles ad-
mirably qualified him Tor position on
tue congressional Committee on Banking
and Currency, which ne held with great
service TO the country. In 1862 he was reelected
TO the Thirty eighth Congress- serving on the same
committee, where his knowledge OF finance was
fully recognized, and he was reelected to the
thirty ninth congress-. In the month OF February,
1885. Mr.. Hooper delivered an able speech on the
Loan bill, which showed q thorough knowledge OF
tue finances OF the country. In letter OF accept
ance OF the proposition OF Mr.. Chase Mr.. Hooper
alluded to his Congressional career as iollows:-
"DurlDg my service IN Congress my field Of labor
has been IN the committee room, where have
been early and late. The measures prepared in
tine committee room have followed and sustained
with asslduity in the House. After supplying all
that was required for the war my principal
ooJect has been to do everything in my
power 70 encourage the industry OF the
country, and especially 70 promote the in.
tercst OF intelligent laDor.o Mr.. Hooper was
elected TO the f0rtleth, Forty first and Forty
second Congresses. He was returned TO the Forty
tut Congress as q republican, receiving s,7l5
votes, against 6662 which we're cast for MIR. Morse,
the candidate OF the democracy. He served on the
Committee on Commerce and on the Committee on
Coinage, Weights and Measures OF the present
Congress. Mr.. Hooper declined q reelection 70
CouQreRg.