The oldest member of the House, he was at the same time the most punctual--the first at his post; the last to retire from the labors of the day.

His practice in these respects could well put younger members to the blush.

While many others might be negligent in their attendance, sauntering in idleness, engaged in frivolous amusements, or even in dissipation, he was always at his post.

No call of the House was necessary--no Sergeant-at-arms need be despatched--to bring him within the Hall of Representatives.

He was the last to move an adjournment, or to adopt any device to consume time or neglect the public business for personal convenience or gratification.