So unfailing were his courtesy and kindliness that his personal influence was as great with the Republicans as with the Democrats, among whom almost from the day of his entrance he was accorded a leading position.
-- Noah Davis took his seat as representative from the strong Republican district of Monroe and Orleans in Western New York.

He early attained distinction at the bar and had just left the Supreme Bench of his State, where he had served for eleven years with eminent credit.

That high dignity had been conferred upon him before he was forty years of age.

He did not find service in the House congenial and promptly abandoned all thought of a legislative career.

This was sincerely regretted by his personal friends, who had knowledge of his ability and foresaw brilliant success for him should his ambition lead him to remain in Congress.