During all these years Mr.
Washburne was an aggressive, courageous, faithful representative, intelligent in all his actions, loyal to the Nation, devoted to the interests of his State.
-- Jacob D.Cox, of Ohio, who had acquired credit in the war, and added to it by his service as Governor of his State, was nominated for Secretary of the Interior, and was universally considered to be an admirable selection.

His thorough training and his intellectual strength fitted him for any station.
-- E.

Rockwood Hoar of Massachusetts was named for Attorney-General.
His learning as a lawyer had been previously recognized by his appointment to the Supreme Bench of his State,--a bench always eminent for the legal ability and personal character of its members, and for the value of its decisions.

Outside of his mere professional sphere, Judge Hoar was known as a man of generous culture, varied knowledge, and the keenest wit.

In party relations he had originally been an anti-slavery Whig, and was prominent and influential in organizing the Republican party.
-- John A.J.Creswell of Maryland was nominated for Postmaster-General.
He was the best living representative of those loyal men of the Border States who had proved a tower of strength to the Union cause.