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��He was a man of original inven- tive genius, but possessed extensive knowledge, an accurate judgment, a calm temper, a modest deportment, an upright and benevolent heart, and a habit of prudence and diligence in performing the various duties of pub- lic and private life. He was not a theoretic but a practical statesman, distinguished for his amiableness, up- rightness, and fidelit}'. All through the Revolution he was invested at the same time with the highest offices, legislative, judicial, and executive, and continued in them by annual elections. He was neither proud nor haughtv. His high rank did not change his mind, his manners, or his mode of living. He continued to the last the same modest, unassuming man. From all his offices, and with all his prudence, he added not a cent to his property, which did not exceed that of a good common farmer. Worn down with services he had rendered to the public, after a long illness, he died calmly at his mansion in Hamp- ton Falls, January 15, 1786, in his 73d year.

COUNCILLORS.

Hon. John McClary, of Epsom, was a delegate to the Provincial Congress which met in May, 1775 ; a represent- ative from Epsom in 1776 and 1778 ; a member of the Committee of Safety ; councillor from 1780 to 1784 ; senator from 1784 to 1787; president of the senate 1785 and 1786 ; member of the convention, 1791-'!)2. He died June 16, 1801, aged 82.

Gen. Francis Blood, of Temple, was born March 18, 1735-'36, in Con- cord, Mass., and settled in Temple in 1763. Was selectman several years.

��town-clerk, representative all through the Revolutionary War, a justice of court of common pleas, and after- wards chief-justice. He was a man of superior mind, sagacity, and infor- mation ; for many years the leading- man of the town, acquired a hand- some property, and died in 1790.

Dr. Nathaniel Peabody, of Atkin- son, was one of the distinguished men of his times. He was born in Tops- field, Mass., March 1, 1741. He was adjutant-general of the state, 1777-'78 ; member of congress, 1779-'81 ; major-general of the state militia, 1793. He died in Exeter, June 27, 1823, aged 82.

Gen. Joseph Badger, son of Capt Joseph Badger, was born in Bradford, Mass., October 23, 1746. He was a man of great militarv ardor, and held offices in the militia for thirty years. He was present at the capture of Burgoyue in 1779. He was again councillor, 1790-'92, 1795-'96. He died January 15, 1809, aged 62.

Hon. Moses Chase, of Cornish, came of that family which has given so manv distinguished names to American history, including that of Chief-Justice Salmon P. Chase.

SENATORS.

Hon. Joseph Gilman, of Exeter, born May 5, 1738 ; treasurer of Rock- ingham county in 1776; justice of the peace in 1779; elected to senate in 1785-'86-'87 ; member of govern- or's council, last term. In 1788 re- moved to Marietta, Ohio, where, two ears later, he was appointed judge of probate ; later U. S. judge for the district of the North-west. He died May 14, 1806.

Hon. Woodburv Lanodon was born

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