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and I who have known him, can only express to her the sincerest human sympathy.

California has suffered a greater loss than her people know; and yet its knowledge as evidenced by his second election in the great representative character was distinguish and stands alone as recognition of his powers, and his devotion to the state.

He was the only Senator who succeeded himself in the history of California. Wm. M. Gwin was twice chosen Senator, but the second term was given him by a compact which took it clearly out of the category of being the choice of the state, whilst the second term of Governor Stanford was the free choice of the people.

The crowning glory of Governor Stanfords life however, as it seems to me was his simplicity. He was not corroded and corrupted by wealth. His impulses were stronger than