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He was born in Franklin, Warren county, Ohio, August 9th, 1811. He was originally a printer, and many years an associate editor of the Cincinnati Gazette. Subsequently he studied law, which profession he practiced until he was elected to Congress in IS4S. He served in the House of Representatives from December, 1849, until March, 1857. In the memorable session of 1835-*t?, when it took the House more than two months to elect a