study of literature and the live questions of the day, and has delivered many public addresses upon subjects covering a wide range. Combining, as he does, the graces of a polished speaker with the culture of a finished scholar, his addresses of later years have merited and received the highest marks of appreciation.

Mr. Bateman has always been a consistent adherent to the principles of the Republican party. In 1880, as a personal friend of Mr. Sherman, he conducted the canvass for his nomination for the presidency, and was selected as one of the delegates-atlarge from Ohio to the memorable convention of that year in Chicago. He there represented the state on the committee on credentials, and was active in the discharge of duties devolving upon that committee. He remained steadfast in support of Mr. Sherman until the nomination of General Garfield became inev

itable. In the campaign which followed Mr. Bateman took an active part, making a tour of the entire country in support of the convention's choice. He was one of the founders of the Lincoln Club and was made the first president of that organization.

In 1854 Mr. Bateman was united in marriage to Miss Emma Buell, of Cincinnati, who died in 1867. In 1876 he married Miss Ella L. Trowbridge, daughter of Rev. O. Trowbridge, of Newark, New York. They have three children born of this marriage.

Such, in brief, is the life record of one who has attained distinction in professional circles, honor in political life, and high regard and popularity in the social world. Where to find him on party questions is never a problem. He will be where a loyal citizen, with a keen sense of justice and the best interests of society, ought to be.