...afterward in Cooperstown, Otsego county, New York, in the practice of law. He also entered political life, and it was not long before he became one of the most active and influential members of the Democratic party in the interior of the state. In 1830, Governor...

...afterward in Cooperstown, Otsego county, New York, in the practice of law. He also entered political life, and it was not long before he became one of the most active and influential members of the Democratic party in the interior of the state. In 1830, Governor...

...was being given the advantages of an education. His companions admired him for his big-heartedness, and it was not long before he became one of the most popular boys in school. Moreover, Jean-Baptiste was kind to the boys who were younger than himself,...

...older in years and of acknowledged ability and popularity. He was duly elected and entered ( 'ongress, the youngest member of that body. His aptitude for...influential members of the House of Representatives. He was reflected in 1878, in 1880, and 1882. Before the beginning ot the term for which he had been last chosen...

...reputation tor industry and legal ability. In 187(J Mr. KENNA was nominated by the Democrats of the. Third district of West Virginia as their candidate for Congress,...reelected in 1878, in 1880, and 1882. Before the beginning ot the term for which he had been last chosen he was elected to the United States Senate, in 1883,...

...repntation for industry and legal ability. In 187C Mr. KEXNA was nominated by the Democrats of the Third district of "West Virginia as their candidate for...influential members of the House of Representatives. He was reflected in 1S78. in 1380. and 1882. Before the beginning ot the term for which he had been last chosen...