Affairs. His work on that committee has received the generous approval of the house and of his party, for the faithful and intelligent manner in which its exacting duties were discharged. He maintains a law office at Racine, where he is a member of the legal firm of Cooper, Simmons, Nelson & Walker. His ablest speeches in congress have been delivered in connection with the bills to refund the debts of the Pacific railroad, and on our attitude and our duties toward the Philippines.