He received a caucus nomination as Clerk of the House, from the Republican members of Congress, the only colored man who has ever been honored by a Republican caucus. The House was Democratic. He was a delegate to several National Republican Conventions. Served as Special Agent for the Treasury Department. Polished in his manners--a fluent and convincing speaker, he was prominent in the Councils of the Republican Party. Gen. Robert Smalls-- Born in South Carolina, at Beaufort, April 5, 1839. Although debarred by Statute from attending school, he educated himself with such limited advantages as he could secure. Removed to Charleston, S.C., in 1851, worked as a rigger, leading a sea-faring life. Employed on the _Planter_, a steamer plying in Charleston harbor as a transport, which he took over Charleston Bar in May, 1862, and delivered her and his services to the U. S. Blockading Squadron. In recognition of his services was appointed Pilot in the U. S. Navy, and served in that capacity on the monitor "Koekuk." Promoted as Captain for gallant and meritorious conduct, December 1, 1863, and placed in command of the _Planter_, serving until she was put out of commission in 1866. Delegate to the State Constitutional Convention. State Senator from Beaufort Co. Elected to the 44th Congress, and re-elected to the 45th, 48th and 49th Congresses. Was a delegate to every National Republican Convention up to within a short time of his death. Collector of the Port of Beaufort, S. C. Died two or three years ago, the last of the "Old Guard" in S. C. Alonzo J. Ransier-- Born at Charleston, S.C., 1834. Self educated. Employed as a shipping clerk in 1850 by leading merchant, who was tried for violation of law "in having a colored clerk" and fined one cent with costs. Delegate to the State Constitutional Convention. Member of the House of Representatives of S.C. Elected Lieutenant Governor on ticket with Gov. R. K. Scott, in 1870. President of Southern States Convention held at Columbia, S.C., in 1871. Presidential Elector on Grant and Colfax ticket in 1868. Delegate to National Republican Convention in 1872. Elected to the 42 Congress. A man singularly gifted with political farsightedness. Robert C. DeLarge. Born at Aiken, S.C., March 15, 1842. Farmer--Self-educated. Agent of the Freedmen's Bureau from May, 1867 to April, 1868. Delegate to the State Constitutional Convention. Member of the House of Representatives, 1860-1870. One of the State Commissioners of the Sinking Fund. Elected State Commissioner in 1870. Elected to the 42d Congress. Very prominent in the Party Councils. Rev. R. H. Cain-- Born in Greenbrier Co., Va., April 12, 1825.