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Randall, Samuel Jackson 1828-1890

Legislator; born in Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 10, 1828; was educated for a mercantile career, and entered politics early in life. In 1862 he was elected to Congress as a Union Democrat from the old 1st District in Philadelphia, and held the seat continuously till his death. In 1876, 1877, and 1879 he was elected speaker of the House, in which office he established a high reputation as a parliamentarian. During his congressional service he was best known for his work as chairman of the committee on appropriations, and as a member of the committee on banking and currency, and on retrenchment. In the various debates on the tariff he was recognized as a leader of the protection wing of his party. He opposed the Morrison and Mills tariff bills, and antagonized some of the strongest members of his party by his independent course. He died in Washington, D. C., April 13, 1890.

Harper and Brothers Publishers. . New York. 1902.

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