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Carlisle, John Griffin 1835-
Statesman; born in Campbell (now Kenton) county, Ky., Sept. 5, 1835; was admitted to the bar in 1858.
He rapidly acquired a reputation both as a lawyer and politician.
Having gained experience in both houses of the Kentucky legislature, and served as lieutenant-governor from 1871 to 1875, he entered the national House of Representatives in 1877 as Democratic member from his native State.
In Congress he became rapidly one of the most notable and influential fi cially on financial and commercial matters.
He was a member of the Ways and Means Committee, and was recognized as one of the ablest debaters and leaders in the movement for revenue reform.
When his party obtained control of the House in 1883, Carlisle, as the candidate of the revenue-reform wing of the Democrats, received the nomination and election to the office of Speaker.
He was twice re-elected, serving until 1889.
From 1890 to 1893 he was United States Senator.
On March 4, 1893, he le
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