Claude Matthews — Governor of Indiana
Steadfastly from his childhood’s earliest hour—
From simplest country life to state and power—
His worth has known advancement,—each new height
A newer glory in his fellow’s sight.
So yet his happy fate—though mute the breath
Of thronging multitudes and thundrous cheers,—
Faith sees him raised still higher, through our tears,
By this divine promotion of his death.