STEWART, William Morris, senator, born in Lyons, New York, 9 August, 1827. He entered Yale in 1848, and, although he was not graduated, his name was afterward enrolled among the members of the class of 1852, and he received the degree of A. M. in 1865. In 1850 he set out for California by the way of Panama and engaged in mining in Nevada county, where he discovered the celebrated Eureka diggings. He disposed of his mining interests and began the study of law early in 1852, and was appointed district attorney in December of that year, and in 1854 became attorney-general and settled in San Francisco. Later he moved to Downieville, California, where he devoted himself to the study and practice of the laws that relate to mining, ditch and water-rights, and similar processes. In 1860 he moved to Virginia City, Nevada, and was retained in almost every case of importance before the higher courts. To his efforts is mainly due the permanent settlement of the titles of nearly all the mines on the great Comstock lode. In 1861 he was chosen a member of the territorial council, and in 1863 he was elected a member of the Constitutional convention. Subsequently he was twice elected as a Republican to the United States senate, and served from 4 December, 1864, till 3 March, 1875. On his retirement he resumed the practice of his profession on the Pacific coast, where his great familiarity with mining law and mining litigation created a demand for his services. In 1887 he was again elected to the United States senate for a full term, taking his seat on 4 March. He has published various addresses and speeches.