the State’s quota of troops.  Was called to Albany in December for consultation concerning the defenses of New York Harbor.  Summoned a board of engineers on December 24, of which he became a member, and on January 18, 1862, submitted an elaborate report on the condition of the national forts both on the seacoast and on the inland border of the State.  Was appointed inspector-general February 10, 1862, with the rank of brigadier-general, and in May inspected the New York troops at Fredericksburg and on the Chickahominy.  In June, 1862, Governor Morgan ordered his return from the Army of the Potomac, and he acted as secretary of the meeting of the governors of the loyal States which was held June 28 in New York City.  At Governor Morgan’s request, General Arthur resumed his former work, resigned as inspector-general, and on July 10 was appointed quartermaster-general.  Retired from the office December 31, 1862, when Horatio Seymour succeeded Governor Morgan.  Between 1862 and 1872 was engaged in continuous and active law practice—­in partnership with Henry G. Gardner from 1862 till 1867, then for five years alone, and on January 1, 1872, formed the firm of Arthur, Phelps & Knevals.  Was for a short time counsel for the department of assessments and taxes, but resigned the place.  Continued during all this period to take an active part in politics.  Was chairman in 1868 of the Central Grant Club of New York, and became chairman of the executive committee of the Republican State committee in 1879.  Was appointed collector of the port of New York by President Grant on November 20, 1871; was reappointed on December 17, 1875, and confirmed by the Senate on the same day without reference to a committee, a courtesy never before extended to an appointee who had not been a Senator; retained the office until July 11, 1878, when he was suspended by President Hayes.  On retiring from the office of collector resumed the practice of law with the firm of Arthur, Phelps, Knevals & Ransom.  Advocated in 1880 the nomination of General Grant to succeed President Hayes.  Was a delegate at large to the Chicago convention, which met June 2, 1880.  After the nomination of General Garfield for the Presidency a general desire arose in the convention to nominate for Vice-President some advocate of General Grant and a resident of New York State.  The New York delegation indicated their preference for General Arthur, and he was nominated on the first ballot.  Was elected Vice-President November 2, 1880; took the oath of office March 4, 1881, and presided over the extraordinary session of the Senate that then began, which was very exciting.  That body being equally divided, he was frequently called upon to exercise the right of casting the controlling vote.  President Garfield was shot July 2, 1881, and died September 19.  His Cabinet announced his death to the Vice-President, then in New York, and at their suggestion he took the oath as President on the 20th at his residence