Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-10-25

Having spent some months IL this classic
and delightful region he returned to Paris,
and soon after passed over to Engand,wh
he resided short time in the official oapa
city under Mr. Monroe, American Minister
III the Court Of St James
lis anxiety to return to his native land
was so great, however, that notwithsiand-
ing the solicitation of Mr Monroe, he very
soon embarked for America. Having ar
rived in Philadelphia, tie was admitted 10
the bar aud commenced the practice Of his
profession, but forming shortly after mat
rimonial connection with lady of fortune
be retired from forum contentio81on 70 a
beautiful villa, called Andalusia, on the
banks Of the Delaware. Hero he gave
himself up to the pursuits of literature, and
the fascinating allurements of gentleman
| farmer. We next find him seated in the
Editorial chair Of the Port Folio, and it
was under his charge that this periodical
attained its highest fame. During the war
with Great Britain, he was elected to the
Pennsylvania Legislature, and although one
OF the youngest members OF the House,
distinguished himself by the ability which
he manifested on every occasion. His
course, however, with regard to the war,
dissatisfied the Eederalists by whom he had
been elected, and he was accordingly drop
ped by that party at the next election, and
taken up by the Democrats His new
friends, failed to re-elect him, and he retr-
ed once more to the shades Of private life
Upon the charter Of the late Bank of the
United States, Mr. Bidde was appointed
Director on the part of Government, and
was annually reelected to that station, un-
til by the reelection of Langdon Cheyes
he was installed in the more important Of
! fee of President With what ability he
managed This, institution is well known 10
all, both in Europe and America, and al
though he may have made himself many
enemies by the course he has pursued, no
one can deny that as financier he stands
unriyaled on either side of the Atlantic. =
Mr. Biddle is one Of five brothers, all of
whom are, or have been distinguished in
their respective spheres Of action. Com.
James Biddle of the navy, deservedly ranks
among the ornaments of his proiesaion;--
MAJ. John Biddle, late of the army is one
of the leading characters in Michigan
/ Richard Biddle of Pittsburg, author Of the
Life of Sebastian Cabot is distinguished
mem er:of Congress, and Charles Biddle,
the eldest of the five, died few mcnths
since in Guatemala, where he. had been at
tempting the construction of a canal across
the isthmus of Darien. Thomas Biddle Of
Philadelphia, the celebrated broker, is also
another brother. In connection with this
enumeration we will remark, that the late
Aaron Burr, who was an intimate friend OF
the father Of these gentlemen, observed in
a letter written about IS years since, that
his five sons all gave promise of distinction.
Nicholas Biddle is now about fifty years
of age, of fine person and dignified man
ners; and is belle iettres scholar inferior
TO few in the country. In religion he IS
an Episcopalian; and in all the duties of
private life an exemplary citizen and zeal
Gus promoter Of the true interests of his
country. boston Express.