Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-01-28

'rrspo"dsnos s,rtas Northampton Courier
Hon. Albert CalIatin.

t4 NEw YoRK, Jan. IS, 1s4s.
The recent publication Of Mr. Gallatin. on tho
Mexican war, has given additional interest h
his already distinguished history, and people
wish to know more about this eminent and rood
man. From authentic records, and information
furnished by his personal friends, perhaps may
be able to do something towards meeting intelli-
gent curiosity-premising that MIR G. is a man
OF large frame, about SO years of age, quite fee
bic in bodily power, but with mind as yiuor-
Gus and capable of grasping topic Of great con-
Germ, as in his best days, when he was Sccrcta.
ry OF the Treasury under Mr. Jefferson. He
has ever been abstemious in his habits, and pru-
dent IN the preservation of his health, never us
ing stmulants, and not indulging in the luxuries
of the table His present feeble health does not
permit him to attend religious exercises. but |
understand he attaches himself to the Unitarian
denomination. Mrs G. is living still, and thew
have two sons and one daughter, all married and
residing in New York. ="
Hon. Albert Gallatin was born Of parents Of
the highest responsibility, in Geneva, Switzer-
land, m lsCl. lie was left an orphan carly,
but under the direction Of an influential and
wealthy friend he was thoroughly educated NJ
the University in that place. His xions
were aristocraiic, but young Albert's aspirations
being Of an opposite kind, and contrary to The
wishes Of his friends. he determined. with ano,h-
or young genius, to visit our republic, although
his talents and education promised him elevation
at home il he would remain lie arrived in
Boston in July 1880, preceded by letter from
distinguished relative at Geneva, recommend
ing him to Dr. Franklin. Soon after his arrival
he went to Maine, purchased land at Machias.
joined the force Of Col. John Allen, as a volun,
teer, and sassasdysnce frHoss Ainrpfavao-p,r
to support the garrison In 1889 he was an
pointed Professor of French in Harvard ColIer,
at Cambridge, where he remained about wear
ana then went to Richmond, Va, to attend an
important case of litigation. There he met Pat
rick Henry and many distinguished virginians
who predicted his future distinction sdi
In 1888, Mr. Gallatin received his patrimoay
from Europe, made extensive purchases Of land
In the Interior Of Pennsylvania and virginia,
and finally settled in Fayette county, in the
former state. The place is called New Geneva
and an extensive establishment for making glass
opened by Mr. G., is still in operation there
lie soon became interested in public affairs was
chosen member Of the Legislature of Pennsylya.
ma and then U. s. Senator. in 1898. All thi.
tune he was hardly Of the constitutional age to
no,a the Office, but in consequence Of some lille
gahty, the Federal party, to whom he was op-
posed, caused him to vacatc the seat in few
weeks. a fT
MIR Gallatin was married in 1894 TO daueh.
ter OF Com. Nicholson, a distinguished revolu-
tonary officer. The whiskey instruction then
broke out in the neighborhood with which Mr.
g. sympathized in constitutional opposition, but
coldly opposed all reasonable measures. He
was soon after elected member Of Congress by
the Democratic party Of Pennsylvania, and his
election was announced to him before he knew
Of his nomination. He was distinguished mem
Der three terms, and, in conjunction with Msdi-
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