Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-25
MiIIard Fillmore,


This gentleman having became president OF
the United States. by the death Of Gen Tsy-
lor, ana,ural desire doubtless exists 10 see re-
capi,ula,ion OF the facts Of bis history. We ac-
cordingly compile from the N. Y. Tribune and
Newark Mercury the following biographical
sketch.
Mr.. Fillmore was born al Summer Hill, Cay.
uga Co. New York, on Jan. Z, 500, and is ac-
cordinely now lItle more than SO years old
His father was afarmer IN very limited circum-
stances The family removed to Aurora, Erie
Co in 1919, where The father sill carries on
farm of moderate dimensions The writer
has often passed The modest house where reside
the family Of the President, in style not more
pretending than is common I'D thriving fatmers
oflbat prosperous district. The narrow means
of the father did not permit the bes;owal on the
son of any Other than most limited common
school education When IS years old he was
SET 10 learn lhe lrade of q cloihier al which he
worked for four years. improving all his spare
time in reading. books from lille library in
the village where he lived Al the age OF 10
he made the acquainiance of Judge Wood Of
Cayuga Co. who detected The latent talents OF
the young man. and induced him 10 study law
for which he generously furnished the means.
Mr Fillmore remained IN Judge Woods Office
about two years studying win tha, industry
and perseverance, which have distinguished
him through life : during this time he also
taught school in the Winter months in order
himself 10 provide for his expences as far as
possible In 1922 he entered law Office in
Buffalo and passed year studying and teach
ing, when he was admitted 10 the bar and re-
moved 10 Aurora 10 commence ihe p,ac,ce OF
his profession. In 1926 he married Abigail,
the daughter of Rev Lemoel Powers she
will no doub. hereafter preside at the White
house. Several years We're now mainly en-
ployed by MI Fillmore in diligent judicial stud
les, and in the >imiled legal practice OF coun
iry town. In 1929 he was elected 10 he As
sembly Of New York and for hfee years (du-
ring which time be removed his residence to
Bufalo) held seal in that body. Here he
was remarkable for his constant devotion To-,
and unwearied industry in his duties. He
took prominent and influential part in The en-
acIment Of The law abolishlng Imprisonment,
for debt. In 1892 he was elected TO the Xxx
IL Id Congress and served credi,ahly. In the
Fall Of 1886 ne was again returned for the
Committee on Elections in The famous New
Jersey Broad Seal case, and in that capacity
established his reputation 10 the House. He
was reelected 10 he mex, Congress. and now
assumed The responsible position of Chairman
of the Committee OF Way. aud Means. In
the dulles of This post al a trying crisis. he
manifested the industry, dignity Of bearing
efficient practical talent, and ability to secure
The confidence OF his colleagues which had be-
fore distinguished him. The Tariff Of lS42
was matured by his genius. In 1914 he was
strongly urged as the Whig candidate for Vice
Presiden, OH the ticket with Henry Clay, but,
being passed over, gave hearty support 10 Clay
and Frelinghuysen lie was afterwards elec.
ted by one Of the larges. majorities ever given
by the Whg party Comptroller Of the State of
New York, in which Office the Vice Presden-
cy on The ticket wirh Gen Taylor found him,
and which he resigned 10 take the Presidential
chair Of The Senate Of the United States.
Mr.. Fillmore is one OF The fines. looking men
in The country, and is az good as he looks
His wife has long been distinguished among
the ladies Of Buffalo, as first in every good
work, though naturally retiring and domestic.
They have one son and one daughter The
son has jus, finished his education al Harvard
Law School. and his dau ghter. young lady of
grea, natural and acquired mental endowmen,s,
is now. believe, engaged in teaching pub
lie free school in Buffalo Such is the man
who few days ago, possessed no power,
except by lie in one Of The Honses Of Con
eress, but who now wields the power and pat
ronage of q great nation.