The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-05
The Peliticsl History or new Yerk-kieus.
Governor Bro0ae.

ne Pslisscal History Of new Ysrk-kieus.
Governor Brooae.
In our reminescences Of some Of the public men
this State, in the Herald Of Thursday last, we
aentieled that the late Lieutenant Governor John
,roome, who was chosen on the democratic re-
ublican ticket with Governor Morgan Lewis, was |
aid to have been connected with the tories OF the
evolution. This is presumed to have been a SLAM
Ter of his political opponents, but many of our old
politicians will remember this charge made against
him by the ederalis.s, who, beng constantly called
tories by their democratic adversares, were not
slow to retort upon them, often, doubt, unjusly
What the circumstances were which led to this
accusation against Lieutenant Governor Broome'
we cannot now state, but we are happy to have it
in our power to correct any false impression re-
spectng his political character. We have prepared
the following notice of him, our attention having
been called the subject by one of the family, who
very properly feels aggreved at any impuston cast
upon the memory of their distinguished relative.
Hon. John Broome was born on Staten Island in
1913. His father, Samuel Broome, came from
England in early life, and after his arrival mar
ried lady named Latourette, of a Huguenot tami-
ly, who were among the ancient nobility of their
native country. John Broome was destined for
the legal profession, and studied for a time with
William Livingston, afterwards Governor of New
Jersey. Not liking the study of the law, he united
with an elder brother in commercial pursuits; but
possessing of the spirit OF enterprise than the
latter, he withdrew from the connection, and, in
business on his own aueount, acquired both repu-
tation and wealth
1t was during the mercantile career of Mr..
BYcome that the troubles of the revolution began,
and took decided stand in favor of independence.
In IT'S he was one of the Committee of Safety,
and also one of the delegates elected by The people
of the city OF New York to the Provincial Con-
gress, afterwards called "the Convention of the
Representatives of the State OF New York" In
August, l776, he was associated with John Jay,
Gouverneur Morris, William Smith, John MORN
Scott, Robert r. Livingston, William Duer, John
Sloss Hobart, Robert Yates, Henry Wsner, Abra-
ham Yates, Charles Dewitt, and Samuel Townsend,
on committee to prepare and report State Con-
stitution for New York. While celebrating on
the subject, the Americans were driven from the
city by the British troops, who took possess of
Long Island, this city, and Staten Island, in l776,
and Mr.. Broome was not present when the report
of the committee, after being 80 long delayed, was
made to the convention at Kingston, IN March l777.
Being thus forced from his home in this city, Mr..
Broome retired with his family to Connecticut,
and while there devoted his energy and means to
annoy the commerce of England on the ocean, by
fitting out prlvateers from different ports Of New
England. The great losses sustained by British
merchants by the captures made by the private
armed vessels of the Americana. no doubt had
powerful influence in exciting disgust toward the
war in Great Britain, and inducing the sufferers 10
use their influence TO bring II to close. Peace
being restored to his country in 1888, Mr.. Broome
returned with his family to this city, and was
al Cd rs oil ov in md fho
successive years, after which he declined further
service in the Common Council. In 1874, he was
appointed chamberlain, or city treasurer, and the
following year ne was elected President Of the
Chamber Of Commerce, over which he continued
to preside for nine successive years, when he re-
signed, with the thanks Of that corporation. The
New York Insurance Company, the first incorpo-
rated marine Office in the State, also elected Mr..
Broome their president, which Office he held until
his other engagements induced him to retire
from il.
In 1900, Mr.. Broome was elected to the Assem-
bly,, on the celebrated city legislative ticket, con-
cocted by Colonel Burr for his own advancement
and that Of Mr.. Jefferson, on which were placed
the names of George Clinton, General Gates, Henry
Rutgers. John Broome, and other distinguished re-
pubcans, who, by their votes for presidential cleo
tors. gave the asce ndancy to the democratic party
by The choice of Jefferson and Burr TO the first Of
fees in the Union. In 1901 Mr.. Broome was ap-
pointed one of the commissioners in bankruptcy,
under the act of l795 In 1903 he was elected
State Senator and placed the Council of Appoint
ment in February following; in 1904 ne was chosen
Lieutenant Governor, Morgan Lewis being elected
Governor on the same ticket. nominated by large
majority Of the republican members of the Leeisla-
ture-the opposing candidates being Aaron Barr
for governor, and Oliver Phelps for Lieutenant Co
vernon. In 1907 Mr.. Broome was re- collected, being
placed at that election the ticket with Daniel ID.
Tompkins, when Governor Lewis had been aban-
doned by most Of his former republican supporters
Mr.. Broome was the third time elected Lieutenant
Governor in April, 1910, running again the ticket
n n ties heiu
Platt for Governor, and Nicholas Fish for Lieu
tenant Governor The latter, who made this unsuc-
cessful run against Mr. Broome was father of the
Hon Hamilton Fish.
Mr.. Broome was not destined again TO take his
seat as presiding officer Of the Seaate, for short
time after his late reelection TO the Office Of Lieu
tenant Governor, tbecame evident, from the mir
mites of advanced age, that his life was drawing
10 close. He died on the Sth of August, 1910,
aged y years. He possessed strong and compre-
hensive mind; yet his talents were rather useful
than imposing-formed more for efficiency than dis
play. In all his public and private conduct he was
distinguished for practical good sense, decision Of
character economy In his affairs and strici integr
ty in the ful6lment Of all his duties.
The county of Broome, which was organized in
1906, while he was Lieutenant Governor, received
Its name from the subject OF the above sketch. lie
was succeeded In the State office which he held
at the time OF his death, by De Witt Clioton, who
was elected Lieutenant Governor in 1911.
The Worlds Fair.
Spfech Of the Hon. Caleb Lyon, of Lyonsdale, ~
.asstmbiy, IN Committee of the IHhoIs, IN reply 10
Mr.. PorWuul, of Nep York, ~ favgr OF the Dill
Trovtdtug for tho Rtpresentatton Of the State Of
Ner fgk IN the IporLd's industrial Exhibition,
10 be held ~ London, Dfsy I, 1851.
Mr. Chairman am surprised at the opposition
Of the Hon and distinguished gentleman from
New York to this esure, (Which had the honor
70 introduce,) and his facetlous and witty attack
upon poets in general lie has given this portion
81 the chamber the sou6riqvet OF poets corner"
as term OF reproacb, aud has minated in a Pick
wickian sense, that no practical good can come
but Of IL. would not think Of thrusting notice /
of poets and poetry upon this committee; but when /
assailed defence is not only allowed, but pardon
able. He has disparaged their influence as well 1
as their art. II has been truly said, by one who 1
had studied the world and drank deeply at the foun.
aims OF human knowledge, "Let me make the songs
of nation, and care not who makes her laws. 1
All national lyrics illustrations OF the deepeeated
veneratlon that poetry, welded TO music, awakes
N the souls OF mankind. He has forgotten that
DaYid. the man after Gnd's own hearf. was q rnef.