Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-08-08

where for his polished manners aud fne
sense, to imagine him pursuing bis humble
calling in the shop Of mechanic, and
when his daily task IS done, poring indus
triousIy over the ample page Of knowl-
edge, by the feeble light Of the midnight
lamp: but such are the simple annals OF
/ the first twenty years Of hisIiife, and true
to the manly instincts of his nature, Mr..
Fillmore was never ashamed to own his
humble origin. It is usually sac fortunate
lot of every young man Of genius, at the
turning point in his life, 10 have patron,
who perceires his latent talents, and assists
him in finding their appropriate sphere
Henry Clay had such pat1pn, whose IN
| fuence controlled his exuberaht enthusiasm
and shaped the flights Of bis youthful ann
bition. And it was Judge Wood, Of Ca
yuea, who became sponsort9 yonng Fill
more, in the study of his Profession as a
lawyer He persuaded hna to accept a
place in bis Office, and generously betrayed
his expenses through course OF legal
study. We need not say hfw devotealy he
applied himself to his new studies, or how
he rcquited the generosity Of Air. Wood,
by bis remarkable proficiency IN the nohle
science of the law. Suffice 1t TO say that
he was competent 60 leave the Office II
1921, and proceeded to Buttalo toconPieie
his studies. Having passed his exainina-
ton, he became entitled to El'aeiice his pro-
fession in 1923, and openedan office IN tue
town Of Aurora. In 1877 be was admitted
as au attorney, and iu 1928 as ! Counsel
lor in the Supreme Court. from that pc
riod he has occupied VERT distinguished
position AS member Of thdbsr
HE Is ELECTED TO TIN ASSEMBLY.
Mr. Fi!Iinore's first entrance into public
lie was in the year 1929, when he was eho-
sen to the Assembly Of New York, to
Which Office be was twice reelected By
talent, industry and integrity Mr.. Fillmore
soon won the esteem Of his fdllow members,
until they had such unbouI4ied confdeace
il his honor and good judgment, thai il be-
came a common saying in the assembly
'.If Fillmore scys it's right, uyIi rote .to'
It," Il was due mostly to 3Ir. Els effort
} that bill To abolish imprisonment for deb
} was at that time urged through the Legis'
lature.
He is ELECTED TO coSGHEss.
In 1892 Mr.. Fillmore was elected tc
Congress, aud took his scat in iiat stormy
session which succeeded the removal Of the
deposites from the United Stats Bank, By
General jackson. Through This session
Mr.. T. labored with great diligence to ad-
vance the interests of his constituents and
his common country, and retired, 10 resume
his profession, with clear record behind
him In 1886, he was elected to Congress
served on the Committee Of Ways aut
Means, and took an active part in the long
debate which ersucd upon the famou,
..Broad Seal" ease, from New Jersey. Ia
this Congress lie established rs reputation
as powerful dcbatcr and an indefatigablc
business man.
! HE Is ELECTED TO CONGRESS AND sERF rs
AS CHAIRMAN OF TIE COMMITTEE
OF WAYS AND MEANS
in 1888, be had the honor of being
again elected to Congress. aud BY a larger
majority than was ever given in his distric
He was appointed Chairman of the Commit
, tee Of Ways and Means, then, as now, tbt
! most importan, and arduous position II
t Congress. Space will not permit us to de
: tail, in this article, the admirable manner II
which MIR. Fillmore discharged the duties o
his responsible position Those who are
; familiar with the political history Of tha
, period, knew vel, the difficulties which en-
vironed our government. The death 0
/ Gen. Harrison had placed John Tyler ii
the Presidential chair, and public affair
werein a state Of great arrangement. 1h'
revenue was not sufficient 10 meet govern
ment expenses; accounts were in a state o
confusion, there had been peculations II
many departments Of the public business
the national debt was constantly increasin;
without any scheme of liquidation. trad
and commerce dropped under the pressure
Of many embarassments. in fact, dlstres
pervaded the country. To re-arrange al
these matters, to create resources, to devils
stricter regulations for the public buslnes
TO restore prosperity to the country, was dt
: rectly the duty Of the Committee Of Way
and Means. To increase their difficulties
the minority in the House seemed bent up
. on delaying every measure Of relief, and,
possible preventing its passage. These ef
forts even found eonntenance from Prcsi
dent Tyler himself, who was anxious t
couci!iate the Democratic party.
HIS ABLE SERVICES.