The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-04-24
Governor Harvey in Early Life.

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Governor Harvey ia early Life.
Governor Harvey was born in East Haddam,
Connecticut in 1920 In 1928 his father NOV
ed to the State of Chic. The father OF Gov.
/ Harvey was a man of moral worth and much
esteemed he held at various times positions of
trust. conferred upon him by bis fellow citizens
Among the Offices to which be was elected WAS
that of member ofthe OHIO Legislature. The
mother of Gov. Harvey was lady of more than
ordinary intelligence, being distinguished for
active endeavors in charitable and religious
enterprises. The early education of Gov. Har
vey, had special reference to the deyelopemsnt
of his moral and religious character; and IN.
quastionably much Of his success in after life,
is attributable to the good parental training he
received during the years Of his minority,
/ Gov. Harvev's parents were not wealthy !;
il was therefore necessary that he should be the
artifcer of his own fortunes. Having received
an education at Western Reserve College, Ohio,
he proceeded to Cincinnati, and succeeded in
oh tanning situation as teacher in Woodwork
College. After having fulfilled an engagement
of some two years at Woodwork College, he
turned his steps westward to seek a field Of
usefulness and honorable employment. He
came to Ksnosha (then called Southportl in the
fall of 194I and being pleased with the location,
he concluded TO stop here. He came stran-
ger, without influential friends to aid him, an
without capital, except Il good character and a
well cultivated mind, which are after all, better
foundations for young man TO build upon than
money.
The first business in which he engaged here
was teaching. He found building which had
been erected for the purpose of an Academy,
but which had never vet been occupied for ed
ucational uses. He Immediately hired the
building, put out advertisements, inviting stu
dents, and opened his school on the 25th of De
/ cember 1s41 His patronage was not large,
but all that could easonably be expected, in
view of the newness of the town. In the sum
lner of 1913, he took the editorial charge of the
Southport american, whig paper which had
been established in the fall of l841. He how
ever did not rslinquish the business of teach
ing, but continued his school, Although this
Aas his frat attempt in editing newspaper,
he displayed tact and ability in this new voca-
ion The american while under his charge
was lively and spirited paper. He was an
ardent politician, but never INDUCED in person
al invective, and was generally courteous in
the discussion of political differences.
He was generous, genial, possessing an unu-
sual flow OF humour; and it was perhaps these
qualities combined with others Of more intrin-
all classes. As an evidence Of the strong hold
he had on the favor of the people, during his
early political career, it may be mentioned that
after the expiration Of his first years residence
here, he was put forward annually by his po-
liiical friends, for some ward or town Office
! The contest a the polls for these offices, was
Us ualiy spirited, and conducted on party grounds
! Ii is noticeable fact, seen by reference to the
town election returns of those years, that Mr..
Harvey invariably ran ahead of his ticket, and
aualy succeeded to an election, even when
his party was clearly minority enc.
Mr. Harvey in early life, exhibited more than
ordinary talent public speaker, and pos
se3sed the elements Of popular orator in a
god degree While engaged in the business
Of eaching, h. vas Jealous in his endeavors to
o, ganize the young men Of the town into Lyce-
ulns, for public discussions on the important
topics of the Gay. Doubtless this early practice
OF public speaking, was the means Of giving
HIM prominence i'll after times, as good deba-
Ter in the State Senate, and as an effective
platform orator. His example in this respect,
is well worthy the imitation of all young, men
who aspire to positions Of influence and useful
ness among the people.
In the spring ol 1914, he was appointed
Post Master under the administration of job n
I yler, but in consequence of the political vac
lh.tions OF tho Ca binet at Washington, he held
the Office but a short time. AS friend Of edu
cation, and the interests OF our public schools
sir. Harvey was always reUdy to aid and give
encouragement. In short, in all enterprises =
educational, phianthrOpic or benevoleu t, he
could always be counted upon, to give his infu
ence and 10 speak good word.
Although Ar. Harvey while young man
4 was the object of popular favor and applause
yet he preserved gentemanly equinimity, and
did not allow himself to become inflated with
pride and conceit; nor did he give way to the
temptations which surround young men who
are the subject Of fattering regard He was a
temperance man from iple--sbstaining
from all Intoxicating liquors. He was nloreo
ver religious man, and church communicate
Congregational There is much in the life Of
Coy. Harvey while young man, that is in
Structive and worthy of example by the young
men of the State To q large extent it may be
truly said, he was self made man. Before
the age OF 10 years, he was thrown upon his
: own resources by un;iriug Industry and per
severance. he achieved q repu alton that will
I've in history, and command the respect anC
admiration of men in after sges.
We have confined our remarks ia this article
to such facts as appeared in the history of Mr.
Harvey when young man, and while be was
4 resident of this town hence we have spoken
OF him more as Mr.. Harvey than Gov. Harvey
His subsequent history and brilliant public ca
reer, are widely known, and will very proper
ly be made the subject of editorial remark, by
every newspaper in the state. 1t may be prop.
er to add, that in the latter part Of the ear
lS47, and before Mr.. Harvey removed from
this town to Rock County, he was married
to Miss CIorinda Perrine, daughter of John
Perrine Esq.
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