Weekly Trinity journal., 1862-05-03
Who George Francis Trnin Is.

Within the past three months we have publish
ed several speeches and extracts from speeches
made by Geo. f. Train, in London. He is one of
these Americans who fears not to speak his honest
sentimen ts even in the presence of British
royalty, and in such plain terms as not to be
misunderstood. Several inquiries have been made
as to who Geo +. Train is a.? The Boston Journal
answers the question:
One of the most widely known Americans of
the present day is George Francis Train, former
ly of Boston. Although not more than thirty
years of age, he has achieved u worldwid re-
nown by his mercantile sagacity and success, his
energetic, enthusiastic spirit piquant speeches
and writings and whole-hearted, fearless patri-
otism AS characteristic representative of
Young America, bold, confident, wide awake,
eager and determined, he is without n rival, and
his career has thus far been honorable alike to
himself and to his country. Train was born in
this city, but early removed to Waltham, in
consequence of the death of his parents at New
Orleans where they were swept away by yellow
fever At Waltham, he resided in the family of
his grandfather, the late Rev. George Pickering,
whose wife devoted especial attention to training
the Young lad. Some interesting "reminiscences
of him are related in II late number of the Wal
than Sentinel Train received his early educa-
ton in the public schools of the town, with the
exception of a single term at an academy in n
ne ghboring village. His youthful characteristics
were the frmest sel-reliance, unbounded good
humor, II geniality of disposition never rullled,
and Il spotess reputation. At the early age of
sixteen he left school and entered into the en-
ployment of grocer in Cnmbridgeport, and
though successful, finding the business not suited
to his aspiration, he sought and obtained u
situation in the then eminent house of Enoch
Train Il Co, in Boston, the senior partner Of
which was II distant relation. Faithful, prompt.
energetic, his success, and the appreciation Of his
employers is told from the fact that at the age OF
twcnty-one he was sent to take charge of the
branch house in Liverpool, and acquitted himself
to the entire satisfaction of all parties, max
ing many valuable business acquaintances and
friends.
One of the first resolutions on starting in life
was to take no ardent spirits Of any kind. and
Notwithstanding the many temptations incident
to his course of life, his extensive travels, and
the company with which he has associated, he
has strictly adhered to his early resolve, and not
a drop has touched his lips In the counting
room, not content with the ordinary duties de-
volving upon boy in such an establishment, he
far transcribed them. Always at his post two
hours hofore the usual Time OF commencing pu,i'
ness, his rule never to leave at night while
he could be Of use, either in his own department
or in assisting others who really had no claim
upon his time. His first experience with II for
eign cargo shows the spirit OF the young man.
1t was his duty to prepare the bills, aud this
involves the changing of two or three different
currcncies to the American standard, work for
a beginner of no small difficulty. Colonel Train
remarked to him that the book keeper would
give him the next day the required information
how to do it but when the boy was called to
the desk to commence his task, to their great
surprise the work was accomplished the bills
correct and ready in fact he bad worked all
night, and mastered the whole thing
In or1nr n sunnlv the licipncns of his limited
education, young Train spent many hours which
others pass in sleep or amusement in hard study,
rising at four o clock in the morning, and pur-
suing his search for knowledge alter business
hours until late at night. While general litcra-
turc and history were not neglected, he gave
especial attention to works on mercantile subjects
of which he made good use. Modern languages
have engaged his attention, and he now speaks
half dozen or more iluently. His ability and
usefulness soon procured for him an interest in
the business Of the house, and returning from
Liverpool to Boston he remained till the carly
part of 1858. His next move was to Melbourne,
Australia, where he established the house Of
Caldwell, Train * Co.. which became the leading
American firm in the colony. Through his inlu
ence an enterprisng Eng lish firm consigned to
his house the finest line of clipper ships in the
world. His position at Melbourne was not only
exceedingly lucrative, but he so won the conf
! dence and esteem Of the colOnists that they
earnestly desired him to represent the mining
interest in the Colonial Parliament, but he de-
! clined. On leaving Melbourne, the prominent
merchants and citizens gave him public dinner
as q manifestation of their gratitude for the
valuable services he had rendered the colony
The press also joined in rendering him praise.
Mr. Train has written largely for the press,
both diurnal and periodical, on financial and
statistical subjects, and describing his extensive
! travels--for he has been great traveller, espc'
! cially in the East-and has also published q
number of works. After his return from Austria
| liza he again went TO England, where he was
engaged by the confidential agent OF the Qneen
OF Spain to proceed to this country and look
after extensive estates owned by her in the Mid
die States. While here the horse railroad as
seen in the streets of our cities, struck him as
! lust the thing for the crowded cities Of Europe,
aud for the past two or three years he has been
engaged in the project Of introducing them to
! their streets His success in overcoming the
preudces Of the ploddiug, conservative English
| people, and the violent opposition OF moneyed
! interests to his improved mode Of town loc0mo-
| ton, and the peculiar genius he displayed IN
! pushing bis enterprise, are well KNOWN lie Is
! fluent aud eloquent with both tongue ana PEN
! and by these, together with his money, ne mas
accomplished snge-handed what lew men couid
! have done, and Is now Ill prospect VI eV0u''"S
brilliant fortune.
Since the present wicked rebellion broke out,
thc North and the Union have found in Train
one of their most powerful aud eloquent advo-
Gates and defenders in Great Britain. No selfish
consideration has been allowed to stand in the
wav of his assertion Of American rights and
principles, while he has been the means of dis
semnatng great amount OF correct information
among the English people concerning American
affairs. Possessing great popularity as a lectur-
er he has not hcsiated to preface or terminate
his discourses by the boldcst vindication of the
United States against British malignty and mis-
representation. All honor to the gallant young
American.
JENKINS intends to marry. lie says that to live
single is not only singular, but "agin natur
law, gospel, common sense, and, and-fun gener