The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-07-25
Hon. Andrew q. McBurney.

Hon. Andrew q. McDurney. IA
90 The gentleman nominated by tie Union
partyaOf Ohio as their candidate for Iiew
tenan Governor is a native Of Hamilton
County, andtwa born IN November, fSl III
Ills father, James McBprncy, came 70 Ohio
from q. augo County, New York. in 1ol5,
and settled in Hamilton County, near this
city. where he continued to reside until
4 1870. when he removed with his farnily,4si
Lebanon, Warren, County. where Andrew
| G. MciSurney, the subject of this sketch,
lhoy refidcs lie great'chcrgy Of eclPrac-
\ tcf, and determination to acquire an eduf
.bevoRsl. .snhat was aitpFaed iH tho 10.
cal schools Of Lebanon aud vicinity, was
\ Oh owe in ftlp fact mat ahhoMal l9eatly
\ iNrhtened' ~ hfctfctthstaces-- father not
being able 10 afford him the usual college
courser-be huslpudcd every moment that
could be eked- from his duties to his etn-'
ployer as an apprentice 10 the cabinetma-
ker's business, often using the shavings
made during the day, tile blaze OF which
i served him in lieu VI more costly lights. In
i this way lac acquired good practical cduca-
ton. lie served "A full apprenticeship to
the cabinet business, having in view, How.
ever, at the eud Of his time, change of oc-
,cupation such as would best suit his more
mature tastes. lie selected the law as his
lIlrofesaion, and read the usual tinIc with
r.. Il. Corwine, Esq, now citizen Of Dayton,
Ohio
In 1913, having been pronounced fully
/ prepared, Mr.. Alcl}urney was admitted to
| tile bar by the Supreme Court of Ohio, aud
commenced the practice during the same
year. In 1915, lie formed partnership
with his preceptor. Hon. Thomas Gorwin
soon alter became n member Of the firm,
and continued so until he entered Mr.. Fill
morcs Cabinet. This dissolved the firm,
and MIR. Mcl}uruey continued the practice
alone. Ia few years he acquired large
and lucrative practice, and for several years
past has had the most important aud lead
ing business of the Lebanon bar. lie brings
to bear on every question he undertakes to
elucdate a strong common sense, combined
with great practical experience and knowl.
edge Of human nature. Before q jury he
lays down the law and the facts in real
slcdge-halnmer Style and generally
drives home his side of the controversy
with convincing power. Mr.. McBurney is
cminenuy aud emphatically sclf-made
man" as is shown by his raising himself
Fl ON AN humble position to that of a legisla-
, tor and distin5 n5uishcd attorney. His poll.
tics have been of the Democratic school
and he voted with that party until the
breaking out of the rebellion. His first
E vote was cast for Martin Van Burcn. and
successivelY, lie took the stump" for
each of the Democratic candidates for
President, to the advent of Abraham Lin
, coin. Mr.. McBurney was great adulirer
. Of the lamcnted Douglas. But as the storm
of secession be an to lower, he was al
| once fully alive to the cause and interests
IF his country, and so soon as it was a fixed
Inpt tlnt Lao, hnlH N N al
ardcntly attached himself to the party and
{ cause OF his country and from that day to
A this, has bctr n devoted friend to the late
4 President and all his leading measures.
In 1861, Mr.. McDurney was chosen by
, the Uuion party of Warren aud Butler coun
ties, to represent that District in the Senate
Of Ohio, and so clear aud satisfactory was
his record during the term for which he
was elected, thai he was re. elected in 1863
by common consent, without the fornialty
of a convention. During both sessions of
the important and interesting General As
: sembly of 1868. the writer of this sketch
: was II witness of each days proceedings
= and marked and regarded the events of the
session, as they transpirel, and can bear
truthful testimony to the fact that Senator
, McBurney "aoted well his part in every
5 particular. On all the great questions that
| Nuit blOuSuL DclOlt tllC 1DCHulc, Ills NblCC
, and his vote were ever on the side of his
country. His patriotism was wide, and
,leep arul untiring. lie was imdustl ious,
always in his seat, and ever watohful o
8 the interests of the State. Ills practica
experience, his acknowledged legal ability
his indomitable industry and perseverance
} were freely acknowledged by his being
placed on the most important committees
During the whole four years of his Senate
a rial career he was distinguished member
4 of the Judiciary Committe, and made al
! admirable record ia its acts aud proceed
ings. !a Ht.t..| ......ua I..4 ...I|
Should death or any unfortunate acciden
deprive the State of the services of Gov
ernor Cox during the term for which h,
; will be triumphanty elected, Andrew q
|. Molsurney would he inst the man to abl,
ill the Executive ohair---a matter IN !
y should always be thought of in choosing
the second officer of State or nation :
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