The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-28
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Andrew johnson.

From the Chicago Times.
The elevation of Mr.. johnson. to the
Presidency makes appropriate brief no
tice of bis life. He was born in Raleigh,
N. O., Dec. 20, 1908. When he was four
years of age he lost his father, whe died
from the effects of exertions to save a
friend from drowning. At the age of ten
he was apprenticed to tailor in his native
city, with whom he served seven years.
His mother was unable to afford him any
educational advantages, and he never
attended school day in his life. While
learning his trade, however, he re-
solved to make an effort to educate him
self He was assisted to learn the alphabet
by the journeymen with whom he worked.
He applied himself to books from two to
three hours every night, after working
from ten to twelve hours at his trade. In
the autumn of 1924 he went to Laurens
Court House, s. O., where he worked as
journeymen nearly two years. In May,
1926, he returned to Raleigh, where he
procured work, and remained till Septem-
ber He then went to Greenville, Ten
nessee, taking with him his mother, who
was dependent on him for support. He
remained there about twelve months, mar
ried, and soon afterwards went further
westward, but returned to Greenville in
short time and commenced business. Up
to this time his education was limited to
reading, as he had never had an oppor-
tunity of learning to write or cipher; but
under the instructions of his wife he
learned these and other branches. In 1928
he was elected alderman of the village, and
twice reelected to the same position. In
1880 he was chosen Mayor, which position
he held for three years. In 1886 he was
elected to the Legislature, and was again
elected in 1889 In 1910 he served as
Presidential elector for the State at large
on the Democrat p't.,s. and canvassed
ti, e''c ected to the
eD'.' - elected to
il fss, wi.rre, by Lcces~., Elections, he
s rVce: INT. 1863. de wa, ;ri.ve during
this period of service in advoc 81 ing respect
lively the bill for refunding tie fine i'm
posed on Gen. Jackson at New Orleans,
annexation of Texas, the tariff of 1846,
war measures of Folks administration,
| and homestead bill. In 1853 he was
elected Governor OF tennessee after an
exciting canvass, aEd was reelected in
| 1856. at the expiration of his second
period as Governor, id 1867, he was elect
ed o. s. Senator for full term ending
| March 8, 1883. Soon after the expiration
of his term as Senator, he was appointed
by President Lincoln Military Governor Of
Tennessee, and in the election of Novem-
Der last was elected to the Vice Presi-
dency.
His irregular habits have lately been
the theme of much comment by the press
Of all parties, but he is reported to have
depressed determination to reform them,
and the terrible crime which has elevated
him to the Presidency and startled ano
shocked the nation may, we hope, 80 deep
ly affect his sensibilities that he Will fully
appreciate the solemnity of bis SITUATION,
and properly prepare for the discharge o
its duties. Never were graver RESPONSE
bilities unexpectedly dsvolved upon al
officer than to-day rest upon Mr.. johnson
The Red Wing Argas complains bitterly Q
the transportation monopoly between Mime
sofa and Lake Michigan. Wheat, for instapc.
b charged, to Milwaukee or Chicago. thirt,
taree cents bushel. 1t has been transported
4hnroat hv the ~ rr;o~o -