Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1867-11-08
JOHN A. ANDREW.

- The distinguished ability
which shone out in his administration as
Governor Of Massachusetts, the many
sterling qualities which were summed mp
in his character. his social address. and
the charm of his conversational powers
which were brilliant, together with his
clear and forcihle style as an orator, will
ever remain impressed on the memories OF
all who knew him. Some Of his state pa
pcrs and public addresses, especially upon
questions OF finance and economy, his ora
tons on various occasions. and the stirring
address of the Governors of the loyal
States issued from their meeting at Altoo-
ma. Pennsylvania, in the dark hours OF
September. 1862. and which emauatcd
! from his pen will rank with the finest pro-
tluction of onr foremost statesmen.
John Albion Andrew graduated at Bow
boin College. Nc. 1887, ut the early age
of 10. and immediately entered upon the
law in Boston. where IN ls49 he was adj
mitted TO the bar. Until the outbreak of
the war he practiced his profession in that
! city. attaining special distinction in the
Fugitive Slave eases Of Shadrach Burns
aud Simms, which arose in tina, city under
the Fugitive Slave law " 1850 From the
year 1918 he was closely identified with the
anii-Slavery party of Massachusetts. but
held no Office until ISIS. when he was
elected Il member of the State Legislature
from Boston. In 1860 he was de. egate
to the Chicago Republican Convention.
and after voting for MIR. Seward on the
early ballots, announced the change of
the vote of part of the Massachusetts del
egatien 10 Mr.. Iineola. In the same year
he was elected the twenty first Governor
OF Massachusetts. since the adoption of the
Constitution of l7so by the largest popular
vote ever cast for any candidate.
re was specially energetic in placing
the militia OF Massachusetts on a war foot
Ing i'll anticipation OF the impending con-
iiict between the Government and the Sc
coded States. immediately upon the Pres
iieit's proclamation of April Ii, 1861. he
despatched five regiments Of infantry. Il
battalion oftiilemeu. and "A battery of ar
tlliefy TO the defense OF the Capital. OF
these, the Massachusetts Sixth WAS the
first to tread southern soil. passing
through New York. while oar Own regi.
meiits were mastering. and shedding the
flrs; blood al line war III the streets OF
BALTIMORE where they were assailed by
the moo GA their inarea through that city.
Gov. Andrews Geographic despatch To
Mayor Brown. pratiaa htm TO have the
BIO, les OF the slain 'laid out, preserved in
ice, aid teiileflH sent forward 10 him al
tic tSIett>t hi tue NoUililpHNtdttu
Massachusetts . was expressive both OF
the deep humanity of its author, and OF
the reluctance oil the Northern people 10
be.icsc that a terrific Struggle had begun.
in which rivers OF blood would flow. COY.
AadfeN MAS equally active in raising the
Massachusetts coutln gent Of three years
volunteers and was l!buripus in his effort ;
to aid every provision FIR the comfort of
our sick and wounded soldiers.
/ lie VAS twice reelected Governor, and
dnrn. three terms WAS one of the mos
urgent III impress III upon the adniHistrA-
ton at Washington. the necessity ofsdopt-
ing the emancipation policy, and of ae-
ccptiHg the services of colured troops
The meetin. OF Governors at Altoona.
above referred o. mainly AT Gov. Andrew
Instance. had these objects in view. and
Was the forerltnner OF the Proclamation OF
Emancipation. His third reelection. in
| November. 1862. over Gen. Devens. the
Conservative candidate. was by 25,0o0 IN r.
ljority. On the expiration of this term lac
WAS unable TO sustain the pecuuIary sacri-
flee Involved in holding the Office. Soon
after he MAS rendered and declined the
Presidency of Antioch College. Oaio. lie
| presided over the First National Unitarian
Convention (Icid in 1850. and Was \ lead
er OF the Conservative wing Of the dcnoni-
inatioa, of those who believed With Chan
Mig, and the early Cuitarians. in the Su.
pernainr;liSm of Christs birth and mission
as opposed to Theodore Parker and his
discip