The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-02-04

trlcate branches of the law and his soundness of
judgment gave great credit to his opinions, and
laid the foundation of a large and lucrative
practice.
In the earlier portion of bis career the de-
ceased took an active part In political affairs,
being one of the most prominent members OF
the now dlsmembered Whig party of the city.
Previous TO the consolidation of the surrounding
districts with the old city, he served for some
years as member of Select Council and by his
ability integrity and public spirit contributed
in no small degree to the high reputation which
our municipal government enjoyed in those
days. When, however, the city gave helping
hand to the enterprises of the Pennsyl vanla
Railroad Company, by becoming liberal sub
scriber to its stock, Mr.. BinMey withdrew from
the arena of local politics. AS member of
Select Council, he had earnestly opposed this
measure from the start, and its consummation,
in tS49, was the occasion of his retirement from
that body and the devotion of his entire time
and energies thereafter to the duties of his pro-
fcssion. Tte
The outbreak of the Rebellion recalled Mr..
Binney to an active participation in public
affairs. He gave all his energies to the support
of the Government, and was forward in all the
principal movements for strengthening the
cause of the Union which originated in this
locality. On July 80 1861, he was appointed
a member of the Sanitary Commission, which,
organized less than two months before, contri-
buted so much towards the health and comfort
of the loyal armies, being the first and most
representative man who became associated with
this noble work in Philadelphia, and devoting
large share of his time and means to the fur
therance of its laudable objects. He served as
President of the Pennsylvania branch of the
Commission, and In that capacity was the
director of its labors in this State. Mr..
Binney was likewise one of the founders of the
Union League Club, serving rs Vice-President
until the last election for officers, when he was
promoted to the position of President, as sue
cessor to j. Gillingham Fell, Esq, holding that
Office at the time of his death. AS fitting
tribute to his public and private worth, special
meeting Of the Board of Directors of the League
is called for this evening, to take action upon
his demise, and the League House has been
heavily draped in mourning and the flag placed
at half-mast, where it will remain until after his
funeral.
Mr. Binney was prominent member of the
Protestant Episcopal Church, and for many
years past has been regularly sent to the con-
ventions of this diocese as lay delegate, being
present in that capacity and as active and zeal
GUS as usual at the last convention. In all the
relations of life, he was man who combined in
an unusual degree the noblest elements of man
hood, earnest, active, enterprising, gifted with
as rare qualities of head as of heart, and above
all, characterized by degree of uprightness in
all his dealings with his fellow-men which
commanded the confidence and respect,
not only of those who enjoyed
his intimate acquaintance and friendship, but of
the community at large. He leaves behind him
quite large family, embracing both sons and
daughters among the former being one bearing
the same name as himself, who acquired an
honorable distinction and rose to the rank of
major in the army during the war, and who has
since devoted his time with fair promise, to the
profession in which the name of Horace Binney
has for two generations held such high and
merited rank. ---------