New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-12-08
HIRAM WALBRIDGE.
A WARM PERSONAL TRIBUTE
p,,,, Up,t,, Merchants Magazine, January, 1866.

90 nio ~ the influence Of American institutions In de-
vclopnq character Endowed with genial temper rare
taot and energy ne has added to u ndomtaDe PuiPoo
patence Of labor and accurate knowledge OF men, Ash
result ne has attained wealth, social position ana ma
,l reputation 70 which he can refer with honorable
pride The obstacles which he has surmouhled "ouu
have discouraged others and he has displayed talent as
a atatesmop sagaclty and probty ~ a man OF bus
ross which do him the highest credit He Is, perhaps
one Of the best examples OF the Young America sehoo
now On the stage OF active me-
WaIbridee is Of New-Engand family but was born al
Ithaca EewYork, February 2, 1871. His ancestor Gen.
WaIhrtdpe TONIGHT at the battle OF Bennington Early In
life his father moved with his family to Ohio, where he
spent his boyhood In 1885, he became student at inc
Ohio Iniverslty: but his career at that institution was
soon finished Having become warmly attached 10 Cen
Harrison then candidate for the Presidency at whose
house no had been frequent and welcome guest, ahd
though Democrat in his procyities ana but ~ years
old he with his usual earnestnes esponsed inc cause
OF the hero Of Tppecanoe. Being invited to make
speecb A. political gathering and not obtaining leave
IN attend ne took IL for himself While addressing
the audience with great earnestness, word came
10 him that he had been expelled for his dlsoDe-
dience This however did not move him, bat nc finished
his remarks had ovation, packedlhis trunk returned
home and aferward finished his education at another
college
He took up his residence al Toledo, where he was
speedy elected an alderman. In 1884, he received from
GOV BARLEY the commission OF BrgadierGeneral OF the
Eighteenth Division OF the Militia OF ono. Entering
upon the political canvass In support OF Mf Fok e uo
came one Of tho most popular young orators OF ono
He was offered ftheTpostion OF Colonel during inc
war with Mexico, but declined IT, having resolved
to make NeWYork his future home Here he engaged IN
business with extraordinary success never losing his
interest in public affairs Tie establishment of repub
Ii, I'm France and the heroic struggle of the Hunglrans
awoke his Ilyeliest sympahies In 1881 he visited Eu
ropc making the acquaintance OF the leading statesmen
md men Of science On his return home he was elected
10 Congress lie afterward visited California max
Ing himself familiar with its situation, aud returned III
time 10 take his seat in Congress His official career was
a successful Every measure to promote commerce
and national integrity received his strongest support
The following resolutions proposed by him in rela
ton 90 our maritime rights;
Ro,d ~ Ae Ss1s and Hour q RPr,,'I s o. S @e e1Fs
maritime Power, having neutral rights to msnaa deem 4 prope
view o., u. ers var N 5', h. 10 eprr 1t f eIn bs
By s Goyerawe to e protected BY s5s ag "" cover e,
u1es e5rspoBdn Win ih ap1crtainng ierrory that
our rIbt. as th declared RS upon preano OF Temporary basis
uorupoI the concession Of any 9"e' bat ap29 luoa nS as .
r osoet. hgt impusmen stcre. dsn0n OF RITA on IN
Tii,l s, s,,a A avg i. c,". P Nv var ~
Bs 6rir Pooled mat sting conflict Eurore may
Tor Coug to th aarn the doctrine that We
,s heri PLe dng.roas to our pfs ana
vj AID IRON DIE eoztaplel nnl onnsi.sl P'Ih o, % t
being ,n,err except s United states to which she seems nal
The adoption OF this policy by Government would
have obyated the unfortunate affair Of the San Jacinto
The express declaration by Congress Of our mercantile
rights at the time when England and France were on
gagged In conflict with Russia would have been favor
abIe moment 10 prescribe American policy common
surate with our power, aud in conformity with the posi-
ton which expect TO occupy as a nation abroad
Actuatcd by his strong professions in favor of Popular
Sovereignty Gen Wabrdgc arrayed himself with the
friends Of Judge Douglas. and continued while that
statesman remained in public life 10 sustain his prncl
pies and policy. After his DEATH Gen. Walbridge in
speech paid him the following tribute:
one sentiment always controlled the actions Of NJ Douzas His
m he Union pSioa He bad PAID VIZ T. The Herm8e
Jse5H h. st5ovt@sH 5,ion me Oh hero P5sd s.s
enun peri the whole mind Of Douglas The Unon must AMI
Queen Mar England declared that when she dead the
Of Calais would be written on her bear y'essH might have ao az
e American Union Th, purpose he had b.qaelihed with
mantsiuei III remember the story Of Bruce who .bea be led
IS Ths ce took as sacred arge sad .e. out for tie io
ssg'e Arriving SPa be N PeriSiei to delay s Joa5y and
swept muou the Paiel hosts pesently Their
ssaous SCOT Doala, was suroanle AMI found hss mortal
'a5rti eiaf 6 Iar Il o midst ue PaJnn host. shouting
. o. l s y e. 1,S,. SS @ az d T D s Tty
/ to The he,rt Of the Bruce. and M ttPnfgaP it,
hear Of luor lie bore t. not icli Of
e eersn TO III esfe whore mighty men I'D violence to the Con
.ughSg q The aon H va ~ champion 'he thy Herr pPe-
t'ss The s1,9se As bic life e5ei sTsy h. g b, dag asll
sci iutHg the Union ssnt the aus Of traitors died iul u
At the close of the first session in 1884, the Democrats Of
his district offered Gen. Wabridge nomination, which
I he was cdpeed to decline. When h. first took office,
he Withdrew from business and intrused his property
TO Sfricnd on his return from Washington he found it
sunk He was not the to be- disheartened his iul-
mense vitality would not suffer him To despond. He
business at once, and before long was more pros
prruus than
The next important public measure. proposed by the
General the celebrated one Of the Militia OF the
Seas" He first suggested this IN speech at Tammany
Hall, the 2lst of August, 1856 IL copied with
appreciation by Journals Of every shade Of public seni
ment all the country An edition subse-
quently published and widely circulated After discuss
the condition OF the different countries Of Europe. he
described the nnage Of the United states and its made
quate protection. He then explained his proposed mode
Of recognizing the navy to meet the eXgencya plan
which, il adopted, would have utterly prevented the
destruction OF commerce by European pryateers
during the late Rebellion, and abridged the duration Of
the contest. He said:
Suggestion. make radical changes .hon always be
emrt have heretofore spqns ron the Of the people them
Germs heir prosperity The General should
.scng srf Under The sanction Of law with ample u, an re-
'ineon. teerr 'n be 9rg1led Militia Navy an arm o. defense
uhdsr enrolled militia system by Witch povners loui receive
ENCOURAGEMENT and AID BY Law construction 81 their els
make them capable Of bearing required Ia e Zee of ter
oua The captains and subordinate oheer Should b. commissioned
In tba the General Gov, equitable
s give them rank and noument In proportion IN the imn. up0n
Their snd w the capacity representing
P"sr ofbe Union Toe hunhlest youth who enters cb boy,
10 the lowest capacity should be educated and uSHe hrs
honorable though adventurous and profession that only
The proper bat m s TIE naval Of TIE uuoh
oil BE- rTr'rentrl
Our noble Empire State SECOND none
sr' Commercial Emporium, the aud
Commercial power felt and acknowledged throuybout
lhs aotl, have rght a. he heard this al
gusou, affecting The trade and prosperity Of the Union New
demands le recognition and toute immunity from snrh detention
oar ag The gl ,a that her AMI expanding trade should
b. ri nnshactd hy uyr ens ~ Legislation and then
f"c DEP riet NJ industry IN agriculture.
no Commerce and trade. hr s udae preemmence and
ne great 'u crcl, Of m an independent States that
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