The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-12-07
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Hiram yvnlbrilgc.

After brief Illness OF four days Mr. Walbrdge died
yesterday afternoon at the Astor House in this CITY,
The announcement OF MS death wi be received
with deep regret Tor there have been few New York
merchants whose business integrity and the general
excellence or whose private characters have made
them more popular In mercantile and social circles
than the deceased
descendant OF General Walbridge who fought
at Bennington during the Revolution, Mir. Wal
bridge sprang from good New England stock, but
was himself born at Ithaca, In this STATE, en- the
I'd Of February. 1921. In early childhood he moved
with Ills parents 10 Ohio, and in 1889 entered
the University or that State. 1t was not
long after. however, that he was expelled, and
FOR most unusual cause. Although then but
nineteen years OF age he an ardent politician OF
democratic procliv,ties, but having become person.
ally acquainted with General Harrison, at whose
house he was frequent guest, lie formed deep
attachment for the victor Of Tippecanoe, and when
the wing leader was candidate for the Presidency
supported him. During the canvass he Was invited TO
political meeting. and Oh tbs University auth critics
refusing TO grant him permission to attend went
without leave In the midst OF speech which ne
was delivering he was informed that he had been
expelled FOR disobedencc. lie continued his re-
marks without belraying any annoyance, and after
the meeting adjourned went back to the college,
packed up his books and clothing and returned
nome. subsequently no finished his education ut
another institution OF learning.
On arriving at the age OF manhood Mr. Walbridre
went 10 Ioiedo. where he resided for some years
ana where lie served a term as Alderman of thu
city. la is4i he was commissioned a brlgadier
general OF OHIO militia q TACT which explains tue
title OF General, ever after pren ned 10 h,s
name. During the Mexican war he was offered
coloaelcy OF volunteer regiment but
he declined 1t, and soon after moved to
New YORK. where he ever after resided. Here
he engaged IN mercantile pursuits with great sue.
cess. at The same time he continued to participate
actively i'll the politics OF the day, The efforts of the
French to establish republic III 1913 and the paI.
llnt struggle OF the Hungarlans for Independence
received mis- warm sympathy. On his return from n
visit 10 Europe in 1851 he was elected member OF
Congress, but before taking his seat spent some
months in visiting California.
AT inns time MI. Nalbridge was a stanch demo.
craG. In tile House oil Representatives he signal.
Zed his official career by the energy and persistence
Win which he advocated ali measures tendinn 10
promote cur commerce. lie opposed the theory Of
IN relation our maritime III hts, the ADOPTION of
winch 1t the time would have placed us to-day III d
honorable position than we occupy. Towards the
cnu Ills term the democracy o his district on red
TO rcuoninate General Walbr!dge. lie declined
because OF the serious injury winch had been m
nlcted npon his BUSINESS during his absence. F.ian.
ciay he was tnen nearly ruined. but he resumed
business with determination 10 recover from his re-
verses, and In few years was more prosperous
than ever.
When the secession movement began he at once
declared himself In favor Of the adoption Of CO.
Trend ana warm supporter OF The late Stephen A.
Douglas, and held the ideas OF tnat gentleman on
the subject Of state sovereignty. AT the outbreak