Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-02-27
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nds nIleu IeI exalt 90, social position with great
dignity and grace, and governed by profound
religious CONVICTIONS OF sht and duty, she has
MADE her rel fence the temple OF peace, of the
nome OF Iehned and eloquent hospitality,
VIZ ie 20 the worthy poor, che has been munit-
cent anu Generous benefactress.
Af5er he acquisition Of a large fortune by
tteauy industry and Uniform success, Mr..
SoOkes entire means were swept away by
losses occasoned by the terrible fres that oc-
cured in San Francisco, and incidental bush
ht.ss relations with other sufferers. Although
forced 10 commence again from the foEndf
uon, he did so with cheerful heart and with
out the slightest encouragement. He es-
tao4Sned himself in Philadelphia, assuming
charge of the financial department Of the
North American and United States Gazette,
tlen edited and controlled by the Hon. Morton
McNichael, and recently Mayor of the City Of
PAilaLe phla. Having rendered TO him in
creased pecuniary facilities from Ohio, 20 take
charge of the Sandusky Register, one CO the
leading dailies OF that State, and with lhe view
principally OF advocating certain railrC al en-.
tslprlscs, Mr.. Cooke gave up his pos On IN
Philadelphia and removed 10 Sandusky. His
family had a deep interest in the Michigan
southern and the Cleveland aid Toledo Rail
road, and his advocacy Of these vast undertake
ings proved great success.
While editing the Ssndusky Register, Mr.
Cooke was chosen one OF the Presidential cleo
tors Tor General Fremont, and his popularity
was such with AL classes that in the election he
largely lead his ticket. Frem this time he be-
came a prominent leader in the republican
party, and after repeated solicitations Ia do so
De accepted the care, c0ntrC. and editorial man
agenent Of the Ohio State journal, the State
organ OF the party IN Ohio, and leading Jour-
BAL OF the West. Under his management the
journal was pecuniaEliy and politically suc-
cess.
When Congress divided the duties of nrintar
and binder, the position OF binder for Congress
was rendered 20 and accepted by Mr.. Cooke,
and its duties were faithfully and acceptsbly
performed. A. Mr.. Cooke had not intended 70
remain permanently in journalism, he accented
position IN ls6l IN the banking house Of Jay
Cooke x Co., OF which his brother was the Sc
NOR member, and in connection with that able
hnancier, Mr.. FahnestGck, took charge OF the
banking house OF that FIRM in the city of Wash
iDgton.
In tine summer of IstI Nr. Cooke went abroad.
Whilst in Europe he visited the different fuan-
cIal centcrs, nd was successful in his efforts TO
enlist the efforts OF bankers arI capitalists in
TIE loans OF the United States, Which were III an
being largely and enthusi astically subscribed
for by our citizeBs through the energetic ami
successiui agency Of JAY Cooke, the able and
InbuiaI hnancier and banker: The Influence
and information communicated through Mr.,
henry ID. Cooke went very far towards deter
mining the favorable consile-atiop which was
subsequently given to his practical suggestions,
ana american bonds became popular, thereby
securing the confidence and q ready market in
the fnaEc al and commercial M arts and prompt
t ,Sa among the monsyed men and masses Of
from this epoch in the active and useful
career of Henry ID. Cooke, up 10 the present
time, all the residents of the District If Column
upon his association here with many pleasant
recollections OF his noble works his generous
Ieeds as citizen, and his splendid charities
M lie bas been so even, so just, SO consistent
with every high sentiment of Christianity patri-
otlsn and honor, that he has secured the gen
uine respect of the community, the unfalteTing
devotion offrieBds, and the constant PRAYERS OF
the thoughtful and the good.
By this great moral achievement, rather than
IN bis brilliant success one OF the confidential
ava principal agents of the government in
sIeeully erecting the gigantic war loan; rat her
man IN his skill and enterprise in rushing for
ard 10 rapid completion the Washington ana
Georgetown Passenger Railway, aud his admin
lstraton of the road its first president rather
tlan IN his organization and vice presidency Of
the powerful National Life insurance Comma
ny, chartered in 1sGS; rather than in his daiIy
control OF millions OF his OWL and millions n;
the funds OF other people, the sterling qualities
OF the mind ana character OF Mr.. Cooke are
revealed.
In his religions sentiments Mr. Cooke is a de
voted Epncopalian. Grace Church. Georga-
town, Rev, y. Eastman Brown, rector wa,
bulit ant presented FOR tree use by Mr.. Cooke
MS family are regular communicates of 81
johns Episcopal Church. Rev A. B. Atkins
rector. To MIR. Cooke the Young Mems Chris
nan ASSOCIATION OF this city are mainly indebted
lor Their elegant building on 9th and ID street,
whose beautiful aud imposing architecture will
long be pride of the city. We should he pIac
TO dwell Tor long time upon the ~ any pleasant
incide nts and peculiar traits personally known
10 US ia the lie and character of ar. Cooke
ard 10 draw from them those useful Ie.sous tor
the young which they so abundantly afford. but
our limits IN this sketch hardly permit it, Hi,
whole life, however, reveals the fact thu he
rtgards MS business prosperity dspens alton
OF an a wise Being. and til at he has not heen
made prond 10y wealth, nor been depressed by
ms fortune, and that with his mind and hear
constantly hxed on the Infinite Source OF al
COCO he has obeyed the admonition, Seek We
ness