The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-03-10
Death Of Millaryi Fillmore,

residence, in Buffalo, N. Y,on Sunday night
a. ten minutes after Ho,elock. HsHas born
at Summer Hill, Gayuga county, n. 7, Jan.
uary I, 1900. His parents were poor, ano
he was apprenticed to the wool-csrdlns ousl'
ness. Without the advantages OF an eauca'
ton save of the simplest character ne mace
his leisure hours available for the acquisition
ofknowledge, and by extraordinary diligence
he made suci, progress as enabled him at the
ase Of nineteen to become teacher, dlyidin
his time between teaching and studying
law, Of which he became a practitioner in
Buffalo at the age Of twenty-three. His adj
yancemcnt in public distinction was exceed
ngly rapid. ie was Ia tho same year
elected to the Legislature, and in 1882 he
was elected to Congress, Ia which be
served one term; but was again elected In
1886, and continued to serve In the House Of
Representatives until 1913,
In Congress Mr. FrLLMoRB occupied very
high position. He exercised great snnu'
ence by his strong intellect aad his dignity
OF character. For several sessions he was
chairman of the Committee OF Ways ana
Means. He was distinguished leader
amongst the Wings Of the two Presidential
campaigns Of 40 and ~, and was an able
advocate of Mir. CLAV's protection doctrines.
He was earnestly supported as proper
nominee for Vice-President on MIR. CLAT's
Presidential ticket, but was beaten in the
nominating convention By Dir. FRsLlSa'
HUYsgv, of New Jersey-a man Of less abil'
ity and less national popularity.
In 1S4s MFR. FILLMORE was nominated for
Vice. President on General TAYLoR's ticket,
and was with him elected. General TAYLOR
dying in July, 80, MIR. FiLLhoES became
President of the United States, and filed
the Office for tho remainder Of the term with
signal ability and wisdom. Under his ad~
mnistration the country was remarkably
happy and prosperous. The Aoolltlonist>
cave their usual trouble, but he admins
tered the laws concerning escaped and cap
tured slaves with irmness and fidelity that
won for him the admiration of both Nortl.
and South. At the close Of his term the
united judgment Of the people was that
M1LIARD FuLaoEE had discharged bis duties
with uninpeaehable integrity, and had
proved himself pat riot and statesman.
Mr. FILLMORE retired to his home, where
he was received with O warmth and affec-
ton never exceeded by the welcome given
to any public man ia the country by bis
peighbors upon his return to private life.
1t was a pity that he had not remained IN
retirement. But he made The great mistake
Mr. W1sr did in accepting the nomination
Of \ party with one idea for the Presidency. |
Mr.. WRIT accepted that of the Anti-Masons,
MIR. FILLMORE, guided by the advice of indis-
Greet friends, yielded to the solicitations OF
The know.Nothings and became their can.
iidate for the Presidency. ANDREW J. DON
sIsos was their nominee for the Vice-Presi- !
1ency. The ticket got the vote Of only one
state-Maryland. This was lasting source
If modification to MIR. FnLMoRh
1t was twenty-one years On the 4th instant
ince be left the presidential chair. His
leath makes ANDREW Johnson the only sur
living ex. President Of the country.
Mr.. FILLMORE was man Of unblemished
equation, an able Lawyer, statesman of
Ugh order, and patriot Of signal devotion
o the public welfare. His private relations
we're of the most affcctionate and happy char
cter, He was twice married. His first wife
lied while be was President; bis second, q
most worthy lady, survives him.
MIR, FILLMORE was public man Of the
Iery best type-a detestor OF demagogism
md trickery in politics. He leaves behind,
alas TOO few of his style Of man.