New-York tribune., 1876-06-30
THOMAS A. HENDRICKS.


crnor of Indiana. who was nominate yesterday for
Vce-Prcsident Of the United States by the Democratic
party in convention at St Louis has been for many years
one OF the bestHnown and most popular men in his
party the Western States lie has been long in public
lfe having begun his member Of the Indiana
Legislature IN ls4s: the frequent contestant with
Mr. Morton for the hOnOrs which his State could bcstow,
his political life has been marked by defeats as well as
successes failing OF election TO the Office OF
Governor he again succeeded in winning II and though
member OF Congress for many years, being for long
time the acknowledged leader OF the Democracy in the
lover House. ne thrice defeated candidateonc)
for Congress and twice for Governor OF Indiana Nj.
Hendricks belongs 10 family long devoted to public
life. His grandfather was member Of the Pennsy!-
vania state Legislature during Washngton- admins
tration: his fathers house n home Of politicians
and uncle of his OF the secretaries Of the
Indiana state Constitutional Convention which met N
1916. was also Democratic Governor Of the state in
1919. and for two terms chosen United states
Senator The grandfather traced his descent HugJe-
not family that escaped Hollgnd and aferward found
its way America The father and mother Of Gov. Hen
bricks possessed many of the virtues of private e In
religion stanch Presbyterian, and in politics lifelong
Democrat, John Hendricks added TO the simplicity and
purity OF his life plain and solid intelligence united
to tirm independence and great force OF VIII. The
mother was OF Scotch origin. native OF Chambcrsburg
Penu member OF family belonging TO the Scotch Cove
uanter school, and possessed in noteworthy degree the
sterling qualities OF good sense and straightforward
probty united 10 mild and gentle disposition becoming
her deep religious character.
OF such ancestors and with those antccedeus Thomas
A. Hendricks was formed to gain the esteem, Affection
and OF his associates Born in Muskingum County
OhIo Sept :, 1919 removing AT three years of age TO
Shelby County, Indiana, and after receiving liberal
education aud beng graduated Hanover College in
1911 he was admitted the bar IN lS.3. His success
in practice at rapid and substantial his pure
life aud genial manners him large circle OF friends
and be OF the leading lawyers IN the state
coming often in competition with Mr.. Morton, with whom
his chances Of about as those OF Caleb
Cushing with Rufus Cnoate-apt to be beaten before
Jury aud succeed before judge. In lsi5 Mr. Hen
bricks elected 10 the state Legislature soon after
this he was sent Senate and in 1880 lac served
"A member Of the State Constitutional Convention In
these days the question Of state banks opposed to the
free banking system came into prominence, ana Mr..
Hendricks appeared an advocate OF the former,
making elaborate speech in its favor. His views pre-
vailed and the system became popular that its young
defender was nominated for Congress the tythird
ballot and elected by overwhelming majority In
the following convention he was rcnOminaied without
opposition. ana received an increased majority at tine
election. During this term OF service, stephen 4.
Douglas introduced his famous kansas-Nebraska bill,
which called for repeal Of te Missouri Compromise OF
1920 and virtually abrOgatcd the Clay Compromise Of
1850 In company with Orty-tbrcc OF the cighty,gbt
No democrats then in the House, Mr. Hendricks
70 &c bill. In the following Goa sre,siOna con-
veI no again nominated by ho party, but the
slavery agitation and his attitude toward That question
had reduced his popularity and gave the election to the
| WING candidate by large majority.
Mr Hendricks, however, was high in the esteem OF
President Piece who in 1850 eN weeks after his de
feat appoinc. him Commissioner o. the General Land
O0ice uoston which he continued to hold until sj9
| being retained by Mr.. Buchanan, wben he resigned
! it to accept a nomination FOR Governor Of his
state I'm the exciting canvass that followed, nc
was defeated by a majority OF 10000 votes.
and resumed the practice OF his profession OH
yer +. Morton became Governor, and in lsGS MIR.
Hendricks was elected United states Senator, where he
at once took distinguished position as a leader. and
made a national reputation. lie acted with his party In
onposng the war policy OF the Administration and IN
The legislation looking TO the reconstruction OF te
Southern he opposed the measures Oi the patyn
power Personally he was much esteemed III Washing
tom his dignihed and genial manners gaining him
many friends; aud, though in strong sympathy with
I the spirit Of his party, he was usually classcd
as a Conservative. In 1868 Mr.. Hendrcks's name
presented TO the NewYork Convention as candidate
for President OF the United States, and though warmly
supported it aerwaTd withdrawn. His state then
! nominated him for Governor, and in the campaign he
became an advocate OF the PendetOn Grecnback tbeoy
But be was defeated and resumed the practice OF his
profession expressing earnest desire to remain there
after private citizen. The law firm Of which he became
| a member was Hendricks Horde & Hendricks, which
did an immense business his share of the receipts from
old cases in single half year after he retired from the
Tim having been 81 900 But he did not adhere to his
resolution though he strongly protested when urged as
the Democratic candidate for Governor In 1872, and be-
! ing unanimously nominated he elected by large
majority The term OF his Office expires on Jan l. 1877
OPINIONS FROM BOTH PARTIES.
| WHAT NEw-YORK POLITICIANS SAY ABOUT THE ST.
LOUIS TICKET TALKS WITH ACTING MAYOR
LEWIS, 8. l.. NJ BARLOW, AND OTHERS.
There WAS little excitement i'm the city yes-