The New York herald., 1878-12-19
SKETCH OF MR.. PRINCE.

Mr.. l.. Bradford Prince. who Yves yesterday ap-
pointed by President Hayes Chief Justice OF the
supreme Court of New Mexico. is we. known citi-
zen of the state OF New York, who has represented
the First Senatorial district in Albany and has been
prominent in connection with "Cyl Service
form.'' He is descendant of the celebrated Gov
ernor william Bradford Of Mayfower celebrity. and
his maternal grandfather and great grandfather
both Governors of Rhode Island Mr.. Prince
born at Flushing. Long Island. July ,. 1sio and
i'll his boyhood active politician having com
menced working and writing in favor OF the republi
party long ago 1856, the very year of the
birth of that party when he received vote of thanks
from the Fremont Club at Finishing. His paternal
ancestors were noted horticulturists, ana he has
always taken great interest in ornamental as well
utilitarian gardening
In his youth he spent several years IN the Southern
States for reasons OF health. He graduated ut the
law school of Colurllja College early in the war
times, taking the 5000 prize in Political Science. In
1853 he became a member of the Republican Commit
tee of Queens county. Of which he was subsequently
the president for several years: became active
political speaker in various portions of the State,
was delegate to the Chicago National Republican
Convention of 1868, became member of the State
Committee in 1863. and elected to the Assembly.
in 1870 by majority of l4l5. due to his personal
popularity the district being usually democratic.
He made his mark i'll the Ass ,mbly OF the
abcs OF the new members. was reelected i'll 1871,
in 1872 and again in 1873. this time by
almost unanimous vote. In that year he declined
nomination TO the Senate. and strongly supported
for the republican caucus nomination for the Speaker
ship bnt defeated i'll perfectly friendly contest by
General Hustled Ro-clected to the Assembly in 1874.
he was made chairman ot the Judiciary Committee,
conducted the successful impeachment OF Judge
Barnard and made the report against Judges Cardozo
and McCunn. He was ardent opponent of special
legislation wrote pamphlet in recommendation Of
the constitutional amendments OF 1874 lectured and
wrote on Legislative and governmental reform. and
was author OF popular work entitled ~ Iraribus
Inum. or American Nationality"
He was a prominent Mason, having served several
terms as District Deputy Grand Master for Suffolk and
Queens counties He for two years director of the
Queens County Agricultural Society and for many
years officer of the Long Island Historical Society.
In 1sGS he was the orator tor the alumni Columbia
Law School and has since been President Of the Alumni
Association In 1875 he elected TO the State
ate III which body he took prominent position;
was chairman OF the Committee Miscellaneous
Corporations, and a member of the committees
Agriculture. Literature and the Judiciary. 1t will be
remembered that few months ago he nominated
for high post in the customs department of this
city, but rejected by the Senate through the
tons of Senator Conkling Should he accept the ju
dical post rendered him he will probably within
few take seat in the United States Senate for
New Mexico.