The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1885-12-03
social circles in Indiana that will no

social circles in Indiana that will no
soon be filled,
Like expressions were heard on all
sides from leading members of both par
ties. Thos. A. Hendricks was born in
Washington Co. Ohio, Sept. z, 1927.
When he was three years of age his
parents removed to Shelby co. Indiana.
He concluded classical course at Han
over college in 1841, and in 1843 began
the practice of law at Shelbyville., For
| thirty years he had resided at Indian
apolis, and with Mrs. Hendricks had
been prominent in all representative
social features since the city 8 existence.
They had but one child. who died when
but three years old, when they lived in
Shelby county. For long time they
bad apartments IN hotels as Mr.. Hem
bricks official duties kept him in Wash
ington much of the time. Afterwards
| they had a residence in the northern
part of the city, but about five years
ago moved down, to an old family res
idence, directly opposite the state house,
where they have since lived. They
entertained their friends frequently by
parties and receptions, and were always
at home to those who called.
1t was this that made Mr.. Hendricks
deservedly so popular, for he and his
wife treated everybody cordially aud
courteously, and those whose positions
in life were inferior, were always sure
OF kindly reception at this house. Mr..
Hendricks was very charitable, and
calls on him for aid were frequent and
never UNDECIDED. For several years he
had been actively identified with the
Indianapolis Benevolent society, an or
ganized charity, and had contributed
| literally to the cause to which it was
devoted, both in money and in work.
He was deacon in St. Paul's Episco-
pal church for a long time and connect
ed with various other religions and
benevolent associations. His fortune
is estimated to be no more than $780,
900, the most of which resulted from
his professional services.
Aside from his political duties he de-
voted much of his time to the practice
of his profession, being a member of
the law firm of Baker, Hard L. Hen
bricks. and since the death of ex-Gov.
Baker he was the senior member. His
practice was largely in the Federal
courts and principally in railroad cases,
he having been employed in several
cases of national Importance. His long
experience in Legislative and govern
mental affairs had made him one of the
best expoundcrs of constitutional law
in the country, and his opinion on
questions involving this was solicited
from all parts of the country. He
often said that the ambition of his
carly manhood was to be either a
justice OF the supreme court of the
United States, or the author of works
on law, or the author of a legal jour-
nal. His domestic relations
were of the most pleasant
character, and Mrs. Hendricks, who is
a brilliant and accomplished woman,
was OF great aid to him in his political
career, as she had large and varied in
formation and excellent Judgment, be-
sides being greatly ambitious for her
husbands political advancement.
Since her husbands serious attack two
years ago, both Of them have been APP
prehensive of a sudden end of his life,
and the attachment between them has
grown very strong, almost sentiment
ally so. So intense had this become,
in fact, that he would not consent for
his wife to be away from him for any
length of time. Only last week, while
in Chicago, he accompanied Mrs. Hen
bricks even on her shopping expedi-
tons. They had frequently talked
over his condition and the probabilities
of his early death. and it is evident for
several months past there has been a
growing fear of this kind on his mind.
Mr. Hendricks public life began in
1o48 when he was elected to the lower
house of the state legislature. In l849
he was elected to the state senate. In
1850 he was elected to congress-. and
served two terms. In 1855 to 1859 he
| held the office of commissioner of the
general land office. In that wear he
was candidate for governor, but was
defeated. In 1868 he was chosen to
| the United States senate serving until
1869. In 1872 he was elected Governor
Of Indiana and being reelected served
until 1877. He was candidate for vice
president in the canvass of 1876, and
the Democratic national conventions OF
| VI 4OcV Stuu 1COt was con-
sidered as a candidate for
president. In the latter convention
failing of the first place he was nomin-
ated for vice-prcsidcnt and elected. It
is known that his intention was to
| abandon politics at the end of his term
as vice. president, and only few days
ago, in confidential talk with a
friend, he said:
The newspapers say am candidate
for president in 1883, but it is not true
| shall not be candidate under any
circumstances. l was not a candidate
for the position | now hold. but it was
forced npon me, aud now my political
ambition is fully satisfied and l want
to retire for the remainder of my life.
The Country.
At Washington, the news of MIR.
Hendricks death produced profound
IMPRESSION The nrcsident many IF