Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-19
sExAroR BAFAHD,s SUCCESS or.


sion to morrow noon.
SENAT0R BAYARD'S SUCCESSOR.
Receiviug the News Inst Evening",
and Congratulations T0-day-Mr.
Gray VIII DO sworn In at Once
His buccessOr.
Attorney General Gray first learned that be
had received the nomination for United
States Senator at the hands OF the legislative
caucus at 0 O'Clock Monday night when mes
senger handed him four kilograms from Dover
announcing that he had been chosen TO fill
the unexpred term of Senator BAyard and
giving the vote Of the caucus. When the
news arrived Mr. Gray was in attendance upon
his wife's bedside, who is seriously III with
typhoid fever, but even the gratifying ma
ture OF the intelligence scarce snfficed to re,
move the expression Of anxiety that has sat
upon his face since his wifes indisposition
| developed into the dreaded typhoid. He was
| alone with his family and the news came
much earlier than was anticipated.
Before be had finished taking his breakfast
friends began calling to extend their con.
| gratulatl0ns and all morning q continuous
stream OF acquaintance filed in and out the
Office The most cordial expressions. of hearty
/ good will were heard from every one, Demo.
Gratis and Republicans alike The prominent
/ Res publican members Of the bar were among
the first to congratulate Mr.. Gray upon his
good fortune and nearly all the Democratic
attorneys likewise paid him their compliments
Ex-Governor Cochran Of Middletown, was
one OF the early callers. His greeting was
| exceedingly cordial and he remained few
moments chatting merrily with the coming
| senator. Congratulations by wire were
also received from various quarters.
MIR. Gray evidently feels the immense re-
sponsibility Of his new post OF duty and,
while he responded heartily to the cordial
greetings Of friends, he impressed one that
he did not take up the senatorial toga worn
with such conspicuous grace by the BayardH
for three generations, without proper APP
probation Of the undertaking. He expresses
great satisfaction that the election Of Mr..
Bayard's successor, whoever it might be, did
not involve prolonged contest, and that
there had been no bitterness shown In the
matter.
MR. dRAY's CAREER.
Except that Mr.. Gray has figured very con-
spicuouBly in two national Democratic con-
ventions he is little known in public life out.
side his own State. All his life has been
spent in Delaware, where he has hosts OF
warm friends and admirers. He is the son OF
the late Andrew .. Gray, Esq, whose death
preceded his sons elevation to the United
States Senate about three months. Andrew
o. Gray was one OF the best known and
most respected citizens Of Delaware, q deer
and profound scholar, and man
OF great mental ability. He was public
/ spirited to a marked degree, and several en-.
terprises in which he engaged during his
active life which have Injured greatly to the
benefit OF the state, owe their consummation
to his persistent advocacy and practical aid
he shrank from public office, though his
name was frequently used in connection with
some Of the most important public positions
IN the gift of the people Of
delaware. The newly.elected senator
inherited from his father those conspicuous
traits of character which won him the esteem
and reverence Of all who had the pleasure Of
} his personal acquaintance. George GRAY wal
| born IN New Castle May 4th 18iO and Is nov
in his 45th year. He attended the schools Of
his native city and entered Princeton college
as junior IN 1857 after season Of coaching
by William f, Lane. In two years when i!
years OF age MIR. Gray was graduated from
: Princeton with the degree Of Bachelor Of
b Arts His college course was pursued witt
great diligence, and he was conspicuous az ,
thorough student finishing his stu1ies witt
such credit to himself that the college con
Master Of Arts in 1862.
After concluding his collegiate course ht
: read law with his father, In New Castle spen
year in the Harvard Law School, and wa
? admitted 70 practice in the courts OF thil
State In 1858 Directly after his admission h
| pro
Iession In his native city, and pursued it witt
7 marked success, rising to a point Of promi
nence among the younger members of the
+; par In short time His marked abilities
were at once recognized and in 1879 he WA
n appointed attorney. general of the state b,
I Governor Hall He then removed to vii
mington and has since resided here Afte
completing his first term as attorney. genera
d MI Gray was appointed to a second by Gov
; Stockley last year. He has always been /
staunch Democrat, careful, safe adviser
and has taken activeroles in state campaigns
In 1876 he was delegate to the nationa
convention ut st. Louis, also to the conyen.
ton at Cincinnati four years later and al tb,
I national convention in Chicago last year.
i MIR. Gray possesses rare scholarly attain
| ment aud familiarity with the classics enc
> current literature which makes him All
1 especially delightful companion for soholarl,
! men: IN the law he ID thoroughly well read
aud Is regarded AZ one Of the foremost in tn,
) State. During his terms of service as al
torney-generaI he has been engaged as Lrose
cutor In number of criminal cases OF NOR,
I than ordinary Importance, and has ACQUITTED
/ himself with the greatest satisfaction 10 til,
: state whose interests he represented. H,
an eloquent orator, having a full
rich voice, a commanding physique and
{ presence. Before jury he is especiall,
: effective both his eloquence and subiec
, matter being OF such nature az to alnlost
invariably carry conviction As an orator il
> placing MIR. Bayard's name before tht
: national Democratic conventions at Cincinnati
and Chicago for the presidency, he wor
plandits on all hands.
/. Ills hrst appearance before the national
/: convention then almost unheard Of created /
:. genuine sensation in that body and the speech
was quoted and commented upon by ali m,
leading papers Of the country Socially MI
Gray Is a great fayorlte with all who epioy
: his acquaintance; he is delightful host Ana
o charming companion. He Is most affablt
and courteous, yet he has pleasing amounl
OF dignity which well BELTS his COMMANDING
physique.
Those who frequently share his hospitality
express the greatest admiration Tor hi
charming home circle. 1t comprises three
. boys and two girls, the eldest Of whom 4
about IL years OF age, and Mrs Gray, nee
Miss Margaret J. Black, great fayorite IN
j social circles. Her sympathies were with tbe
other candidates in the late senatorial con.
test, she preferring her husband not to enter
public life. ~ O''''
CONGRESS-,