The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04

tie Is not rich. He owns a handsome
house in indianapolis, where he lives.
He has one son and one daughter, the
latter being married
The son is already prominent in the
politics of Montana Territory. General
Harrison is member of the First Preshy-
terian church Of indianapolis. and many
years ago was Sunday-school teacher.
His law practice is large, but he appears
disinclined to set his fees high enough to
meet the modern standard.
General Harrison is above the average
height, of straight, strong figure. His
hair and beard are blonde, unstreaked
by gray.
He made an excellent reputation in the
Senate and was considered one of its
ablest members and strongest debaters.
His Dakota report and speeches, and
his speeches on the Edmunds' resolution
regarding civil service reform are con-
sidered among the best efforts of his
life.
LEVI P. MOTIONS CAREER.
New York hasno more popular or re-
spected citizen than Levi Parsons Morton.
A rich man now, he is the author of his
own fortune, and it has been gained in
such an honorable and thrifty way that
in every business transaction that added
to its accumulations Mr. Morton has adj
ded friend to his many admirers. His
accumulation of friends has been almost
as great as his accumulation Of wealth,
so that to-day he is as rich in friends as
he is in money.
A quiet citizen, knowing not what os-
tentation is, Levi p Morton, at the eli
max of a singularly successful life, gives
evidence to all who know him Of the
careful conduct he has exacted of him
self Born in Shoreman, Vermont, on
MAY 10, 1924, Mr.. Morton, on the very
threshold of life, was made acquainted
with the meaning Of the word labor
His parents Were Of old New England
stock, and although thrifty, as was the
character of the New Englanders, they
did not accumulate much wealth When
very young Mr. Morton became clerk
in country store. He applied himself
so closely to his duties and developed
such capacity for business that he soon
gained the confidence Of his employers
and was rapidly advanced in his position.
At the age of 26 Mr.. Morton had gained
such business reputation that he was
given partnership in the firm of Beebe,
Morgan & Co, Of Boston, then a very
well known mercantile house at the
Hub. He remained there for four years
and then, seeking wider field, came to
this city and established the frm of
Morton & Grinnell. The young and
prosperous merchant remained at the
head of this firm till 1863, when he
founded the banking house Of Morton,
Bliss q Co., of which he is the senior
member. At the same time the house OF
Morton, Rose, q Co, was established in
London as the English correspondents
of the New York house. From 1873 to
1884 the London firm acted as the finan-
cial agents of the United States Govern
ment The two firms took a leading pO-
sition as members of the syndicate that
negotigted United States bonds in pay
ment of the Geneva award of S15.50O,-
900 and the Halifax fishery award of So
100000.
Mr.. Morton has always taken an active
interest in politics, and though he has
never been known as an office seeker he
has at the call of his fellow citizens filed
with honor several public positions. In
1873 he was appointed honorary com
missioner to the Paris Exposition, and in
the fall Of the same year he was nomi-
mated and elected by the Republican
party TO Congress. He was reelected in
1880. During his service in the house OF
Representatives, Mr.. Morton was known
as a careful and conservative thinker on
all public questions, and his opinions
were very much respected by his fellow
members. In the Republican National
Convention of 1880, Mr.. Morton was a
staunch ally of Roscoe Conkling and an
advocate of the denomination Of General
Grant for third term in the Presidency
When the split came and President Gar
field was nominated, Mr. Morton was
offered the second place on the ticket.
He declined the honor, and after the tri-
umphant success of the ticket President
Garfield offered him the portfolio Of
Secretary of the Navy. Mr. Morton also
declined the Cabinet offer, saving he pre-
ferred to accept the appointment Of Min
lister to France, in which office he was
confirmed by the Senate soon after Pres
ident Garfield was usurated Mr.
Morton's career as representative Of the
American Government TO the French
Republic was one of which he may just
ly feel proud. No American Minister
was ever more respected abroad Through
his intercession the restrictions on the
importation of American pork with
France were removed and American cor
porations obtained legal status in France.
Since the expiration Of his term as
Minister to France Mr.. Morton has held
no official position
Mr. MortOn's private life Is exemplary.
In the winter he occupies large man
sion at s. Fifth avenue, now the resi-
dence of Allan Thorndyke Rice. In the
summer he resides at his country seat,
Ellerslie, at Rhinebeck on the Hudson.
His wife, remarkably beautiful and ac-
complished woman, is several years his
junior She has always been very popu-
lar in society.
Levi P. Morton is a typical American,
and prOtectionist 20 the core
Remarkable Surgery.