The Globe-republican., 1891-07-08
HANNIBAL HAMLIN.
An Old Time Celebrity Passes
Away at Bangor, Me-.
HIS LONG POLITICAL CAREER.
Strong Anti-Slavery Sentiments Cause His
Change of Party-His Death Occurs I'M
expectedly, But With Time For His
Wife to 500 Him.

BANGOR, Me-, July 6.-ExVice-Presi-
night at SIS o'clock. He was down
town in the afternoon and went to the
Tarratine club rooms. where he was
playing pedro when his head fell for
ward on his chest
A gentleman remarked: "The sem
;ator seems to feel badly"
Mr.. Hamlin said: 81 do"
The men gathered around and Mr..
Hamlin was taken to a lounge. DR..
attended him and afterward Drs.
Mason and Phillips were called No
pulse was visible for an hour and it
was thought they could not bring him
out.
Finally Mr.. Hamlin revived some
: what and managed to articulate feebly.
The doctors worked over him faith
fully and his family was sent for.
soon Mrs Hamiin. Gen. Charles
Hamlin, his son and wife and other
members were at his side. All was
done for him in human power but
failed and he passed away peacefully
at S:15 p m.
Mr. Hamlin leaves a widow and two
: sons, Gen Charles Hamlin, a lawyer Of
Ellsworth and Frank Hamlin, now liv-
ing in Chicago.
Mr.. Hamlin had been pefceptibly
failing for year but seemed about as
usual in the afternoon and walked down
town.
The remains were removed from the
club rooms. where he died, to his resi-
dence on Fifth street His son, Han
nibal E. Hamlin, arrived here from
Ellsworth about twenty minutes after
his fathers death. His son Frank. now
in Chicago, has been sent for and the
funeral will not occur until after his
arrival.
The deepest grief is felt here on all
sides. No definite arrangements have
been made for the funeral
MR. HAMLIN's CAREER.
Hannibal Hamlin was born in Paris, Me,
Au ust "a, 1909. He was prepared for col.
legiate education. but was compelled by the
death OF his father to take care of the home
until he was of ag.. He learned printing,
studied law and was admitted to the bar In
~ 9. and practiced in his native state until
slsis. He was a member OF the legislature
from 1896 until 1910 and again in l847. He
was speaker OF the lower branch from 1887
70 1888 and again in 1910
In 1870 Mr.. Hamlin received the democratic
nomination for congress but was defeated,
but was renominated and elected in 1912 and
re elected in lAa. He was chosen 10 the
United States senate in 1913 to I'LL the vacan-
cy caused by the death of John Fairfield and
was re- elected In 1851, but resigned in 1857 to
fe,e inaugurated governor. having been elect
cd to that office as a republican. In less
than a month he resigned the gOvernOrship
having been again chosen United States SEN
ator for the full term Of six years
Mr.. Hamln served as a senator until 1861.
when he resigned TO I'LL the Office of vice.
president having been elected on the ticket
with Abraham Lincoln. He presided over
the senate one year. when he was appointed
collector of the port OF Boston. which pO-
sition he IT signed in 1866 From 1861 to 1855
he had also acted regent OF the Smithso-
MAN institute at Washington. to which po-
sifion he was again appointed In 1870, con-
Ginning to act in the capacity for twelve
years. during which time he became dean of
che board
Mr. Hamlin was again elected and re-
elected to the United States senate from
1861 to 1881 In the latter year he was named
minister to Spain, but gave up the Office
within year. He received the degree Of
Though a democrat i'm early liz e, Mr.. Ham,
lin was a strong anti slaverD man aud 90
strong were his convictions on this question
that they finally led TO his separation from
the party. His career had some especially
significant incidents. In the tenn porary and
Involuntary absence of David Wilmot from
the house of representatives during the SEES.
sion of the Twenty ninth congress at the
critical moment when tho measure since
known as the "WilmOt proviso" had to be
presented or the measure irrevocably lost,
Mr.. Hamlin. while his anti slavery friends
were in the greatest confusion. seeing that
only a seconds deliy would be fatal. offered
ffe bill and secured its passage by a vote OF
ilj to lO6 In common. however. with Abra-
ham Lincoln, he strove simply to prevent
the ext nsion OF slavery into new territory
and did not seek its abolition.
When he had been elected vice president
on the ticket with Mr.. Lincoln. Mr.. Hamlin
accepted an invitation to meet the latter in
Chicago. and. calling on the president elect
found him in his room alone. Mr.. Lincoln
arose and coming toward his guest said alb
IUptly: Have we ever been introduced to
each other. Mr.. kamlinT'
"No, sir. think not" was the reply.
THAT also is my IMPRESSION" said Mr.
g-incoln. but 1 remember distinctly while
1 was in congress to have heard you make
Il speech in the senate. 1 was very much
struck with that speech. senator-particu-
larry struck with it-and for the reason that
it was filled chock full of the very best kind
of anti slavery doctrine"
We'll, now,' replied Hamlin. laughing.
my one and first recollection of you Is of
having heard you make a speech in the
house. a speech that was full of good humor
and sharp points, and l. together with 9th
ers of your audience were convulsed with
laughter"
The acquaintance thus cordially began
-rIpened into a strong friendship and It is
affirmed that during all tho years of trial.
war and bloodshed that followed Abraham
Lincoln continued to rcpose the utmost con-
Il dence in his friend and Official associate
The Work Of Wreckcrs.
LA CROSSE, Wis, July cit now
seems certain that the wreck
on the Dubuque division near New
Albion was the awful act of
rpiScreaufS hAavv INIT ~se