New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-25

of the strongest qualities OF her moral nature. 1t
was a romance from their first meeting. and after
short Acquaintance they were betrothed boh sun IN
their teens. This new responsibility was another IN
centIye TO the young man, whose earnestness and
perseverance had him the respect and admiration
OF his Instructors and fellow-students. The engage
,nen was OF necessity long one. but before he hav
completed his legal studies when only twenty years
old. q beardess. fragile youth but with strong
character already developed. and stout heart they
we're married az Miss SCOTS home in Oxford on
october 20. le53. These young people had hOthhS
70 begin life with "a small legacy and Their love
md faith In each other This lfrclancc this con
6dence and belief In the goodness Of Providence Is not
only Characteristic Of the President, but Of MS an
ssstors. William Henry Harrison was barely t"'hN
rwo when, without the consent OF MS father he n"ir''
Miss Anna symmes and started out 10 support DIS
vIfe and win the success which Is part OF our Ma
tlonal history wih ouly his sword and his own reht
arm.
The first few months az the married HE GA
Benjamin Harrison spent at the home OF MS
father in Cincinnati. From there, when lie hau
finished his course in law, ne and Mrs Harrison went
10 Indianapolis where in modest and unpFeten'lons
way Mr. Harrison began his legal career. TOO poor
to begin Housekeeping, they lived at the Ron iiouse
and later Mt Mrs. .Jamesons. 1t was not uhui i'er
the birth of her first child Russell. when TOOK pia'e
In Oxford In 1854, that Mrs Harrison Ind nome Oh
her own-an humble. little story house. containing
only three rooms but large enough for their small
family and for the happy young wife and mothcr 10
exercise that talent OF housewlfcy for when she was
notable. She took up the duties OF wliehoou Win
the earncstness. patience and faith which nave Always
been characteristic OF her and during tho struggles oil
the first few years of their married life when the
family exchcquer frequently low ana "a hve-
dollar lin an event" she ever the unseliiSh
hcpmect sustainer and symmthzer quietly peace
fully happily went her life in indianapolis. Two
children were born her. friends grew up about her'
and her husband loved and respected by his neishbos
and townsmen, steadily, and with no backward steps,
climbed The ladder of success and fame
Occupied with domestic duties, charities ana s'u'!
for she WIS woman Of marked literary ana
musical tastes-tAat gun fired at sumter a"ohe
her from her happiness, as 1t did so many Oh
the young matrOns oil the Union, Who hhe" WIG"
the echo of that shot reached them that 1t was
a summons for their nearest and dearest, ana hiea"'
months or years Of agony ana suSpense-and perhaps
widowhood All the patriotic enthusiasm OF his nature
Was awakened in Mr. Harrison by the war; ana lie
longed TO 60 out with the first to hght lor 'e nag
but the breadwinner of the family could not then
be spared. With his heart at the front ana Win con.
slant yearnlne TO be in action. he poddeu Oh lot MS
dear ones 1t was not until two years after the be-
ginning Of the war when the outlook for the Union
was the blacklist that Mr.. Harrison felt that ne couo
leave those dependent upon him. Then WIN GU
thusiasm and energy he raised regiment al" a. 10
colonel took the field. Bravely, calmly uhsehsn''
almost checrfuy. as she met every CrisiS l" NV "
Harrison helped her husband i'll his preparations a'
gave him to her country.
Governor Morton was ono of the first TO organize
q sanitary commission. and Mrs. Harrison was lis
mort efficient member Possessed OF wonderful
executive ability, tact and energy, she was an ui-
firing and spirited worker. Many times during '"e
war She visited her husbands command and took an
active interest in all the affairs of the regiment,
encouraged and sympathized with It's members and
cheered them Her visits were GASES, sun
remembered By those who fought under Little Ben
The end of tie war saw happy family united
under the Harrison roof Dangers braved' separation
ard suffering had brought them nearer each other
and the General took up the work he had left with
enthusiasm born Of love for the dear ones dependent
upon him.
During the time Of her residence among them Mrs.
Harrison had by the purity and nobility OF hcr me-
won the hearts Of the Indianapolis people Inc lo-
lowing years full of contenment. happiness and
broad usefulness. Bright and clever, with Keen
sense OF humor and quick at repaItee' she was tiie
centre of attraction at social gatherings and the leader
I'm all literary movements. although it was not here
that her Light shone the brightest. Pre-emnehuy
n domestic woman she loved best her own freoide,
was the helpful sympathetic loving wife and mother.
the loadstone Of her family. Her charities were
broad and noble, and she possessed that ready SYM
patty TO which suffering intuitively turns,
When her husband called 10 Washington 10
MS sG IN t nSo sen s Mrs ason
iuctantly gave up the dear home life in the city
T wu'i Brilliant role al the National Capital. The
same modesty and dignity which marked her nc az
home she brought to her new position, and entered
with spirit upon its duties and pleasures. me mrs.
they were pleasantly situated Mrs. Harrison made
no attempt to entertain generally Her taste ana
inclination were Ssa abn mnc ana living She At once
interested herself in National and local charities
in no small degree 10 her unhaggng interest and
constant labor. With yoqng people She was an
pleasures. their ambitions and scrious work. Her
daughters enjoyment of the social life in Washing
geSre Sas that s s rerned to Indanapo to take up
the quiet home life which was In short time to
Mrs. Harrlsons interest in the campaign which
resulted In te election Of er GH bea dy a tbe
result supreme although the giving up OF her home
life was again fac I'm me e, 'Ge ENecIVe M ne
sion Mrs: Harrison showed rare wisdom and judgment
life under her administration was not brilliant
as often before, but Of the necessary amenities
w wese eSslsd in he ne OF S % enee
and Mrs Harrison made herself familiar with the
learned the life stories Of the women who dispensed
It's Inequalities. Her interest in American history
was extreme and she made Ii her duty to restore and
preserve every article OF them hidden away In
rres which had bearing on or was craciSrs,s
inauguration did Mrs Harrison spare herself perform
ing with rare cOnscicntousncss every duty which she
believed belonged TO the position, granting audiences
and drawing generously on Der strength even after dis
had laid its hand upon her.
There can be no question but that The life
lust ended was fl OF the quiet happiness peace
iul and uneventul that IL is difficult 20 write Of Few
women have known such tender devotion through
ali the years OF their lives have had such TO
rejoice over the Of their husbands been
SO happy in their children. During the last years OF
her life her Joy rounded and her cup OF happiness
filed by the presence OF those little people. her chill
dren,s children. whose sunny pres frightened the
sombre Executive Mansion and brought her relaxation
and relic. from her serious The fine reserve
which is characteristic of all noble souls hers
ALWAYS Mrs. Harrison leaves two chldren-Russell
Mrs Mary L. he 10 az horn
I Mckee a merchant OF indianapolis.
FAILURES IN BUSINESS
Chicago. Oct. o4.-Noticc posted the Board
OF Trade this morning that II. j. Coon Co.. grain