The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-25


known or more highly respected by the
people of Hudson county than Congress-
man Edward F. Mcdonald. But of the
thousands who know him and have en-
joyed his acquaintance those who are
familiar with the details of hisl ife's rec
ord are comparatively few.
Edward F. Mcdonald is the present
reelection as Congressman.
He is not controlled by bosses and is
not subservient to the wishes of any ring
or Clique. He is straightforward. hon.
est. business man. His selection as the
Congressional candidate was made by
the people, and this honor was conferred
on him because of the highly satisfac-
tory manner IN which he guarded and
protected the interests of his constituency
in the last session of Congress.
Edward F. Mcdonald is of {Tish parent
age and was born in ireland on the
wenty-frst day of Septemb er, 1845. He
came to this country when but six years
of age. A few years of his life were
spent in Newark. He finally came to
Jersey City and attended the public
schools here. His aptness for gaining an
education made him the envy of his
schoolmates and the pride of his instruc-
tors.
A BRAVE SOLDIER.
When but seventeen years of age he
showed his great love of country by en-
listing in Company OF the Seventh New
ol
attracted attention toward him. He won
favor with mis- officers by his bravery and
strict attention to duties. He look part
in the Peninsula campaign and also in
the Seven Day fight. In the latter event
he acted as a sergeant in his company,
and he was on the ladder of fame
and climbing it rapidly when
he was stricken with typhoid fever He
desired to remain with his comrades but
1t was deemed advisable to send him
North and he was compelled to submit.
He was removed to hospital and de-
tanned there for months. at times there
being no hope for his recovery. On De-
cember 30Ils62. in the city of Philadelphia
he was honorably discharged d from fur
ther service. He then returned to his
home. but his health was so impaired
that he was unable to perform any sort
or labor.
HARD WORKER.
Upon recovering sufficient strength to
work he returned to his work of machinist
aud tool maker. and he continued to
work at it until December. 1874 During
this interval he had grown immensely
popular. He had displayed unusual
oratorical ability, and had on many occa-
sions addressed vast assemblages In De-
cember, 1874. he entered politics. and
from that time to the present dates
record of which any man might well fee
proud. From the bottom OF the ladder he
has steadily advanced until he has peen
-feudered one of the greatest honors that
can be conferred upon an American citi-
yea by the people of the community in
which he lives.
LEGISLATIVE SERVICES.
In 1874 he was elected to represent the
people of the Eighth district in the As
sembly. Three years later he again came
before The public as. the candidate for Di-
rector at Large of the Board of Freehold
ers. He was elected by handsome ma
jority. In 1879 he became candidate
for reelection. His record justified his
return. but his election proved surprise
even to his friends in that he polled ma
jority which at that time had never been
equalled in this county. In all he served
four years in the capacity of Director at
Large.
THE SENATORIAL INCIDENT.
Subsequently be was elected to the
State Senate. and the partisan fight of
which he was made the victim, resulted
in his temporary removal from Office.
The gross injustice done him on this oc-
casion resulted in his overwhelming vic
tory over the Republican candidate for
Congress in the following year. Mr.. Nc
Donald is at present engaged In the real
estate and Insurance. business. For nine
consecutive years be has been the treas
urer OF the Town Of Harrison, which is