The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-06-24
THE CANDIDATES.
Biography of Grover Cleveland-steven-
son as an Officeholder.

THE CANDIDATES.
Biography of Grover Cleye1and-steven-
son IS an Of1ceholder.
Stephen Grover Cleveland was born in Cald-
well, \. march Is, 1897 He was tho fifth OF
nine children OF the Rev. Richard r. Cleveland,
clergyman of the Presbyterian church, and a
graduate OF Yale college. Mr. Cleveland's
mother was Annie Nesl, the daughter OF an
irish merchant in Baltimore. On the paternaI
side SID MI Cleveland is English. His first ances-
came from Ipswich, England, in 1o35, and set
tied In Woburn, Mass His great grandfather
was Dr. Aaron Cleveland, graduate OF Harvard
sad an Episcopal minister in Phiiadep hia,
Where he was close friend of Benjamin
franklin, in whose house he died in 1757
Inc widow OF DR.. Cleveland then opened
small store In Salem, Mass, and with the in
come thus derived supported and educated her
large family of ns. This incident is typical of
ana Willingness to work at any honest vocation
They are found in alternate generations preach
ers, mechanics, lawyers, tradesmen-always
blessed with more children than dollars, but
and social position. One OF Dr.. CIeveands sons
named Aaron, was epprenticed to a halter in
Norwich, Conn. He wes aiterward q member
OF the legislature and framed bill for the abo-
itiou OF slaves. He became a minister soon
after. At the time of his death, in ISIS, he lett
thirteen children, the second OF whom, William
Cleveland, was Growers grandfather. He was
siiversmith at Worthngton, Mass. His son,
Richard Cleveland, graduated from college in
years, he married Miss Annie Neal. He was the
pastor of a small Congregational church at
Windham. Conn From there they went to
Portsmouth, Va, and thence to Caldwell, y. j.,
where Stephen Grover was born.
Stephen Grover was named for the pastor who
had preceded his father in the church. In ISL
here Grover grew to his 14th year among the
sturdy country boys. Wien he was years old
he entered the district school. From there he
went to the academy. But he remained only a
short time, when it became Necessary for hlm
to take, clerkship in the village store at a
. ,sa OF 80 year. This was to be doubled
worthy and honest. But before that time
Richard Cleveland had become agent of the
American Home Missionary. Society, and his
income vas increased TO 1900 This was more
than be had ever had before. Grover was able
to leave the store and return to the academy
to finish his preparation for college. n
ADDITION TO his regular school training
he was instructed in Latin by DR.. Hyde, a re-
tired clergyman In 1873 his father was called
othe church at Holland Patent, about fifteen
miles from Utica. He had been there hardly a
month when he died suddenly, at the age OF a..
Ih.s event made a complete change in the stu
alton and prospects o. the family. The fathers
income had barely sufficed for the support and
education OF his children. 1t became apparent
that such OF them were old enough would
nave 10 take care OF themselves and help to take
cara OF the Others. Grover at this time was is
years Old and although the gaining OF q college
education had been the dearest wish OF his life,
he cheeriully gave it up and went to work.
Growers Oldest brother, W Liam, was at this
time teacher in the institute for NE blind in
the city OF New York. He procured for Grover
the place OF clerk and assistant re 4cher William
had recently graduated from Hamilton college,
and under his tuition Grover devoted all Of mis-
leisure time 70 studying Latin and English lit
eratUre AT the end of d years engagement he
returned to his mothers house, where between
the times of seeking more lucrative employment
he stiu continued his studies. He searched
| unsuccessful, and finally in 1853 he
made up his mind to go West. On his way he
stopped in Buffalo TO visit his uncle, a stock
breeder named Lewis Allen Mr.. Allen did not
approve OF the Western project. He persuaded
his nephew to remain in Buffalo, wing him a
piece OF work TO do in the preparation OF book
on American sho-t-h catt e, for which he
was paid $50. Mr.. Allen then procured for him
place in lawyers office as o lice boy.
Young cleveland therefore became resident
OF Buffalo. and he soon secured law Students
desk III the Office of Messrs.- Rogers, Bowen &
Rogers. 1t was not long before the law firm
inuma'ed to the student that he was "brainy
Ing liberal salary. which they found him
aoundaniiy able to earn. Mr. Cleveland was
admitted to practice as an attorney in 1859.
After MS admission he continued with his pre-
ceptors FOR TOUR years, which, with the previous
Tour years served as student. gave him eight
OF the best kind Of legal experience. He
county OF Ere, which position he filled with
mar. H. ability Tor a period OF three
district attorney to succeed Mr.. torrance.
Ani was defeated Mr Cleveland formed a law,
co-paTtnership with the ls;e J. '. Vanderpool
! the 1st OF January, ISt6 which continued
untl4 August, 1869. He then became a member
OF the firm OF Laning, Cleveland & Folsom, the
iate A. I. Laning and the lato Oscar Folsom be-
4Ag MS associates. This firm remained in exist
ence Tor less than two years. and until Mr..
cleveland retired thereirom to assume the duties
o. sherlt OF E-ie county TO which Office he was
chosen at the election in November. 1870. At
the expiration OF his official term As sheriff he
became meynber of the firm Of Bass. Cleve-
Bass and Wilson. 3. Bissetl az as ,ociates
ms WAS strong and popular firm. and at once
commanded large and lucrative practice. Al
the c.o-e Of Nj Bass congressional career
his failing health induced him to seek resi-
deace IN Colorado, resulting in dissolution of
tHe copaEtnership aud the formation OF smother
under the nans OF CiereiGnd & B-sel In De-
eemoaf, ISL. Mr.. George J. Sicard was admitted
as a PARTNER in ths law firm, which was then
styled { @velAn1. Bissell & sicard. ana con-
SnGeG % the time OF his election as governor OF
! In November. 1851, Mr. Cleveland was the
tet.ocratic Candidate Tor the Office If MAYOR of
/ bAIa.o aNd waS elected by = decisive majority,
having received the votes OF many OF the oppos-
ing party under the belief that be would give
! me CITY reform administration. Mr.. C.eye-
Iatl1 a. Inistrs,lon was such a 70 justify the
e1s+ci&-l0uS tl2t were created By his we'll
Anown character and previous pubic record a.
We. ana ths peop fet, WITHOUT distinction Of
party, that they had IN Mayor Ceye ard All able.
.eaIlSs-- upright chief magistrate lie had ocCa-
sloa y veal times 10 iuteFpose his veto between
tAe cay treasury and The schemes OF plunteIing
p'itirlsus ana ne = ways d.d il fearlessly. III :
Rp!I, his record as such that the eyes of al
t-e bril-2craia II the state were turned toward
h!ia a. the coming candidate or governor He
was elected u that Or5ee ia November, lSs2. by
majority o. 80, 81 over Charles J. Fo ger, the
hepU".tcan nominee aud he took possession of
tAe executive chamber on the Is. day OF Janu-
arr, ISIS
A. Inc traits OF sssIduous industry, unosten-
.aCols dignity. thoroughness sud simplicity
noted II Grover CieveIznd's early career were
oo1eFva-le during his stay II Albany. On the
Jay before rs Inauguration q governor he
game Gown from Buffalo with his law partner,
IL. Basel, went 10 the executive nGnsio1 aid