New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-07
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great parties OF the State for a place upon the
bench OF its highest court in the same city In
which he proved his right to have his name placed
upon the roll Of practitioners at the bar
After becoming a citizen or New-York City up
ward Of twenty-five years ago. he gradually rose
In the estimation OF his associates OF the pro-
fesson and acquired the reputation OF being an
able and thorough lawyer. This reputation was
not confined the city. but extended throughout
this and adjoining States. lie has long taken high
rank as member OF the New-York bar. and has
been engaged in much important litigation. No
member of the New-York Bar Association stands
higher as a man OF broad character and sound
legal learning. Neither his ability nor his integrity
has ever been questioned In the association Mr.
Bartlett Is extremely popular personally. and will
receive the earnest support of many Democratic
lawyers. who will their utmost exertions to
prevent the Court OF Appeals from suffering
longer the disgrace OF Maynard's presence.
Politically Mr. Bartlett has been an active. faith
full and ACKNOWLEDGING Republican from early man.
hood He Is ardent believer In the principles
Of the party. and has been an eloquent and con-
vincing advocate of its men and measures
during eight Presidential campaigns. He
cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln.
Mr. Bartlett is ex-president OF the Republican Club.
OF which he is charter member He mas been
n member OF the NewYork Republican County
Committee for many years, and has been delegate
10 most State and County conventions In the last
decade He belongs to the law firm OF Bartlett.
Wilson & Hayden. No IS Wall-st. and lives at No.
90 Union Square, East. d.
John Palmer, the Republican candidate for Secre-
tary of State was born on Staten Island. on March
e. 1912. He educated ut the public schools
and the Bryant Il Stratton business College. En-
listing as n private in the 9lst NewYork Volun-
teers recruited nj Albany. he was gradually pro-
noted the rank of captain. His service was
originally In the Department OF the Gulf and he
displayed much bravery In the attack on Port
Hudson, and in the Red River campaign. Suisse
guently ne was transferred 10 the Army OF the
Potomac Al the Battle OF Five Forks. In a COM
bincd attack OF cavalry and II fantry. he received
serious Internal and spinal INJURIES for the treat.
ment OF which he spent some time In hospitals
abroad. Captain Palmer was one OF the orgina.
tors Of the Soldiers Home. at Bath for the
founding of which ne was contributor. For many
years he has been conspicuous n promoter Of
nee'fu legislation in behalf Of ex-soldiers before
the Legislature at Albany we'll as before Con.
grcss. In 1854 and 1856 he Department Com.
mander OF the c. A. r.. and he elected Conn
randerinChef OF the National organization In 1891.
His service In the latter place was conspicuous,
because he the only candidate from the
State for the honor who the unanimous choice
OF all his comrades. because commander-in-
chief he was unusually potential in the settlement
of vexed questions and because OF his successful
protest against the participation Of G. A. r. men
In any demonstration In which the Confederate
colors We're displayed. The incident calling forth
his protest and decision occurred In Louisiana,
and many ex-Confederate soldiers were so in
censed by his action that they dehed him to risk
his person in the South. He promptly met the
challenge. and. facing them In a manly sprit.
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