News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1894-10-18
Death OF Gov. Bingham.
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ture, and served as chairman Of the commit
tee on elections, and also Of the committee
on banks. AZ this session he was the Demo-
cratic candidate for speaker. In the same
year he vas further hOnored by being
chosen TO the office Of County Commissioner
In 1862 he was "A member Of the Council of
Censors. Of which he was elected secretary.
The Office of pension agent for the eastern
district OF Vermont at Montpelier he held for
the quadrennium between 1888 and 1857.
When the last constitutional convention of
Vermont was held, in 1870, he was one OF the
influential members Of thatimportantass assem-
bly,. In 1878 he was elected one Of the d.
rectors OF the States Prison and House OF
Correction, and held that Office for -four teen
years. Gov. Proctor in his valedictory mes
sage to the Legislature in October, 1850,
thus alludes to Mr. Bingham's work
Though might justly commend every
State officer tor ia 'thful performance Of duty,
| am glad to make special mention of the
chairman OF the prison board, Mr.. Bingham,
whose good sense and judgment are never at
fault"
As one of the most prominent members OF
his political party, Mr.. Bingham has been the
Democratic candidate for the chief magis
tracy of Vermont on three occasions. In
1875, '76, rs he received a larger number of
votes than has ever been cast for Demo-
cratic aspirant to the gubernatOrial chair Of
the State.
Among his friends and associates he was
Familiarity known as Governor Bingham"
and received as much honor aud respect as
would be extended had he actually been the
occupant of the Governors char. He has
twice been the Democratic candidate for Con-
gress from this district. Esthetic apprecia-
ton of wondrOus, grand aud natural beauty
! is by no means universally connected with
successful business or professional endow
ments. In Mr.. Bingham it did exist and was
strongly developed. Vermont is as reason
ably proud of her cloud-piercing Mount
Mansfield as New Hempshi e is OF Mount
Washington. True, the latter has attained
higher altitude, but not more of rich and
commanding attractions. To acquaint the
general public and the crowds of foreign
tourists with his own favorite mountain, and
at the same time to develop and improve the
resources OF his State, Mr.. Bingham devoted
much time aUd energy for many yeas.
Organizing company of which he was made
president and manager, the execution of the
whole enterprise beng confided to his judg-
ment and administrative ability, he erected
a hotel 300 feet long and of magnificent pro-
portions in the village of Stowe at the base
of the mountain. He also constructed a
hotel of lesser size on the summit of the
mount ain, and a carriage road from the val
ley to its doors, and out of an exceedingly
rough locality made a charming neighbour
hood for the visits of tourists. His under
taking drew thousands of strangers to Yer.
mont and made the name of Mount Mans
field familiar as a household word in the
homes of multitudes belonging to other
communities. Intelligent, versatile, forceful
and diffusive of real benefit. Mr. Bingham's
personal character is above reproach. In
this, as in other respects, he was a repre-
sentative Vermonter-a representative Amer
lean W. II. II. Bingham was married on
the 31st day of July, 1888, to 0rpha R.,
daughter of Riverius Camp, Esq, who was
prominent citizen of Stowe. No children
were the result of this union. Mrs. Bingham,
who was "A most estimable lady, died in No
vember. S91
Governor Bingham has led a useful and in
dustriuus rather than d merely brilliant life
and many business men have reason to be
thankful tor assistance he has rendered them.
PRESS NOTICES.
After more than four score years of faith
full service in the discharge of the many du-
ties committed to him, William II. H. Bing
| ham of stowe "Governor" Bingham as he
was known and honored by his multitude of
friends and associates throughout the state
has passed beyond the mists and shadows of
| earth. Few citizens of the state were better
known and more widely esteemed than this
upright, earnest son of Vermont. He was
identified for many years with the develop
ment of her business industries, associated
in many of her enterprises, and served her in
terests in many official positions. 10 every
station he brought steadfastneSs OF pur-
pose and sincerity of conviction which was a
marked characteristic of his nature and his
association in any enterprise was guarantee
of integrity. His political convictions were
not in accord with those of the majority of
his fellow citizens, but he was loyal to them
through good and evil report, and the hOu-
orary title bestowed upon him by political
friend and opponent alike is an earnest of
the universal estimation of the people of his
native state. 1t he was not Governor" he
was worthy of the honor And more cannot
| be said of any who have won the title. A
steadfast friend, a safe and judcious coun-
sellor, an honest man, good citizen, all this
was W. ii. H. Bingham, and in his death
Vermont mourns the loss of one of her most
worthy children.-St. Adams Messenger.
The death of Hon W. H. H. Bingham of
Stowe will produce throughout the state a
deep feeling of regret. The dry facts of Mr..
Bin9ham's life and career can be to the
stranger no true biography. Some mems
| lives cannot be put in print. Mr.. Bingham's
was one of these. The story of his existence
will be told, with the warm tnts and bright
lights that escape the pen of the writer,
around the family and social circle, in the
offices where his business life was passed, and
among his survivors in political life and asso.
Citations His perennial good humor, quail
ties of good-feIlowship practical sympathy
for the suffering and unfortunate his bust.
ness talents, his integrity, and fidelity to
trusts, won him the companionship and ad-
miration of the young and the confidence of
his peers, who had Use for such man and
were looking for him. lnpotics a Democrat,
but not tieeater, he had the unreserved
confidence of his opponents and was frequent
ly honOred with important Offices by the
dominant party. Had he belonged to that
party the title he wore as a 2ood-natured
compliment would unquestionably have been
earned in the executive chair of his state
Montpelier Daily journal