Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-10-06

Thomas Francis Bayard was a member Of an
eminent family, Since long before revolution
Gus in the country's history as patriots and
statesmen, and many acquired national tame
have had senatorial honors bestowed upon them
by the state of Drlaware-1homas Francis
Bayard his father, James Bayard: his grand
father OF the same name, the negotiator OF the
treaty Of Ghent and his uncle. Richard Henry
Bayard. His grandmothers father, Gov.
Bassett. OF Delaware, was also the recipient OF
Thomas Francis Bayard was born in VIII
mington, Del, October %, 1898. and was
younger son. In 1SiS. his elder. brother, died
whereupon having liking for his fathers pro-
fesson that OF law, he became student and
was admitted to the bar in 1851 He immcdi.
ately began the practice OF MS profession with
ming, his local fame spreading rapidly. In 1858
he was, appointed United State, district at
loving year In 1855. Mr. Boyqrd removed to
Philadelphia where he formed a. legal part
nershp with William Shippen. This connec-
ton lasted FIVE wears, being terminated by the
death OF MIR Shippcn. Mr. Bavard on the
death OF his partner returned to Wilmington.
When the war OF the rebellion began the peo-
pie Of Wilmington set about establishing means
Of self-protcction. \ militia company was or
ganized and Thomas +. Bayard was elected its
first lieutenant In June 1S5l a peace meet
Bayard was OF the principal speakers He
denounced the war. and his remarks on thar
occasion quoted in later years as an argu-
candidate.
Meanwhile Mr.. Bayards popularity in his
native state kept growing rapidly, and in 1868
he was elected to succeed his father in the
United States senate and subsequently
twice reelected. 1t is noteworthy that on the
dav he was elected to the senate for the full
term his father (who had resgncd) was also
re. elected a senator from Delaware to for
the unexpired term OF his original term. This
is the only case OF father and son being voted
for by the legislature to fill the senatorial
office.
Senator Baya1s took an active part in the
discussions concerning the presidential election
OF 1876, and was advocate, and subsequently
a member of the electoral commission.
In October 1856, Senator Bayard was mar
ried to Louisa daughter Of Josiah Lee. a Balti-
more banker. Twelve children were the result
of the union When the democratic national
convention was held in 1880 his friends rallied
to secure his nomination for the presidency,
and such was their strength that the first
ballot he stood next to Hancock. who was nomi-
mated on the second In the democratic
vention of 1884. at which Mr.. Cleveland was
nominated, Mr.. Bayard received the next
largest vote to the successful candidate the
two ballots which were taken. As soon as the
result OF the election of 1884 was known, Mr..
Bayard was the first democratic statesman in
vitcd to consult with Presidentelect Cleveland,
and was offered a place in the cabinet
and the leading place at that.
At the close of Mr.. Cleve'anc's administra-
ton Mr. Bayard returned to private life and to
his legal profession. In March. 1898 Mr.. Bay
ard was appointed amba sador TO the court
St. James and served during Mr. Cleveland's