The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-15

system was inaugurated from Montgom- cry, which extended northward towards Talladega and southwards towards Mo- bile While it was not the success an- tlclpated, there was undoubted merit in the movement. It was abandoned after some unfavorable litigation. He also es- tdDllShed here a mammoth iron works, which was superior to any similar es- tablishment south of the Ohio River. It occupied whole square, in that part of the city in which is the old compress Of Hurter x Co. Colonel Winter was one of the most intellectual men of his day and would have attracted attention in any gathering. He was the father of the late Col. Joseph S. Winter of this city ter. He has many grandchildren in Ala bama and in Georgia and Texas.
 A man of note in his day was John Gindrat. He was of French Huguenot istics. He was progressive and enter prising and took great interest in build ing up the city in it's early days. When General Lafayette visited Montgomery Sd and 4th of April. 1S25-he was with Colonel Gindrat much of his time. be- cause of the latter's perfect knowledge of the French language. The First Bap-
 list Church stands on ground given by him for the erection He was the fa- ther of John H. Gindrat-in his life time a prominent citizen of Alabama, and of the late Mrs. Joseph S. Winter, one of the most beloved women of Montgomery.
 Another of the early settlers of Mont gomery was the late Francis M. Gllmer, who came here from Kentucky some time in the sos He was an extensive planter and cotton warehouseman. There was no enterprise calculated to add to Montgomerys growth and prosperity that did not at onse enlist his enthusi- asttc Surnort. In the latter years of his life he was greatly instrumental in the building of the South and North Rail road. of which he was for many years the President. When Alabama seeded I in ho NyaG int ed commissioner to visit his native State with view to secure it's support of the new movement. He has a son and daughter living in Seattle Wash, and a grandson in this city.
 It would take hours to pay even brief est tribute to the numberless sturdy men who first settled Montgomery city and who occupied large share of public at tention must conclude this paper.
 Among the citizens of Montgomery who achieved national reputation was Henry w. Hilliard. He was a very accomplish ed scholar and able at all times to draw on his wonderful fund of knowledge. He was equally at home in discussing the ology law, politics or literature He was a fine linguist MT. Hlliard was the fla vorite orator of the Whlgs in the days when the Democrats cOntended for mas terN. He was representative in the Legislature, member of Congress and minister to Belgium and later to Brazil. The man who met him in debate had to be well equipped at all points. and 1t is doubtful if any political opponent. not even excepting Mir. Yancey. ever secured a victory over him. There was great charm in Mir Hlliaru manner and in his mode of speech. He was polite to everybody and never untidy in his dress. It is related of him that when a candi- date for Congress against MT. Cochran in the Montgomery district, the latter in a speech in one of the lower counties, took MT. Hilliard to task for the fine clothes he wore It was in community where the people Were plain liVers and nn doubt Mir. Cochran thought he had made d fine point. When MT. Hilliard and said: When you have seen me in Montgomery, how was I dressed?'' To this. MT Cochran had to reply, pretty much as you are now" Then. turning to the crowd he said: Most of you go to Eufaula occasionally and when you have seen Mir. Cochran among his friends and neishhOrs, Was he dressed In the garb he now wears or in broadcloth?
 IhlS was q centre shot and told on the crowd. MT. IIilli1rd continuing. said; pie in the world and do not propose to Insult you by wearing nice clothes at nome ard rough ones when in your midst There is much of philosophy lh this for the man who expects to gain favor by Changin" coats or principles fcTs in pOnular esteem.
 MT. Hilliard won enviable reputation IS diplomat, and when he returned rom Belgium. whither he went by ap- pointment of President Harrison he was In sttll greater demand at all the Whlg gatherings. His services were sought in many States. and he was always one or the favorite sneakers. He moved 10 Georgla some years ago. and died Tn AL lanta, and his remains were laid away