Journalist; born in
Lima, N. Y., Jan. 24, 1820; graduated at the
University of
Vermont in 1840; studied law; became assistant editor of the New York
Tribune at its commencement in April, 1841.
He was the first editor of
Harper's New monthly magazine; and in September, 1851, issued the first number of the New York
Daily times.
In 1854 he was elected lieutenant-governor of the
State of New York, and was prominent in the organization of the Republican party in 1854-56.
In 1861 he was elected a member and speaker of the New York Assembly, and was an unsuccessful candidate for the United States Senate in 1863.
He was elected to Congress in 1864.
He visited
Europe a third time in 1868, and his career was suddenly
terminated by death in New York City, June 18, 1869.
His publications include
Political lessons of the Revolution;
History of the administration of President Lincoln;
Life and services of Abraham Lincoln, with his State papers, speeches, letters, etc.
