ing story of a truly noble, but most unfortunate man, must always remember that however little other part he took in our municipal affairs, it was he who changed our city's name from Losantiville to Cincinnati. "What in hell does that word mean?" he asked indignantly, and conferred upon it one that is beautiful and full of dignity, however much we may dispute as to its grammatical correctness. William Henry Harrison. Another character which sheds unfading luster upon the little hamlet, was the ninth President of the United States. William Henry Harrison was born in Berkeley, Va., February 9, 1773; was educated at Hampden Sydney college and studied medicine as a preparation for a professional career. In the midst of these studies there came news of Indian outbreaks on the frontier, and the young student rushed to arms. He received an ensign's commission and reported at Fort Washington. When General Wayne became commander of the army organized to undo the fatal consequences of St. Clair's defeat, Harrison became his aide-de-camp, and after the brief but bloody campaign was terminated, received the commendation of the commanding general for heroic and efficient service, and in May, 1797, was made captain and given command of Fort Washington. It was during this period that he linked his fortunes permanently with the village and the region, by falling in love with, and afterwards marrying, Anna, the daughter of John Cleves Symmes. The partial old judge opposed the union, but it was consummated during an absence of his from home, and he had the good sense in a short time to appreciate and be reconciled to his illustrious son-in-law. After the treaty of peace at Greenville, Captain Harrison resigned his military commission and was immediately appointed to a high civil position as secretary of the Northwest Territory under Governor St. Clair. In this capacity he served about a year and was then made one of the territorial delegates to congress. During the session he accomplished so much in so many directions, that when the Northwest Territory was sub-divided, he was appointed governor of that portion which then contained the great states of Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. So satisfactory were his services in this responsible position that he was reappointed by President Madison. His administration of this important trust drew him into a great national current. In his desire to gain the greatest good for the greatest number, he became the friend of the Indians, but Tecumseh, their most distinguished chief, and his brother "The Prophet" did everything they could to snatch their brethren from his influence. Their efforts resulted in a war in which the governor crushed their forces at the battle of Tippecanoe, an achievement which won him such prestige that in the War of 1812 he was made (after other promotions) a major-general. In that war he achieved. so great a victory over the British, at the battle of the Thames, as to win possession of "the chain of lakes above Erie and put an end to the war in Upper Canada." Honor after honor followed-election to the senate of Ohio; presidential elector, 1824; election to United States senate; and United States minister to United States of Columbia. From this position he resigned and retired to North Bend, Ohio, where he lived quietly, filling the offices of clerk of the County court and president of the Agricultural society. In 1835 he came near to being nominated for the presidency of the United States, and four years later he was actually elected. He had won the honor fairly, through his great achievements, the nobility of his character and the republican simplicity of his life, the latter virtue being celebrated in the "log cabin and hard cider" features of the campaign. He was inaugurated on the 4th of March, 1841, but died on the 4th of April following, and his body now reposes in a tomb erected not far from the rural home which he loved, and Cincinnati, the city for which he did so much and which did so much for him. Judge Burnet. One of the most prominent persons in the history of Cincinnati was Judge Jacob Burnet. For many years he is to be met with at every turning point in our history and his ideas certainly helped to shape the character of the ever expanding community. Born on the 22nd of February, 1770, he graduated from Princeton College and was admitted to the practice of law in 1796, the year of his arrival in Cincinnati. As a member of the legislative council, he drew most of the important laws of the territory. He was afterwards a member of the supreme court of the State of Ohio, but soon resigned to take the seat in the Senate formerly occupied by William Henry Harrison. It was he who chiefly organized the campaign in which Harrison was elected president, and he was always his faithful friend. During all the years of his professional life he was the acknowledged leader at the bar of the state, and was principal attorney in most of the greatest cases. For example, he was Blennerhasset's leading counsel. He accumulated a considerable fortune and his residence. standing in the ground now occupied by Third, Fourth, Race and Vine streets, was one of the finest ever erected in the city. Within its hospitable walls were entertained more distinguished guests than were ever gathered in any other. His "History of the Northwestern Territory" is an almost sacred treasure, and is acknowledged to be one of the greatest authorities. He lived until 1853, revered and admired by his fellow townsmen and regarded in the nation at large as one of the leading men. You have but to look at his stern and sharply chiseled features to appreciate how like a rock he stood for justice and duty through all his long career, and to conclude that any city which had a man like him to help rock its cradle was fortunate indeed. Israel Ludlow. Israel Ludlow was the only one of the three original proprietors of Cincinnati (Denman, Patterson and Ludlow) who actually took part in shaping the life of the town they founded. Patterson threw in his lot with Lexington, Ky., and Denman returned to the east. Ludlow, who had taken the place in the partnership made vacant by the death of Filson, stuck to the spot which had lured him to the investment. He was born at Little Head near Morristown, N. J., in 1765, and at the age of twenty came to the Ohio valley to practice his chosen calling, and was appointed by the U. S. geographer to survey the "Miami" and "Ohio company" purchases. These tasks he had accomplished by 1792, and his work had been accepted as faithfully performed and authoritative. In 1790 he had located a fertile piece of land several miles to the north of the village in Cummingsville, and being a man of courage and resources, determined to occupy it in spite of danger from the savages. To protect himself and his family he erected a formidable block house, which at once became, and for a long time remained, a haven of refuge and a place of safety to the scattered farmers. Ludlow himself did not occupy it until after the treaty of Greenville. During this intervening period he lived at the northwest corner of First and Main in the first frame built house in Cincinnati. In 1796, however, after things had quieted down, he built a house known to several generations as the Ludlow mansion, and remembered as the abode of a hospitality and refinement of which any community might be proud. "It was a large twostory dwelling with wings-the best looking and largest in Cincinnati the lawn sloped down toward Mill creek and it had a large apple orchard; and a kitchen and flower garden." Mrs. Ludlow was a woman of remarkable personal charm, and all the important people who resided in the region, or who came to it as visitors, were entertained by these two unusually interesting people. John Cleves Symmes, Arthur St. Clair, Anthony Wayne, William H. Harrison, Governor Worthington, Salmon P. Chase, Jacob Burnet, Nicholas Longworth, Oliver M. Spencer, Judge Goforth, Governor Meigs, Governor Brown, Lewis Cass, General John S. Gano, Judge D. K. Este, General William Lytle, General J. H. Pratt, the Indian chiefs, "Little Turtle" and "Bok-on-jaha-his" were all, at one time or another (many at a much later period than the one now under discussion, of course) guests beneath the hospitable roof. Israel Ludlow died in 1807; but the influence which he had acquired lived after him in his wife, who subsequently married the Rev. David Risk, and of their granddaughters one became the wife of Salmon P. Chase; another of Randall Hunt; and a third of John McLean, a judge of the supreme court of the United States. William McMillan. William McMillan was a member of the party which landed at Yeatman's cove on the 24th of December, 1798, and became one of the most powerful factors in the development of the community, dying at the early age of forty-four, beloved, admired and lamented. His physical, mental and moral powers were tested early. During the first year of the life of the settlement, before any court of justice had been organized, the lawless elements began to get the upper hand. It was evident enough to the better people that some sort of order must be brought out of the chaos, and therefore they assembled beneath one of the majestic trees, so many of which were still standing, and entered into an agreement to establish, obey and execute a simple code of laws. A rude court was organized; trial by jury established; William McMillan appointed judge and John Ludlow sheriff. What followed, has already been told; how the first criminal was whipped; how the soldiers who tried to arrest the Judge for infringing upon military prerogatives were thrashed; and how a blow was struck by one of them which shortened that noble life. It was long enough, however, to have exerted a profound influence and left an unfading impression of its beauty and strength. Many years afterward his old friend William Corry said of him: "Some of our distinguished lawyers of that day were admirable public speakers; he was not. Some of them were able in the comprehension of their cases and skillful to a proverb in their management; of these he ranked among the first. His opinions had all the respectability of learning, precision and strength. They |