. Biography of the bar of Orleans county, Vermont . permeating andelevating the tone and character of the people wherever theyfind lodgment. Mrs. Bisbee is an estimable, amiable, and interest-ing woman, who presides with dignity over a home of attractiveand pleasant surroundings. The elegant and costly residencewhich Mr. Bisbee has recently built in the beautiful suburban townof Hydepark would grace and ornament the choicest residencestreets of Chicago or any other city. The hospitality and goodcheer met with there are in keeping with the elegant home, whosehosts are esteemed by their friends
. Biography of the bar of Orleans county, Vermont . permeating andelevating the tone and character of the people wherever theyfind lodgment. Mrs. Bisbee is an estimable, amiable, and interest-ing woman, who presides with dignity over a home of attractiveand pleasant surroundings. The elegant and costly residencewhich Mr. Bisbee has recently built in the beautiful suburban townof Hydepark would grace and ornament the choicest residencestreets of Chicago or any other city. The hospitality and goodcheer met with there are in keeping with the elegant home, whosehosts are esteemed by their friends and in social circles. Theyhave an interesting and pleasant family, which makes the otherwiseattractive home the more attractive. In 1865 Mr. Bisbee was elected states attorney of Orleans county,where he lived, and was re-elected in 1867, but soon resigned toaccept the position of deputy collector of customs, which office hefilled until i86g, when he was elected to the legislature. He wasre-elected in 1S70. He was an active and prominent member of. ORLEANS COUNTY, VERMONT. 229 that body, being a member of the most important committees, andwas the leader of his party in debates, contested legislation, andwas acknowledged to be the best, most vigorous and effectivespeaker on the floor in ex tempore debates. He made his markthere, and also his impress upon the acts of that body. From 1865to 1870 he was United States Commissioner from Newport underthe extradition treaty. In May, 1871, he moved to Chicago, andhad hardly become rooted in business when occurred the great the reorganization, rebuilding, and re-establishing of order outof the confusion and chaotic condition in which the fire left every-thing, he came to the front by virtue of his superior intelligence,tact, energy and judgment. Old established lines of prejudicesand ruts of business were partially obliterated by the fire, andLewis H. Bisbee saw his opportunities to enter an open field for afree and equal contest
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