ence would be to devote himself exclusively to his professional pursuits, it is hardly to be presumed that he will be permitted to do so.
In August, 1860, Dr. Gallinger married Mary Anna Bailey, of Salisbury, New Hampshire, daughter of Major Isaac Bailey, formerly of Hopkinton, and a well known business man. They have had six children, four of whom are living, viz., Alice M., aged 17 years; KateC, aged 13; William H., aged 9; and Ralph E., aged 6.
Dr. Gallinger was reared in the Episcopal Church, but for many years past has been connected with the Baptist denomination, although it is well known that his religious views are exceedingly liberal, and that his mind is free from all denominational and sectarian prejudices. He is a firm believer in fraternal organizations, and in addition to being a member of several temperance societies he is connected with the Odd Fellows, and is a very prominent member of the order of Knights of Honor, having represented New Hampshire for three years in the Supreme Lodge, at one time holding the second highest office in the order.
Few men have the ability to accomplish the amount of work that Dr. Gallinger constantly performs. In addition to a healthy body he has a remarkably quick conception, executive ability of a high order, and an indomitable will, and these enable him to accomplish tasks that few others could possibly endure. He is a man of great industry, of profound convictions and positive ideas, and while he has a host of devoted friends, these very qualities make him some enemies, who are naturally ready to impugn his motives and misrepresent his acts.
The doctor has been foremost in the advocacy of all progressive reforms, but never in a fanatical way. He has been a life-long total abstainer from the use of intoxicants, and also of tobacco in all its forms. He is a staunch Republican, broad and catholic in his views, warm in his friendships, faithful to his convictions, accurate in his judgments, graceful and eloquent as a speaker, ready in debate, courageous and sagacious, and, in short, is admirably qualified for the work of legislation, and his friends will be greatly disappointed if his success as President of the New Hampshire Senate does not bring him so prominently before the people of the State as to secure for him future recognition in a sphere of still greater honor and usefulness.
Dr. Gallinger has lately been honored by an unsolicited appointment on the staff of Gov. Head as Surgeon-General, with the rank of Brigadier-General. At the close of the recent session of the Senate he was the recipient of the most flattering acknowledgements from his associates. The chair being occupied by Senator Burns, Senator Mann offered a resolution of thanks, and Senator Blodgett advocated the adoption of the resolution in eloquent words, from which the following is an extract:
It is with great pleasure that I rise to cordially indorse the resolution which has just been offered, and which I am confident will receive the approbation of every member. It expresses nothing more than the united sentiment of the Senate will recognize to be eminently fit and proper, as a slight recognition of the ability, dignity and unfailing courtesy which have characterized its presiding officer in the discharge of his duties. If he has made mistakes I know not what they have been; if he has been actuated by any desire other than to give to every Senator equal rights, I have failed to observe it. I am certain that I but re-echo the united voice of the Senate when I say that he has been the right man in the right place.
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And as a more substantial evidence than words of our esteem for the presiding officer of this body, permit me, sir, through you, to tender to our President. in behalf of the Senators, the accompanying volumes—Appleton's New American Cyclopedia—which I trust may be to him a grateful gift.
The resolution was adopted by a unanimous vote, and President Gallinger made a very happy extemporaneous response, concluding as follows:
Senators, we are about to separate, and resume the duties that await us in our several spheres in life, and as we do so it is with peculiar satisfaction and pride
