Caroline Lavinia Scott (1832-1892) (1832-1892)
Vice President Levi P. Morton (1889-1893)
Let us exalt patriotism and moderate
our party contentions. Let those who would die for the flag on the field
of battle give a better proof of their patriotism and a higher glory to
their country by promoting fraternity and justice. A party success that
is achieved by unfair methods or by practices that partake of revolution
is hurtful and evanescent even from a party standpoint. We should hold
our differing opinions in mutual respect, and, having submitted them to
the arbitrament of the ballot, should accept an adverse judgment with the
same respect that we would have demanded of our opponents if the decision
had been in our favor.
--March 4, 1889
Benjamin Harrison was a widower for the final months
of his term in 1892- 1893. He married Caroline Scott in 1853 and she died
during his re-election campaign on October 25, 1892. Harrison married Mary
Dimmick in April of 1896, after his retirement. His adult children were
so upset they boycotted the wedding.
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