Hon George Opdycke

Mr. Opdyke is a native of New York City and about forty-one years of age. In early life he went to New Orleans, and learned the trade of a tailor, which he followed for some years, growing rich enough to open a large dry-goods store. He eventually retired from business in New Orleans with a handsome fortune, which he has since increased here. On his establishment here, he devoted his attention to politics, and was elected to the Assembly from this city. Two years ago he ran for Mayor and was defeated; he has just been elected after one of the closest contests that ever took place in the city. Mr. Opdyke is engaged in the dry-goods trade, and is understood to be a millionaire.

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