" Philip Price was descended from a very respectable
Welsh family, among the earliest settlers in Chester
county. In person he, was tall, well formed, of excellent
though not robust constitution. His countenance mild,
intelligent, and pleasing, his movements dignified and
easy, and his manners and address remarkably bland and
prepossessing. The mind of Mr. Price was well informed,
his judgment clear and strong, united to an intuitive per-
ception of character, and a ready apprehension of the
right and proper in all matters of business. Though
seeking no distinction in the walks of public life, it was
impossible but such a man should have extensive influence
in society. He had. And as duty led him, it was his



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pride (if that word may be used in connexion with his
name) and pleasure to exert that influence for the benefit
of his fellow-men.
