The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-03-08
THE LATE WIN. PINKNEY.
From the Washington City Gazette.

Pinkney, esq. The demise of SO extra.
ordinary and illustrious man deserves
a more particular and characteristic no.
,ice.
MIR. Pinkney was born in the city of
Annapolis, in Maryla o. in ITS vicinity
He derived no adventurous aids from the
circumstances of his birth-but his youth
was marked by unequivocal indications
OF genius and talent, which attracted the
regards and fixed attention of the FIRST
characters of the state, by whom he was
in some degree patrobized.
A young man without fortune must
have undeubted abilities to rise rapidly
| In the worlds estimation, which he did
and MIR. Pinkney's early career in life
was distinguished also, by this uncom
! mon feature, that although his imagi-
nation was vivid and his conceptions ra-
pid,his judgement was remarkably sound,
insomuch that, whilst still in the warmth
of blood, he was elected to congress;
| and having declined this mark of popu-
lar confidence, was appointed by presI-
| dent Washington, in the wear 1896 in
conjunction with Christopher Gore, a
/ commissioner OF claims under the treaty
of 1894. Whilst in England, he was sc
lecled by the public authorities of his
native state for the purpose OF retaining
from the government of that country q
large sum of money belonging to Mary
land, which had been deposited in the
bank OF England previously to the A
merican war. After long delays ms
| persevering exertions succeeded, and in
the year 1904 he effected the restoration
TO the state of upwards OF 100000 dol
| lars He shortly afterwards returned 10
! Amerira land tn legislature of Maryland
| Immediately voted him, as eompensa-
ton tor his services in England and as
| proof Of their esteem, the sum of .2,U0O
| dollars.
M. Pinkney had been, from his en-
trance upon the profession OF the law,
an admired member off, the bar, as well
by profound legal characters as by the
people at large. Upon his return to
Baltimore, he recommended the practice,
and IN moment business OF the first or
der tLickened upon him and crowed his
his desk. But he was soon called from
so lucrative career, by president JEFF
ferson, to yindica;e and sustain the inte-
rests and honor of his nation abroad.
The year 1906 is memorable for Bri-
fish outrages on American rights. Of
the numerous memorials presented to
government al that period against these
multiplying wrongs, that from the city of
Baltimore was remarkable for the
strength ofits logic and the eloqnence of
! its style. 1t was from The pen OF MI.
Pmkney. Tie vas almost instantly de-
sIgnated by the national executive to pro-
coed tdEngland as mini ter pienipotenlia-
~ and envoy extraordinary.
Our diplomatic history ofthat period is
too we'll known to render i, necessary iC
specify the course of his conduct whilsi
there. His negotiations, in conjunction
with our present respected chief magiS
uate, with the Fox ministry his dim
cuities with the Gren,iiie parry his dip. |
tomato contests with the Awnings and
the W ellesleys; until the time OF ms
departure from London, IN the full ausu |
ot an uDanswerab.e, victorious and spin
ted official valedictory 1.-The force Of which,
50 no inconsiderabie degree, checked |
'he audaciiy of the British authorities.
AID gained him the uDbounded applause
cNh S'ti'i VII DSNCl DC Il
%otteD: returning home,ne was I'D the yeai
1911, appointed attorney general Of tht
United states. Clients more numerous
& AN ever locked 10 him for the as.is.
lance Of his powerful talents in the most
important judicial causes.
The war with Great Britain eDsued i'm
1912, and MIR. Pinkney was amoDg the
foremost in supporting the just cause of
his country. With his pen, the force OF
his clocution before the people, and his
sword he was ever ready-and the clear
ness oI his calculations, the persuasive
and commanding reasoning Of his voice
and his personal courage in battle, were
noticed with universal appreciation. II
there were few opposing partizans that
hoWIed at the irresistible energy CT his
march to the Temple of immortal Fame, {
by him they we're UNDECIDED, and they {
have sunk into the intrinsic nothingness
Of their natures.
Mr.. Pinkney subsequently resigned {
he Office OF attorney general Of the u
States, and IN the year 1916, president t
Madison appointed hIU minister plenipo- /
eniiary aud envoy extraordinary to the 4
court 81 Russia, with special mission 10
Naples. Ills dmies in these stations, as
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