The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-02
For the Union .


The decease of Mr. Larned recently at his residence
In Providence Rhode Island, calls for than the
mere recital of the fact both account OF his private
virtues and intellectual qualities as well as the diplomat
relations he has held 10 the government of the United
States For many years he resident merchant at
Cadz in Spain, and while there, discharged the duties OF
$780, and in 1923 appointed, by President Monroe
secretary of legation TO Chill and subsequently upon the
change OF the mission to that republic ME appointed
charge daaires by President Adams lsev concluding
highly advantageous commercial relations between that
State and the United States he transferred in 1899,
by President rs the representative of the United
States to the confederated republic of Peru and Bolivia,
with direct reference to the completion of treaty with
that republic, which there had been much difficulty and
delay in effecting.
The confidence inspired by Mr. Larned, from his per-
sonal qualities and diplomatic ability his intimate ac-
quantance with the Spanish language and literature and
the personal friendship of the then distinguished
President OF that confederation, General Santa Cruz
abed HIM to complete treaty between the two countries
the most favorable TERMS and to adjust the claims of
American citizens, and give impulse to our com
merce IN that quarter. In the frequent revolutions and
wars which occurred during his diplomatic relations
there, he retained the confidence of all parties emf
nent degree securing, without instance of infringe
ment, the personal and property rights of American ct
zens and often, by his udcious nterpostion aiding in
the settlement of intestine divisions, and amicabe Just
ments OF the unhappy conflicts between neighborng
States that have so fatally retarded the advancement OF
the South American republics
In 1897, at his earnest solicitation, he was hOnorably
recalled by President Van Buren,, who, President and
previously Secretary of State under General Jackson
knew and appreciated the diplomatic accomplishments of
Mr. Larned. His correspondence with his government,
executed with the neatness and accuracy for which he
was remarkable, fills four large folio volumes in the
State Department, and comprises during the long period
of his residence there, most valuable materials Of the
political history and relations of the South American
States
Upon the departure of Mr. Larned from Peru the Pres
ident of the conederatsd republic through the official
departments caused to be transmitted to ours the highest
testimonials of the distinguished estimation in which he
was held and at subsequent PERIOD upon the recogn
ton of Mr. Larned's successor, President Santa Cruz
also appended TO that recognition, when communicated
the United States government, the most atterng demon
STATIONS of respect for his private and diplomatic char
acter.
Having spent twenty three years in foreign countries,
he declined further public employment, and retired to do
nestle life, in which he found his highest enjoyment and
in the bosom of which, surrounded with the ample means
prudent sagacity that never interered with the most
generous disposition. had enabled him to accumulate !;
and most loved by those who knew him best, he died
leaving void that cannot be filled in the social and far
ly circle of which he the pride and ornament and
which he never gave pain, but BY his death