The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-27

The Late Sir John Harvey, Lieutehant
Governor OF Nova SCOTIA.

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Scotia. who expired at Halifax, the seat of the pro-
vineial government, at noon on that days and, as a
number Of American citizens must have become ac-
auainted with that officer during their visits to the
British provinces, and as Sir John was the personal
friend of General Scott, of the American army, o
icfnotice, at least, of that g" fine old English gem
tleman," will doubtless be acceptable to many Of
the numerous readers of the HERALD, both in the
United States and in Europe.
Sir John Harvey entered the military service up
wards Of half century ago, and was with the
British army which marched over land from India
and joined the forces in Egypt, where he subsc-
quently served during the campaign which ternina-
ted in the expulsion of the French from that country
and had charge of the French saraas, whom he
accompanied to the pyramids.
During the last war between this country and
Englas d, he served in Canada as Lieut.. Adjutant
General, where he was opposed to General Scott,
then, like HIMSELF holding subordinate rank in the
army; and so conspicuous he for his gallant
bearing, that the latter directed his men not to FIRE
ut such an enemy owing to which, he probably es-
capped unscathed After the close Of the war; he re-
turned to England, and appointed to preside over
the police force in Iroland where he conducted him
self in such manner as to gaia the affections and
win the esteem Of the people Of that distracted aud
unhappy country.
About seventeen years since, he was appointed
Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island, in the
Gulf Of ST. Lawrence at which time he held the rank
Of colonel. In 1887 he was promoted to the govern
ment of New Brunswick, when he obtained the rank
Of major general, and the first of the colonial
governors who was called upon to carry out the en-
Itch Deli:
renee to what is termed responsible government
task Of much delicacy, but well suited to his
liberal turn of mind.
During his government Of that province, the OK
element took place in Maine with reference to the
northeastern boundary; and it is owing to tho judi
cious and conciatory pursued by the subject
Of this obituary notice and General Scott that their
respective countries indebted for tho
Of peace. at time when tho slightest act Of hos
tility Or ndiscrction would have preciptated war
An arrangement was entered into by those gallant
men, by which the troops and militia were to be
withdrawn from the disputed territory, as it was
termed, until an arrangement should be entered
into between the general government Of the United
States and that Of Great Britain; an indirect in
fringement Of which led to the recall Of Sir John,
the particulars attending which will probably now,
for the first time, be made known to the American
public.
Owing to an inroad from Maine, unauthorized by
the authorities there, Lord Sydenhan, the Governor
General of Canada, sent a regiment to Madawaska,
in the disputed territory" and Sir John, actuated
by the high and cbivalrous feeling that belongs to
his profession, lost time in explaining by letter
to the Governor Of Maine, that the act was that Of
his superior in command, for which he could not be
considered responsible. This step the Governor
General considered as disrespectfu to himself, and
the consequence was representation to the govern
ment in England, that produced his immediate
recall.
G.
England, satisfied the British ministry that the pro-
cedure by which he was removed from his govern
ment was not only precipitatc but unjust. and he
was Immediately appointed Governor Of Newfound-
land, being the first military officer who had ever fill
ed that station there-the government of the island
having been previously held by commander in the
navy.
After remaining some time in Newfoundland. DUR
ing which, by his concilatory demcanor he restored
psblic tranquility. and sofened the asperity of fac
ticn, he was advanced to the government of Nova
Scotia, with the local rank of Lieut.. General, which
province, like the other British North American CO.
. responsible government over which he presided
till the period of his demise during the present week
Since His Excel ency's arrival in New Brunswick,
he has lost two sons-onc of them captain in the
army, who died at Fredericton, and another, who
fell avctim to pulmonary complaint. on his passage
from Newfoundland to the West Indies.
Last year Lady Harvey, a daughter of Lord Lake,
expired at Halifax, to whom Sir John was de-
votedy and dcservedy attached and of both Of
whom il may be said
They loved in wintry age the same
As first in youth they loved
and il apparent to all who are acquainted with
ruption Of one of the tenderest ties Of life, in adj
dition to his other bereavements, would hasten his
own departure from the scene Of all earthly cares
and sorrows. An attack of illness, which followed
Lady Haryey's decease, induced Sir John to visit
England, and he returned not long since to Halifax,
with apparently renovated health, but only to be
laid in death beside the remains of his partner, who
had preceded him to the tomb. Sir John Harvey was
a man Of noble and commanding stature, very much
resembling Gen. Scott in appearance was possessed
Of considerable literary attainments and wrote with
much aucncy and elegance. He had distinguished
himself az soldier during the wars in which his
subsequently discharged those duties that devolved
upon Bin in civil life with strict impartiality and
integrity. and has now spassed that bourne whence
traveller retums,' to receive the recompense due
for course of public usefulness, and OF private
bcncyolence and virtue.
THE Hon. WILLIAM b. BULLOCK died at Savan-
nah the 9Th March, at the Of II years The Savan
nah Republican says Of the deceased-e was the young
est OF Archibald Bulloch of the rmcst patriots
Of the Revolution. who had filed the most important
Offices which the state Of Georgia could confer upon him.
He member Of the Continental Congress of l15 and
President of the Provincial Council first republican
governor and of Georgia romJanuary
l17G to the time of his death in 1177 VIM. b. Buoch,
the Of this worthy SIRE born after his death
lie entered the law Office of Judge Stephens when quite
young man. and became prominent member Of the bar
carly 1900 Prom that time to the present. he has
occupied distinguished position both in society and
public affairs. During the of 1872 Mr. Bulloch mus
tered into the service Of the United States the Heavy Ar
tiery Of this city He remained in the service with
slight interval throughout that struggle and with his
company did the most efficient service at this point He
member Of the United States Senate in 1873 and in
1916 elected President Of the Bank Of the state Of
Georgia If which he of the founders lie con-
tnucd in this Office for twenty years lie was sub
scquen.ly collector at this port MIR. Buloch also
mayor II this city in 1909 At the of p he chosen
a scstryman Of Christ Church and continued to act
vestryynan warden from that time to his death We
assured by those who knew him some thirty years
ago when he in public life that he could have been
cloe led t. the gubernatoral chair to almost other
Office in the gift Of the State which he might have desired
john FRA2EE, the artist, died few days since,
The residence OF his daughter in New Bedford lie was
sixty years OF age. Mr. Fra2cc native OF Bruins
wick New jersey where he passed his youth at hard labor
farm and subsequently, adopted the trade OF stone
cutter which employment developed the genius which
afierward led to the celebrity he ignally deserved lie