New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-10
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MEMOIR OF ROBERT WHEATON, WITH SELECTIONS
FROM BIS WRIIINGS l2mO. PIP 3D. Boston, Tosnor
Reed EieliS
In this simple memorial of young man, who was
distinguished no less for the purity aud sweetness of
his character than for his beautiful gifts of intellect
there are frequent touches which awaken even the
sympathy of the stranger No one can reai without
sharing IN the grief of his friends at tie loss of such
promise of excellence, while yet In its earliest bios
rom. To those who enjoyed the privilege Of his ac-
quaintancc this memoir is invsluabe while a larger
circle of readers it is rich in instructive and cheering
lessons. Young Wheaton Was the son Of the late Hon
Henry Wheaton, who for over twenty years was en-
gagged in the diplomatic service of the United States at
Copenhagen and Berlin. He was born in New-York
Oct ), 1876 few months after his birth lie was
taken by his parents to Europe where, with the excep
ton of short visit to this country at too early age
for i'm to receive any durable impressions he remained
until the recall Of his father by hr Polk in 1876 dv
ing received thorough classical education under the
best European instructors he entered the Law School
at Cambridge on bis return to this country, AMI after
completing his professional studies in the Office of
Richard H. Dana, Jr., in Boston, was admitted to the
Bar in July 1851. In less than three months from that
time just after the completion of his twenty fifth year.
bis death took place at Providence, while on visit to
his recently widowed mother and family The peculiar
traits of his character are well described in the follow
ing sketch, from the pen of whose judgment was
evidently not blinded by his admiration.
The cheefulness of lawyers actual life had good ia
luenCe him he grew much more interested and ap
pied himself with energy to his studies and to his bus
nes lie worked raj idly and earnestly putting his whole
mind the cleared his through
distinctions lie fitted for the law by the
and accuracy of his mind. lie would have been good
speakt too though he always said that he should not On
one OCCASION when he defended person charged with
assault he told that he surprised by the with
which he addressed the jury Indeed he wanted fac
ulty Of thorough lawyer and very much wished him
Place his affections upon profession that would have
been sure to reward them But his habits led him to pre-
fer literary life and he often sPeculaed on the chance
of his leading it. 1t would not be easy to
describe to You the effect whieh his familiar intercourse
had upon his friends. His constant charm.
They were quiet and modest bat their whole tone de-
lghul and he could attract distance those about him
with an which always enviod. lie never lost this
gentleman like manner in his eest moments His of
language elegant very nice but not more nice than
his thoughts. This decacy both of intellect and feeling
which was seen in his of words, showed itself
beautifully in the shades of Difference affection with
which he met those about him His manner not the
same any two persons il changed with happy in
stinct, and while very simple was full of variety
His peculiar smile not easily called out; his voice which
he seldom raised but which always secured sence and
the reserve which fancy only his best friends quite
came, were fascinating TO the young men about him
. lie had many friends he analysed them and
knew them thoroughly. Indeed in his quiet life at Cam
bridge he medated quite closely enough for his happi
ness human life and men. lie rendered unto all their
dues, and they returned him their full affection. But he
had always that grace which from warm heart,
whose impulses he watched perhaps too carefully, and
which he dreaded almost sensitvey to besow upon any
person not quite worthy
The principal portion of the volume is occupied with
selections from the writings of the lamented subject
These singular variety of topics including lite
rary critical historical and political disqusitions which
exhibit traces of youthful iInmaturiy. They not
only show the extent OF the writer's studies the sound
of his judgment, the accuracy and refinement of
his taste and his command of choice and graceful die
ton, but abound with valuable thoughts and sugges-
tons which give them than Il temporary impor-
lance The volume, which enlarges tho sphere of pri-
vate SORROWS to all the friends of youthful excellence
and refined culture, cannot fail of approaching
ception from the public.