The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-04
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distinguished himself in literary studies and pursus
Having studied law and engaged in successful prac
tice in 1887 he visited Europe. where he spent over
two years and enjoyed many advantages In the
society Of distinguished men. In lS4S he was tho
unsuccessful candidate of the free soil party for no
preventative to Congress from Boston. In 1851 after
prolonged contest In the Legislature he was
elected by coalition Of free soiers and democrats
United States Senator for six years from March,
1861. He is man Of decided ability, but has nos
thus far, acquired much reputation as Senator
His orations and speeches, before conventions and
literary institutions, &c, have been published in two
volumes In person he Is over six feet high. with
dark brown hair, and pleasant countenancc, but
not expressive Of any remarkable degree OF pro-
fundity.
EDWARD EvERKTT.-We gave o sketch. In the
HERALD, Of this distinguished gentleman on his ap-
pointment IA Secretary Of State, from which Office he
retires to-day with increased reputation rs states
man, from the able papers be has produced during
his brief career in the cabinet. We add the follow
ing sketch Mr.. Everett was born in Dorchester,
Mass, in April, 1874. His father was o respectable
clergy man in Boston, and his elder brother min
lister at the court Of Spain. He received his early
education at Boston, and entered Harvard College
when little more than thirteen years old, leaving it
with frst honors four years later undecided as to
pursuit for life. He turned his attention for two
years TO the profession Of divinity; but in lSl4 he
invited to accept the proessorship of Greek
literature at Cambridge, Mass, with permission to
visit Europe He accepted the office; and, before
entering on its duties, embarked al Boston for
Liverpool He passed more than two years at the ia
nous University of Gottngen, engaged in the study
OF the German language and the branches Of learn
ing connected with his department. He passed the
winter OF lSl7-1S at Paris. The next spring he
again visited London, and passed few weeks at
Cambridge and Oxford. While in England, he ac-
quiIed the friendship of some of the most eminent
men of the day. In the autumn Of lSl8 he returned
to the continent, and divided the winter between
Florence, Rome, and Naples. In the spring OF 1919,
he made shcrt tour in Greece Mr.. Everett came
home in 1919, and entered at once upon the duties
OF his professorship. Soon after his return, he be-
came the editor Of the North american Rsuie,o, q
Journal which though supported by writers Of great
ability, had acquired only limited circulation. I'm
der its editor, the demand increased so rapidly
that q second and sometimes third edition OF its
numbers required. One Of his first cares edi
tor was, to vihdicate American principles and in
situations against crowd Of British travellers and
critics. who were endeavoring. to bring them
into contempt. The spirit with which he per
formed his task checked this system Of assault.
In 1924 Mr.. E. delivered the annual Grafton before
the Phi Beta Kappa Society at Cambridge, Massa-
chusetts The entire discourse was favorably re-
ceved; but the peroration, being an apostrophe to
Lafayette, who was present, touched chord Of
sympathy in an immense audience, already excited
by the unusual circumstances OF the occasion. This
was the first OF series OF orat0ns and addresses de-
livered by Everett on public occasions of almost
every kind, during quarter OF century, and lately
collected in two volumes. Up to 1924, he had taken
active interest In politics. but his articles in the
Reritp had evinced his acquaintance with the wants
and spirit of the nation, and his recent Grafton had
brought him prominently before the public. The
Of Middlesex, Massachusetts,, without
any solicitation his part returned him to Congress
by great majority the regular candidate. For
ten years he sat in Congress, and proved himself q
working member, never taking advantage OF his supe
ri0r powers to detain the house with Oratorica dis
play but taking part in every debate Of importance.
In 1886 he retired from Congress. and was for four
successive years chosen Governor Of Massachusetts,.
hn audi Ota Tr~ tko~
honor, but was defeated on local questions by
joty of one out of than 100 900 votes. In l84l
ne was appointed to represent the United States at
the court Of ST. James, position for which he was
peculiarly qualified by his knowledge of the Euro
pean tongues, and his acquaintance With tho then
mooted boundary question. Although the Secretary
ship Of State at Washington was held by four differ
ent Statement OF various politics, during Everetts
Of all His rnness, high intelligence, and assiduous
habits, won him great respect In England; and his
scholarship was recognized in the bestowal Of the
degree Old G. L., by the Universities of Oxford and
was choten President of Harvard College, which Of
fee he resigned in ls49.
MARYLAND.
JAMES A. PEAHcB was born in Maryland, in De-
cember, 1905. He graduated ut Princeton College,
New jersey In 1922 with the highest honors of his
class. He studied law In Baltimore, and was admit
ted to the bar in 1926. He removed to Louisiana in
1928. but returned to Maryland the following year.
He was elected to the Legislature of Maryland In
1881, and to Congress, as member Of the House, In
1885, He served six years In the House. and In lS43
was transferred to the Senate for term Of six years.
after the expiration of which he was reelected. In
1850 he was nominated by President Fillmore for the
Office Of Secretary of the Interior, but declined the
honor Mr. Pearce ia one of the very ablest members
Of the Senate both as q sound practical statesman
and as debater, and is justly regarded. rot only
by his wing friends, but by the whole body In per-
son he Is short and thick SET with large head and
fair complexion. He resides at Chestertown.
THOMAS G. PRATT has long been distinguished
wing political leader in Maryland. He Is the only
State by the people. AL others have been demo-
Gratis since 1888, when the Governor Of Maryland
was first chosen by the people. Mr. Pratt held the
elected in 1874 and in 1850 he was elected United
States Senator, to fill vacancy; also chosen for
tenn of six years from March, 1851. In the Senate
his coune has been bold, independent, and marked
with ability. He resides at Annapolis, the seat Of
many of the old aristocntic families Of Maryland.
MICHIGAN.
LEWIS CAss is too well known to the nation to re-
quire more than o brief sketch He WAS born at
Exeter, New Hampshire, October 8, 1882, (the same
year with Webster, Calhoun, Van Buren,, and Ben
ton) He taught school some months when he was
eighteen years old, and then en- grated to the West,
travelling on foot, and established himself at Mari.
eta, on the Ohio river. He was admitted to the
bar in 1902, and in 1906 was elected member Of
the Legislature of Ohio In 1907 he was appointed
by Mr.. Jefferson United States Marshal for Ohio, and
held the office five years. In 1912 he was chosen
colonel OF regiment Of Ohio volunteers, and in July
he was successful in skirmish with the British.
He had no part in, and was not responsible for, the
course Of General Hull, by whom the American
army was surrendered TO the British The ensuing
year he appointed colonel in the United States
army, and soon after brigadier general He was at
the battle Of the Thames, with General Harrison,
October 8, 1873 In the same year he was appointed,
by President Madison, Governor OF Michigan terri
tory and continued in Office under seven admins
trations In 1881 he was appointed Secretary Of
War by General Jackson, and in October 1885, by
the same President he was sent to France as minis
ter, which important post he Allied until December,
1912. After his retnrn to the United States he be-
came prominent candidate for the Presidency, and
received large vote in the democratic convention Of
1s44, which placed Mr.. Polk in nomination. In the
same year he was elected United States Senator
from Michigan, In March, ls45. Being nominated
for Pre,ident in lS4s, he resigned his seat in the
Senate but was subsequently reelected, both for the
remainder Of the term which expired in 1851, and