New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-18
HENRY WILLIAM HERBERT.

TIE death of this unfortunate gentleman, which took
place Yesterday morning by his hand is announced
elsewhere in our column, with full detail of the
circumstances attending the melancholy event, as
presented to the Coroners Jury. Mr.. Herbert though
ct widely known in general society, occupied promi-
pent position before the public on account OF he
writings, most of which of popular character,
ard which extended over q siugusrly diversified
range of susjec,s, from classical historical, and
critical citqusiions to essays field sports, natural
history, and rural economy. His pen was no less
vigorous and brilliant than it versatile
His productiors, although numerous and sometimes
rspidy thrown off were the fruit of lsIge previous
etudies and rare Accommodations Of knowledge. Mr.
Herbert was native of Engand, but had resided in
this country for nearly thirty years. He was born IN
London. April !. 1867, and at the time Of his death
had but recently completed lis fifty firt year. His
father WAS the Hon. and Rev. William Herbert, dean
OF Manchester person Of considerable distinction as
meet auan of science and politician, and descend
ant of the noble house of Pembroke and Percy. Until
! the sge Of twelve Henry VILLAIN Herbert was eau'
Gated at he under private tutor, when he was cent
TO privste ella steal school for short time, and then
entered E,on College, April, ls!o Ia due time ne
was trar sf RED to Cambridge, where he graduated
with a sudden reverse Of fortune, which reduced
him from state Of comparative sniuence, anu tnu'
cas-. upon bis own resources, he determined 10 maAe
the experiment Of living in the United States' ne
cane 20 this country toward the close OF the year Io'o
and at cree found employment az the prncpAi uteeA
teacl er in the CLASSICAL school of the Rev. Mr. Hui-
dalt in is city, position which he retained or a''u
eight year.. During this period he turned his attention
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American Monthly Magazine, part Of tue time III
connection with Mr. Cnsres /. Holman ii'' ooI'
rbutions to this periodical formed nearly hai the
contents of severe numbers and are sad 70 a'e Yen
marked ly a fine spirit of scholarship. In 1874, he
published bic first historical novel entitled Inc
Brstters. a Tale Of the Froude, which was followed
in Is3- he "Crouwep." in 1913 by Marmsduke
W,yn" and IN 1875 by the Roman Tfito',
,e founded OF the conspiracy of Cat-
line. He was also the author of Field Sports oil the
Ulied States, ard variety of sporting 'He'cn'S s'u
essays urder the n0m de plume of Frank foFes'er,
m,tIcal translation Of the "Agimen'uol anu
'Prcuetheus" Of .Escbylus, the Cavaliers OF Eng
lard - ba .Cs,tsips of the Old World, the Cap
;nins Of the Roman Republic and other historical
woiks, beside great variety OF as'ic'eS "a
journals and magszres. His largest work, entitled
"Tts Hone and Horsemanship Of America, was
Issued during tie past year. Soon after hs atfN"' IA
the United States he married lady ID MHae' VINO
Died, leaving lin vidower, with one child ne WIS.,
married. fer the second time, on the ioth Of feouay
last, TO Mis- Adela K. Bu1lopg OF Providence h. l.
but the bappnets of the connection proved OF snort
duration, ard according to the statements IN
tie letter Of the deceased elseFhee pa'hshed, tne
disappointment thus ensuing was the cause o' Tue
catasuopte which ended bis life. Mr. Herbert was
man Ct 50 ex,i'able and sensitive temperament pc
sessipg urcommcn powers Of literary execution, sno'
when lot uEder tie influence OF the erratc ns'n'
which were TIE bare Of biz LIE aud ths $40" Oh Il
frieLds medl of professional industry ed accom-