The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-10
NEW SERlES-NO. III.

limpid eau aud natural grace Of its style, his
brilliant descriptions aud animated pictures.
II was soon translated into French, Spanish
and German. lts author was immediately
elected member of the Royal Academy Of
Madrid. The popularity which Il gained
upon lis 6rst publication il has sinoc steadily
maintained. II has gone through several
editions in England and America, and is one
Of the es,a blishoj classics In the language
Mr.. Prescott's literary industry was not
checked by the success of his hrst work. He
did not, for moment. rcposc under bis
laurels. lie immediately devoted himself
10 the Investigation Of another brilliant
period Ia tho history Of Spain, the fruits Of
which appeared In lsa3, In work 10 three
volumes, called the History Of the Conquest
OF Mexico. with u Preliminary View Of the
Ancient Mexican Civilization and tho I.ifc
Of the Uonqucror, fernando Cortez." This
work WAS received with favor not lcss than
that which had grocted tho History Of Fer.
dinand aud Isabella. The literary world ro-
cognixed 10 Il the same careful research. tho
same accuracy Of statement, the same per.
paasive sweetness and magic beauty Of STYLE
In l847, was publshcl In two volumes
the /" History Of tho Conquest Of Peru, with
q Preliminary View Of the Civilization Of
the lncas." n work Of kindred aud commcn
sufAte excellence to that Of tho History Of
the Conquest Of Mexico"
Mr. Prescott now devoted himself with
0nAbatci arlor 10 the preparation Of . work
Of wider rangc and broader scopc--a work
which, alas he has not been permitted 10
6uish---the History Of tho Reign Of Philip
the Second" This WAS = theme requiring
u larger and more comprehensive treatment
than his previous works, and Mr.. Prescott
made his preparations Tor II with IN cxtent
and deliberati0n pr0porti0nate 10 iis mag.
nitudc. lie bad now become one 0f the
great literary names Of the aye, and found
everywhere persons who were ready to give
him assistance. Everywhere, both public
collections and private archives were thrown
opcn To him. II WINS while preparing for
tGs work that ho indulged himself with =
brief excursion TO England, where he was
received with tho greatest enthusiasm BY
persons OF tho highest distinction la litsrs.
iurc md social lite. aud where the favorable
impression created by his works WAS con.
nrmcd. by his preposseasing appearance and
delightful manners he took ample time
for llsc task which he destined TO be the
GROWING work Of his life. In the latter
part Of 1855, appeared the first two vol.
um@ Of this work. under the title Of the
History ofthe Reign oi Philip the Sccoad.
ling Of Spain" The higbesi expectations
of lLc pubic were gratihsd by IL. 10 dssl-
ing with this more comprehensive subject.
II WAS admitted that be had shown tho same
careful research. the Same considerations
balancing Of authorities, the same calm and
Judicial temper, and that il wss commended
10 the general taste by tho same picturesque
narrative and the same fascination Of style.
In 1856 Mr.. Prescott published an edition
Of Robcrtson's History Of the Reign OF
Charles the Filth" with notes aud vslna-
bic supplement, containing an account Of
the Empror's lie after his ub,licstion.
This very last year, indeed, but q few
weeks since, the third volume Of his History
Of Philip the Second appeared. Tho ink
seems hardly dry upon the manuscript, 10
which W. recorded our honest and fervent
admiration Of this delightful volume.
The highest possible Acknowledgements Of
literary distinction were literally showered
upon Mr. Prescott The University Of Ok.
ford, In 1850, conferred upon him the de-
grec oi Doctor Of Laws. In 1845, be re-
cciyed the highest Of ell distinctions Of liz
class 10 being elected . corresponding men,
ber of the class Of Moral and Political
Philosophy in the French Institute, succeed
ing Navsrcte, the Spanish historian. Of
nGt Of the learned societies In Europe be
wAs = member.
Mr. Prescott WAS ~ rich in the love Of
bis friends ~ in the admiration OF the liter.
AIRY world Ills manners we're most frank,
simple and engaging his social nature was
strong and sctive and bis sympathies were
ever ready and easily moved. His counte
nance was extremely 6oe and prepossszsing,
and retained 10 the last . youthful glow and
animation which we're the faithful expression
Of sunny temper and an ever young heart
No man was evI more warmly beloved no
man could show better title 10 the sHec-
tions of bis friends. His honOn and dis
tinctiDn- never impaired the simplicity and
sweetness Of his nature, OF changed bis coun-
t1banoe towards any obe whom be had ever
known and loved. No man NO eminent wss
ever pursued with Iess Of envy, dstraciion or
ilI-will No mans bobors were ever Q sub.
ject oi more hearty delight 10 his friends
Mr.. Prescott leaves o widow and three
children two sons aud daughter.
Jous SEEREIrER, of Detroit, has accepted
MIcuAgL PHHAs's challenge 10 play \