The New York herald., 1863-08-28
Dr.. John 8. BartIett.

gas ,entIem,n os whose death we made brief men
toa on tuesday vas one OF the and respected
members Of the press in this city he was born IN Dor
sssshrc pursued his medical studies In London
und III, direction sir Ashley Cooper and the
commentator OF that distinguished appointed
aa ,sstant surgeon in the British navy. While on his
way & the indies this capacity captured
by aud taken prisoner to Boston, where he
roma ,ed his discharge in 1918. During the period
o, his detention he became attached 10 and married
B,stcn lady. With whom he went 70 Nova Scotia, and
there purssed tor while his profession as phys
can Having however strong bias for literary pursuits
got of the drudgery Of his practice and removed
to New York where in 1922 he established the AI1son
olrna. which, though representing English interests
obtained through its literary merits extensive circula
ton. Under his management it characterized by
ability, enterprise and elevation OF tone. When steam
communication was established between Great Britain
and this country, he founded a. Liverpool uao.hes
paper called The European, now known Tie caro-
pear nmes. After twenty-five years spe"t ia the
arduous duties Of an editorial lite, the usdious
approaches OF the maady that ultimately killed him
compelled him to seek repose, and he accordingly
disposed OF his interest in the Albion. he had mot
renamed long unemployed however, when his active
mind began prey itself and he felt il necessity
again resume the pen. By the terms Of his agreement
with the purity to whom he sold his journal, he could
embark in any similar enterprise in New York. He
cordngy Boston and started the Anole-Sdron,
weekly somewhat similar to the Albion, but published
at lower price. Tho speculation did not provo
muueratve one, and after carrying on for about year
he abandoned it, We believe that this the last
terpise the kind with which DR.. Bartlett was
associated. Whilst loyal and conservative subject Of
tons to the country that had afforded him home and
With which he Connected by such family ties
Hc awayn and earnest advocate Of the necessity
the maintenance OF tho closest relations between the
two governments So upright and conscientious he
Ia this respect that there was scarcely instance OF d
Guilty arising between them IN which his advice not
respectfully listened to by her Maestys representatives
In 1857 the British government manifested its of his
by appointing him British Consul Baltimore,
Office which he discharged with eminent ability until
his failing health compelled him to renqush It, For the
last eight mouths he confined almost entirely bis
bed enduring with Christian patience and resignation
sucrings Of the tedious and agonizng character
Few will leave greater void in the social circle
than Dr. Bartlett. He had richly stored memory re-
macabs powers Of conversation and OF cha
racer that not easily disturbed with truth
he said OF him that be lost opportunity
inz friend aud went out Of his way to njure an
tnsmy. high toned gentleman In every sense Of the
word hs has passed away amidst the regrets OF all who
knew bin.
The funeral took place Tuesday ST. Pauls
church. and were attended by the British Consul the
leading members OF the ST. George Society, and
ber OF other well known gentlemen. The remains
immediately ai'er conveyed TO Boston, 70 be inferred In
tho family vault.