The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-16

nature, and by series OF brilliant lectures first de-
ivered TO the Students but subsequently 10 the citizens
Of Boston, created glowing enthusiasm for the study Of
the languages among all classes
While stl . tutor Mr. Everett assumed editorial
charge Of the North Ameyican Reviesc then literary
magazine Of sterling merit His connection with this
magazine, which continued until 1894, resulted not
only in adding TO its excellence, but in giving IL
national character which has since been enjoyed by
other work Of like character His articles which were
very numerous generally devoted to the defence
Of the then rising country and attracted much attention
abroad, while at home they began to make his name
known and respected throughout the country Although
written and published generations since they have
had much to do in giving him character and reputation
and may say, indeed, position as a national man.
His reputation orator. gained when young
PASTOR had suffered somewhat during his long absence
from the country and silence after his return but
restored and increased iu 1924 by tho delivery Of
address to the Phi Beta Kappa Society the subject
circumstances adorable the Progress OF American
Literature BY the ortuitous circumstance of having
General Lafayette listener Mr. Everett this
sion, had an immense audience, among whom, 1t is
stated he created the utmost enthusiasm and delight
producing effect seldom attained by the finest orators
His sparkling rhetoric and splendid delivery commanded
the earnest attention of all and when he had stirred the
otto feeling he made his reputation forever by the
pathos Of the concluding paragraph addressed TO La
fayete and loft his hearers in state Of emotion too
deep TO be tumutuous. The approval of the audience
did not display itself for days after when the
earnest calls made upon Mr. Everett repeat his
address He did so, and extended it subsequently to
lengthy course of lectures various topics OF history
and character, in each endeavorng, with passion
which subsequently appears to have become his
second nature, to create and develop in his
audience respect for and love OF the country
tonal unity These lectures after published,
and spread far and wide the reputation OF Mr. Everett
that he he welcomed his entrance into public life
by the whole country.
HE ENTERS CONGRESS.
This occurred in 1924 while in the midst OF his popu-
arity consequent on his splendid orator
He was nominated by the young men Of his district,
who without his consent and indeed without consuta-
ton with him, put him forward a candidate He
backed by no party and during the which fol
lowed advocated no politics His first race made Us
have been all his Others his character and reputa-
ton ''nationaln man He was elected and
during the several successive years which he
served in the House was supporter Of President John
Quincy adams. He served ten years in Congress, and
during the whole period was member Of the Com
mittec on Foreign Affairs, perhaps the most important
one at that time in the House of Representatives In the
Twentieth Congress he chairman Of that committee
In the Nineteenth Congress- though then just elected
the House. youngest member Of the committee he
drew up the celebrated report the Panama mission In
the Twentieth Congress he drew the famous report OF
the minority OF the Retrenchment Committee relating TO
the Departments Of State and of War. He chair
man during Mr. Adams Presidency, in the Georgia
troversy and was always jealous and prominent in his
efforts to good treatment to the Indians He drew
up the report of the committee favor the heirs Of
rulton; and, with George Ellsworth, Of Connecticut,
formed the minority OF the special committee which
sent to Philadelphia to make the bank Investigations
During his Congressional he displayed thorough
knowledge OF the politics Of the country wants
the whole Union, and his speeches always engaged
most profound attention. The minority report OF
the Committee on Foreign Relations upon the
controversy with France in 1885 three reports
the claims OF American citizens foreign Powers
among his other Congressional abors though but small
part Of his services Among the most faithful in attend
ance he was also most digent writer and frequent
debater His speeches were always carefully prepared
uh OF weghty information elegant and high toned Be-
sides his Congressional duties he continued his literary
abors and during his first ten years Congress-
try His letters TO Mr. Canning on the colonial trade and
his articles to the North American Review the South
Carolina doctrine OF notification, among the abest
arguments from his pen.
GOVERNOR OF MASSACHUSETTS,.
In the autumn o. 1884 he declined denomination to
Congress, his political friends in Massachusetts, were
office of Governor to which he was chosen by large
majority in the ensring election He was afterwards
three times re elected holding the executive Office four
years. His administration was dgni1ed useful and
popular In the autumn Of 1889, after animated
struggle, he defeated In another contest for the
gubcrnatorial chair by Marcus Morton, by majority Of
one vote
MINISTER TO ENGLAND.
In lS40 amid the excitement Of the political
Tor President kr. Everett, With his family, sailed for
Europe Mr. Harrison was chosen President and Daniel
Webster, in March 1s41 entered the Cabinet Secre
tary Of State. Webster had been the warm personal
friend OF his former pupil and on entering the Cabinet
had him appointed American Minister at the Court Of St.
James He repaired TO London without being required
so great was the confidence reposed In him. 10 report at
Washington for instructions AT the time his mission
began some delicate questions OF which that of the
Northeastern boundary and the Mcleod we're the
prominent. Threatened D
United States and Great Britain and their anicabc ad
justment the nrmness and diplomacy Of our Minister
largely contributed The of the Creole and ques-
tions contested with Oregon and Texas also Gle
ments OF irritation He procured ut various times, and
in the face OF great obstacles the release from tho penal
colony Of Van Dicmans Land OF sixty seventy Ame
citizens convicted OF participation in the Canada
difficult not only by the delicate character OF the ques
tons involved but by the frequent changes In the ad
mnistraton OF the Department. Of State, Mr. Everett
gave general satisfaction by the manner In which be
Quoted the national affairs abroad. The discussion Of
every question arising left 70 his Judgment During
his residence in London his social pos ton was Of the
highest character his cultivation accomplishments and
character winning him the recognition and admiration Of
all classes While on visit TO Oxford University the
degree OF Del was bestowed upon him In recognition
Of his scholarship.
In 1898 he was pqueed to charge Of the newly
shment OF commercial relations with that country but
declined TO accept II and remained At London until 1sl6
PRESIDENT OF HARVARD.
On his return to this country In ls45, hc was chosen
compelled him 10 resign his post the end Of three
He again naturally returned TO his literary pur.
suits. Among his abors In this line the publication
Of collected edition Of hts speeches. he also edited an
edition OF Mr. websters speeches. adding memoir Of
the life OF the distinguished statesman.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
Mr., Webster died In November 1852 while Secretary
Of state Mr. Everett called from his retirement TO
him aud took his seat al the head Of the Cabinet
Of Mr. Fillmore This position he held during the last
four months Of Mr. Fmore's administration. Tho con.
don q The public business made them months Of most
severe labor. Among the important matters that
demanded his consideration those relating
to the Crescent City steamer, Lobos Islands, and
the negotiations pertaining to the fisheries. He CON
oluded an international copyright convention with
Great Britain, and Consular Convention with
France, and reviewed the whole subject OF Central
American Affairs, their relations the government Of
the United states and Great Britain and induced Congress
~ establish mission OF the first class 20 Cent ra America
But the question that attracted most of the public interest
during Dir Everes administration of the Department OF
State was the Joint proposition Of Great Britain and
France TO enter with the United States into tripare
convention guaranteeing to Spain In perpctuity the