New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-01-16

siastic love of literature, and extraordinary
powers of execution, which were among the
strongly marked features Of his character IN
after life At this time, he was the principal edi'
tor of a magazine called the Harvard Lyceum,'
conducted by the under graduates, and contain
ing numerous specimens Of his classical re-
search, playful humor, and expressive style
Among his contributions TO this periodical was
n burlesaue on Joel Barlow's COlumbiad,"
which had recently been brought out in a style
OF Typographical pretension, that was equaied
only by the inflated pomp of its phraseology.
The fame Of the youthful student long fingered
round the walls of Harvard, and his name was
widely quoted as prodigy Of precociouS genius.
After leaving college, lie was appointed to the
Office of tutor, whch..G at that period, was deemed
not the least among the academic honors OF his
Alma Mater. In connection with the duties OF
tbs post, he pursued the study oil theology anu
in 1913 succeeded the eloquent and greatly ad'
mrcd Buckminster, as pastor of the Brattle
Street Church in Boston.
Instrumentation represented the most intelli-
gent aud refined circles in that city, and he iInme-
diately rose TO distinction as an eloquent ana I'M
pres siye pulpit orator. Less than twenty years
of age, his almost juvenile presence and singu-
lar youthful beauty formed strange contrast to
the maturity and wisdom OF bis thoughts, The
classic elegance Of his style, and the chastc
gravity OF his elocution. During the next year
he published O defence Of Christianity in
reply to young man named English who had
obtained certain notorety by renouncing the
Christian faith while studying for tho ministry,
and making profession Of Judaism. IheWork
Of Mr. Everett was received with wonder and
delight. which at this day it is difficult to imag-
inc, but the tradition ofwhich is unimpeired in
tho literary history of New-England. 1t was re-
markble for It's prodigious array OF Biblical ana
pathological learning, its frequent use OF the re-
searches of German theologians, whose names
had then scarcely been heard OF in this country,
and It's occasional passages OF tender and pa
lhetc eloQuence.
III the same year, he was elected Eliot pro-
lessor Of Greek literature in Harvard College,
and in order to qualify himself more fully Tor the
duties of the Office, he entered upon an EXTENDED
course Of European travel and study. Alter
four year, residence at some OF the prlhcipai
universities and capitals Of Europe during
which time he had pursued an extensive range
orstudy. embracing the ancient classics, the mod.
ern languages, the history and principles OF the
civil law and public law, together with the
political systems Of Europe, he returned TO Gam
bridge in the year 1919. His accession to the
academic staff gave an almost incredible int
pulse TO the students Of the University; his ap'
pearance was hailed as new and splendid hght
in tie literary horizon, "anothcr morn risen on
mid noon;" his lectures in the branch Of Iearn-
ing TO WHICH his profcssorship was Devoted ana
his Sunday discourres in the college chapel,
produced a sensation almost unprecedented in
the annals of purely dlactic eloquencc.
During tho same year, he took charge Of The
North American Review, which he conducted TIL
Is2i. in the summer of which year he delivered
MI, celebrated Phi Beta Kappa Grafton, to All
immense audience nj Cambridge including Gen.
/. alayette who was then in the midst OF his tri-
umphant progress through the United States.
This was followed in successive years by The
noble series of popular oraiions which have
given such deep foundation to his rhetorical
| fame.
In 1924, Mr. Everett commenced his political
career as member of Congress from Mildlcsex,
! in which District he resided for many years b.
several reflections he served ten years inthe ma
tional House Of Representatives and during the
whole period he held the importaItpost OF menu
Der of The committee on foreign affairs, and in the
Twentieth Congress, though belonging to the
minority in politics, he was appointed chair
man of that committee 10y the democratic
speaker, Mr.. Stevenson Of Virginia. During
nearly The whole of his Congressional course, he
was ;placcd on the most important select com
mittees, and in every instance was appointed to
draw up the majority or minority report
In the autumn of 1884, be declined a rcuomi-
nation to Congress, and was chosen Governor Of
Massachusetts by large majority at the ensu-
inc election. lie was aiterward thrice reelect-
cd, holding the executive Office for four years.
I'm l-39. he was defeated by Mr.. Morton, the
democratic candidate by majority o. ono vote.
Vpon the election of General Harrison 10 the
Presidency in Isio, Mr.. Everett WIS appointed
Minister of tie United States TO the Court of
81. James, which office LIE I'll th singular
ability til lsij, when lie returned to the United
States, and accepted TIE appointment Of Presi-
dent of Harvard College. lis administration