The New York herald., 1865-01-01
OBxTU ar Y.

L Sx-vtc0 Prosldomt tieorHo bts Dalnas
oeorr Mnin Dallas, eK-vics President Of the United
sstes and recently Minister 10 the Court OF 81
ss,ce~ died at his residsnos Philadelphia yesterday
saorning Mr. Dallas born In Philadelphia tho
. af July, Te2 He descended OF Irish parentagc
>opneoted by Kin and marriage with Sir George
n.,,a. s,r cobort Dallas and tho poet Lord
!, H,s oldest brother entered tho American
r. in which he obtained the rank OF
~ while his youngest brother reached the
,on,,o<ns The subject Of those remarks received
i .,,..> at Prinoatoo Coiie~~ -
Judo'aa oon7n .----s~, paes6d
his early education. 'd 6afSF wl.h dstlocton and
snrougn ms aoaoe aosequently studied tho Isw q
sSoas'ea IN no"o's dsiphia, ana was a1n1l>ed
the Office OF his fatherat PhiA n Isis r,s,s.H -
smember OF the American bar .h. - ~..~
ever, OF applying his energies 20 ...,ss. !. .s-
hbos OF his profession, he devoted nh -. q 49,
Of politics. and carly attached himself -. o.. u
democratic party. which he supported -
civilian through . public career a. N ~I
forty years. Before no had btsa -
the bAs moro than . few mO1111 ~ - 4
shossn - private secretary y NJ "a
tho sppointment Of tho Astes' - oaeof - - ~
nission fes nsgotasing tho peace - 1o11 uno4 Mr
nediatons sf the thor Csar AiexandsE u ~ eaCr9f
- accompanied M. Cailsun 70 g. PslsstusE ntG0 u
5ooa the negotiaSioas conolade1 ~ te61 p4 V
vantage or M presence p Europe = mahaanw - 49, ~
ssrvation through France, England, Henn4 aoa ~ Nj
knoasledge Of and tbiugs, and enlaxgs4 ~
careful study q shs poas,cas systems -
communities. HCw~s subsequently, employee ~ de4
Secretary e. Legation london Soon aes ~
return TO the Umted States Mr.. Dallas ooumAsnesa
prsotcs a lawyer, ana To omincncs - tAs
cr!minal bar In 1917 he appointed deputy v
tho Attorney General OF hts native city He subse
sucntiy fulfilled the duties OF the MsyorLy of
Philadelphia, and In 1899 WAS nominated the once
which hts father had held before him, namely, tbsp
Of District Attorney Of Pennsyvan under tho Presi
dcncy Of General Jackson The ducs Of thIs post he
continued to discharge with much 1rmness and ad-
dress down TO the year 1884, when he was elected a
member Of the Senate for PennsyfSanin. II
long before his experience, his thorough busi-
ha,its and his general high personal character
secured Tor him recognized position in that assembly,
In which he always listened 70 with attention and
respect In 1887 he selected by Mr. Van Burcn 70
undertake tho post Of ambassador from the United States
to ST. Petersburg in which capital he remained until
1889. He much esteemed by the ato Emperor
Nicholas and proved himself in more than one respect
valuable and faithful servant 10 the nation ~ whom he
accredited Returning America at the close OF
1880 Mr. Dallas threw Off his diplomatic character and
n g nv ~s. e cs Or
United Staes This Office no continued 70 hold until no
s %ss wss o Of he IL
capacity gave in 1876 his casting vote n favor Of large
Russian war was concluded by peace Paris tho
commencement Of 1866 certain difficulties arose on the
tened 70 involve us In with England. The subjects
In dispute were twothe one relating TO the occupation
OF certain parts OF Central America by British force,
under the plea Of aorng protection 10 the Mosquito
Indians and tho other connected with the personal acs
Of Sir John Champion then British Minister At Washing
ton In entng recruits for the English army on Ameri
soil. Sir John Csnpt0n's conduct felt In the
diplomatic agent and the American government very
naturally ignIncd their wish that he should e recalled
In consequence. The British government did not wholly
endorse thec0nduc Of their minister, who returned In
due course 70 England, and that which at one
aud passed away like thunder cloud In summer. |
For having escaped this dire contingency both Europe
and America are greatly indebted 70 hr Dallas who was
nominated 70 England for the settlement Of
tho question, In succession to Mr.. Buchansn whose
policy while residing Ia England OF fur less con-
ciliatory character Mr. Dallas arrived at Liverpool on
the 18th Of March, 1855 armed with the fullest powers 10
and determine all matters In dispute between the
two countries including the difference already men
toned and the Central American question Lord John
Russell at the time Ia his place Ia the House OF Corn
mons said that III negotiations we're about 70 be carried
between this country and the United States, they
could not be entrusted TO better person than Mr.
Dallas gentleman universally respected, and who dur
ing his short soourn Ia England, had gained the
good will OF all classes Of people," The conciiatory
scales in favor Of peace On landing At Liverpool IN an
address from the American Chamber Of Com.
msrce he predicted win confidence that the causes OF
difference which had arisen between the two countries
could be smioably arranged and that, IN his
opinion they not Of such serious character as
either would ought " lead 70 disturbance OF
the relationship sibssting between them" On the Con-
trsi American controversy Mr. Dallas evinccd tho same
matte he retired 10 private life In his native city
Mr. Dallas gentleman Of hno personal appearance
and unprctending n moi pain In manner He possesseda
very thorough education and highly polished nind,
which, added natural good and long experience
OF men aud things, gave him high position among the
statesmen Of the country