The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-03-15
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afternoon next, at two o'clock
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Jared Sparks, the Historian.
wehave by telegraph this morning the announcemsua
Of the death Of Jared Sparks the historian his rs
dence in Cambridge Mass the 14h inst OF pneurns-
mia For several years past Mr.. Sparks has lived
cluded in his library at Cambridge that many reading
this win DO surprised that he has only uss
died He was aged II years.
Mr. Sparks was born ct wilmington, Conn.,, May IL
l79s and graduated Harvard 1915 During his os
lego he taught for time small private school -
Havre de Grace, Nd, and while there served ehon
time the militia called out 70 repel anticipated -
tack by the British. he afterwards commenced The
study Of theology at Cambridge and for two ysarR
1Sl7-10 college tutor in mathematics and naturae
philosophy. He also became Of an association N
which the 'Torth American Review" established n
1876 was conducted In May 1872 he was ordained -
minister Of Unitarian congregation In Baltimore, and
the next year published "Letters the Ministry Ritual
and Doctrine Of the Protestant Episcopal Church." II
1921 he established periodical called The Unitarian
Miscellany and Christian Monitor" which he continues
to edit during his stay in Baltimore writing most OF
himself In this work he commenced series OF letters
TO the Rev. DR.. Miller Of Princeton, the ''Compara
tive Moral Tendency Of Trinarian and Unitarian Doc
trines' which afterwards enlarged and published
IN 1923 He also edited "Collection Of Essays and
Theology from various Authors with BiogrspA-
ical and Critical Notices. the publication OF which va
completed in 1921. His health becoming impaired, -
resigned his pastoral charge in 1923 and after spendne
some weeks In travel went TO Boston, purchased the
"NOrth American Review" OF the owners, and was -
sole proprietor and editor for In 1928 h
published 'Lfe OF John Ledyard the American Trav.
eler" drawn up almost entirely from materials never
before published. Ho had for some time previoes
formed the plan Of publishing the writings OF Washing
after extensive researches in the United States he mads
q voyage TO Europe in 1928, remained there yeazS
selecting trsnscrbing documents relating to Amer.
history in the public Offices OF London and Paris sn0
alter his return published 'The Writings Of Gcosxo
washington beins his Correspondence, Addresses Mes
sages and other Papers, Oca and Private selected an
he Author Notes and illustrations During the prepa-
OF this aborious work he found time TO edit and
publish two other works illustrative Of American histoys
1.-THE Diplomatic Correspondence Of the American Revo-
iuon and 'Tbe Life Of Gouverneur Morris, with seeos
tons from his Correspondence and
&c. 'The American Almanac and Repository of Usefm
knowledge" started by Mr.. Sparks, and the hrse
volume for $780, edited by him. He was also the editor
series were published and several Of he yves n which,
| wrusn by him In 1910 he completed the publ
cation of The Works OF benjamin Franklin, contanin9
several Political and Historical Tracts not included h
any former Edition, and many Letters Olhciai and IN
vAto not hitherto published with Notes and Lie OF me
Author He then visited Europe a second time. and b
tho OF his researches in tho French archives d.
Ssc ach %ps S 10 he
Ashburton treaty In Congress and Parliament HIS long
labOrs illustration OF American h8to9y
closed 1864 by the publication Of work entities
Correspondence OF the American evolution being La
ters Of Eminent Men to George Washington ffola The
time of his taking rmand Of tho Army the end -
his Presidency, edited from the Original Mauascrpt&~
All Mr. Sparks historical and biographical writings asU
dspassionate criticism and accuracy simplicity q
style. In 1852 two pamphlets printed by him n
defence Of his mode Of editing the writings OF wsshina
ton in reply structures OF Lord Mahon and otbcs
successfully vndcating his similar pamphls9
published the year. orcasioned by reprint q
the original letters from Washington Joseph Resd.
Mr. Sparks McIean Professor OF History at Harvasa
College from 1889 70 Is49 President Of tho College
from isis 70 isS2 In 1857 he made tour in Europe
with family and his return has resided in On
| bridge. Died March II, 1865
Jules LAM isis, tho Freneh-Mexican Dis
We announced yesterday morning the sudden deatA.
in the city Of Mexico February IS OF Langiais,
the Mhister Of Finance by Napoleon requisite
MaximilAns finances His history is not without IN
tsrest.
| Jules Lsnglais was . Frcnchmsn. born at Mamsss
sarth-, the 9th February, 1910 lie the -
ajourneyman He received Eve years schooaing
a the expense OF his native Upon leaving college
he entered the seminary At Mans where he studied the
| ocgy under the Abbe Bowler. In 1879 he was sub.
\ deacon and professor OF rhetoric at the college
| OF Mamer. The revolution OF July changs4
the current Of his ideas and turned hin
from tho ecclesiastical profession. For time 10
tutor In family In the Department OF In Maycnne
after which lin 1881 he went TO Paris TO study law A
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| nal. La DsmanaL. In 1881 he admitted 70 The
bar. contributing articles 10 several newspapers;
questions OF Jurisprudence he contrib tied largely TO tbs
"Catholle Encyclopaedia ~ the XIX Century" In 134o
through the influence Of Mons dc Gardin, he a.
tached 20 Paris tas la Fcsse which then sustaining
the Guizot ministry and conducted the pcsdngs for tha1
journal against Ia DerDcrd',s Tacifgue suit broughs
by elecor % the Aube District ardng fraudulent
entry the list OF ee1tors by NJ Iangizis
| Troycs aud fully demonstrat d his abilities
Being mixed up with journalism and very veil verss1
In the special laws concerning the press under vaous
admin satOus, he began extensive work tho sub
1ec whcr the revolution OF February opened Che eaaA-
tive To MIN Siding with the order OF thngA
he the republican candd date for the Department a
In Sarthe and eiscted representative dossn
| other candidates AZ member of the COMMITTEES -
Justice he IT nrs voted with the moderate democratic
party but after the election of Prince Napoleon Pres
After being reelected 10 the Legislative Assembly hs
sided With The majority until the rupture with the oppoa
iton, when he adopted the p. policy which trumphsd
In the oosp d'61f Of the ID December, 1852. Being
brought forward under the auspices OF govern mont
he was elected deputy from the Manners district h
took active part In the debates In The Corps Iegsiss
especially when laws had been proposed. IN 18s0
he chairman OF the committee directed To repoge
upon ball relating 10 jurcs and In 1855 81 III
committee on municipal organization.
In 1857 he elected deputy. and resigned n
same In order 10 take seat In ths Council OF StaA
Napoleon sonns years sinre made him knight % The
Legion Of Honor In ls5s lse sent out by Napoleoa
20 look after the finances Of his prsge Maxlman bus
N. Iangais rsiused for accept the portfo-
Ito tendcrrd him. unless tho private expcndturs -
Maxim Him were much reduced He finally accepted,
however but has made himself uily acquainted vith
the Arduous duties Of hts post When he died.