The New York herald., 1867-05-24
o o3x = o AxY.


James seansfeid, M. p.
cable despatch published In the HsRALD OF ysstsr-
day announced the death Of James ssansfeld member
Of Parliament for Halifax. The dsceased was the son
Of solicitor, who, by means Of much talent ana hard
labor eventually succeeded in obtaining thu uosit,on OF
county court Judge, and was born ~ Haufax i'm March,
ls2o In 1887 he was enrolled student az University
College, and during his OF studies vas greatly
distinguished for his talent and knowledge OF furspr
dence At the close OF his curiosIum he ersdustsA
with honor For some time after leaving college he
practised . special pleader under the bar ana In
ls4s was called % the bar at the Inner Temple. WIN.
bis success vas mot remarkable, 10 9nsvsrthsls.s
continued display all talent and legal aeumeu
which had marked his earlier yeara Indeed, he gave
up practising before ne had attained 70 prominence and
&C. "
In the first OF which he personally indont1ed him.
self His political opinions ysre Decidedly liberal and
fax, and on taking his seat ranged himself aside of
Bright Gladstone and tho great liberal party In general
Junior Lord Of the Admiralty by Lord Palmerst0n His
acceptance Of the appointment was nercey assaod by
The sn @ s1S q ms
with favor The position was hled With great credh
10 the holder, but Il was nos held for any lspgh
III psvine II 'ossn discoversd, M srsnsfsid Va
indirectly charged With ndirg Aazzini n hs
Parliament by his political opponents In consequence o.
this alleged completely, and although no denied the
charge aud defended himself with COn8ummato ADiify,
he thought polite to withdraw from all Immediate
connection with the Ministry. 20 accordingly tendcred
his resignation, which accepted Daring our nte
civil war Mr. Stansfeld warm friend and admrer
Of the United States and greatly sympathized with the
government in its efforts 70 put down the rebellion A.
views and devoted IN his attachment 70 those principles
which demanded for the greater share IN the
administration Of the government Throughout Ire his
time devoted TO the advancement OF the lower
classes and their obtaining those rights and privileges
which their fortunate fellow men possessed The
death Of Mr. Sansfed will be serious loss 70 the pre-
sent opposition party in England as there were few on
his side who possessed his 0rmness and ability. i
Commander Henry French. United states
telegram from Boston of yesterday date announced
the death Of Commander Henry French Of The United
States Navy his residence in East Boston. The de-
ceased was born in Massachusetts, from which State hs
entered the navy the LIST Of January, ls2s and After
missioned Commander ON tho 1Ath Of September,
1856, which rank no held at the time Of his death.
Upon the outbreak Of the he was In command OF the
soop Prehe and in 1862 commanded the steamer Alba
tross The year following the deceased on special
duty recruiting for the navy, with headquarters a Bce
ton and in 1854 was on duty at the Boston Navy Yard
During the same year he was placed on the retired list
waiting orders at the time Of hts death. Com
mander French able and patriotic officer and his
death will be much regretted
----si Ea "a
Mrs. Case. Fe 6
special telegram to tho HERALD from Troy, y. r
dated yesterday announced the death Of N Case This
lady the mother Of Samuel Csse, boy who was
executed Cincinnati few days ago for complcity
suitng from the gnominious fate Of her was Vie
cause OF the unfortunate womau's death M