New-York tribune., 1867-09-20
OBITUARY.
SIR FREDERICK BRUCE.

Frederick had arrived in Boston the night before
from Narragansett, where he had been rusticat-
ing for some days. Hei was manifestly in a sink
ing condition. The assistance Of the most emf
nent physicians was at once secured but their
exertions were of no avail The patient sank rapidly.
and died at about a. He was unable to speak
during this brief period of his sojoun in Boston, but
appeared conscious throughout and manifested his
wishes by signs.
Sir Frederick Bruce was the descendant of one Of
the Oldest and most famous families of the United
Kingdom. Its founder, Robert de Bruys, had come
from Normandy with William the Conqueror. His
son was made Earl of Annandae in Scotland and
became the progenitor of the royal line of Bruce and
Stuart well of the present regnng families Of
Great Britain and Italy In 1888 the representative
Of the family Bruce created Earl of Egin., Sir
Frederick was the third son of the seventh Earl Of
Elgn, and uncle to the present Earl. His father.
Thomas Bruce, Earl OF Elgin accomplished
statesman and was in succession English Minister to
Turkey and to China
Frederick William Adophus was born on the 2ith
of April 1924 He was educated to the law, and en-
tered as barrister at Lincolns Inn. lie entered
upon the diplomatic service by being made, in lS42.
n member of Lord AshburtOns special Embassy TO
the United States In 1874 he was made Colonial Sec
retarV at Hong Kong In lSfGhe was appointed Lieu
tenant General of Newfoundland. which position he
| held for thirteen months In July, lSi7, he was
made Charge dAfaires to the Republic Of Bolivia.
| and Consul ul-GeneTal the ensuing ApnL On the 18th
of August he was transferred TO the oriental Repub-
lie Of Uruguay, and two years later became Agent
! and Consul-General to Egypt.
In April 1867, he accompanied his brother the late
Lord Elgn. to China, whittier the letter had been
sent "A special mission. treaty was negotiated
with that country in june 1855, which was brought
to England by HIM in September In December,
! 1858, he was appointed Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister PlenipOtentlaIy TO the Emperor OF Ihlna
and afterward General Superintendent of British
trade in that country. This mission failed of reach
ing Pekin on account of the opposition made by the
Chinese. and the British forces then attacked ths
Imperial army in the PeihO. Sir Frederick remained
at Shanghai till peace had been restored; and lnaliy
established the Mission at Pekin in 1861. While
residing at that Court he distinguished himself by
good offices toward the Americans OH many occasions
which were promptly acknowledged by MIR. Anson
Burlngame. our Minister In December, 1862 he
received the order of Knight Commander OF tbe
Bath. controversy having arisen IN 1864 between
this country and the Republic of Colombia, he was
appointed umpire by the two Governments, ana DIS
charged the declicae duties TO general acceptance
The last post he filled was that of ambassador to
the Government of the United States A communiea-
tiOn from Washington thus refers to the memorable
circumstances attending the first days OF his new
office:
WASHINGTON, Sept Ex-senator Sumner teegraphed to
Secretary Seward last night from Boston that Sir Fred
erck Bruce arrived at the fremont House at o'clock
very ILL., and died at o'clock this morning The Secre-
tary at o'clock this morning received Mr. Ford Charge
dAairs to confer upon the subject Mr. Howard OF the
British Legation proceeded to Boston at o'clock this
morning. The Government and the British Legau0u
have communicated the sad intelligence 10 London.
Arrangements for interment are deferred waiting III.
proper honors 10 the deceased at Boston, Ihe nag over
the State Department Is at halfmast. The Innd natu-
erick Bruces reception here. Sir Frederick arrived i9
this country in April 1885, being the successor OF Lord
United States and Great Britain The Secretary OF
state was at that time confined s 1T to his bed ny
He however directed Mr. F. W. Seward, the Assistant
President, although
scarcely able to utter word Indicated the proper IAN
guage TO be employed In the usual reception speeeh re-
vlsing the speech with pencil in the LEFT hand and IN
serting some additions, among them the kind mention ot
the Queen in connection with the passage on the mp0r
ance OF the two countries preserving their friendly rela-
Secretary w. Seward asked President Lincoln II he
would receive sir Frederick Bruce on the following day.
oeoc 1eI es in the Bae Room n said Mr. Lincoln
s ad Ss HTs TO is4d Up tfe Pemns
do ar Seward took his leave and ON the same day
night Of that day Mr. Lincoln assassinated and tho
attempt was made to take the life OF both the Secretary
unconscious for ten or twelve days The first sign
asking has Sir Frederick Bruce been presented yetr'
that he was he asked by whom The re-
sented the goth of April TO President Johnson by Mr.
Hunter who had in the mean time been appointed Acting
Secretary Of State Mr. f. W seward asked what day ot
the week is il The answer given was s. Tue Tue sday"
STIR The response May" and 80 he learned than
III
than this that he was informedof the assassination OF
Mr. Lincoln and Of the accession of President Johnson
Sir Fredercks official intercourse with the Goyernnens
always exhibited genial temper combined with great
diplomatic ability and discretion, which rendered his
The death Of Sir Frederick Bruce in view present
relations between the United States and Great Britain Is
looked upon serious calamity IL is not seen how
under the existing temper the British nation exhibited
by their press, he can be replaced.
TRIBUTES OF RESPECT.
BoSroN, Sept. 19-2 p. m.-Sr Frederick
Bruce arrived in this city last night at o'clock from
Narragansett r. L., where he bad been stopping few
days He was accompanied by Gov. Gilpn Of Colorado
He was quite i'll from throat disease, and much pros
trated Dr. ]. II. Bgelow and DR. Hodges were at
sent for Senator Sumner who remained with him
until O'Clock, when he died.
Mayor Norcross learning the sad occurrence sued
tho following orders:
CITY HALL. Sept. l9 1857.
sr Frederick Bruce. Envoy Extraordinary and Minis
ter Plenpotenary from Great Britain to the United
at o'clock TINS morning AS proper mark OF respect TO
the distinguished representative OF great and friendly
at halfmast on the CITY Hall, Fanenil Hail. and Com.
mons and that the bells OF the several churches be toed
during the removal OF the body from the city"
Mr. Howard Of the British legation left Washington
for Boston to-day take charge of Frederick Bruces
remains, which are being embamed. The flags ON the
public buildings and the shipping the port are half
mast
WASHINGTON, Sept Ex-senator Sumner also tele-
graphed the death OF Sir Frederick Bruce British
Legation here and the Office closed to-day and put
in mourning. Baron stoecke the Russian Minister and
Legation. leave at for Boston to make arrange
ments for the funeral
TIE REV. JAMES 0TTERsON.
The Rev. James 0ttersOn, late pastor OF the
Presby Church at Media died suddenly OF
apoplexy in Philadelphia the 18th inst in the 18th
year OF his age lie was born in this city in October.
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