The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-20
Sir Frederick Bruce, q. C. b.


sir Frederick Bruce, &. C. b.
Sir Frederick Bruce, G. c. B., Minister Plenipoten-
thar and Envoy Extraordinary from the Court Of 81.
J TO the United States died in Boston at two O'Clock
yesterday morning He had been stopping at Narrpgan-
set r. l., for few days. but becoming quite III from
diseased throat left that place Wednesday and
arrived at Boston at nine O'Clock evening
very feeble condition. He conveyed TO the fremont
House and physicians promptly called In but human
skill was unavaiing, and he expired o'clock yes
terday morning The Hon. Mr.. Sumner, United states
Senator from Massachusetts, was with him up TO the
moment OF his death.
Sir Frederick William Adolphus Bruce, G. c. b., was
born in England on the l4th Of Arr 1914. His father
was Thomas, seventh Earl Of EIgn ana eleventh of
Kincardne and his mother he second wife OF the Ear
was Elizabeth youngest daughter OF James Townshend
Oswald, of Dunnken county FIFE scotland. The de-
ceased the seventh child and fourth OF his father
and the third son and child of his mother HIS lineage
is of the lustrous In Great Britain the house
of Egn being directly descended from royal
of Bruce Of scotland and holding at the present day
foremost position In the peerage The early years OF
Sir Frederick Chcn known simply as the Hon. Mr.
Brucel were barren Of incident AT the age OF twenty
eight ns42 he attached to the special OF tho
late Lord Ashburon to the United Saies but his pos-
ton being necessarily subordinate one, opportunity
Afforded him Of display ing hose diplomatic abilities
whioh sab eqaeny distinguished his China.
In lS4s he was appointed Colonial Secretary In Hong
Kong, winch position he held until 1s47, when he
promoted to the moro important one O. Consul General in
China Daring the following year he to Bolivia
Cnarge a. flares remaining there three years when
In 1851 he was sent TO Chi the capacity In
1858 r. Bruce was appoined Consul General In Igypt
amt he subsequently, became Lieutenant GOverDo, OF
Newfoundland for short time Upon tho British gov
erGnen decid ng to send embassy TO China 1857
Lord Egn, The brother OF the deceased, appointed
the bead OF tnc legation. Mr. Bruce accompanied HIM
IN the capacity OF secretary and said that tho
ce of the mission greatly due TO his diplomatic skill
me treaty OF Iiensn, which was tue result OF The nego
tia ons was carried home by ,lr. Bruce ana reward
Tor his service he was knighied a Command 4 OF the
bath, ana received the appointment as he hrst Ambas
sador to China UNDER the treaty. While holding this
important position Sir Frederick recommended him eli
Ia We Brli sn government bY ms SKIN IN dtuomacy
and the general success which attended his Efforts In
behalf Of the interests o. Great Britain. That his
services highly appreciated was made evident by
his appointment ia 1865 - succ ed Lord Lyons as
Minister 10 Washington, Of the most Important
from the Court OF ST. james Before leaving
giant for tie nited States he promoted to The
rank Of Grand Commander IN the O;der of tho Bath
The delicate diplomatic relations between Great Britain
aud the United states, on his rival here AMI ich
wing 10 the Alabama claims, still remain 70,
Quoted BY he deceased WITH m ch tact aud by. with
the exceptions OF he fisheries and the Fenan questions
both OF which were settled TO tn satisfaction Of
both countries, o'hcr difficulties havo occurred
except those arising from our late That they have
been 30 lar conducted on the part of Grea. Bfi ain in
sr OF friend mess Is doubtless due t. the representa-
ous OF tho late Minister Indeed, from ali can
learn he was friendly terms, p sonally with
Secretary seward, os also with quite num0er of
Senators and statesmen.
Sir Frederick Bruce never marrci pre.erving, pro-
baby the freedom and pleasures of bachaor
domestic happiness OF q married life h per. ec
specimen Of a Engshnan. all of his mann re aud
habits and the routine of his lie being essentially
British. He lived in exc lcnt style in Washins ton,
hosptable to his acquanances and friends whom
ne frequently entertained 1T his well spread taoe, and
Ocd for that love OF horses which has almost
become passion with Ens'ishmen. To the pablo in
general tao deceased that stiff and formal appear
which characerizcs the class OF cOuntrynsn 20
which he belonged but IN private life he Is said have
been very soca!, conversational aud entertaining II.
always EXPRESSED great admiration aud friendship Tor
the United State, and was Principally tho no ledge
OF this feeling which occasoned his appoiutrn Mn
ister to Washington The only OF nt,utions he
objected 10 vas the railroad regulation which prohbtd
gentlemen catering certain cars unless accompanied by
lady Az the deceased Minister usually
other than those flied With smokers
chewcrs. whenever he travelled he undcr the
crous necessity OF taking his cook with him.
OF obtaining sdmitance 10 toe ladies' ear.
Some weeks Sir Frederick accompanied Mr. Seward
and other gentlemen to Auburn, where they passed
several days In fishing and other pleasures At that
time he apparently In good heath, aud tho disease
which carried him of must have attacked hun in a
very sudden aud unexpected manner lie was a coni-
paraycy young man, being but few months
nfy-three years OF age II death will be sincerely
United Statcs by the Diploma ic Corps IN Washington,
and by his acqCanianccs generally.
Upon icing informed OF the death OF the
Miuister Mayor Norcros OF Boston directed that tue
Hail. Faneuii Hall aud tho non, and that the bells
of the several churches DO toled du Ing romoval of
the body from tho city secretary Seward and the Bi
iish legation Washington have also been apprcd OF
comforting the lest rites upon the deceased