The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-04

presently an AJAX, so brilliant and SO tTeonhani
| were his arguments against Catholic emancpation
| which. under the leadership OF Daniel O'Conne
become the absorbing politicai question of
the time, shat the measure was retarded MANY
s sa aa ma, t me ortH Urea, Lberaor canddy
the many that had been brought forward 60 combat
Atm "' tn" "Protastant hate So" was Nicholas Hal.
pine, Of the Dublin Evening Mail II Is not to be
questioned that the Rev. Mr.. Halpme, while at the
head OF the editorial corps OF the haH, exercised
widespread influence over his countfylnen OF all re-
ligious denominations and 1t IL questionable II he
had survived if he would not, in the END, have de-
feated O'COnnell's pet measure, or, at least nave
deferred its contamination for years. Perhaps we
should here remark that while yet laooring Ia
| opposition to the wishes OF the Catholic people
for equality of political as well as religious lnte
He found seated at the table in his sanctn, his
pen In his hand (Which rested on sheet OF paper ON
which were traced the Introductory words OF an ar
tcle ON his favorite subjecD, dead. His demise was
attributed to general paralysis
Charles Hapine was, as soon as the rules OF the
college, permitted matrcuated at Trinity, and mt once
became general iavorite with the faculty and the
students. AS translator of Latin and Greek he was
and also for his assduousness "a reader. Although
an APT Scholar he was not behind other lads of his
years as mischief maker and practical joker. He
| His original intention was to enter the medical
profession, devOtlng his mind TO the essentials OF
surgery. He was greatly influenced to enter upon
the study of this branch OF knowledge by an uncle,
| after whom he was named, who was recognized as
| one OF the most eminent Outrageous In Ireland a
| quarter of q century ago. Disiiking medicine he
abandoned II and turned his attention to the reading
oflaw. Blackstone and oke-upOnLytteton were not
more agreeable to his literary tastes than POtner
or Ashley Cooper on tissues and limbs and ligamens.
The death OF the father threw the son upon his own
resources Tor as cadet OF the Halpne family he
could not and did not expect fortune that would be
| too burdens0me FOR him TO carry upon his broad
shoulders BY way. however, OF mending matters
| Mr.. Halpfne at the age Of nineteen years became
! desperately enamored with young lady who, imi-
tating Desdemona's conduct toward Othello,
| slowed him for himself" and married him-and
what Is more through every vicsstude OF fortune,
whether amid the sOmbre clouds OF poverty revel-
ling In the clear sIashiny atmosphere of prosperity,
been his other faults, and now that his lips are sealed
forever In the eloquence OF silence and his
18th the night-pervadeG valley Of Death, this
can stanchly be said Of him-that he was good
Rets ons Of Charles Hapnes most beautiful
traits was his love OF children. While in their So
ciey he seemed to forget the years that divided the
this from the then, and became one OF them. There
always existed great friendship between the little
people and himself They would approach him with
the utmost confidence and cOntide to him all their
hopes and fears, their dsappointments or their real
ZatioDs, and he would naturally and as fervently
rejoice or mourn with them as II he were equally
interested In their aspirations. We aude to this
excellent quality of his heart to show how beneath
all the crust Of lifes experience which encased his
mind he was yet pure and simple in heart o. child
Some time before his marriage IN lS4S, and for
about four years subsequently, Mr.. Hapine contri-
buted very acceptaby to the Irish press, and was
even extending his reputation as poet and sketch
writer to the sister island. having formed connec
London when he suddenly discovered his relations
with those who sought the brilliant products of his
pen and resolved on emlgrating to America. With
that impetuosity which distinguished him, and
which came OF his mercurial temperament, he at
once prepared to cross the Atlantic with his family
and the penates Of his hearth and here set up his
Benjamin.
With purse not over heavy and with small am.
bition, but with heart that could not he dis
mayed Charles llalpine, after somewhat pr0tracted
voyage landed In this city in the summer OF 1852 at
the age Of twenty-three years. He had few introduce
finn tn idnnfa OFT hA nntrn lilo hf In aI
little for that. With his good sword he could open
the "oyster-worlG" and II he could not leave the
Impress OF his character upon the events OF the hour
lie soon after his arrival became attached
to the leading journal OF the metropolis
with which he was more less intimately
connected up TO the hour OF his death. His
literary efforts, however, were not wholly con-
fined 10 this journal He In few months became
the correspondent Ofmany daily and hebd0madal pub
LEGATIONS outside OF the metropolis. And 1t may be
stated his pen was made to touch upon all subjects,
whether literary or political. As translator OF the
continental languages he was employed by one
paper while for another he discussed In mastery
manner leading general and local political questions
OF the day, and at the same time he would prepare
severe criticism on some professional subject for
monthly and then turn his attention to a pathetic
poem or rOllickng song for one weekly while for
another he would illustrate It's columns with stir
ring story founded on some legend or historical
In 1856 he removed to Boston, whore he became
assistant editor to the Post His pen was at once
felt as u humorous and descriptive one. His rela
tons with the Post were of the mos pleasant charac-
Ter. 1le however, discontinued them Dy entering
upon enterprise, IN association with Mrs Parting
ton (dr Shillaber) ana DR.. Shcpley, at present OF
California. These gentlemen ali wits and scholars,
originated the hebdomadal which soon became, al
though not pecuniariy so, success, the carpet Bag.
This paper, almost exclusively devoted to the
quirks, to the wise sayings Of Mrs. Partington,
to the laughter-provOking descriptions la
prose and verse Of Mr. lialpns, and the more un;
Dr. Shepey-was not appreciated and sus-
tanned. as 1t certainly ought TO have been, by
f1lA rrfl nf fha Fri nfnn
a prior effort OF similar character died the death.
Never were there brought together three men OF bet
ter or more sustained talent OF the highest order
than those who edited the carpet Bag and yet the
pretentous philosophers OF the Hub had neither wit
nor soul enough to see that even when placed under
their very eyes good thing they could not be made
to appreciate II until endorsed by the Post. Dis
gusted at the stupidity OF the wOudbe qudnuncs Of
Boston, Halpine turned his back upon them, shook
the dust OF the streets OF that city from the socs
OF his feet and returned to this, and
Correspondent his relations with the Post.
he renewed his literary labOrs on the journal which
throughout his career never failed To recognize his
talents and scholarly acquisitions. He also at the
same time became associate editor OF the Times, and
while Its principal was neccsstated by public duties
took his responsibilities upon him and conducted
the publication with entire satisfaction.
About this time or shortly subsequent thereto,
while John G. Clancy attending TO his duties as
County Clerk, Mr.. Halpine, by receiving proprie-
tary 70 10 'e io weekly % loap
much OF the burden OF writing "for the party" out
OF Mr.. Clancys hands, but making Of the best
literary publications OF the period which imme-
diatey preceded the rebellion.
And here, en- pdssdn, an incident should be men
toned that will 90 far 70 show that Mr.. Halpne
. man who did not turn his back on those who were
associated with him and his friends in political and
social circles Mr.. Isaac Fowler, who was Postmas-
ter OF this city, became In some manner q delaulter
TO the government towards the close Of Mr.. Buchan
ans Presidency. The deficit was not very large,
but much more than Mr.. Fowler could meet even ~
beggaring himself. Mr.. Halpine, remembering what
friend in need the unfortunate gentleman had been
to many In the city at once proposed subscription,
and putting his own name to the extent or his purse
upon II, called upon those whom he knew had pro-
fessed great friendship for Mr. Fowler and found TO
his utter amazement that these gentlemen cared not
cent for the his deficit and refused point
blank to subscribe for his relief This little incident
satisfied Mr.. Halpine OF the gratitude which Ills the
hearts Of protested politicians. -
Mr.. Halpine had now become 80 thoroughly iden-
flied with the country, entering so wholly into the
spirit OF It's institutions, that he was as contem
porary once remarked OF another distinguished per-
sonaQe when Know Nothingism was rampant, las
good an American as any Of even II he were born