The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-30
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Commodore Lawrence kcarney, u. -. n.
we regret 70 announce the death OF this distin-
euished naval oiicer at Perth Amboy, n. j., on
Yesterday, the 2oth inst Commodore Kearney was
born at Perth Amboy the Both OF November, 1859,
and would have completed his seventy nnth birth
day to-day had ne lived. He entered the naval SER
vice as q midshipnan on July 2s 1907, ana after
serving on gunboats for two years WAS ordered to
the frigate Constitution and subsequently 10 the
frigate president. Amer serving on various other
vessels and being promoted 10 the rank of lieutenant
In the meantime, he was, in 1873 placed n command
OF otiIa OF galeys and barges and distinguished
himself by capturing a tender under the guns OF
the British frgate ebrus For performance Of this
exploit he received great praise and gained IN envla
bic reputation. The war with Great Britain closing
soon after, Lieutenant kearney was placed In COM
mand OF the brig Enterprise, and engaged 10 the
suppression OF piracy in the West Indies. It was
through his energetic conduct that the notorious
pirate Gibbs and his band were broken up. In 1929,
as commander OF the sloop-of-war Warren, he was
despatched TO the Mediterranean for the purpose OF
protecting American commerce from the Greek
pirates. During the following year he bonbarded
Miconi, In the Leyant and compelled the restora-
ton OF American property that had be,n plundered
and despoiled in the town by the pirates who were
also surrendered to him. In ls4O the deceased,
who had become captain before this time, was
placed In command OF The East India squadron,
aud rendered important service to the country in
opening an intercourse with The Chinese government
and thus aiding Americans In their efforts 10 obtain
a part OF that commerce with China which was then
almost wholly monop0zed by European koweB
and principally by Great Britain. On his return
home Captain Kearney was placed on ..waiting
ordersr short time ana then returned to active
service. In 1862 ne was placed on the retired list
ANA although there Is no official record OF his having
been active service subsequently, the Navy Regis
ter for S65 names May, 1864, as the time when his
last cruise expired so that he must have held
command after being retired. He did not, however
tako an active part Ia ho5tiites during the rebellion
In 1865 no was comm ssioned Commodore, which
rank he held at the lime, Of his DEATH
Charles Stuart the deceased was the oldest officer
10 the naval service Of the Unltad States.
one years, four months aud five days, OF which
twenty-four years and Three months were spent at
sea- The brilliant achievements or other officers OF
the navy during the rebellion, when old age IN
measure prevented Commodore Kearnay from shar-
ilg the dangers and h0nors OF his comrades, have,
FOR some years past, kept has name IN the back
ground, although the brilliant promise he gave OF
attaining great renown In the navy when young
man aud his many important services to the
country have never been forgotten by tbs public.
For some years he has been residing al Perth Am
boy the place OF his nativity from whence the news
OF his DEATH when spread throughout the land will
c2nse great regret.
Pierre Anfcsne Bcrryc-.
A caole telegram Announces the deats In Paris,
on Saturday last OF Pierre Antoine Berger, the cele
brated French advocate and egitimist. rhe distin-
January $780, aud was educated Mt the jesuit Col
lege VI Jeuly, whore he inblDei thos: religious
conyictions which strongly Juarked his subses
lucnt career. At one tine he desired 10 enter y
monastery hut by the advice OF his father himself an
eminent advocate, adopted tho legal profession In
1914 he began practice aud sooI rose tn prominence,
being an assistant OF HIS father and NJ. Dupip in
then defence OF Marshal Ney. lie was also the sole
defender Of Cambronne and Debee, Tor the first Of
whom lie sGccrcdcd IN lbtaining verdict OF acquit.
ts aud pardon Tor tie latter, VINO WAS convicted
ipl sentenced 20 death Ia 1880 NJ. Berger was
elected deput, for the Department Of HaUte Loire
and look active part in the debates OF the Legislative
Assembly. After the revelation and eight OF Charles
X. nc retained MS seat. supporting the most liberal
measures although urged by his party 10 withdraw.
Anes the downfall of Louis Philippe the deceased OPP
posed ibe establishment u a republic, he being
q royaist OF tie most decided type. He
nevertheless opposed i.ouis Napoeon's corp d'etGt
and confined the bitter enemy OF the empire ever
after AS an advocate he had no superior md but
few equals III France. He defended some OF the
most prominent men or The tunes. among whom
were Il. Laminenas In 1926 Chateilbriand in Is 80,
aud Ions Napoleon In 1880. Ills oratlons In defence
OF these three persopages nave become celebrated,
breathing rs they DO the purest patriotism and love
81 liberty, combined with arm devotion
and loyalty to The Bourbon dynasty. As
oratorical efforts they are saM 10 be une
qnalied in French law cases. In 1855 NJ.
Berger was elected meuiber OIL the French
Academy. and III consequence or his inaugural
speech CONTAINING some illusions considered dlsre-
spcctfu 10 the empire IT'S suppression was ordered,
but the interdict removed within twenty-lOur
hours NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. hts intense luminosity tn
Louis Napoleon the Emperor appears 10 have had a
very high appreciation Of h- talents and character.
Rather lhan cmharrass hin. by an Interview Nap0-
leon excused him rom the usual custom OF
presenting himself At the Tui!eries
count ol his election. IN tue great French
case of Patterson ~ Bonapartc in 1901 NJ.
Bsrrgor was the advocate OF Mrs. Patterson, who
II Will he remembered brought suit 10 prove the
ldit, of her marriage with the Emperor's uncle,
icfoidc. The sus Of course was not grained,
bu The manner IN Which IL was prosecuted added
considerably 10 the reputation OF the advocate. We
should not omit stating that the DECEASED also do
Tended Count &c HonrlieTireff In 1865 and Won his
highest honors as nm advocate and orator ia this
ease. In 1885 he hccauIe candidate Tor the Corps
Lfplsatf and WAS elected. As u member ne was,
win Il. Tniers, the greatest Opponent OF the
imperial government Many Of his oratlons against
the policy o. the Emperor are masterpieces OF eio
raence. iegltinist oi the strictcst type, he re-
gardcl Iouis Napoleon rs \ nsurper and scarcely
concealed tnts beiieG. His dcith Will ne severe
blow the opposition party IN France, which must
now depend almost entirely upon NJ Thiers for Il
lcades. As private characlcr Berger was a great
spenithrif Although his practice brought INN an
enormous yearly income his reckless expenditures
oi money compelled htD 10 frequently appeal 10 his