The New York herald., 1870-03-19
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Gulian Cromelin yerplunck,

yesterday morning, In the eighty-fou year Of
his age. He was descended from an old Dutch fam
lily Of New York, and was born in this city IN August
1885, While mere boy he entered Columbia College,
from which ne graduated In 1901, being then but ff-
teen years old. He then engaged In the study ot&w,
and after his admission to the bar went to Europe,
where he spent several years, travelling in England
and on the Continent. Returning home in 1914 be
entered into political life, becoming candidate for
Q seat in the State Legislature representing what
was known as the "Malcontentsn Although de-
feated he made reputation BY the pamphlets he pub.
shed, on subjects manly political. Mr.. yerplanck
ct the same time took active part In the proceed
ngs Of the Historical Society OF New York, and dis
tingushed himself by address which he delivered
before the Society in 1918 on "The Early European
Friends OF America" and which was published in
pamphlet form during the same year.
In 1919 Mr.. verplanck entered with aroor into the
exciting political contest Of that year. In . pam.
phet entitled the "State Triumvlrate Political
Tale" he satirIzed De Witt Clinton and mis- sup.
porters in sharp and pungent style thar attracted
more Prominently before the public and 70 aid nate
rally in his election 60 the Legislature for tie year
following. In tne Assembly he served on the Com
mlLtee on Education, OF which he was appointed
chairman. In 1921 he became Professor OF the Eyi-
dencas OF Christianity IN the Theological Seminary
Of the Protestant Episcopal Church Of this city.
While holding this position ne published the
results or his studies IN book entitled Essays on
the Nature and Uses OF the Various Evidences OF
appeared his .Essay on the Doctrine OF Contracts,D
u somewhat curious production, being IAN inquiry
how contracts are aiYected in law and morals, by
concealment error and inadequate prlces.n During
this time Mr.. Verplanck was contributor TO
magazines, and IN connection with w. q. Bryant
and r. q. Sands published an annual known as 'The
Tallsman,n over half the contents OF which he
wrote. The annual appeared three successive years.
In 1926 Mr. Verplanck was elected TO Congress,
serving through four terms AS q representative he
took an active part In obtaining the passage OF law
protecting the rights Of authors and TO his infiu-
ence, In q great measure. was due the amendment
to the Copyright act in 1881, whereby the term OF
copyright was Increased rom twenIy-eignt forty
two years Az 4 recognition OF his services In this
matter the literary men OF New York united In CIV
Ing him public dinner at the close OF the session. In
1883 retired from Congress- but not from political
le being afterwards elected to the State senate and
serving several years In tnat body. soon after the
isned volume Of miscellaneous writings, entitled
.Discourses and Addresses On Subjects Of Ameri
can History, Arts and Literature.n In 1874 he be-
gan the publication OF handsome edition Of
Shakespeare, which he completed In 1886. Mr.. Yer
plancK WAS Regent OF the University OF New YORK
from 1926 until his DEATH and was also Vice Chan.
cellor OF the University. also the first pres
ident OF the State Board OF Commissioners OF Edu-
cation. one OF the governors OF the New York Hos
pitai and president OF the Century CLUB, besides
holding various Offices OF trust and honor. In his
death the country has lost an accomplished scholar
an able writer and statesman OF broad and liberal
views. Although he had nearly reached the great
age Of eighty four Mr.. verplanck's mind retained
It's clearness and vigor to the last.
Tribute to tho Memory of tho Deceased
Meeting Of the Commissioners Of Emlgra-
ton.
meeting OF the above commission was held last
night at the Society Library to take action in refer
ence to the death OF the President, Mr.. Gulian G.
verplanck. The Commissioners present were
Messrs. F. s. winston, vice president; Cyrus Il.
Loutrel Isaac T. Smith and Philip Bissinger Presl-
dent German Society," and James Lynch president
Emigration Society," and Mr.. Casserley Secretary to
The CommisSionl
ON motion OF Mr.. Loutrell, seconded by Mr.. Smith,
the following preamble and resolution was adopted
after speeches euiORiZng the memory OF Mr.. Yer
pancK had been delivered by each Of the gentlemen
present.
Whereas tho Commissioners OF Emigration have learned
with profound OF the sudden death this day Of their
venerable and reversd President MI Gaan g verpancs
President OF this Board from its first organization
s47 which he was foremost In promoting, renders
ary fitting that his associates should give their public tes
mony to their appreciation Of his virtues and their
for bis loss, therefore,
Resoved That in death of GulIan c. verpanck the
Of emigration has lost of Its stanchest and abes
supporters and the emsrant benevolent will and jealous
friend.
Resolved, That while to his kindred his will
directly felt BY that which the last twenty
years honorable and honore life devoted and by
those whose privilege has been be his associates and
workers in nat labor of love- Is scarcely less keen to bis
country, which loses in him who honored her the
faw-giver, polished scholar mature thinker, graceful
writer, patriotic citizen who served her In every
Resolved, That this commission in respect memory
OF the deceased, will attend his funeral In body, and will
direct the closing of its offices for business that day
messenger arrived from Mayor Hail. stating
that engagements prevented his attendance but
that he would endorse any resolutions the c0mmis-
sion adopted.