New-York tribune., 1871-12-18
OBITUARY Y.
HENRY THEODORE TUCKERMAN.

The sudden death of Mr.. Henry L. Fucker
op ~ winch these lines will lie the first announcement
o large circle Of friends In almost every part OF our
conntrv will he recognized peculiar loss to letters,
society and innumerabe worthy objects OF puDc inter-
est a. we'll the intimate relations OF private
life Although possessed robust pm! seal con-
sttton he had Of late been in the enjoyment OF more
than his usual health. and his last illness was
unexpected and rapid in Its fatal action. IL was
only on Tuesday that he exhibited symptoms or
weakness Of the lungs to which he had peeh
more or less subject serious apprehensions were
fct by his friends until Friday. when II was Thought
necessary 10 remove him from his lodgings IN the West
Minister Hotel TO the house Of his relative MT L"ciuS
Tnckorman In MadsOn-ave His disease wa' pronounce"
~ bc pueunoiia complicated with plenrlry, ana at
once assumed an alarming character Although Ire"
from extreme pain his strength was rapidly exhausted
and on saturday evening there was htte nope o
his recoycry He fingered until the afternoon or
Sunday when, in spite OF the 1nO>t eminent
medical attention, ne breath"d his last a'out
one o'clock.-Mr. Tuckcrman was born III B"H'oh'
April 90, 1873, and WAS consequently wth'h
few months Of the completion Of his fity-ninh year.
Iii. father who was prominent merchant Of that city,
had intended his son professional career Fn after
being prepared for college. his health proved I" pe 50
dccaca- 10 compel him TO renouncc the purpose "f an
"A, adrnic By the advice OF his physicians wh'n
about twenty years of be was induced 10 sail Tor
Europe where he remained about year, passing
winter in Italy, and making frequent Journeys in the
southern part of that country. Three years later,
lie made second voyage to Europe spehdihg
nearly two years in Sicily and Florence, where
he laid the foundation OF bis knowledge OF
Italian literature and his interest Ill Italian affairs when
were marked features of his character during the wh""
Of his subsequent life. A short time since, he received
nn tis account "a decoration from the italian Govern
ment comforting order Of nobility, 10 which. however
with characteristic modcsty, he was never accustomed
to auc even with his most intimate friends His first
literary work, which published In 1898, was coec
ton of essays sketches and stories founded upon his
Italian experience, and entitled The Italian Sketch
Book" showing an acute observation Of national man.
ups and scenery and. for young writer. remark
able power style and illustration. This was followed by
a series Of volumes the fruit OF rpening taste and scho
arship berayinga wide knowledge OF literature, dill
gent and appreclavc study OF the fine arts and warm
sympathy with all that genial and beautiful in personal
character. Among these works OF more considerable
note. may he mentioned "siciy, Pilgrimage"
Thoughts :" on the Poets" translated into German by
Mfller) "sketehcs OF American Painters" usi7), Of
which and enlarged edition has appeared within
the last years characteristics OF Lterature
Optimst," Memorial Of HOratio Greenough,' aud
Biographical Essays" About twenty years since,
n collection OF his Poems published In Boston,
and that date variety OF occasional and fugitive
pieces in verse have proceeded from his pen. His last
elaborate production, the Memoir OF John Pendleton
Kennedy issued during the present year. In addi-
ton the works already named several other volumes.
in various branches OF literature attest the versatility
OF his pen and the extent Of his resources. Mr..
Tuckermian was frequent contributor to the leading
periodicals. OF the day Scarcely month elapsed without
ha rare s%n and
letters. Mr.. Tuckerman's writings are distinguished
OF their tone, the decOrum and refinement OF their
and their curious knowledge OF the details OF
literary history. His taste was formed on the best
classical models and the MASTERPIECES OF modern ltera-
Conservative In his tendencies he had little toer-
for inpn in n
in speculation. He believer in progress an ar.
dent w of u ne ene oaS h
the eccentrices OF reform, which, however
OF sosa e and on the borders Of chaos in
pursuit Of the millennium. Although no bookworm, nor
recent production OF mark escaped his notice and his
literary Judgments although broad in appreciation and
fe" Me always Cherished profound Interest in public
Affairs Few literary men have been 80 familiar
to whose opinion nteSent observers attached greater
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Intellectual ghts, bis natural place His relation 70
on thsrs Of Kindly and cordial recognition Perhaps no
living scholar has been terms Of such frank In
washington Aiiston. Richard n. Dana, Or; John ".
Tranos FttsGrsens Hallect John r Ks1ns1y WILLIAM
Many Of hi. chosen friends wsfs among %Sogg the ne
was attracted by personal tastes and coneenial
habits. The Kindness Of his heart VA almost .
obge friend, perform benevolent service for
stranger He was tho hrst person 70 De called upon n
every enterprise that demanded unsensh action and de-
voted seal His conspicuous place jn social life, and In
the circle Of Affection will not soon 10 nled while
bers will long cherish his memory with tender sorroW
recalling singular appropriateness 10 him Of the trb
ute " Q brother poet:
Green bo tho turf above thee
Friend of our hotter daysi
Mono knew thee but TO love thee
None named thee but 70 praise"