The New York herald., 1878-12-20

comprising selection from his earlier lyrics. In
July. 1885, he undertook a fourth tour through
Northern and Eastern Europe and Iceland.
resulting IN three more volumes North
ern Travel summer and Winter Pictures;
Sweden, Denmark and Lapland" asst. Travels
in Greece and Russia, with Excursion 10
Crete (ls59l, and "At Home and Abroad: Sketch
Book Of Life, Scenery and Men" 1850. OF which
work second series was issued in 1862. Mr. Taylor
settled down to quiet journalistic work for q few
years. but the passion for novelty still strong
within him. and in 1862 he accepted the post Of Secre
tary OF Legation at St Petersburg where he resided
nearly two years, acting for short time III 1868 US
Charge Afaires dd interim At this time he pursued
with earnestness his studies of German literature
commenced many years before. and married Miss
Marie Hansen, German lady OF distinguished family,
who Is herself linguist and author of rare talents
During his residence in Russia Mr. Taylor published
1.-THE Poets Journal Boston. 1863, which has been
called poetical domestic autobiography. and Han
nah Thurston. Story Of American Life" ls63|. his
first venture in fcton-a work which achieved
siderable success and was translated by Mrs Taylor
into German Soon after his return to America he is
sued second noyel-'John Godfrey's Fortunes, Re-
lated BY Himself" us6A-and two years later
American Life usGs)--deaiing with histori-
cal incidents which occurred near his birth
place in Chester county. Pa poem. THE Picture
COLORADO: summer Trip tlS67l, and "Byways OF
Europe us69l, gave evidence of continued literary
activity. as also of Frthiofs Sage" 1S67 and of
Auerbach's villa on the Rhine Qs69). which he
edited, with biographical sketch of the latter au-
thor During the winter OF ls69-io he delivered a
course OF lectures on German Literature at Cornell
University. He was well beloved by all the students
at Ithaca His chief occupation for several years
sisted in ecturing and his recreation in rAnslaing
Gocthes Faust" two volumes us70-7l) He ira
versed i'll 1871 the entire route OF tho
northern he, ,.,, Pacific Halfway. making by visit
to the British province of Manitoba, and
in 1874 revisited Egypt and Iceland publishing his
letters thercupon in a single volume. Among his
Lincoln 1850, delivered at the inauguration OF
monument at Gettysburg. July 4. 1868: another
novel. Joseph and His Friend" us70), "The Masquc
of the Gods' tls72), Lars. Pastoral of Norway"
us73). and Home Pastoras, Ballads and Lyrics
us75). He edited four volumes, comprising
'Illustrated Library OF Travel. Exploration and Adj
venture" us72-7i, and was long engaged upon
biography, OF Goethe. which he intended
to make the great work Of H.. his life 4
would comprise OF uncollected contributions
to miscellaneous publications. many unpublished
lectures, and vast number of literary reviews and
general articles which were published in the columns
OF the New York Tribune One Of his frequent tours
dc force was in preparing for the Tribune few years
ago within forty-eight hours complete account
Of two new volumes OF poems by Victor
Hugo This was done from advance sheets by
working day and night and the account, which filled
several columns, was largely composed of metrical
translations from Hugo. Mr.. Taylor not an
ardent politician, but he sympathized heartily with
the Union cause during the civil and always
identified with the fortunes of the republican party
Though his literary headquarters were in New York
he resident and citizen of Pennsylvania. having
beautiful home near the spot OF his birth When it
fell the lot of President Hayes early III tho present
year to ill the post OF Minister to the German Empire
1t was generally felt that 1t would be not merely
q welcome tribute to literature and to journalistic
success, but fitting satisfaction of the joint inter-
csts of two great States could the position be ten
dered to Mr. Taylor What steps may have been
taken in his behalf by his friends know not, but
the press of the country with great unannity ap-
proved III advance the nomination which he received
without solicitation his part The compli-
mentary receptions which given to Mr.. Taylor
at philadelphia and IN this city are freshly rcmc-
bered by all who had the pleasure OF participating in
them. The most distinguished man OF letters in
this city took pleasure i'll bidding Godspeed to
gentleman of such cmincnce in many distinct lines,
and the congratulations Of the German residents hero
not less hearty. The press III Germany and
England We're highly complimentary. and long BIO
Berlin papers. He arrived in Germany late
in April last, and his short diplomatic career
event The twH attempts upon the life Of
the German Emb bcror and the meeting OF the
Peace Congress at Berlin will suffice to show the
character of the period in which 1t his lot
to represent his country nj important capital.
1t is highly probable that his zeal to perform his
duties of courtesy the venerable German Emperor
by rendering him. last Sunday the congratulations
of government may have accelerated his death
but the immediate cause surgical operation to
which he submitted several weeks ago.
No account OF MIR. Taylor's later literary labors
would be complete without reference to the fne
ton of American independence. at Philadelphia July
4. 1876. occasion which in many respects the
crowning moment Of his life. In the same year he
printed an unpretending little volume, THE Echo
Cub and Other Literary Diversions One Of his
greatest works. perhaps his poetic masterpiece.
published only a few days ago. Prince Dcukalion."
upon by tho majority OF organs Of literary crit
icism but which has already elected the most
diverse opinions. The untimcly death Of its author,
which makes prince Deukalion' his last literary
bcquest to his countrymen will doubtless give it
extensive circulation and the authors object which
was to popularize his views about the religion OF the
future, will thus be attained Like the majority Of
modern poets Mr.. Taylor held philosophical
views considerably ut variance with the prcya-
lent theological orthodoxy, but he has never
hitherto so far remember. sought to
give distinct expression TO those views. and
the multitude of readers who arc cropping for y
creed will doubtless find ut least consistent and
hercnt system in Mr.. Taylor's poem. In his heart it
was always poetic fame that he coveted-poetry was
his first love and his last. The FINAL verdict of cri
cism. however. will probably award greater value
to other of his works. He has long enjoyed the honor
OF having both his prose and poetic works collected
into uniform SERIES the travels. which comprise
some ten volumes. having for many years stood as
standard books the catalogues of the late George
+. Putnam
At special meeting of the Directory of the Lotos
Club yesterday resolutions OF coincidence with the
relatives and friends of Mr.. Bayard Taylor
unanimously passed Mr.. Taylor frequent
visitor at the Lotos and personally known to
many of its members. by whom he was held in the
highest esteem. few days before his departure for
Berlin the Lotos gave him grand banquet, which
was pronounced one OF the most brilliant of the
many which have been given in the club house.
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