New-York tribune., 1878-12-23

He had been seriously Ill and had been exed from WORK
and home by the imperative edct Of his physician.
few weeks OF repose In the mountains hao resoie"
him, he thought, to perfect health, anu no
had returned in excellent spirits, ana very
happy at the prospect Of renewal OF iaoor
never knew him to appear TO better advantage tnhn
did while doing the honors Of the table at quet
dnner-party at which my self and family were present
His enforced idleness-as his literary rrends
will readily belleve-had annoyed him greatly
The important duties OF his once "eie 0on
stantly before him during his absence anu
seemed TO cam0r for his attention; ana IL seeneu
great delight him be able to respond on his return
to their calls. He referred the work before hin Us
might be expected to speak OF an anticipated pas
time. do not know that he was afraid ot isoor'
He certainly not then think never sa" on any
previous occasion the exceeding kindness OF MS nature
aboundsas 1t did the evening referredto. henauo
harsh criticisms, uttered no 1ntolerant commenes'
II seemed either that the general manifestation OF
respect and affection which attended his departure on
his mission had attracted reciprocal regard iOr nis
country and her people, that the space which inter-
yened between him and his friends halowed and en-
deared them.
He talked much Of The TRIBUNE, Its wonderful career
of which he had been great part-and lts present
and prospective HIS colaborers passed ire'y'
but always lovingly, under review Throughout ne
clearly regarded himself as much part Oh your
ORGANIZATION as ever and looked forward to the
time when he should again participate ac-
lively In the duties and responsibilities OF
journalism. learned from HIM that lie enterea upon
the labors OF his office with grave apprehension as
his ability fully TO meet the requirements OF tue pos
tion but that gradually the difficulties had disappeared,
and that he had mssvngs as 10 his capacity 10 as
charge the official duties satisfactorily. "Tell b. he
said, "that am getting along much better than e1'
pected to- and am quite well satisfied"
Having tarried In Germany some time, had rlil op-
portunity TO know that Mr.. Taylor was held IN unSu
esteem by the Court. HIS familiarity with the lessons
OF history his long association with men OF power ana
rank in all parts Of the world, and his intui-
tive good sense enabled him to form cor
rect Judgment upon all questions OF court
etouette and diplomatic routine. Though entirely
regardless of himself he fully conscious ofthe rights
and dignity OF his Government as represented IN MS
person. and firmly though decorously mantalhed tne
to which he entitled by virtue OF hS
high office. It may be confidently asserted tnat INC
honor prestige and interests OF his country
would have continued safe In his hands
little incident, which I think may be mentioned
with propPiety, is Of interest. When the peace
OF Europe seemed to be menaced, prior to the Bern
Congress- message received at the Legation 10 the
effect that presence Of our Minister at the Roya fa
ace was requested When Mr. Taylor appeared .he En-
peror sad Mr. Taylor have sent for you 10
the hone that the influence and good ohices OF your
Government may be felt wholly in the direction OF pre-
ventdp war; have enough OF battles and blood
she'd hope there will be no more lighting during 'ne
brief time remain upon GARTH"
Irealze an added degree of sadness as recall tne
happiness of Mr. TsylOrs household In the MIDST OF
their purchases and preparations for housekeenE ~
,bsr apartments and contrast with it the dcsoa-
tion which has so soon and suddenly usurped Its
place Let no one forget in the greatness OF MS loss
the bereaved who sit in mute despair alone WIN
| their dead In the far away land HENRI ho"AhD'
Providence. r. L. Dec. Il, 1879