The New York herald., 1879-01-07
The Fatal Illness and His Devotion
to Official Duties.
BERTHOLD AUERBACH'S ADDRESS.
The Funeral Cortege Taylor's
Study-Last Farewell.
EMPEROR WILLIAMS CONDOLENCE


about four O'Clock in the afternoon. He had been
ailing for considerable time, but was, up TO the
last unaware of the dangerous character Of his in
disposition Unfortunately the doctors at first mis-
took the Of his disease. and instead OF sending
him to Carlsbad when it was still time, allowed the
Minister to remain at Berlin. occupied with tho
duties Of his Office and in pursuit of his literary
vocation. Shortly after the Congress Mr. Taylor
began to complain of pains in his side. As
they increased. Professor Wins. the eminent sur
goon summoned and after a careful examina-
ton of the patient declared that his liver affected
by dropsy. An operation ensued, which resulted in
extraction of fourteen tres of water Shortly after
this operation met DR.. Wins who kindly informed
of the serious apprehensions felt by him for the
Minister'S condition I telegraphed to you tho fears
entertained. When Mr.. Taylor heard Of this
despatch he was rather irritated at the
importance attached to his illness, which
he deemed OF little significance. Hc was
especially anxious lest his parents. both of whom
still living. in advanced years. might become
alarmed. For time it seemed as if he would re-
cover; but the dire disease returned with such viru-
lence that second tapping necessary. He en-
dured these painful operations with great fortitude
and protested against the use OF chloroform or any
other narcotic. Although suffering intensely he
never for moment abstained from the discharge of
his Ministerial functions. He wished to be regularly
informed of everything going on at the Office aud if
Americans arrived desirous to him on business,
ask his advice private affairs, he readily
saw them.
DEVOTION OFFICIAL DUTIES.
Almost Immediately after the second tapping an
American missionary arrived ut the legation to OBJ
tain passport to proceel to India. Mr.. Taylor,
then lying in bed, heard the missionary's call He
begged him to to his room and kindly inquired
after his errand. He spoke with him the place of
his destination, country he had visited in his
youth. AS. by erroneous statements in German
papers prevailed that the Minister, owing to
his sickness. prevented from the performance Of
his official duties, I wish to lay particu-
lar stress on the fact of his activity
chief of the legation almost to the last moment
of his life On tho morning of his death, when he,
as usual. dressed himself and was reclining in his
easy chair he asked the secretaries if there any
thing more for him to do Feeling that day
rather exhausted, he retired to bed at noon He be-
gan to doze and in the wanderings Of his mind
which had up to then been perfectly cear-he ap-
peared to be troubled by thoughts Of his Ministerial
obligations. He expired very quietly almost without
struggle. When his soul had departed, his wife
and daughter, holding his hands, scarcely
conscious that he had passed from this world. The
grief and sorrow at his demise everywhere most
sincere Despite his comparatively short accredta-
tion in Berlin, he had by his noble simplicity and
winning manners gained the sympathy and good will
of all who had come in contact with him. Never
before has the representative of foreign country
been cordially welcomed as Mr.. Bayard Taylor.
The imperial family, as well as the govern
ment and the nation at large, speedily appre-
ciated the high qualities of the self-made man who
by his merits had risen to the highest rank He
fair way realize the great hopes and antic-
ipa,ions manifest in America and Germany on his
appointment TO the post of Minister at Berlin, for
which he was admirably qualified. He had already
made arrangements for series or parties this winter
by which he wanted to bring into closer contact the
m he
and literary with the American residents of Ber
lin. when death sraote linn dowa.
TAYLOR AND CESE14L GRANT.
During his stay in the German capital he had on
two occasions prominently come before the public;
second, at the Anniversary of the Fourth of July,
celebration o: which combined with comnem-
brother editor and poet On beth days he delighted
the company with bis gea.zi ways and the sparkling
rays of his intellect. On meeting General
Grant, whose re=election as President he vigor-
ously opposed il the columns OF the Tribune. he
was somewhat constrained. but the Generals good
natured disposition set him at and TO judge
from their mutual exchange OF hearty civities they
separated a. nrn friends one of the nrst telegrams
which consoled Mrs TAYLOR in her terrible aihicton
from General Grant, who III mourpful words
alluded to his personal connection with her husband
and the Kindness experienced at his hands.
THE MINISTER'S RELATIONS WITH TIE COLONY.
AT the meeting summoned TO celebrate the memory
of William cullen Bryant Bayard Taylor presided In
the speech delivered Ly him the late Minister paid
warm tribute to the colleague and friend wrcsted
from him. No one of the audience could have inn
agned that the speaker. standing before them in the
full vigor OF life and dating the excellenccs of
his late contemporary was 50 soon 20 follow him 10
the grave or that their next pubic assembly would
be held TO do the last honors 10 the great man to
whom they looked up with 50 much esteem and rev.
the cruel fate which has torn from them Minister
ever ready TO help them with his counsel and sup
that Bayard fyor Of his many
sonal friends in government and literary circles.
negligent in advocating the cause OF his countrymen
and in redrcssing their grievances This assertion,
which arises from an entire msconccpton
nounced utterly unfounded. The
ords of the Legation prove, without doubt,
that our late Minister refnss in vndicat-
ing the rights of American citizens and the claims of
those natiralized Germans who returned TO Germany
for lasting or temporary residence His communi-
cations with the Foreign Ofice were written with
great emphasis and wiu be classed among the best
notes the difficult questions arising under the
treaty Of naturalization. Fully conscious of the
mastery and faultess manner in which he had rep
resented the Republic Of the United States ut the
court Of the German Empire the American residents
of Berlin, best able to judge OF his official conduct
while in their capital without dissent
ing vote adopted resolutions expressive of
Almost al OF those present at the church. including
the ladies, repaired Bayard Taylors residence in
the Dehren strasse, conspicuous from afar by its
hag of tho United States waving at halfm the
roof A similar demonstration might be seen not
only on the Consulate General. but many build
ings inhabited by American residents. large crowd
had gathered IN front OF the legation. arrived
somewhat late. just when Their Majes;es state
riages. each drawn by six splendid black horses. mag
nihccntly arrsycd, with outriders. lsckcys and
servants in the richest costume. were approach
ing simultaneously with tho Crown Princes equi-
page.
AUDIENCE.
Ascending the staircase, throngcd by distinguished
pcrsonagcs, could scarcely find room IN the large
dining hall and adjoining apartments. all filled with
moarnefs. The coffin, incased in black velvet and
almost hidden under profsion of flowers, wreabs,
palm branches and garlands, had been placed
esrade the lowest end of the in the banquet
hall All the celebrities OF Berlinstaesmen politi
clans. scholars and poets-had coectcd TO pay their
final respects TO theg eminent confrere IL would
lead too far TO enrneratc the famous men present.
In the midst of these delegates of all the great Powers
of Europe and the far distant nations of Asia and
South America stood the representatives Of German
science and Precisely at two, the tio appointed
for the funeral service, General Count Lohndor His
Majesty's adc-de-camp, in full uniiorin decorated
with all his orders. stars and ribbons, entered the
hall. lie was followed by Major Baron Won Pamwiz
the Crown Princes adjuiani. who, special eiyoys