New-York tribune., 1881-03-27

UARK.
WILLIAM BEACH LAWRENCE.

WILLIAM BEACH LAWRENCE.
William Beach Lawrence, the jurist and
writer upon international law died early yesterday
morning at the Abemarle Hotel. where he had peen
staying since November last Mr. Lawrence was oorh
October 23 1900 in Pearlst then fashionable quarter
of New-YoIk City, His grandfather, DR.. Beaen, ior
long time was the assistant rector OF Trinity Cnron
before the Revolutionary War; His father Isaac Law"
renee served Mt one time Presidential eector was
present OF the branch Of the United States Bank ana
lived for long time No. 407 Broadway near brooe
st. where he died in the year 1S40. Young Lawrence
was graduated az Columbia College in 1878 and SUD
seauenty pursued his legal and historical studies at
Litchhed, Connecticut, and Paris on DIS return 10
Ney-York in 1923 he was admitted as counsellor OF
the New-York Supreme Court In 1926'2I ne was
Secretary OF Legation London, when Albert Galatn
was United States Minister, and acted as Charge
d'ARaires ad interim In 1s27'29 He then went 10
Paris where be translated Barbe Marboiss History OF
Louisiana. and its Cesslon by France to tho Unltea
States $780, adding an introduction aud notes. On
his return to the United States he practised law and
delivered course Of lectures political economy before
the senior class Of Columbia College, which were pub
lished in 1884.
Mr. Lawrence soon gained q prominent position In
his profession He actively promoted tho construction
Of the Erie Railway being member OF tho Executive
Committee He served vct-president OF the New YORK
Historical Society from 1886 to 1s45, and contributed
frequently to Its Proceedings" About this time ap-
peared from his hand History Of the Negotiations A
Reference to the Eastern and Northeastern boundaries
Of the United States" nS41; brief Memoir OF Albert
Gallatn" Qsi3l; small volume OH tho "ColonHaton
OF New.Jersey" Csi3 and other articles IN quarterly
and monthly reviews. In 1850 he removed TO Ochre
Point Newport, r. l. lie WAS elected ueutcnant-GoV-
ernor OF that State In 1851 aferward becoming
Acting Governor In 1853 he chosen q member OF
the State Constitutional Convention While Governor
be used his influence 10 the abolition OF lmprs-
onment for debt also instrumental IN deieating
the passage by tho Legislature OF the Maine Liquor
Law. In 1855 he published q new edition oil
Wheaton's "Eloments OF International Law" with
annotaOns having undertaken the work for the benefit
of the authors family the death OF his friend In SlS
In 1868 there appeared another edition Of the same
work Mr.. Lawrence was member OF the Social
Science Congress. which met IN Bristol, England, in
October 1869. In 1972'73 he delivered course OF lee
lures on international law before the Law School OF
Columbian College. Washington, which were attended
by the Judges OF the Supreme Court. members OF the
diplomatic corps and other prominent men. In Wash
ngtOn he was employed counsellor In cases OF In
ternatonal claims, especially those arising from the
Treaty OF Washington oi 1871 lie recovered 100000
damages in q suit which the owners OF the Clrcassan
brought agaipst the Government and which was tried
before the uaxed commission then sitting at Newport
He was pal q fee OF $4,000 for his services In this
cnse He alo appeared before the Senate Commission
AZ counsel for shever the Canadian, who had been ar
rested Buffalo by the Government upon suspicion Of
being concehed IN plots 10 aid tue South In tbis case
In poiiics br Lawrence was always q Democrat. He
presided 81 meeting at Rocky Point X J.. which
was called In August last 10 raufg the nomination Of
the Democratic candidates for the Presidency and Vice
Presidency AZ the time OF his death be was engaged III
ibe publication In French OF Commt nire sur lee ee'
ments droit international e. sur histore On proges
du droit des gems de Henry wheaton,, OF which the
fourth volume has Just been Issued by Brocknaus IN
Lepzg He was member OF many learned s9SeeS Sc @
1866 appointed HIM a number OF the commission To
prepare an international c9de He was also ono OF the
founders OF the lnstitut dc DrOt International aud
one OF the caef contributors TO ITS publications
BY his fr.end' Mr.. Lawrence was esteemed not only
for ns learning aDny but also tue aIniably OF
hs position He was fond Of society, and was known
discpinaran In matters relating etiquette and Is
TO have been most punctious IN hs demands upon
those who thrown Into hls society. He was not
only m eminent Jurist and prohde writer upon
SUBJECTS connected with the law, but also Displayed great
ability M the cement OF hls business affairs. His IN
yesmens ~ zeal tsiate made yrars ago lett hi AZ the
Of bis death m Tho possession OF large estate In
1892 lie paid $4,000 for seventy acres Of land 10 New
uur about three years ago he sold twenty-five acres OF
ami others Hc also lett considerable property situated
Ia broadway and IN the upper wards Of ths CITY lie
was the original founders o! the UGiOn Club and
the time his death the Oldest living member o that
Governor Lawrence always enjoyed excellent health
and showed lew signs OF advancing years In
December last removed from Ochre Point and came
to this city While here he lived with his son Isaac at
The bemlrle Hotel lie bad been cOnhued To his bed
ior aDout weeks previous TO his death, which Dr.
the attending physician. ascr0es to general
breaking mp Of tb" sys;,:l, aud to old age.
Mr Lawrence leaves nyo children, three sons and two
daughters Isaac tho eldest was the Do tmeoratio cand
date for Governor Of Rhode Island In 1873. General
Albert Gaatin Lawrence was seriously wounded aud
lost an In the attack upon Fort Fisher under General
butler. James g. H. Lawrence Is well known IN turf
circles one OF the daughters Is the wife OF Dr. Wheeler
OF Newport; the other married Baron y0n kienek and
4, now living In Dresden, Germany.
The funeral services. under the direction or the Rev
Dr. Carter. OF Grace Chapel viii be held Mond ~ at
O'Clock at ST. Marks Church, IN becOndaYe Tne lOOw.
ing persons have been invited 10 act as pabearers
Hamilton Fish, Charles OCOnor b. W. StoughtOn, Jesse
srhgman samuel B. Ruggles y J. Tiden john Ward,
David Dudley Field, Smith Bryce, James W. Gerard,
General Cuum, Judge Potter. OF Kingston Village
Rhode Island Charles Lyman OF Boston, judge Field, OF
ihe Supreme Court Washington DR.. j. g. Weing Pres
dent OF the Columbian College, Washington u. e., aud