New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-22
SUNDAY EDITION.
APRIL az, 1883.


occasion to without tribute of esteem and affeo
ton for his memory. Intimately and officially asso.
oiaed with him during considerable portion OF tho
oNh war; as we had previously been in the prepare
uon OF the American oyclopacdia, and as we wero
aitef~ard In journalism. we knew him as a man Of
uncommon ability extensive accomplishments. manly
sua iathfni high minded and true. He has departed
on 'his world at far too early age, and bid
MN farewell with sincere sorrow. May his soul have
peace, and may the Divine Providence send more
r s.on 'soorers into the harvest field Of lItcl
from The Herald
.,.' ansm and literature lost bright and most
a'cd mind In the death Of Mr. John r. @. Has
"sn who ranked very high as Q writer Of
strong sweet English, as a critic IN whom intellectual
An osiors slsd with lucidIty and learning, and az
taste and feeling IN hIs csnan,v a. cr,tis
decs ayoraby known all over the country Hs
~ expressing exact shades Of meaning Coupled with
were and natural faculty for analysis
ih , esStrsortlDs feature Of Nj nassards career
FOR Its v,rllty and sweetness His book reviews Be,
substance s Of book in few words. When he cen,
sncsr a was always In the spirit Of good nared and
gentle modest man. ful Of The spirit Of ReIptulnsss
su Strong defender OF principle good citizen,
lofty spirituality, which manifested itself in later
He*rs ,through religion The good he has done VIII
From The Times
MT Hsssard all his life scholar, keen lover of
oooks and In every sense Of the word brilliant journal
Isl: He bad style VI great clearness, simplicity and
were absolutely honest. When he condemned book I,
was always done In singularly gentle manner which
also DC said OF his musical criticisms His personal
rsatIy was very pleasant and GENTLE and no
greatly oeio'ed by all his associates and friends
From Tho Evening Post
AL bis work was In brief, Like hmself-f Of gentls
ness dignity and sweetness lie put his personality
into all that he did. He was very keen observer
had deg htful sense of humor and quick insight
meyer sad WORD or wrote line which carried pain or
left wound He was as full OF charity and helpful
quality of selfshness. It was lifelong habit with
him meyer to speak Of his owe work his feelings
FROM the beginning to the end OF his long Illness not
q word OF lmpatience or of complaint escaped him.
q more uaseIfsh generous noble soul never lived.
all the world he had no enemy. He was a true man
the World WHICH IS better bcsu seV Se Yed IA ana
parts from It,
From The Commercial Advertiser.
The death of Mr. John r. G. Hassard makes a large
vacancy In the editorial ranks in this CITY, and de-
prves wide circle of friends of the society Of one
whom they had learned to love and respect In an
equal degree Mr. Hassard's contributions TO the
manent value This IS especially true of some Of his
writer's to direct Americans the right musical road
and many Of his criticisms, In the earlier years Of
masterpieces In their line, and were OF the utmost
the community.
From The Mall and Express.
Tho late John r. g. Hassard, of The Tribune,
was honor to the profession whose duties he per.
formed with such fidelity and ability and whose
opportunities be improved so nobly; Conscientious
true newspaper man does or can gifted with the art
Of conveying the Impressions Of nature peculiarly
susceptible TO the beautiful In nature art and litera
ture; modest, yet with Just pride in his excellent
work. following his profession, not as business or
1 was as much SeoTed as hososed by all %ho knew
him.
From The Evening Telegram
He was brilliant and forcIble writer, and gained
widespread reputation by working ont the key to tho
cipher dispatches, which, In the summer Of 1873, had
passed between the Democratic National Committee
and its agents in the disputed Southern States.
From The Hartford Post.
Mr. nassard was man of the keenest percep.
tions, and his intense application IN unravelng
these famous political cphers ruined bis health,
and be has never since been well man. HIS work
editorial writer was OF the very best, and his
him one OF the most valuable OF critics In that field
He was man thoroughly htnorcd and beloved by
the profession.
From The Utica Herald
His criticism in music and literature was clear,
simple and singularly just, but united with gentle
ness that salved while 1t corrected. He one Of
the patient men OF literature who without having
achieved brilliant fame have faithfully and well dona
their parts.
From The Freeman's Journal.
Mr.. Hassard was naturally gifted with strong
powers of analysis and synthess II Is that so
evenly balanced an intellect comes into the world
And these powers were cultivated 10 the highest
degree by ndomitable will-force, which triumph he'd
sickness, suffering and adverse circumstances
He was ono Of the few critics OF his time who never
sacrificed the expression OF what 10 him seemed the
truth to tho chance OF writing a clever thing. His
styeunlie that Of the other great writer, Matthew
sefconsclousness that comes OF oyerconscousness
OF being OF the elect in literature 10 possessed how
ever, that quality which Arnold most admired
IL lucid. Ii was manly. Following HaSsard on
any subject, the rader felt that he was SAFE He
and this is unusual thing to say Of a journalist
wrote only topics that he had thoroughly mastered
This gave him unique reputation And IN INF
ranks of Journal where find their true Level
very quickly, Hassard's7 name was always men.
toned with the deep respect which 1t exacted because
around II chung the aroma Of rho most solid qualte
as well of the most beautiful requirements.
From The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
He was a disciple and friend Of the late George
Ripley and ono Of the most finished writers for tho
New York press He was but little known outside tho
news paper profession. He was one OF those quiet,
workers who labor upon the great daes
until death claims them. They reach thousands OK
readers who do not know them their labors.