Hale, Edward

EVERETT, D. D., philanthropist, author and divine, born in Boston, Ma ., April 3, 1822; educated at the Boston Latin School and at Harvard; entered the Unitarian ministry and had his first charge (1846) at Worcester, Ma . In 1856 was appointed pastor of the South Congregational (Unitarian) Church of Boston. His stories, which are numerous, include: Ten Times One is Ten, and In His Name. Jointly with Susan H. he has written several works: Through Mexico; The Story of Spain, .; and with his son, Edward E. Н., The Story of Ma achusetts, and East and West. He was editor of the Unitarian paper, The Christian Examiner; founded and edited (1869) Old and New, which was subsequently merged into Scribner's Monthly. He was made famous by two of his shorter stories, A Man Without a 1572 Country, and My Double and how he Undid Me ; is a popular lecturer, and counselor of Chautauqua University. Hale, HORATIO, ethnologist, born in Newport, N. H., May 3, 1817; graduated at Harvard (1837); appointed, the following year, philologist to Capt. Wilkes' scientific expedition to the Antarctic and Southern Pacific seas. After his return he traveled extensively and pursued his studies in literature and anthropology. He was admitted to the bar, and practiced law at Clinton, Canada, though continuing his researches in science. He was a member of a number of learned societies both in Europe and America, and the author of: Ethnography and Philology; The Iroquois Book of Rites ; Indian Migrations as Evidenced by Language, . Was president of the anthropological section of the American A ociation for the Advancement of Science in 1886, and delivered a notable addre on The Origin of Languages and The Antiquity of Speaking Man. D. Dec. 30, 1896. Hale, John P., statesman, born at Rochester, N. H., in 1806. He graduated at Bowdoin College in 1827, and after being admitted to the bar, in 1830, was district attorney for New Hampshire, under Jackson, a representative in New Hampshire legislature in 1832, was elected in 1843 to Congre by the Democrats of, his State, was Speaker of New Hampshire house of representatives in 1846; was elected U. S. Senator in 1847, in which capacity he distinguished himself by his independent line of politics, and individual opposition to slavery. In 1852 he was the unsucce ful candidate of the Liberty party for the Presidency; in 1855 he was again elected to the Senate, and reelected in 1859, remaining in that body till 1865. At the close of his term in the Senate he was appointed Minister to Spain, a position he held till 1869. Died Nov. 17, 1873. Hale, in Alabama , a W. co.; area, 732 sq. m. Bounded on the W. by Black Warrior river. Surface , undulating and extensively covered with forest; soil , fertile. Prod. cotton, corn, sweet potatoes and pork; live stock. Cap . Greens borough. Pop . (1890) 27,501. Hale, in Tezas , a N.W. co.; area , 1,100 sq. m. Intersected by Brazos river and Catfish creek; soil , a red, sandy loam; no timber. Prod. Wheat, corn, oats, fruits and vegetables. Cap . Plain view. Pop . (1890) 721.