Everett, Edward

Ms., 1794-1865. A distinguished Ma achusetts statesman famous for his oratory. He was ordained to the Unitarian ministry in 1813, but soon retired from the profe ion and entered political life, becoming a congre man in 1825. After that date he was succe ively governor of Ma achusetts, president of Harvard College, and secretary of state. He achieved a wide popularity, and his literary style was greatly admired. His work has, however, failed to retain its hold upon attention, and his polished sentences now find a constantly le ening circle of readers. Defence of Christianity; Orations and Speeches; Mount Vernon Papers; Importance of Practical Education. See Whipple’s Character and Characteristic Men; All i bone’s Dictionary; Applet on’s American Biography. Lit.