The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-20
Obituary..


Obituary.
DEATH OF HoRATIO GREENoUGH, THE SCULPTOR
For some days past the public generally have been
panied by the circulation Of reports that Mr. Horato
Greenough the eminent American sculptor, had become
insane placed under the charge Of physician
the insane asylum, at Bonneville, Massachusetts, These
we're doubt greatly exaggerated, Of
them went far to say that Mr. G. reduced to
ravpg maniac, which, however, subsequently, con-
tradcd Whether these reports were founded on truth
or fasehood Is at this time matter Of very little
eserAton al we called upon to record the sad
intelligence that Mr. Greenough closed his earthly pill
grimage the 18th instant after short but violent
attack Of brain fe YER
Mr. Greenough Of the many Of science that
have been reared the roll Of New England and sent
forth beautiy the world He born in Boston, in
September 1905 and consequently but little over
years age In 1926 having been student
at Harvard College, graduated at that institution and
during the same year. with but twenty upon his
head started for Italy and commenced the study OF
his art at Rome In pursuing the study Of his favote
science he bad not the advantages which might have
been derived from regular master but he nevertheless,
1t said received the advice and Of such
men as Thorwaldsen Tenersni, and Kepels 20 years
after his arrival at Rene he was attacked with the aa
ria fever and compelled to return to America but
yious to his going back to Italy which he did in 1928 he
President Quincy. Mr. Greenoughs works are we'll
known and enttle him to high rank among the sculp
The "Group Of Cherubsn which was work per.
for med for Fenimore Cooper and also portrait Of the
American nov est, we're executed BY Mr. G during the
years 1SaS and 40; and the I" Medoran for Robert
Gilmore, Esq Of Baltimore he accomplished in 1S30-31
He designed the colossal statue Of General Washington
in 1888 but not perfected and placed in its posi-
ton until 1910. The group Of The Rescue,n or the
conflict between the Anglo Saxon and aboriginal races,
was designed in 1887 and finally completed during the
busts of public and private individuals and full length
portraits Of children At the time OF bis death or pre-
engaged in connection with another individual,
an equestrian statue Of WASHINGTON to be erected in
MT Greenough, while at college, and yet boy, fur.
nished the design Of Bunker Hill Monument but it
Greenough will be reverted to in after times designate
Of the master artists Of the century and
the works Of this great sculptor viii grow In grandeur as
than their authors fame.
FUNERAL OF WILLIAM NELSON, ESQ.
The mortal remains Of William Nelson Of this city,
consigned to the tomb yesterday, and Of the
last remaining links which connect present
cal prosperity with the history Of the industry and in
tesrity of our forefathers, thereby severed Mr.
Nelson's memoir may be read . true record Of the
happy results which spring from continued exertion and
answering honesty He born in this city, about six
months previous to the troubles which led to the Revo
all with whom he brought in contact in any relation
in life, up the time Of his decease which occurred
upon last Friday morning he having then attained his
seventy ninth year. At noon yesterdsy-Sunday-the
members Of the family Of the deceased assembled at
his late residence No LIE Roy place. and before the
time for the formation of the funeral corege
Of the members of the mercantile, banking broker
and shipping interests of the city had arrived at the
house The different churches as we'll as the medical
profession fully ted At ten minutes past
O'Clock, in the afternoon the body borne from
the room in which it had lain since his demise and
placed upon bier raised upon the sidewalk The fune-
raj procession then formed, and consisted Of
The Clergy of Saint Thomas Church,
The Reverend Doctor Hawkes.
The Reverend Doctor Cooke, and
The Reverend MIR. Bidde
men, and carried along in the primitive fAhon. The
pail was borne up by
David Rennedy, Nicholas G. Rutgers,
David Hadden, Maltby Gelston,
James Mcbride John }. Palmer and
james Boorman, Henry De Rham.
The me mbers of Mr. Nelson family followed
after, and then his many friends and acquaintances
When the procession moved from lie Roy place. 1t ex
tended the remaining portion Of Bleeeker
and the coffin being borne Broadway when the last
Of the meurners descended from the hall door Having
arrived At St. Thomas Church, Broadway the coffin was
the bsptima font. The usual funeral exercises
then read BY the Rev Dr. HAWKES. The Rev Dr. Neviile
wards % the
formed in the manner in which it entered the
church. the coffin was deposited in the family vault
the time Of bis death, Of oldest and most
respected citizens. From an early sge he was con-
partner in the house. Of William Nelson son. He
was afterwards President Of the American Insurance
Company the duties Of which Office he discharged with
assduity and zeal His great tact, knowledge and
ptrience In the management and monetary affairs Of
led to his election President Of the
held until he Tstred from Mr. Nelson was
garded through life honest, open hearted and be-
nevoent and bis friends and relatives mourned him
with grief sincere he deserved. When his death
snnouncedlast Saturday In the city special meet
ing Of the Board Of Underwriters called and the fol-
At special citing the Board of Underwrers held
Mi DAY The ss,g a. sS the sc Of
ing reseutons were unanimously adopted :.
with deep esrss eosease Of william eilson former
highly respected President Of this Board.
afflicted family in the loss that they and his community
Resolved That as detrimental Of their high regard and
respect and Of their arpreoison Of his eminent standing
worthy ehsraeter ss citizen the members Of this Board
will attend his funeral from his late residence tomorrow
Resolysa That the Secretary Of tn. Board requested
and that the proceedings OF this meetinsb pub
Taken from the minutes ELLwooD WATER
Secretary Board Of Underwriters.
The funeral arrangements at st. Thomass Church,
we're under the charge Of Mr. Wilson Mclean, the ei
Mr. Keiiion leaves eleven chldvn ard thirty two
grandchildren after him Nine Of his children are
daughters all OF whom married except one. The
naming two sons, both Of whom are married.
Commander John Montgomery Dale, Of the U.
Navy, died at Pbadelphs the 18th inst lie entered
the navy 1872 and his stands the head Of the
list OF commanders.
DIT Justin " Stevens surgeon OF the Ninth regiment
in Mexico d;ed ut his residence in Boston the nth
int. He member OF the Masonic Fraternity the
Ancient and Honorable Artillery, and the Boston
Fusiliers.
DECLINE IN Property IN NEW ORLEANS 40
cordng to the returns OF the Of New Orleans
there has been decline In the value Of property In the
ctv os three mliors three hundred and ninety 70