The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-20
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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 and placed under the charge Of physician of
the insane asylum at someille Massachusetts, These
we're doubt greatly exaggerated, some Of
them went far 10 say that Mr. G. reduced to
ravipg maDiac which, however, subsequently, CON-
tradcd Whether these reports were rounded on truth
fasehood 10 at this time matter of very little
ederAton, 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 fever.
reenough was one Of the many men of science that
have been reared the roll Of New England and sent
forth to beautfy the world lie born in Boston, in
September, 1905 and was consequently but little
forty years age In 1926 having been student
at Harvard College, he graduated at that institution and
during the year. with but twenty summers upon his
head he started for Italy and commenced the study OF
his art at Rome In pursuing the study OF ms iavote
been derived from regular master but he nevertheless
1t Is said eceiyed the advice and encouragement Of such
men Thorwaldsen, Tenerani, and kepels T~o years
after his val at Rene he was attacked with the maa
ria fever, compelled 10 return to America. but pre-
yious his going back to Italy which he did 1928 he
the portraits Of Hon John Quincy Adams and Of
President Quincy. Mr. Greenough's works well
known and entitle him to high rank among the scup
The "Group of Cherubsn which was work per.
imed for Fenimoe Cooper and also portrait of the
years lSaS and 40; and the Medoram for Robert
Gilmore, Esq Of Baltimore he accomplished in 1S30-31
He depned the colossal statue Of General Washington
in 1888 but not perfected and placed in its posi-
tion until 1910 The group of The Rescue,n or the
conflict between the Anglo Saxon and aboriginal
designed in 1887 and finally completed during the
GreeuOugh executed
buss of public and private individuals and full length
vous to the Of his last short Illness he
engaged in connection with another indi gidual
an equestrian statue Of Washington to be erected in
Mr. Greenough while at college, and yet a boy, fur.
nished the design Of Bunker Hill Monument but it
greatly modified In the execution The Of
Greenough will be reverted to in sitter times designate
Of the master artists Of the nnetee century
they advance in age but win yet prove more pershabe
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
cia prosperity with the history Of the industry and in
teerity of forefathers, thereby severed Mr..
Nelson's memoir may be read . true record Of the
happy results which spring from continued exsrion 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 to the time of his deceass which occurred
upon last Friday morning he having then attained his
seventy ninth year. At noon NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
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
most Of the members Of the mercantile banking broker
and shipping interests Of the city had arrived at the
house. The different churches Is well as the medical
profession fully represented 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
Then came the coffin raised upon the shoulders Of four
men, and carried along in the primitive fAhion. The
pail was borne up by
David Kennedy Nicholas G. Rutgers,
David Had6en, Maltby Gelston
James Mcbride, John j. Palmer, and
james Boorman, Henry De Rham
The immediate me mbers of M Nelson family followed
after, and then his many friends and acquaintance
When the procession moved from lie Roy place, it
tended through the remaining portion Of Blocker street.
Of the meurners descended from the hall door Having
arrived at St. Thomas Church, Broadway the coffin was
the bsptifma font. The usual funeral exercises
then read by the Rev Dr. Hawkes. The Rev Dr. Neville
was absent owing to illness The issth Hymn was after
formed In the manner in which It entered the
church. the coffin deposited In the family vault
the time of his death, one Of our oldest and most
respected citizens. From an early sge he was con-
necsd with &C., commercial n pursuits and formerly
was Afterwards PRECEDENT Of the American Insurance
Company the duties Of which Office he discharged with
ptrience In the management and monetary affairs Of
led to his election President Of the
Board Of underviiters Of hi. city, Which position he
garded through life honest, open hearted and be-
neyoent man and bis friends and relatives him
with grief as sincere ss he deserved When his death
announced last Saturday in the city special meet
ing Of the Board Of Underwriters called and the fol-
loving resolutions passed -
e IL, sns az % the ~, des so o.
ing re solutions were unanimously adopted =
Resolved, That the memb tis Board have learned
highly respected President Of this Board. -
the Ss that se .S Spfh Ii. Community
respect and Of their appreciation Of bis eminent standing
and an uhssrwritsr and his e'matle ana
will attend his funeral from hts late residence tomorrow
Resolved That the Secretary of tn. Board be requested
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Secretary Board Of undorwr'ers'
The funeral arrangements at st. Thomss's Church,
were under the charge Of Mr.. Wilson Mclean the ei
cient sexton
grandchildren after him Nine Of his children are
dauchters oil of whom are married except one The re-
naming two aie sons, both Of whom are married.
Commander John Montgomery Dale, Of the U.
Navy died at Philadelphia on the 18th inst He entered
the navy 1872 and hts name stands at the head Of the
list Of commanders
DR. Justtn H. Stevens surgeon OF the Ninth regiment
in e xco died ut his residence In Boston the 18th
init. lie member Of the Masonic Fraternity, the
Ancient and Honorable Artillery, and the Boston
Fusiiiers.
DECLINE IN Property IN NEw ORLEANS -Ac
cordipr to the returns Of tho ses,s<.re Of r
.t7svEssSSE SEySEss y vaius property III the
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