The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-05

$4,000 to the Massachusetts, Historical Society, In
Bosion, $4,000; 70 tho Peabody Institute OF Archie
branch ut Yale College $50, 900; the Peabody In
stitute at Baltimore the additional gift, alluded
above, OF $780, 900; 10 the Maryland historical So
ciety $4,000; to Kenyon College Ohio SIS 600; for
library IN Georgetown, d. q, $4,000; making alto
gstner considerably over ss, GOO, besides an add
tlonal git 70 the Peabody Institute at Danvers.
ns relatives were also remembered IN this lavish
distribution Of his wealth, he presenting them with
sl,5O0,O00.
HosoRs PAID TO MR.. PEABODY.
Ihe unparalleled munincence Of Mir. Peabody gave
rise 10 she lYeest enthusiasm In all parts Of tho
country, and was extoled throughout the civilized
world Congress voted him resolution OF thanks
ana Rod medal ~ q mark OF the republics appre-
ciaton OF his services In the cause oil education
several OF the State Legislatures passed compl-
mentary resolutions, while from all parts OF the
country came eulogistic expressions regarding him.
No public man was ever received with more sincere
pleasure than he wherever he went
RETURN TO ENGLAND AND Last VISIT TO AMERICA.
At the close OF years. sooarn In America Mr..
Peabody took his departure for England, and early
In 1858 made brief tour or the Continent While nc
Rome he was presented to the Pope, who gave him
most Gathering reception Before leaving he pre-.
sented the charitable institutions of the city with
liberal donation, reported by some correspondents
at $l,oooo0o. The precise sum, however, has
posed TO make another visit to America, and tho
Queen upon learning that he would probably not
return 70 ENGLAND expressed desire TO SEQ MIN.
He was accordingly presented to her On the 10th
or June he arrived in New YORK and within
q month had presented another 100000 TO the
Doulnern EuuchuonN uuu. Duiihk tuo suhi.uoA
months he went 10 White sulphur Springs, Va.
for the benefit OF his health, which had
become feeble. At one time he was so low
that fears we're entertained OF his life, but
by careful nursing he recovered. Shortly before
leaving the Springs he presented washington Col
lege General Leeis with $4,000, and on The ed OF
September donated s4O coo to the Peabody Institute
In Baltimore, He made some other donations Of
smaller amounts which we connot At present recall.
Indeed. his gifts were so numerous that 1t almost
bewilders one 30 recount them. The annals or
philanthropy do not record any equal to MIR. Peabody
In munificence. He seemed happy only when giving
Of his wealth for benevolent purposes.
During Mr.. Peabody's absence from England o
statue OF him was unveiled IN London The cere-
mony was performed before vast concourse Of
people by the Prince OF Wales, who made speech
highly laudatory OF Mr.. Peabody. This statue was
erected BY the merchants Of London as marx or
their respect and esteem Tor the distinguished Ane
rcan.
BACK TO ENGLAND TO DIE.
on the 30th OF September Of the present year Mr.
Peabody took his departure FOR London, 10 tho
regret OF his fellow citizens who had hoped tnas
his last days would be spent In his native land. Ie
returned, and as stated In the first lines or this
sketch, he died In London yesterday IN the seventy
nth year OF his age.
Mr. Peabody never married-a fact that occasioned
many speculations. At one lime 1t was rumored
that he about to marry Miss Burdett coutrs but
| the Tumor proved 10 be iaise.
! In person Mr.. Peabody was tall ana Wen Dulf
| His cOuntenance had ali the appearance OF thai
benevolenee for which he was distinguished and IN
| manners he was most genia and inviting.
CONCLUSION.
Even as we begun 80 DO we close this sketch by
expressing the sincere regret which the an nounce-
ment of Mr. Peabody's death has accustomed and
will OCCASION. lie has left behind him name as
ceases il viii be cherished aud revered as few names
are cherished aad reyered.