New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-14
GREAT BRITAIN.
THE RECEPTION OF MR.. PEABODYs REMAINS ON
sHIPBoARD-SPEECH OF MINISTER MOTLEY.
LONDON, Monday, Dec. 49, 1869.

THE RECEPTION OF MR. PEABODYs REMAINS ON
sHIPBOARD-sPEECHo OF MINISTER MOTLEY
LONDON, Monday. Dec. Is. 1869.
The reception of the remains of the late George
Peabody on board the iron-clad Monarch, took
place on Saturday. Although it was intended that
the proceedings should be privately conducted, they
were attended by an interesting demonstration OF
respect The remains were accompanied to the place
of embarkation by Sir Curtis Lampson, Charles
Reade. Minister Motley, j. S. Morgan, and H. Som
erby. They were received at the dock by the NUM-
cpal authorities of Portsmouth, and the officers and
marines of II. NJ. S. Monarch, and of the U. S. S.
Plymouth. H. NJ. S. Duke Of Wellington fired
minute guns during the embaTkatiOn. The ships IN
the barbor displayed their flags at half-mast, and
dipped their ensgns as the Monarch steamed out.
On the arrival of the coffin board the Monarch,
Mr. Motley addressed Capt Commerel Commander
of the ship, as follows
SIR The President of the United States having been
informed OF the death of the great phanthropst the
European squadron of the United states to proceed TO
simultaneously Her Majesty. the Queen, being apprised
of the sad event gave orders that one Of Her Msesys
This double honor from the heads OF two great nations
20 simple American etze was IKE ms bounty 10 Ie
poor OF both nations quite unprecedented me fresl
dent has yielded most cordially TO the wish OF the Queen
Ncross the Atlantic i'm the British vessel his native
country be buried with his kindred, while the Amer
voyage All that ta therefore OF our lainented
friend was this morning from Westminster Abbey,
where very rarely before In history did foreigner OF
any nation find sculpture, whether temporarily or per
maneutly and has been brought to TINS port As Mnis
ter Of the Republic the Court OF Her Majesty, nave
been requested by relative and executors Of Mr. Pea
body, who are present, 10 c0nhde these, MS
revered remains, your keeping. This duty have
now the honor OF fulfilling
Capt. COmmerell replied:
Mr. MOTLEY: / accept this sacred trust, Sir in the
same spirit IN which you have cOnded II 10 care; and
assure Won that these remains shall be cared Tor ana
guarded those around me with Jealous inter
e,t a. sacred relics Of whose memory Will ever be
held dear by the people OF my country
MIR. PEABODY's WILL.
Mr. Peabody's will has not yet been probated. It's
contents are substantially as follows: OF his prop
erty in England, under 100000, he gives 5000 to
each of his executors El5OOOto London charity pay
able in three years and few small egacies to ind-
viduals the balance is divided among his relations
IN America. George Peabody Russell and two other
nephews are appointed trustees and made residuary
legatees aud are empowered to settle all the prop
erty in America which is estimated at between
esJO,OOO and 100000.
MIR. PEABODY'S BIOLOGISTS.
Victor Hugo and LOUIS Blanc have written bther
warm euloges on the late George Peabody.
OVEREND, GURNEY AND co.
The trial Of Mcssrs. Overend Quincy and others
commenced at Guiidhall this morning. Mr.. Keneally
O. c.. opened for the prosecution. Cbief-Justce Cock
bum presides.