New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-30

stands III the cenVer, OH WHICH are 10" placcu
several pieces of exquisite sculpture. Next to the
study is the sleeping chamber in which he died. II
| contains no adornment but two female tOrsos OF
Parian marble. executed with consummate art In
the other rooms are several of the masterpieces oil
Thorwaldsen, Ranch and Friedrich Tieck, in the an
tque style and busts by different celebrated modern
sculptors. Prominent among these are Thorwald-
sens statue of Hope executed in the Greek style
with otus-fower in her hand, the bust OF Alexan-
der Won Humboldt by Ranch, and portrait statue
of the second daughter of William Won Humboldt at
the age of ten years. in the character OF Psyche by
the same artist.
Not far from the dwelling house. in the shadow OF
projecting HILL plot Of ground is set apart as the
family burying place. The approach to this is
through a walk, lined on each side by tall linden
trees grove of thick pines surrounds the spot with
its dark evergreen foliage and side the view
is terminated by range Of wooded hills which form
o natural terrace. An iron railing inclOses the
ground, at the end of which is erected granite pill
lar, supporting duplicate of Thorwaldsens statue,
which in the words of Alexander Won Humboldt on
the occasion of the death of favOrite niece prom
ises Hope7 The sepulchre. like ono of old that we
read of in sacred writ is in the midst of garden
rich beds of flowers with their glowing colors, pre-
sent striking contrast to the dark ivy which covers
in tender and pathetic interest surpasses the most
exquisite refnements of art Here repose in the
"sleep which knows no waking, twelve members of
the beloved household, including the illustrious
brothers, William and Alexander, whose fTaternal
love for each other affection stronger than
the love of woman presenting the character of each
in light as beautiful it's My visit TO the spot
was the day after the centennial celebration III Berlin
The place. am told wore ITS usual aspect except
that the grave of Alexander was covered and almost
concealed by the profusion of flowers, which had
been piousy heaped upon it in commemoration of
the day. The two brothers lie side by side sur
rounded by the manifold beauty of the Nature, OF
whose eternal laws one was the prophetic Interpreter
and the other the reyerent wQshiper, Ibelr friendly
silence is broken by vocal word, but the mystic
tie which bound their hearts in fond communion sur
wives in the sacred fellowship of the dead and VIII
long live in the united influence which they exert IN
common on the cause Of truth, the advancement OF
knowledge, and The progress of the race.
The near vicinity of the two brothers in their last
restng-place is touching memorial of the friend
ship which melted their illustrious spirits into one
from childhood to old age. The death of William
Won Humboldt in 1895 was terrible blow to the sur
viyor Never before had his mental serenity sns-
tanned so grave shock. He had watched over the
gradual decline of the invalid for many months.
During the few last years Of the life n the elder
brother Alexander could scarcely bear a. be deprived
of his society even for short time. He gave up
his usual visits TO Paris on that account, sns-
stndies of his brother. and cherished constant
longing for his presence. Only at short intervals
did he leave the bedside which had become the scene
of the struggle between life and death: Almost at
the last moment, he wrote TO his friend Narnhagen
Won Ense There is no longer the least gmmer OF
hope; did not believe that my aged eyes contained
so many tears After all over, II took all the
energy of his nature TO sustain his equaninlty: But
his well balanced mind recovered its usual tone,
and the great of his life found consolation IN
completing the literary plans which his brother had
left unfinished and in abOring on the works OF ms
oNn which have made his name immortal lie had
no trace in his soul of the puny sentimentalism
tears but like Goethe and other great spirits OF all
ages believed that the vigorous performance OF duty
affords the wlsest cure for grief r.