New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-10-31
OBITUARY..
MRS. HORACE GREELEY


Mrs Mary Y. c. Greeley, wife of Horace Greeley,
died in this city, yesterday morning, after nger-
ing and painful illness Of several years Duration
Mrs. Greeley's maiden name was Mary Young
Cheney She was born and educated at Lltchheld,
Connecticut In her youthful maturity she came to
this CITY, and here established school for the edu-
cation of young ladies' which she conducted success
fully for a considerable time. She subsequently es-
tablished a similar institution at Wauenton, NJ u,
which was only discontinued upon her marriage
with Mr. Greeley. on the 5th Of July, 1886.
Mrs Greeley was lady Of culture, Of very quick
perceptions and Of remarkable intellectual and
logical power, who took o lively interest In all
movements for social Advancement and more espe-
cially in measures for the Moderation OF the con-
dition of her own sex She was person of de-
termiued will. capable of great endurance in behalf
of those she loved, and was a most devoted mother
She had been confirmed invalid from disease OF
the lungs complicated with nervous disorders for
something more than seven years, during most OF
which time sire had been great but patient SUI
ferer In search of restored health she had several
times visited Europe and the tropics, but without
avail
A few weeks before her death she was removed
70 the residence of Mr. A. j. johnson, IN TINS
CITY. III order that she might obtain medical and
other attention. not attainable at the country house
in Chappagua. During the past month her suier-
inrs have been much of the time very acute, ahc
have been borne with calm resignation. since her
disease assumed critical stage, almost immedately
on his return from the West Mr.. Greeley has oeeh
constantly in attendance upon his suffering wife, or
with her physician DR.. Bayard. Shortly before inc
final moment, Mrs. Greeley seems to have been re-
Iieved from her intense suffering, and to have
passed to her last rest as sinking into gentle
and peaceful sleep.
In addition to her bereaved husband, she leaves
two daughters to mourn her lOssthe only survivors
Of family of FIVE children. The funeral services
will be conducted lat twelve o'clock on Friday by
the Rev. DR.. Chaplin at his church on Ffth-ave and
Forty-ffth-st; and the remains will then be Dorhe
TO Greenwood, to repOse beside the two sons and
daughter now lying there.
ALBERT S. EVANS.
In the list of names of passengers lost on
the Inflated steamship Missouri is that OF Col Albert 3
Evans OF San Francisco. There seems to be small room
for hope that this gentleman may have escaped nougn
n slight uncertainty does still exist Col Evans was
native Of New-EDgland. age about IS years
by profession, and for many years resident OF the
pacific States He early dfted into the nomadlc LIE OF
California miner and on prospecting" tours visited
nearly every mining locality from Mexico to oregon
studyng the Of the country ana absorbing
multudnous Impressions Of the people In this rVspect
his experience was pecuuar anu eACSP.4VA"t 80 49,
many papers which he contributed 70 the
leading magazines and newspapers OF Ie
MS observations and the power and prodnctlyeness
his men He was 80 fortunate TO be invited 10 aeo0
Many tbe late Mr. w. H. Seward on his tour through Mex
To and thus secured unusual opportunities Tor MAKING
fresh notes on that country. The result OF t1is oeg
,yos boob bv Col Evans " Our Sister RepuDnc, winch
furnished graphic picture OF Mexico as seen by the
lists OF the Seward party. Readers OF NE IIbuSh W.
aDpeared in these columns from his pen our,
Ing that tourney. he had more recently prepared
book on fife in California which he had put 10 press
lust before leaving this city on q BRIEF UP
10 Nassau, n. p. fated TO De MS Iast NDyase;
me Ala Californian, published IN san Francisco
where he distinguished himself by his indomiaOle In
dustry and tact More recently he was agent az
San Francisco for the Associated Press' as
well az purveyOr OF news Tor the
state press he was widely known and respected Ia tne
Pacific STATES and his death win carry shock through
wide circle Col Evans leaves wife In delicate heath
and several young children.