The New York herald., 1876-12-03

January IL. 1884. and was the only son Of Moses d
and Anna Ives He was educated in h.s native city,
and as he grew toward manhood ne exhibited an IN
,eresl In the study Of physical science lie became
member OF The scientific school Of Brown University,
and received its degree OF B. at the Commence meni
OF 1855 He subsequently pursued the studyof medi
cinc In Providence and sfIerward a, the College o
Physicians and Surgeons IN New York As no d1a not
care 10 follow she profession In 1856 he made
tended tour through tho Western States with the view
OF getting an acquaintance with OF that
section OF the country Soon afterward he made his
frs, European tour, and while abroad be
made himself acquainted with the workings OF the
industrial and charitable Institutions. which knovl
edge he hoped would be oS use 20 him in dsposns N
his State OF hts immense wealth On return
home be was elected OF she Butler Hospital
and other institutions she State which we're founded
for the benefit OF the massea
HIS father member OF the well-known house
OF Brown.& Ives, which firm consisted OF Noses B.
Ives, Robert H. Ives, his brother. ana John Carter
Brown all deceased Twenty years ago the father Of
T. r. Ives died. leaving and daughter
Hope Brown Ives who Is now the wife Of h. G. Rus.
sell. nephew Of Noses H. Grinnol, OF New York, who
resides In Providence On tho deceaso Of his
father. in 1851 Nr Ives took his place
the house OF Brown Ives and inherited large for
tune estimated at 81. 0oo, 900 Apr S, 1865, broken
down in health he sailed for Europe. IN the hope that
the relaxation from hard labor and change OF climate
would again restore him to health. Il was on this
European trip that he the accomplished daughter
OF Hon. John Lotnrop Motley, Minister OF the tinted
States in Austria Tho wedding took place October -
1868, and no became the husband Of Elizabeth Cabot
Motley Al tho time the wedding took place he was
hopeless invalid, and carried in hurdle TO the
banqustinr nalL Naturally the wedding was very
private, and OF the leading topics in
social circles In this country, and, for ausnt we
know. IN Europe too November IL, 1865, while
~ Havre. anc In sight Of the vessel which
bring him and his BRIDE 70 thcr native land be,
the bridegroom short weeks breathed his last
He ief, will made prior TO bis marriage in which no
mention made o! the lady who aiterward became
his wife In reference the settlement OF the prop
er,y there little difficulty, the Goddards. Of
Providence. who were nephcws Of the Ives, and who
in years have been the managers OF their vast
estates raising objections to the payment OF her share
In his estate. Subsequently, thcro smicable
settlement effected, mainly through Tho wisdom and
sagacty Of Mrs Ives UNCLE the iae Judge Benjamin
X. Curtis Of Boston, who died IN Newport about Two
years ago. and Mrs received largo estate valued
at $500, 900, IN settlement OF her caim.
Mrs H. B. Ives mother OF 7. p. Ives, still survives
and rcsiocS In Providence, in tho old family mansion,
the finest the State She Is daughter Of tho ato
Sullivan Dorr, and sister Of tho ate Thomas W. Dorr tho
hero OF the Dorr rebellion in this State She
has two SISTERS Of whom married Chief Justice
Ames OF this state, deceased, and the other married
Mr. Edward Darlington, . distinguished East India
merchant
Mrs. 81 B. Ives is a lady held In the highest esteem
for her nobility Of and her great general
charities, which she dispenses with lavish hand to
all who il need Her old family mansion contains
one OF the and curious collections in New
England OF antique furniture, valuable old china,
glass and family plate portraits Tho family
OF Ives Is extinct from the failure OF mae issue
Mr. lves the subject Of this sketch, OF
Rhodes Islands heroes during the late war;
she is justly proud or Prior the breaking out OF
tho rebellion no resolved with tho conscientious duty
which distinguished him through life, TO saIo
part the defence of his country. He di do.
many OF the rich OF this State did-viz, pro-
o substitute nor did no set about TO how he
could add his fortune by his countrys calamity
He TOOK pride having his native State do
thing the preservation Of tho Union. HIS family
the carly days OF the settlement OF Provi-
dencc. AZ the opening Of the rebellion he just
recovering from serious attack Of pneumonia, and
although his friends deemed further rest necessary
he LETT his sick room and commenced preparations
duty.
REVENUE SERVICE -
His nrst act was 10 ofcr govesafnent his steam
yacht the Hope and his personal services, ''wthout
pay any department. In which thoy might DO avail
able'' Such his noble offer. Through tho friend
ship OF Rhode Islands honored SENATOR Hon. Henry
b. Anthony, aud Governor William Sprague, he re.
ccived In May, 1861 commission from Secretary
Chase in tho revenue service. Although this
what NO would have liked have had yet he did not
murmur and ho gladly accepted tho commission, al.
though in such service ho could prospect OF
advancing his ambition. In writing to Q friend he
said, ~ made application for service. l never ap-
piled for service, but was ready and willing
TO take It anywhere" From the following extract
from letter 10 friend he did regret his preml-
nary experience:-'I have ample opportunity TO
observe the folly Of inexperienced men in ac-
cepring positions which they Incompetent Hll
HIS yacht ordered to Williamsburg. n. Y. for tho
purpose OF receiving her OUTFIT from the
dockyard. She carried twelve pound James rifed
guns and two reid howitzors. He captain and
Henry q. Russell lieutenant and executive officer.
The consisted Of TWO quartermastcrs, the pilot
and two seamon. In June, 1861, Mr. Ives received
orders proceed at Baltimore with his vessel
and upon his arrival at the latter place he
once upon the discharge oi his duties. During this
critical period the began appro-
ciated. and who its acts scarcely ever men.
toned by press they productive OF much good
IL the duty OF the gallant commander OF the Hopo
to stop and all vessels and to
capture those who found in correspondence
with the enemy, and to carry this plan nee
essary be the alert and to the des-
tnation ana character OF every vessel by the
lookout lie frequently examined nty vessels day.
Although hts exploits scarcely mentioned in
the papers he never murmurcd knowing that he was
performing duty ior which he found ample recon.
pense his loyal breast In letter from Chesapeake
Bay, dated July IS, 1851, hs said:-"I have gono
this work for fun pay, but TO add my mito
the good cause consider tho duty OF every one
what hc for hts country. or he will presently
find that he has country to do for" His caily
routine Of duty often brought him in contact with
General Dix and officers OF note Toward the close
Of 1861 ne offered to build his own expense a larger