New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-09-12

ware" by LeutZe, Churchs Niagara ana otneT
noted pictures are also in the gallery. The colec-
ton was easily accessible. The unsclfsh dispo-
sition of Mr.. Roberts prevented him from hedging
il abont with barriers and restraints. All who de-
sired TO inspect It's treasures were cheGrluiIy az
mltted. and IL was one of the citys wonders when
strangers delighted 20 see.
DOMESTIC RELATIONS AND PRIVATE CHARACTER
Mr. Roberts was married three times. BY the first
marriage there were four children-Mary. Isaac,
William and Marshall; the last two are not living.
BY the second marriage there was one daughter the
wife of Ames Van Wart. the SCULPTOR Ills third
wife. who survives him. was Miss Endicott. little
bow Marshall eighteen months DID, Is the only child
of this marriage.
In his private and domestic life Mr.. Roberts was
remarkable for his gentle and afiectioDate nature
and for his Difference to the wishes of others. His
home and frcside were cheerful and bright. He
had happy way of making lively and pleasant re-
marks in conversation and was full of anecdote.
While suffering pain he had wonderful COM
maud over himself. He loved domestic life
rather than club life. He MEM
her of the Union Club. In his leisure
moments he was always a. home with his family
and friends. He was most entertaining in his per
sOnal "reminiscences 1t was his nature TO desire to
please, and never wound the feelings OF others.
Firm and rcsolute. he was always courteous and
kind. Under the greatest proyocation he never lost
his sef-possesson, and his manner was always
calm. although indicating great intensity Of feeling
A Characteristic story is told of his lmperturb-
ability Upon one occasion James Fisk jr., de-
termiued to gain possession of some wharf property
of which Mr. Roberts had the use. Mr.. Fisk APP
pearcd at Mr.. Roberts's house, threatening him and
using violent language. After listening to the out
burst for a moment Mr.. Roberts said:
Mr. FISK yon are mint military man a. ana hau YOU SI
sad q fine servant. Show TINS gentleman the
lie was never annoyed by Mr. Fisk again.
MODEST AND UNAssUMING.
Mr.. Roberts had a great deal of imagination.
and would invent allcgories to illustrate
aud enforce his opinions. His knowledge
of men was profound. and he was
accurate IN foretclling the future career of young
business men whom he knew. THIS a deduc-
ton from his knowledge of character He was eX-
tremelv modest in dcmeanor. AT a meeting OF cap
italist~ called to discuss some project of which
lie was the leading spirit, an observer would
have inferred that he was the least important
person present, for he transformations, and
never pu himself forward. He seldom used the
pronoun IF the first person in conversation but
would describe his actions rs those of another per-
son. O.her names appeared IN transact ons in
which BE was the leader Although bis fortune was
estimated at five millions of dollars, ne never
mace a display of his wealth. lie would speak of
money and what money could do as If he had very
lstle Of il.
Ml. Roberts was a man Of great benevolence and
charity of opinion. lie always took the most
lenient view Of the actions Of others, and was
always suggesting some excuse for errors of con-
duct Ills private charities great and were
very often Indirectly bestowed. Meritonous
artists were repeatedly aided by MIN.
lie would drop in at n studio, and assuming
that the struggling artist had plenty Of money, and
was oyorburdcucd with orders, would engage 10
have picture painted, and then advance part OF
The price. winch be always allowed 10 be named by
tie painter.
When IN Rome he Vi Ould often 90 TO an artist IN
casual way and ask him to paint him some
thing and draw upon him for what he
thought it was worth. He would weed out his
u,cturo-gallerv a times. for he bought many more
pictures in a charitable way than he could keep
lie was very proud Of making presents Of costly
paintings and statues. If everybody VINO had re-
coiv,d kiuduesses from him could be remembered
the isr would be long. He fond Of children
and always kind to the helpless and weak
Ii Tvs wIs " the most o devoted Of friends. Al
though enjoying 4 general and widespread popular
ltv the circle OF his IN innate friends was small lie
knew that those he had were faithful, for they were
tried by years. Ills death leaves these inconoOlable
Ills RELIGIOUS CONNECTIONS.
NJ Roberts was formerly connected with the
broadway Tabernacle but about three years ago ne
became o colnnUnlcant in The Calvary Protestant
Episcopal Church. of which the rector is the Rev.
d.. WasA5urn lie was exceedingly liberal toward
all the charities Of the church. His private char
ties were lunumerable. il has often been said OF
him tuat be- ought TO have been born woman, be-
cause his heart was 50 tender that he never could
say No."