New-York daily tribune., 1859-09-28

| TIM C0mmeMOfetlVe vi &C cODg OF In
Bel, to be presented to the birthplace Of the poe
Clirbse on occasion Of bis approaching ceut<nnia
asniverss,".
The Las. volume Of the Oeeosomisels Eneycio
rdie. which va. commenced in Germany in l773, ha.
recently appeared.
-Henry Ley.., the Be. eisn painter, hiss nearly
completed his new picture of The Publication of the
Ordinances Of Charles "
Dr. Sprenger, Oriental Professors at the University
of Berne received the first prize Of the French Acsd
ery for biz critical labors on the Life Of Mohsmmed
DR. Paul Melcbers Of Osnabruck is the first Ro-
man Catholic Bishop Who has made his appear
snoe in Denmark in an official capacity since the
Reformation.
The Marquis Of Hertford was tho purchaser Of
Bores celebrated eranel of the nude figure Of Lady
Hamilton at the recent Northwick sale, the price re-
allied being upward OF GOO for this miniature gem.
Mr. Hart the sculptor, has finished the statue Of
Henry Clay, ordered by the Ladies Clay Statue
Association Of Virginia. and it is to be inaugura.edon
the 18th Of April next the 82i anniversary Of Mr..
Gays birthday.
Chief Justice Taney of the Supreme Court Of the
United States, is in the SD year of his age and all
bis eight associate justices except one over 20
year,.
Mrs. Eleanor F. SouthaI killed a large alligator
near her fathers plantation, in Brunswick County, n.
C., a few days ago. The weapon she used was q
Gghtwood knot.
There Is a rumor that a Southern lady, distin-
guiihed for beauty ard well known by her literary
achievements, has become enamored Of the stage,
and will make her first appearance on the boards in
New-Yoik in few months.
Tile Columbus Ohio Statesman ga ys that young
lady oged about sixteen Of considerable intelligence
ard prepossessirg appearance, is now residing with
the Sheriff Of Ottawa County, preparatory to her re-
movsl to the Lunstic Asylum, having become insane
from viewing the aurora borealis . short time ago.
which she was induced TO believe betokened the ap-
preaching end Of the world.
The Hon. Henry B. Anthony, who he's for twenty
years conducted The Providence Journal with
marked ability, is about to retire from its super
vision and give place Is Prof. james b. Angel, Of
Brown University, who has during several years
been an occasional contributor to its columns. Mr.
Anthony takes his seat United States Senator for
Rhode Island in the next Congress
There is in the City of Providence colored lady
who is known by the name of Csnison She il verging
woman, but merely chattel-the slave of planter
in the South. She made her escape from bondage
apd her value in dollars and cents was conspcuousy
set forth in the advertisements procaimpg reward
for her recovery. Obscure and unsded she has
within the term of few years, been chiefly iastru-
mental in the escape of fifty male and female chstteh
and che has not finished her labors.
-Ths Boston Post is informed by apivate letter
that Mr.. John T.. Gowen, the contractor for the re-
moval of the supken vessels at Sevastopo has been
invited BY the Allied Commissioners on the Danube
TO raise large number Of vessels sunk at Seluns en-
trance Of the Danube, and to remove some serious
in pedme n,s. He has also been invited by the Aus
triap Government to raise several ships Of war and
large steamers sunk in the harbor Of Venice
during the late
The failure of the great Boston publishing house
OF Phillips, Sampson Il Co. is bad one, and still I'M
explsipable. Many of the paper manufacturers are
their creditors and they will be glad to take 50 cents
on the jvlIai fvr theii claims.
DIR. Stephen Sweet, Of Franklin, Conn is 63
years of age He has had three wives and seventeen
children. The youngest is not one year old. He is
hale, hearty old man, and presents remarkable in
stsnce of vigorous old age.
We regret to hear Of the death Of Judge Levinus
Mlpson Of Delaware County, after short ilness on
tie 23J. lie was lawyer Of eminent ability, and
occupied for many years very high place on the
be nch and at the bar. His life ore Of unostenta
tious usefulness, and he will be missed from the do
me stic and social circles which he adorned.