New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-06-23
PERSONAL.

Tie announcement that the Hon. Geo. W. Gin
ton would deliver the Fourth Of July Grafton at Eli.
cottyile CatsVaugus County, was erroneous Prot.
John Fowler, Of the National Law School at Pough-
keep-ie is to deliver the Grafton.
The Boston papers announce the death 10 that
city Of Mr.. john Aug ustus, gentleman long AT well
known in Boston in connection with bis benevolent
exertiops in behalf If poor criminals the latter years
Of his life being almost entirely spent 10 amellorating
their condition by becoming bOndsman for their good
behavior end providing means and opportunities that
would tend 10 reformation Possessed of living
income from means accumulated IN business pursuits.
the deceased was in position to carry out the die
taes Of generous heart, and those who knew him
best give him credit for sincerity Of purpose and great
usefulness.
Matilda Heror was anrouncti to play Camille at
Halifax n;he Eth inst.
Mr.. Mary K. MeIrck, wife Of tue Hon. Plny
Nerrick Of the Supreme Bench Of Massachusetts aud
eldest sitter Of the Hon. Benjamin r. Thomas, was
bur, at Worcester on Mopday afternoon. Sue was
tie daughter Of the late Mr. Isaiah Thomas, jr and
granddaughter Of the late Mr.. Isaiah Thomas, whose
rsme was 80 long identified With printing AMI Wor
c-sier.
Dr.. Charles Van Auden who has several years
faithfully discharged the duties Of Physician to the
Auburn Prison, has accepted the appointment Of
Assistant Superintendent Of the State Luustic Asy
lurn for Cor victs Dr. Theodore Dimon, physician
q ability and experience in Auburo, has been ap-
pointed 10 the ,oancy thus created in the Prison.
1t is now asceraired that the Emperor Of Austria
reached Milan us, in time 70 learn the defeat OF his
army al 10 assist in the evacuation Of Milan. That
was lot the entertainment to which he invited
himself
M. Horace yernet has left Paris for Italy, having
orders to paint the Battle of MontebelIo for the
Museum ct Versailles. Montebeo Is situated in one
of the loyelest spots of lovely Italy The artist has
al opportunity here to blend the beauty Of the land
scope with the horror of the battle scene.
S, nator Douglas presented with cane on
Friday morning. by Mayor Hsines. in behalf Of the
citizens Of the Tenth Ward Of Chicago. The Journal
says the is Of oak, Of large dimensions aud Of
very curious workmanship. 1t is covered With figures
and devices-fgures of Washington and Dougns in
very bold relief eagles, clusters OF grapes, liberty
caps, horns of plenty, starspanged banners csnnons
drums, trumpets, &c. The handle Of the IL a
huge horn of plenty. Over the head Of Douglas is
the inscription, peoples Sovereignty" The work
war all done with knife.
1t is rumored tha, Recorder Barnard will shortly
lead to the hymeneal altar the beautiful and accom-
pshed daughter Of John Anderson, esq, the Million
ARE tobacconist.
Stephen A. Douglas, Willard Fillmore, Thomas
Corvin and George Z. Pugh were all guests at the
same hotel in Cincinnati last Sunday.
DIR. Holcomb Of this city, now in Paris speaking
Of Mr. Sumner, in letter to friend, June 8, says:
"He will remain here few weeks, and then go to
.ba Il her In
Fall. He is really much better, but not well and
strong as We could wish
Mr.. joseph Challses, whose recent death By VIC