New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-10-12
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has visited especially Rome Spsn, and Egypt, for he
escapes the throDg Of Americans ard English and The
sharks they bring about them, that iufest the high
ways late in the season; and thus his view of the
people and their institutions s less obs.ruc,ed II s
doubtful whether be will be able 10 60 down the Nue.
and there Is some danger that he may be detained
longer in Quarantine than will be agreeable.
Henry d. Thoreau, who lie sometimes called - The
Hermit OF Concord, supplied the desk at ku.ic Hail.
Boston, or Sunday. Mr.. Thoresu is an eccentric in
dividusl, having lived until within short time in
hut in the woods between Concord and Lincoln. lie
is at present resident of the Village of Concord fol-
lows surveying az business and is an intimate friend
OF Ralph Waldo Emerson. His subject was "The
Way in Which We Spend Our Lives" IL vas an
original rscy, and eIra,ic production and WAS s,ened
to the close with interest.
Letters have been received in England from Dr..
Livingstone the African traveller. At LAST sccoans lie
was ct Expedition Islsnd, having witnessed various
battles between the Portuguese and the natives OF
the country in which the latter we're badly defeated.
In one case the natives were found in possession Of
many pieces Of bronze cannon. He had very
escape from death by browning, and expected to
leave for Tete. In his journey ne speaks Of nav
ing seen some curious and remarkable people.
-Th Richmond Enquirer states that Mr. Letcher,
the Governor elect Of Virginia is lying at home in
very dangerous condition from attack Of eTyspeas
disease TO which for some time back, ne has been
subject but which now is formidable than usual.
The Boston Gazette says that the rumor q. one
time curreut, and sfterwsrd denied, Of contemplated
marriage between Mr.. Edwin Booth and Miss Mary
D.vlip is again in circulation, and that the wedding
will take place very shortly.
Monday was the birthday Of the Oldest man in
Worcester, Mr.. Ebenezer Moore, who was born in
Worcester, Oct. 10, l760, ninety-niue years ago.
The Auburn Daily Union says that Dickson
Gregory, the convict known in the State Prison at
that place as "The Turk" and who followed the Mis-
sionary Mrs. Smith of Cortland County, TO this coun
ry was placed in the Insane Asylum last Saturday.
His sentence expired Sunday, and, if he had been
discharged from prison, he would at once have been
arrested for the murder committed during his con6ne
ment and for which he stands indicted. The Union
says:
seems that be received fair Armenian education in his
Country and read his SJnsc Testament readily that he
the fine bu. that his mind was
way when he sboard the vessel Bey
rou which the missionary Mrs Smith, returned TO Ameria
He seemed to determined where went and
y satisfied and con.ened when in her presence Not being
speak word Of Engsh he unable Communicate in
CORTLAND County with other person, to understand what
they said him. To him off her hands, Mrs. persuaded
one Of neighbo hire him for him his farm
The hope that he would be abe in that way TO bs
ence after while but that neghbor became tired Of him,
him off, without making him any compensation what
ever In order get for his labor be broke
dwelling house and attempted TO steal articles
Of perons property For that be convicted Of burglary and
70 Prison. which he entered under the impress
sion amounting deusop, thai he under sentence Of
which be executed him by Catholics he took
The convicts Prison be Caholics and Of them,
humorg his deluson assumed to be bis executoner and
poined the tine place his execution In the Prison
ward arrived Gregory instead Of submitting
bis supposed fate convict whom he supposed about
to him For that he indicted BY the Gasd Jury of this
county assned murder Efforts beng made through
Consul Of Turkey residing IN New'fok TO nave nun sent
home o native land"
A correspondent informs us Of painful accident,
which occurred at Fallsburgh Sullivan County, on the
9th inst James ardner, Of Richard Gardner,
farmer Of that place, having taken down his rie for
the purpose of getting it repaired and found loaded
went out and discharged it at knot on the smoke
house. not suspectrg that anybody was within range
of the shot. Immediately after tie discharge the
father pf the young an came round the corner and
exclaimed, What have you shot me for y The ball
passed through the building, entered the breas OF Mr.
Gardner, came out betE his shoulders, and struck
a stone wall with considerable force. Mr. Gardner
was alive when correspondent wrote, but there
was little ground to hope for his recovery. Tie young
man was almost distracted on finding himself the
author Of such calamity.
A correspondent at Ann Arbor informs US that al
the recent opening of Michigan University avery able
and interesting address generalities delivered
by President Tappan. The Chapel presented scene
of living vigor. The rostrum was crowded by its nu
merous Professors, wearing in their countensnces
dignifed meekness which true knowledge gives to
every one. The seats and benches crowded
with fne-looking, intelligent, and well and neatly
dressed young men, afording for any lover of
his race to look upon
Chief Justice Swan, Of the Supreme Court Of
Ohio whose term would have expired in few months,
ard who failed Of denomination in the Republican
Convention, in consequence of his decision in the
Oberlirisscue csses, has resigned. 1t is supposed
that Gov Chase will ill the vacancy by the appoint
ment Of Hon. VIM. G. Gholson, the Republican can
didate for the place.
The present Belgian Minister of War, General de
Chazs, whose spirited speech caused the Belgian
Chambers TO pass the law for strer gthening the fori
fcatons of Antwerp, Aug. 80, 1852 is Frenchman
by birth, and distinguished himself greatly in tae
Belgian war of indepe ndence in 1880.
Tile new AustIsn Minister of the Interior Count
Goluchowsk, chiefly distinguished the husband of
most beautiful and accomplished woman, has issued
proclamation promising TO carry out reformatory
measures.
-Droysens new volumes Of mis- great historical
work on Prussia, attracts at this moment of political
excitement great attention in that eouutry. He has
been invited 10 FL the chair o! history at the Univer
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