New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-10

becomes distinctly excited IN both Inc msnnes -
which he wears bis hair makes strong contrast o AZ
nspper at such times, being long and threvn css&
a Ia Puritan.
The PSrs correspondent OF TIE Post writes thss
Mr. Seward Is taking rapd tour through Belgium ana
Holland. He viii return 10 Paris about the psh Of
December and sail in the Arago on the 18th. Pore
week he WAS the CUES, Of the Emperor and Rmprcs,
at Coupieene. compliment which very naiarSiiy
made sensation net only IN American but even N
French circles.
-Adiutart- Gen. Townsend gives notice Of Interest
20 the Soldiers Of the War OF lsI2-"that 40 oans
under charter 76 of the laws Of 1882 viii be receiysf
or adjuoieated after the rst day Of January, 1901
No Ex.Presiaen, has ever lived in more stabbed
retirement than Martin Van Buren,. He Is seldom
away from his home, snd peyer seems to eove st'ea-
tons of any kind. On the 9Th inst he passed has I'm
year. lie is said 10 be writing memoir OF his times
Ii will, if truthful, reveal great many eurion@
chapters in the political history OF the country.
The Portland ArgHs reports that the Rev. Dr.
Chickerip and the Rev. Mr.. Moore of that city, ex-
changed pulpIts Sabbath morning last. When tbs
after was about half through with his discourse, NJ
be Hi.h.Sreet Church, he suddenly stopped and re-
aIked that the sermon had him great deal of
abor; but as seemed not to interest the audience,
and as many OF them asleep, he would proceed
With il no longer. lie then closed the meeting with
prayer ana benediction.
Herr Dresbach the lon-tamer, has given GER
tificaie TO r. c. Russ editor OF The BrovRsris tkyf
Journal stating that he is the only man in the country
excepting those engaged in tanning wild animals who
has had the nerve to follow him into the cage Of the
hon. and take a seat on his back. The certificate %
this effect was written by Mr.. Russ while in the In
teresting situation referred to.
The father Of the Kidnapped boy Morara, whose
arrival in Paris has been announced is still young and
of eentem an-ke dcmeanor. He is very calm in man
ner but ia energeticaly resolved spare pains 10
obtain possession of his child. His wife recently gave
birth to another child at Bologna, to which place she
wen from Rome in order not torun the ri OF having
|, taken from her. NJ. and Nine. Morara intend to
take up their residence in Piedmont. nj. Mortara
when at Rome was not allowed 10 see his child, except
in presence Of priests but told that the little fei
low should be given up him II he himself would con-
sent to be converted. He wanted the Roman Govern
ment 10 consent to allow the child to be removed nom
Rome 10 convent in Turin; but seeing that this was
not likely to be granted he came to Paris in order 10
bring his case before the Congress.
Mr.. George Fitzgerald of South Troy, New-York.
ia true specimen of the Fine Old Iish Gentleman.
He has seen 1903, enjoys full health and in posss
sion OF all his faculties.
The Rev. DIR. Cahir the distinguished Catholic
clergyman who recently arrived in this country from
Ireland has declined an offer Of $4,000 for the de-
livery Of his lectures in various cities in the South.
The Rev. DIR. Pomroy ssaid to be staying with
bis brother in the town Of Sunderland, Franklin
County, Massachusetts,.
Capt Peleg Abon of Pswtuxet fea dead in shop
on Westminster street. Providence, on Thursday morn
ing The cause of his death is supposed TO have been
AN affection of the heart. lie was eighty years cd,
and remarkably active and vigorous for ono OF his
wears. He was a surveyor at Pawtuxet during the
Administration, succeeding Jos Abors
who filed the Office from the time of Washington until
1871.
In England lately coadigger residing at Hetscn-
eHole an earnest student Of astronomy, and greatly
in want of good telescope, made direct application
10 the Queen for an instrument. His hopes were nos
disappointed and after the lapse of short time very
beautifully finished brass instrument was received BY
the petitioner. There are not many crowned heads
who could Gnd time amid the multtudinous cares OF
Government. to attend to the appeal Of subject un
backed by wealth. position, or influence.
There is to be another expedition for the purpose
of pursuing the explorations of DIR. Kane, which win
probably start from Boston in the Spring. and be under
the command of DIR. Hayes, the Surgeon Of the Kane
Expedition. The amount required Is about $500
aud liberal subscriptions have already been made.
MANY of the scientific societies actively enlisted IN
the enterprise, and have appointed Committees 70 pro-
mote it.
The promise made by her Majesty TO the Canadian
depuaton was to the effect that either the Prince Of
Wales or Prince Albert should visit the grea1 North
American prov incesnext Summer. Excepting sruptus
with some great power, there is every reason TO believe
that the promise viii be fulfilled The matter has been
sufficiently discussed, and it is understood thai the
Prince will not only be present at the opening Of the
great work for which the presence Of royalty was
specially solicited, bot that he will remain sufficient
time in Canada to become wen acqusnted with all its
more interesting localities, aud physical characteristics
OF the country.
SQnor Mario has fought duel. A Ma3yid letter
says:
The brutal treatment which Madame Grid has experieneedsk
the hands Of the hghoon, wenbrsd potsohuog howfng
audience which equens tho Italian Oper here has yes nse W
much recaion srnor Mario has naturally resented shsss
ross and brutal insults lady whose former s should have
secured her immunity from nsa1 But In bis
be been by hs remark that during the hey
day Of her prosperity Madame G ddAired TO sceP any a
the brilliant offers Msdrd managers and that she only docs
90 now and broken voice @ TO any
| price In the msrket.
Many angry discussions this sttsr, and 81 lad
thew h... resulted In dgs sheh Cd yesterday The
principal. we're snor Mario and Senior San Miguel the director
Of the Principe Theaer Aer several and both cobs
ant. er. wounded face The ber In the TN
seconds the hsnar Of both declared scot et
Neither has seriously hurt indeed Mario would be able 70
dug week s services required bat he WI de-
| cline ever again to sing in this capital
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