The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-01-19

PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Hon Francis Hincks governor of Barbados, intends
visiting Canada in April his way to England having
obtained leave of absence for that purpose.
Rev Theodore Parkers society has not disbanded but
will probably give up the of the Music Hall during
their pastors temporary absence
General Persier f. Smiths effects including the sword
presented to him by the State Of louisiana sold at
auction at New Orleans the 18th inst,
Piccomin is not only vocalist but evidently under
stands the management of that Tyre of thousand wires
the Associated Press
The Hon X S. Bingham, the newly elected senator
from Michigan Is native of Marceus Onondaga
ty, New York, and removed to Michigan about twenty
years ago.
Hon. J. NJ Bolts, of Virginia, has accepted an invita-
ton to deliver the Grafton ON the anniversary of Wash
ingtons birthday before the Order Of United Americans
Of New York city.
Hon. X. l. Blood, OF Pennsylvania, Capt B. E Bee,
Lieut. J. H. Hill, Capt. s. G. Simmons U. S. army and
james H Campbell, U. s. marshal OF Pennsy lvana
at the National Hotel.
ii. $, Magraw, esq, the present incumbent
mousy nominated for State treasurer by the democratic
oaucusin Harrisburg on last Saturday his well
deserved compliment.
Rev. VIM Bacon Stevens, ID. d.. has sailed for Sa-
vannah He is visit to that place in order to pro-
materials for his second volume of the History Of
Georgia
Richard France of Baltimore petitions the Delaware
legislature to be proprietor of lottery for and in consd
Grafton of the of 5000 00O-Sl5 900 to be paid
July /, 1859 SIS, 900 January /, 1860 and so on,
semannually, for twenty years.
Mr. William White, of Florida, Mass, had two of his
flock of A sheep killed. and - badly bitten and torn by
dogs The damages, appraised at $500, will have to be
paid Mr. w. from the dog fund.
Col, Bonneville Y. S. A., and Col Collins, supern-
endent OF Indian affairs, left Hapta Fe the l4th Of
September for Fort Defiance to enter into peace negoa
tons with the Navajos, but it doubtful whether they
would arrive before the expiration Of the armstce.
at Codwater Michigan. We don't see what need there
be for lectung Codwater people the benefits of
temperance II is reasonable to suppose they already
acquainted with them.
Huntington is giving the final touches to several
portraits. He will long present to the public
large picture which Is 10 include portraits of several
gentlemen distinguished men Of science among
them Agassz Silliman, Tory, Hare Gibbs, Dana, and
DR.. Mott.
Thackeray' children daughters Tom Hood left
and daughter his SON. distinguished author and
artist is about taking holy orders in the church of Eng
land and the daughter, Mrs. Broderip is wife of cler
gyman. Disrac is chdless Dickens as he lately told
the operatives Of Coventry, when thanking them for
present of gold watch has sons.
Major General Twiggs arrived in New Orleans on Sun
day. January l2th from his headquarters in Texas The
old veteran looks hearty and firm ever and visits
New Orleans to meet and consult with the General in
Chief Lieutenant General Scott on matters pertaining
to the service. He will remain here week or more
TO some kindred aud friends in St MartinsyIle
Madame Ksselhorff the lady of the Russian amhassa
dor Paris is exceedingly beautiful to have been
called the "Rose of Russia. She is ardent defender
of woman rights that her husband does not dare pre-
sent himself to her grand entertainments unless he
ceives written invitation She dresses in black lace
velvet, with profusion of rich ewery and is nvet
crate and very successful gambler,
Mr. Elliott whose brush has been steadily piled during
the season. is engaged in finishing portrait of the
late George Steers. He Is also giving the final touches
to the counterfeit presentment of two other dstin
guished gentemcn-e Governor Seymour and DIR.
Cheeseman That of Governor Seymour is full length is
painted for the city and Is to be placed in the governors
in the City Hall
Charles Boneli, the well known electrician and d
rector of teegraphs at Turin is at present engaged in
project for connecting Genoa with Buenos Ayres by
of electric cable This plan possesses adj
vantage over the Atlantic cable between yaentin and
Newfoundland as it is dvisble into various sections
exceeding miles while the yalentia cable meas
ures 5000
VIM. II. King, native of Baltimore elected
mayor of Houston Texas, the Sd instant by large
majority. Mr. King served his apprenticeship in that
city as bricklayer with Col John Wesley Watkins at
present United States marshal and subsequently, emf
grated Texas where, by his industry and energy he
has become the chief executive officer of OF the lead
ing cities Of that prosperous and growing State
Mr. John In Mountain the acronaut, has made ar
Tangemens the construction In Boston of balloon
with which he designs to make attempt TO the
Atlantic next summer The money is TO be furnished by
wealthy gentleman who has sufficient confidence In the
practicabty of the scheme to make venture in it, The
balloon is 10 be of silk with ascensive power which
win mako capable OF carrying life boat stocked with
provisions and four passengers The power il is designed
TO employ Is the gun cotton engine of which owned
by gentleman OF Springfield Mass bas been tested and
found to operate satisfactorily