New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-13

nan updsrbid the whole parish and now maintains his
former wife at the pubic expense.
Mr.. smpson, the proprietor Of the Crcmorne Gar
dens in London declined to allow the belt presentation
festival for Keenan, and Sayers 10 take place in his
grourds.
The Prince Of Wales will be accompanied to this
city not only by Secretary Of State, representing
the Crown, but by her Majesty first great officer Of
tie household, and enc who has been Lord Lieuten-
ant Of lr-snd--tbus 10 certain extent representing
the Gu. Ell h.rse and adding additional importance
and dignity to the visit Of the Prince.
The Southern Steamship Company Of Boston
made trial trip of tteir new steamer, South Caro-
Ina, on Saturday. A chowder was eaten, ten
sreeches were made, two letters were read, and
feast Of fruits and Injuries psrtaken Of Then the
trial was ended.
The late Mr.. Schoolcraft went to Albany as a
youth in 1890 aud was for several years, Clerk IN
the wholesse grocery store Of the late VIM. COX,
with whom Mr.. S. became partner, and remained
in business until Mr.. Cooks death. On coming Of
age and about to pay annual visit 10 his mother
fwho then resided at Vernon, Oneida County, Mr..
Schoolcraft took from his employer the following
creditable and prophetic testimonial
ALBANY January 10, 1897.
DEAR MADAM: II affords me great pleasure 10
renew to Won my uDaterable attachment ard regard
for your John, who goes TO pay the last visit ne
viii probably pay you during his minority. his past
conduct is almost guaranty That he VIII never
do any act that will soil the good reputation his neg-
rity Industry and talents have justly acquired for
him. think safely sy the time is not far dis
tant when you will see him engaged in respectable
business, holding high and honorable rank win cur
most in poriant merchants.
Wishing Won the usual compliments Of tho season,
subscribe myself truly and respectfully your friend,
VIM. COOK.
The Michigan delegation took to Chicago unique
and tasteful rustic chair the bandiwork Of Mr.. J. d.
Meese Of Osseo Mich The chair oceuo pied prominent.
petition upon The platform of the Wigwam, and at
traced much attention. from the fact that IL was TO be
pr septed the person who should secure the nonna-
ton of the Convention. Tue chair is made Of thirty
four varieties Of timber representing the thrty-three
States and Kansas the names Of which are inscribed
upon the several pieces. The presentation has been
duly made to Mr.. Lincoln, and In reply he forwarded
the following note:
"SpRIxGFIELD, H., June 5, 1860.
"EY DEAR SIR: The chair which You designate az
the Chair of State is duly at hand and gratefully ac-
copied In view of what it syInbozes might II not
be called the Chair OF State and the Union OF States
The conception Of the maker s pretty patriotic and
national one. ,
g Allow me to thank both you and him much for the
chair aud much for the sentiment which Pervades It's
structure. Your obedient servant, A. LIscoLN.'
The Hon. Franklin Ripley of Greenfield, Mass,
died on the 9th inst. The Springfield Republican
says:
known to the public Of Western Massachusetts for
nearly half century in many public stations any de-
,iea statement by us of his life would be superhaous
he Was czen faithful to every duty, earnest in his
convictions, and loyal his principles. characterized
he 40 integrity and high moral sense that distinguished
Il Of h. OF TINA.
maintained a most exemplary Christian character, and
one entirely consistent with his professions His great
intelligence and energy, and fidelity to duty gave him
controlling influence in the various public enterprises
OF bis community, and enabled him to place the
town and cou y Of his residence under large indebt
edness to him on many occasions and in numerous
ways. He has left spoess record loyal citizen
and "a Christian gentleman His age was II years."