New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-05
PERSONAL.

The funeral Of the late eminent pusilst, Ben
Caunt, was attended by Bondigo, ex-champion OF
England with whom Caunt had fought two battles,
and who appeared much affected. ION Sunday
SAYS our narrative, "a sermon touching the burial
was preached in the morning by the Rev. Mr.. Jack
son. and by the Rev. Mr.. jackson, jr in the after
noon. Mr. Caunt aud bis uncle attended both SER
vices Caunt's death was by no means sudden one.
On the contrary lie had been confined TO bis bed Tor
five days previous to his DEATH Nearly SIX months
ago, in row in which he was compelled to inter-
fre, one Of bis knuckles put out or splinteed,
and from that time he gradually sank until the time
of his death"
"A Baden letter Of late date announces that among
the fashionable at that haunt Princess Dolgo'
rouh. Countess de Bretagne, Marquis de Montmort,
bis Inperial Highness Prince Murat, Countess de
Tareyrand. Prince RadGyill, Prince de Sagdon,
Prince Demidof, P.ince MenschikoiR, Gen. Fleury,
Count Pergord, Sc, "Among other celebrities also
we have Emile Girardiu, whom never saw looking
better, and other editors who are en- eoHgt M. Reg
nier is also recruiting himself for the Winter, as Is
Dupuis Of the Gymnase, and with them are mingled
Doche. Mathildo, Joaission, and Katinka, clcreham
des attractions. But among the female beauties,
Madame Foydesu, the wife Of the author Of Fanny,
carries all before her, and is quite Tonne
The administering the oath Of allegiance on hoard
the U. S. steamer Mohiean, Capt Godone, was very
impressive scene. The Captain, who is, by the way,
one Of the finest specimens Of the American officer
in ability and high spirit first took the oath afer
few patriotic remarks--his manner marked by col
emnity and decision. After the oath was read to the
crew, they all answered sprompty and boldly, I'VE
swearp During this ceremony, some Que remarked
al suppose this means, Ledre he serr'ce or not
" That is not the object of the oath, replied the
CAPTAIN. at means with determined emphasis,
ARR roU OR ARE YoU NOT An AMERICAN"
"A Dresden journal states that previously to the
late musical festival at Weimar, the Grand Duke en-
deayored TO restore Richard Wagner to favor at the
Court of Saxony. The Grand Duke wished to con-
fer on the maestro the Order Of the Falcon, but be-
fore doing so he caused inquiries to be made at Dres
den whether that distinction would be well received
there. The Duke received an answer TO the effect
that If Wagner received the decoration, twelve off,
GERS Of the Saxon army would Immediately send back
theirs. In consequence, no favor was conferred on
the composer by the Grand Duke.
Two young people in Albany, who had loved,
perhaps wisely but not according TO the wishes OF
the Gagged parent attempted last week TO choke
themselves with charcoal smoke. The fumes OF the
charcoal reused young man in the room above, who
found the young man and woman below in a state Of
nsensbili,y, locked in each Others arms. They
were restored to consciousness and after much head
ache and depression Of spirits, got married
The Essex North Association of the Orthodox
Church was formed at Rowley one hundred years
ago. and il is proposed TO celebrate the event in that
place on Tuesday, Oct. Is There is to be preaching
by the Rev. Messrs. Spalding and Fiske Of New
buryport, and social gathering at the Town Hall in
the evening The present aud past members Of the
Association and lcen,ates, with their wives, will
share in the exercises of the occasion.
"A letter from Biarritz states that at one Of the
Emperors evening parties lately, young tragedian
twelve years of age) was heard, whose precocious
talent is considered by her friends to promise another
Rachel. The Minister of State was 30 much struck
mi.ted her to the couseryatore at Paris with pen.
sion of l00fr. u month.
Mr.. George w. HAMMOND, a WE'LL known citizen
Of Charlestown, Mass, mysteriously disappeared
about fortnight ago, and has not since been heard
from. Dir. II. was Treasurer Of the Massachusetts
Hook and Ladder Company No. ], and his friends
are very anxious to hear from him, MS when he left
he took with him about $40 in money, aud left be.
hind about $50 in unpaid bills.
Tile Springfield Republican reports that the Hon.
Geo. Ashmun, who has been quite i'll at Fairfield
Conn. Is now rapidly recovering, though hardly yet
out of danger. His disease ia typhoid fever with
which lie was seized while on his way to Washing
ton.
The Empress Of Austria recently paid visit TO
the British ship-oi-lhe-lne Queen, at Corfu and is
described as going about very plainly dressed, in
white dress and round bat, cher magnificent hair
and her lovely face her sole adornments"
w. j. sIillman, esq, the artist, who was recent
ly appointed Consul TO Rome, has obtained leave of
absence for sbor: time, for the purpose Of helping TO
rganze regiment Of volunteers.
"A riot occurred at Birmingham while one Of