New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-21
Personal.
"A great sensation was created among the Fra


masons Of Connecticut a few days ago, occasioued
by Mr. Charles Stratton, alias General Tom Thumb
being initoted, passed. aud raised to the sublime
degree of master mason in 81. Johns Lodge, No.
|, Of Bridgeport. The hall was crowded to excess
to witness the Interesting ceremonies. II il due to
the Generals reputation to etate that lie bore the
trials, mentally and physically, in manner that
wonld have reflected honor on greater men. Tie
freemasons boast that men of the highest social po
sOn and greatest talent have been enrolled ia their
institution, but we much doubt whe her their records
viii show another 30 small specimen Of humanity
entitled to he greeted as a brother. Tie General,
who is n>w in Washington, previous to his depart
ure, gave an order to MIR. NJ. J. Drummond OF this
city to make him one Of the finest lambskin aprons
that could be procured. The General anpouAces his
intention Of joining the Knights Templars at II con.
yenient season.
The Rev. VIM. Meicalfc NJ. D. who Tor forty
five years prominent ADD well-known resident
Of Philadelphia died suddenly la-t Thursday even
ing in the 18th year of bis age. The deceated was
both clergyman and homeopathic physician. lie
wac one Of the founders of the " Vcgclariaus" by
his exertions be built the neat church edifce known
as the " Bible Christian Church." aud was ils
pastor up to the day of his death. The deceased
celebrated the fnic,h anniversary Of lis ordination
ou Sunday, August II, 1861, and oaicated up to
the l2th.
Lieut.. Charles H. Swazey. recently killed on
board the United States gunboat Scota, the Mis-
.issippi, was First Lieutenant on board the United
States guRboat Yaruna in tie memorable action with
lie rebel gunlors ON tic Mississippi. lie was the
e A .,T nd
Was % years Old.
Mrs Presden. Lincoln ana family arrived at
tie Metropolitan Hotel last evening.
HoTrL ARRlvALs.-Lieu' Col. a. Smith, and
H. DuIyea. Of lie q. S. Army Tho c. Masiin OF the L.
Navy, Z. n Gfiisod, of Cleveland l. A. Chase Of Boon
J. II Lathrop aud family, OF Washington J. S. Bynson Of
Meuphi. and }. Shaw, Of Kingdom stopping at The
Metropolitan Hotel.
Col -. & Barter Of Boston Adj. n n Tyucr, Of Iowa
Captain Bors Of tue H. Navy, taltsir ~ xerdc' sFaia
Absuy aud Major H. X Pangbofa. Of the a. ). Navy ole
topping AZ tle At House.
Cot T. Iy'e pickey OF tho u s Army. Tcun Col Dan
mSn OF tbe ~ \. Nois: A. English srd lady Of flisor-
Dt, ana H. Rockwell Of Gen buefs Sth sioprls OF
+ D. AcNair aud lady Of the H. s. Havy r. Apderson o.
England : froinsh'm jr. sud Id JeaHe o. boston, eie
coping n the bteyooit House.
Capt !. T.. Peuidng Of P-eksk. Il. y and Col w Jane
son II OHIO. ct the Lalsrse House
A. PsMoatsa: aud i.uiy Of rafi'. and g. Meyer Of Ma
Dr. J. r. Gilbert Of the L. s. Ns'y il guest d. .he inernt
tionsl Hotel.
AMERICANs ABnoip.-1he following is hst OF
Americans registered Gun Co.'S American News Rooms
So 10 Craven street strand Loudor Eus, week ehdrg ~
October. it61;
H. T. ". Torbet end lady Wcche,'cr Pa; J. g. Day, |
Hartford. Conn Y. 4. kiltnwoud J. Levi T. Brandon
"A. s. Allen w w Smith. J. T. Lewis, h. ooodn sc, X /
Coles,e C. lie Coy +. Colamoe all Of New York j. Boz
vc j. Saran ard aushi- Ph. sdelphia; J. II. Anderson
D.. Consul HsmbuP; J. g. Hooter. Rome Mr.. II. :. Nooo
nd and family. Washington. ;. futon, g. r. Chapman /
aubndgr Macs ii Pierce. California. T. y taswrll
:. :. Wacott. Providence, l.. Amory. I, T. Homer,
AisE t. Cola!goIr Miss H. Cosno!e. j. AdHm u. Boston
Il. VI. Adams Lexington Nv. W. G. Jowcti. Colorado Ter
.i.OTyi ). 4. Ferguson, Nashville Team.