New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-12
PERsONAL.

III
DIR. John A. Kennicoti, one Of the most distin-
guished nsturasts and horiculturaliss in the Wes.
died ss his residence at "Co,tage Grove near
Chicago, on Thursday morning, June 4. The de-
ceased one Of the earliest settlers there, having
been identified with North Western interests for
thirty years. His intense love Of everything ap.
pertaining 70 horticulture, bis extensive theoretical
knowledge, practically applied, Of this, bis life pas
sion, have made him famous throughout the North.
West wherever flowers bloom or trees put forth
fruit. For many years he was President Of the
State Horticultural Society, and as such was always
considered to be the leading spirit Of that now dis
,iuguished body.
Tho bravery and endurance displayed by the ID
Louisiana Colorsd Regiment at Port Hudson has
settled ell doubts a. to their fighting qualities. Gen.
Lafayette Bingham Of Washington is now in Phia-
delphis, and will at once commence the work Of Or
ganizng Philadelphia coored brigade, having been
authorized to do 90. On Saturday morning about
two hundred colored recruits, raised in the interior
Of the State, passed through :heir way to Masses
chusetts. Their appearance created quite sensa-
ton among the colored people in the southern sec
ton Of the city, and hundreds followed them through
the streets, cheering loudly a. they took their de-
parture.
TIE Montreal Witness mentions the following
sad case; The young wife Of Captain Stoddard, Of
tho Rifles, was saved from tho wreck Of the Anglo
Saxon, where her husband perished- heroicaly rem
derng assistance to Others No portion Of her effects
was saved, and She widow Of 10 years Of age, IL
here alone and destitute. Under these circum-
stances, Messrs. Stoddard applied 10 Messrs. Adams,
owners Of the steamship line Us We are distinctly
informed, for passage back TO Britain, and war
reiustd"
In consequence Of the death Of the Younger
Charles Carroll Of CarroltOn, the Carroll estate il
now being settled up. or 800 slaves belonging to
the estate, all bnt l4O have run away. The ap-
praisers on Saturday valued these at s. apiece,
" bile leading slave-dealcr Of Baltimore declares bo
wouldn't give $500 for The whole LOT. This is the
most remarkable illus'ratoo yet brought out of the
decrease in the value Of slave property in Maryland.
On Thursday last singular circumstance occnr-
red at Avon NY. well worthy Of note A Mrs. Baker
was in her garden when Suddenly she heard buzz
ring in the air and upon looking mp saw swarm Of
bees coming directly toward her. She stood still
and tho whole swarm aighted On her sun.bonnet
With due presence Of mind Mrs. b., removed the
bonnet and placed it on stick. took them TO hive
and secured them without assistance.
Tho Western river men talk aboul Vieksburs In
this fashion: "You see, they look at their hands,
and Grant orders them mp. Then Mr.. Pemberton
sees be can't make ANYTHING, aud Offers 70 give him
n point. Old U. 3. is four already aud that would
carry him out, but they play ing aTs aud slams,
he can't it but goes in for march and one on
the next game"
The report Of the death Of Capt Arthur De
Win, which has appeared 10 svenA of the papers, is
incorrect; CAPT. DE Whit srs in the attack on Port
Hudson. bu, came out Of the engagement slightly
wounded. lie is now at TIE St. James, Hospital,
New.Orsans This in'ormaiion is derived from
letter wrnleh by himself aimee the battle.
"A Mrs Brown, Of baltimore, has inst sigufed
to the trustees Of the Theological Seminary ~
Prince ION, y. d., a desire TO present them thirty
thouAsrd dollars 10 erect btkiIng for the use OF
tho seminary 70 b. called Brown Hall, provided
they will proceed Immediately TO erect It and will
co mpieo II for that sum.
A famous negro preacher died in st. Louis few
dave ago, and was buried with distinguished honors
Edward Beies, ard possessed more than ordinary
tnleh for preaching. He has been pastor OF eolored
church Coz msny years
Capt. Edward Clifford OF the l2sth kew.fork,
reported killed before Port Hudson is not hurt. he
hss been heard from by his family as safe aud we'll
The I2slh New.York, which Wa reported TO have
bad over 900 hundred killed, had only one hundrei
killed and wound, 4.
The Poughkeepsn Press says that the great row.
ing match between Hammill and Ward, for the
championship will take place in the river opposite
that city about the middle OF July.
Mr. jacob Barker Of New-Orleans has lately
distinguished himself by giving every newsboy IN
the city u new lat and new suit OF clothes.
-nswtborne, in the quies Of his home at Con-
cord, Mass, 10 hard NJ work on new romance,
which is we'll advanced toward completion.
A bill TO increase the pay Of Senators TO -
per day aud Representatives TO ~ 30 has been re-
iected 10 the Connecticut Legislature.