The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-07-09
LATE EUROPEAN NEWS.
DEATH or A uErArHrsICIAN.

DEATH or A AErArHrslCiAN.
Late intelligence from Scotland announces the
death of Professor Fcrricr, of Edinburgh, som
in.law Of the celebrated "Clrstopher North.
lie was born in the Scottish capital in lsOs, olu-
Gated vt the High School OF Edinburgh, where he
was distinguished for his proficiency in Greek,
and ut Magdacne College, OXtord, surrounded
by the solemn clostcrs and shaded walls once
paced by Addison, he studied classic lore, modern
literature, and poetry.
Returning TO Edinburgh he was called to the
Scottish bar, but never practiscd, spending his
leisure in writing for Bldckc0Od, chiefly on ltera-
turc. Becoming acquainted with Sir William
Hamilton, he was led TO turn his attention to
philosophical matters, and in 1915 was appointed
to the chair OF Moral Philosophy in st. Andrews
University. In 1851 appeared his thoughtful
work, "knowlng and Beingj or, Institutes In
hCtdphy ysiCS."
lie then devoted himself to preparing course
of IcCtuTes on the history of Greek philosophy,
and those of the lectures which are finished will
soon be offered to the public. "rhey will" says
an Edinburgh writer, "if we mistake not, fully
maintain their authors reputation. One we
specially remember on the philosophy of
HeTaclitus 'Ihe Dark in which, pieCing to
gethcr the few obscure utteranGes, which are
all that survive of that obscure thinker, Pro-
lessor FCrricr, with an ingenuity all his own,
wuYC them into "a fabric OF subtle yet lucid order.
The darker the subject grew the more wonder
ful became his ingenuity, the clearer his eNpOsi-
ton These letters will be found 10 be written
in that clear, trenchant, yet graceful diction, of
which he was SO pre-eminent master. In these,
as in all his works, his styl0-hnely ChiselGd as
his counlenanCG-wus instinct with manly
strength and poetic beauty"
Professor Ferrcr had been in i'll health for
several years, but kept up almost to the last, and
died in the prime of manhood, leaving another
bright name TO be added TO the list of "high
Dun-Edns" brilliant and erudite scholars.
THE EMpgRoRs AT KIssMoRN.
A letter from Kssngen, dated June 10, thus
describes the meeting of the Emperors at kis-
singer -
"Thc telegraph has already informed you that
the arrival OF the Emperor and Empress of Rus
sia was closely followed by that OF their Austrian
Majcsties. The former Sovereigns aighed at the
Kurhaus and there are only Two houses between
that and the villa Hers, where the Emperor and
Empress of Austria reside. The Gar has brought
with HIM his two sons, the Grand Dukes Paul and
Sergey and his daughter the young Grand Duchess.
Francis Joseph being the last conner, visited the
Emperor Alexander III through peltng rain
the morning after his arrival. The Empress of
Austria, who was suffering from the fatigue OF
her journey had not yet left her apartments.
The Emperor Of Austria wore the uniform of a
Russian general. A short time after, the Gear,
in the undress of a general Of the Austrian
cavalry, and attended by Prince D0lgoruki, one
of his ades-de-cam returned In the evening
the two EmpeTors, in plain clothes, and accom-
panied by the Empress of Russia made their ap-
impossible to mention the number of Russians
and English who are now here. The crowd is
immense, and the august visitors have some
difficulty in walking about, so eager is every one
| to get a close sight of them.
"The two sovereigns salute with great anna
| bility the persons around them. During the
| promenade the Empress OF Russia took the arm
| of the Emperor of Austria Her countenance
bears the traces of the physical suiierings for the
| allevaton of which She has visited Ktssingen.
| As the daughter of the Grand Duke of Darn
| stadt she had, when young, the reputation of
| being endowed with the most amiable qualities,
| and that character has increased since she has
become an Empress.
"Tbe Grand Duke of 0ldenburg is also at Kis-
| sengen his presence here shows that the last
| word as to the succession of the Duchess is not
| yet spoken in favor Of the Prince of Augusten-
| burg The Grand Duke Is a handsome man, and
| his countenance is very pleasing. He accOmpa-
! MED the two Emperors in their promenade.
| Count dc Rechherg and Prince de Gortchakod,
aim-n-arm, followed their sovereigns. This
| morning the Emperor of Austria aud the Grand
| Duke OF Oldenburg were together on the prone
made, the Count de ReChbeTg conversing with
Baron de Pfordten. The King of Bavaria is
| among the latest arrivals"
THE "GREAT EASTERN" PREPARING TO LAY THE
| CABLE.
The Great Eastern has taken three thousand
tons of coal on board, and will shortly leave
| Liverpool for SheeTness or Deptford, where she
will be fitted with watertanks, in which the
| Atlantic cable now making by Messrs. Glass,
Elliot & Co. will be slowed away as fast rs it is
| completed.
| FUNERAL OF SMITH o'BRIES-A TUMULT.
The remains Of William Smith O'Brien arrived
| in Dublin on the 23d nlt and notwithstanding
the earnestly expressed wishes of his family, were
| made the subject of n denomination by the "Na-
| tonalist" party. A letter had appeared In one of
| the journals the previous day, calling upon the
brewers draymen 10 prove by numerous at
tendance "that the texture Of their coats had but
| lttle to do with their PATRIOTISM and accord
| ingly these men were very conspicuous.
At three O'Clock the steamer left the North
| Wall, having on board number OF persons
| whose enthusiasm enabled them TO brave the dis
| u forts Of wet, chilly morning, and proceeded
| into the Bay to meet the Cambria, which con-
veyed the body. She had notproceeded far when
! the expected vessel was deserted, and both yes
| sells came to their moorings at about four A. N.
After little delay, the remains were brought on
shore. The coffin was of oak, with u large cross
| on the lid, and a name-plate bearing the de-
| ceaseds name and age.
| hearse was in waiting, into which those in
| charge attempted 10 bear it, but loud shout Of
| TCmOnstranCe arose from the assembled crowd,
| rush was made towards it, and the honor of first
| aiding in carrying IL was faTlously contested.
Those in charge did not think it to offer any very
strenuous opposition to the crowd, and it was ele-
| waited on the shoulders of six men.
A green flag, furled, was carried at the head OF
| the COrtege, which proceeded by the circular road
| and through some of the streets TO the terminus
| of the Great Southern Railway at hingsbrldge,
| where the coffin was placed in train which was
| in readiness.
MR.. cOBDRN ON AMERICA.
In answer to a letter sent by Mr.. w. Cooper of
Rochdale, on the subject of Mr.. Lindsay motion
for the recognition of the Confederate States Mr..
| Golden writes -
| "LoNpoS, June ls-Dear Sir;-Mr Lindsay has again
postponed his motion respecting the civil IN America
think probable that there may De another postpone
ment that final action In the matter will depend
| nu tbe al Ne /
In the view take Of this terrible struggle. IL Is more
and evident that only true course Is, whilst
wishing In This as In every other for the triumph of
liberty and civilization, 10 preserve strict neutrality
| between the begerents.
| II remain, truly yoprs' IL, Golden.
"Mr W CoOPEH.'
-GOuty people may call on medical gentle
| man, Dr. WeTlhoff, for relief. He advertises anti
! nh fchI in the in