The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-24
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Personal Intelligence.
General Scott arrived at the Aston House, from Boston,
on Wednesday night and purposes making short stay
In the city He would have left for New Orleans yester
day. but was induced to wait the termination OF the
stormy weather now prevailing along the coast the od
hero Is In very feeble health, and maintains strict
seclusion from visitors admitting but few personal
friends Despite his weakness he still preserves the
erect carriage and military which his distinguish
ing characteristics and although the Of seventy
winters nave passed over his head yet there glow Of
the old fire IN him. The eye that flashed defiance ON the
British columns at Niagara and Lundy's Lane and led
the veterans Of Cherubusco and Chapuepec to victory
earning the title Of Winfield is now glazed by the in
exorable hand Of time, yet sparkes with enthusiasm
when the names Of Grant, Sherman and Sheridan arc
mentioned and for the moment the old soldier forgets
age and weakness as the battle scene again TO his
vrew He will probably leave by Of the New Or
leans steamers in q few days. His visit to the South
will enable him avoid the Indictment Northern winter
and enjoy the genial cimo Of the sunny land o.
louisiana and Texas
Surgeon Lewis Taylor, United States Army has been
relieved from duty in the Middle Department and will
repair to New York city, and is ordered to report In
person to Brevet Lieutenant General Winfield Scott
United States Army, to accompany him to his destna
ton, whether It DO Key West Fla, Now Orleans La
Upon ntimation from Lieutenant General Scott that
he no longer desires his services Surgeon Taylor 10
ordered report the commanding general Of the De-
partment Of Florida for assignment to duty at Fort
Taylor, Key West.
Lieutenant General Grant, when informed, just before
his departure hence that Mr. Hacket had never received
the telegram he had despatched him from Baltimore
on the 18th inst, courteously sent him his card
Tho Richmond Enquirer, Of the Goth, says:-General
Sumner Of the United States Army is stopping at the
Ballard House This officer was stationed for some time
in Warrenon Va where by great Kindness to the peo-
pie he won the esteem respect Of all classes Of ctt
gems. During the time OF his command in Warronton
and ball given at the latter OF which tho
practical fact Of restoration was witnessed the dancing
pisa .vs OF General Sumner Of the United States Army,
and General Payne, OF the Confederate States Army
The people Of Tauguer parted with General Sumner WITH
health and happiness hereafter. si.~- ls44sa -
Brgadier General VIM. H. Payne formerly Of tho Con-
Tolerate Army has resumed his residence In FauquioI
county and the counties Of Prince William and Kappa
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The shepherdstown West virgnial Register states
ha the late hz 81 5 o. o s an
his daughter, Mrs. Brooks Of Boston. He was born in
17s4 in shepherdstown in house where the Town
tuate the memory Of his birthplace In 1909 he to
ness until 1s40, and was the executor Of the
estate Of the late Judah Touro, Of that city. Mr..
Tssna in W High
property in New Orleans and repued to be one0f
the wealthes men Of that CITY, Upon the breaking out
the rebellion he returned to Boston and resided for
short time with his daughter and sole heir, MrS Goram
Brooks, widow Of son Of the late Peter g Brooks.
An English writer says that Mr. Beecher, upon ono cc-
nizcd BY Peter Funk" who cried out, swhy don't you
bid, Mr. Beecher Upon this Mr. Beccher disappeared.
s % to *
Funk, "why I've owneda pew in his church five yearss
Some members Of the nobility Of Prussia seem resolved
Fink, Of FnKenstoin formerly an ofioer Of the Second
rifles knight Of the Red Eagle, &C. has been tried as
Gnesen for forging bills He confessed his guilt and
tho amount of twenty-nine thousand pounds. He has
been sentenced to ten years, Imprisonment Count
Sttried been tried for theft OF Gatz, and FOUND
guilty He got three months imprisonment, with loss
Of civil rights for year. which entails the loss Of his
nobility.
sgnor Renazz the principal heir Of the late Prince Of
Mussgnano, Don Giuseppe Bonaparte lwho died lately
in Roc has not yet into possession Of his inhor-
Napoleon Ill., who has ordered the French Ambassador
at Rome to have all tho movable effects sealed and e.
Of articles Of Clothing belonging to the First Emperor
Henri do Pene Oils two columns Of the GdseHe de
Erangs Of Paris, with details Of tho scene and core
has Just taken place in that city The church. We are
informed was crowded by the toale pareeparties a.
trsd in full dress M liable Raynsvai prono UNI
ding dinner telegram conveyed the congratulations OF
her Majesty the Queen Of Prussia to the bridal couple
while poets composed in honor Of the import
ant event Many people expected to hear Of Bismark,
a Metternich. or Bonaparte having entered tho
state of matrmony. Tho regal Fluctuations were 0s9
supplement addressed the hardresser, Leroy, whose
daughter cspoused his apprentice NJ. Albert
The King OF the Belgians continued to improve In
health on November s.
M Nathan James Edward dc Rothschd has taken the
required oath and been called to the French bar In Paris
General James L. Herman the recently appointed
Unitod States Consul to China and his lady, who arc
lately Washington, and route for their new desti
nation the other side OF the hemisphere stopping
al the St. Nicholas Hotel.