The Portland daily press., 1868-02-11
Varieties.

cised about the rumor that the famous "whito
| lady, the appf@ition which is said to announce
| important events in the Hobenzollern family,
has again made her appearance at the royal
palace.
Tho father of the great Calico was the
first to inventsolo singing, or the arrangement
of music for a single voice. Before bis time.
good music was only cultivated for the Church,
and sHng in chorus. The experiment in solo
singing was first tried in the house Of rich
amateur in Florence, and at ence became pop
ular. paving the way for oratorio and opera.
"A gossiping correspondent relates how at
the New Years reception Of the Holy Father,
the officers Of the French army and the Papal
Zouayes called on his Holiness, and INDUCED
in the ceremony of kissing Pho Nono's foot.
As the Pope saw Colonel darcy commander
of the famous Antilles Legion, rather cor
pulent gentleman, coming up he was afraid
lest the ColonePs comfortable belly should rem
der it difficult for him to kneel down, and ex-
claimed, Colonel darcy, exempt you from
the requirements of the ceremonial" But the
devout Colonel, saying, mo, Holy Father, it 10
my right" knelt down and kissed the Papal
foot.
ly conducted the Theatre at Deering Hall, dis.
appeared eighteen months ago from San
Francisco, and has not been heard from. His
wardrobe was recently sold at auction.
Hon. Anson Herrick, editor of the New
York Atlas, died in that city on Wednesday
last. He was q native of Lewiston in this
State At one time he published in Hallow-
ell paper called the Free Press, and after
wards was proprietor Of the Bangor Demo-
crat. He was Naval Storekeeper at New York
during Buchanan's administration, and repre-
ssnted that city in Congress in 1923.
The following marriage notice appears in tho
Sarnia Observer of the 18th ult.:-MARRIED,
On the 4th inst. by the Rev. Wamtecooah
Enene, Amos Sawpaw, Of wequadoong,
grandson of Chauwenoo, and nephew Of Chief
Wawanoah, to Miss Mary Navel, of Ahmeje.
wenoong, daughter of the st. Clair Indian
Doctress, and granddaughter of the late Dr.
Wawpooze. A feast was held at the residence
of the brides father, which was attended By
number of chiefs, their former s. I. A., the
Government Interpreter, and many Others.
The tablsSwere loaded with roasted goose and
turkey, with accompanying dainties. Tho
young bride was attired in white, and her
beauty might have been enyied by many a
"pale face" lady. At the conclusion OF ths
feast, the happy pair proceeded to their new
home, where the young "brave" has prepared
well cleared farm and neat frame house. nl.
ready carpeted, papered and furnished.
Two enterprising men opened new sa-
loon at Now Paris, Ohio, recently, and num-
Der of ladies, with eap-year audaeity and their
everyday knitting, marched to the saloon,
took seats, and staid until night. Next day
the visit was repeated, and prolonged until
nine o'clock in the evening. The following
day the enterprising saloon-keepers had left
town, ard the saloon was to rent.
"A clearinghouse keeper in Buffalo, who
died few days ago, left handsome legacy to
one Of her boarders, whose only claim to her
favor was that he never found fault at table.
he was very patient man, and deserved his
reward.
"A savings bank in Memphis having failed
six Tennesseeans went to the home Of tho
cashier last Wednesday night provided with
ropes for the purpose of hanging him. Luck
lily that officer was absent, and so his life was
saved. But the Tennessee idea of restoring
the affairs of broken bank by stretching ths
neck of one of its officers is in the yein OF the
comic
Memphis has become the Sodom of tho
South. All the worst elements of society
which survived the war appear to have been
concentrated there and kept in active play.
Vicksburg's ante-war reputation is completely
eclipsed, and the absence of daily account,
from that point, of a riot, outrage or murder
is conclusive evidence that the wires are
down.
-'I hope, my little daughter L said one
morning, shat you will be able to control
your little temper to-day" eyes, mamma;
and hope you win be able to control your big
temper"
-Epitaphs are sometimes not moro happy
than the lives they speak of. Here is one from
the tombstone OF a Puritan couple:
Obadiah and Sarah Wilkinson,
Their warfare is accomplished.
The Washington Star is responsible for
the following: "A cable despatch from Ross,
Herefordshire, England, announces the start
ling and at the same time agreeable news to
Mr.. Dolby of the arrival at Ross, on Tuesday
morning last, of son! Hereafter the name
of "Dombey and Son" win pass away, and tho
firm of Dolby and Son will take their place.
A new novel, under the title of Dolby & Son
is expected to appear soon after Mr.. Dickens
retnrn to England. Such work will pay.
Dolby telegraphed to the boy yesterday to be-
have himself and not spend too much money
until his return. Tho two dispatches an
noancing to the father the arrival of his son
and the formers response, cost over $500 in
greenbacks. Costly boy, that, for his age"
The London Timess Berlin correspondents
thinks that the great miseryin some countries
of Europe is due principally to bad harvest.
but that it is also partially brought about by
the careessness of governments, that neglect
to take proper measures to secure the well be-
ing of the people.
The French Prince Imperial is said to be
evidently in good health but losing his good
looks. He is short of stature, has long nose,
and q rather lack-lustre gray eye, but is o
pleasant hammered child, ever ready to ao-
knowledge With smile tho salutations Of
those whom he approaches.
Julia Ward Howe, seeing in Boston the
sign Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary," ex-
pressed her surprise and skepticism, saying
she did not believe there was charitable eys
or ear in the whole city.
4h 4 oANshAoNsiA, ~N' AA'f Ol AuuESuly cVen-
ing, man named L. +. Jones, runner for
New York house, attempted to commit sui.
eide by jumping from the Pier Wharf He
fortunately landed in boat, and was secured
until officers were sent for and he was tTken In
charge. He had on his person very valuable
watch, and three large trunks of samples had
been sent by him to the Rockingham house
He was laboring under a temporary alteration
of mind.
Satan, although pretty cute old chap,
once got cornered by on old fellow residing in
a certain town in New Hampshire.-He was
eobbler by trade, and made league with his
Satanic Majesty; and after enjoying every
earthly blessing to the end of the compact. Sa-
tan demanded his soul. Tho cobbler took
sharp knife, and ripping off tho sole OF his
shoe threw it at the feet OF his majesty. "What
does this mean" said his majesty. Look al
the contract" was the reply of the cobblor.
Satan examined the contract and found the
was spelt sole, which only entitled him to a
| piece of old leather. He turned on his heei
and went of, scratching his head ana tho
cobbler called after him as Old ScTate'' and
ever since he is known to many as Old
Scratch.
A country paper in Massachusetts asserts
th,, a fellow in its vicinity went couIting his
oirl ON Monday evening, and wishing to be