The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-07-04
pERSONAL GOssIn.

1t is said that Mr.. WhItelaw Reid
has been offered AN editorial position
ON the Tribune.
George William Curtis writes most
of the editorials for HGIpeT'S Weekly.
-Colrax takes only three newspaper
men West with him; Richardson, of the
New York Tribune; Bowles, of the
Sprinlield Republican; and Bross, OF
the Chicago Tribune.
1t is said that Mr.. Damn, of the Sun,
was never more earnest about anything
In his life than he Is in presenting the
name of Horace Greeley for the next
Governor-of New York.
Mr.. Thurlow Weed sailed for
Europe Wednesday. He goes out for
the benefit of his health, by the advice
of his physician. The unmistable
symptoms of apoplexy and paralysis
which have shown themselves In his
case, have caused much anxiety on the
part of Mr.. Weeds intimate friends.
The Rev. Peter Cartwright, the
celebrated veteran Methodist, delivered
a lecture in Chicago last week, in which
he related his experiences. Among
them he stated that at about the time
he dated his conversion, ga gentleman
called at our cabin with pack of cards,
fiddle and race horse. j was an
apt scholar, and soon won the cards,
the fiddle and the race horse"
General Phil. Sheridan is in Chi
.cago. ~
General Sherman has adopted one
of Kit Carson's son.
Chief Justice Chase is opposed to
secret sessions of the United States
Senate, because he says our iEstitu-
tions are based upon the principle of
publicity.
-JaAar0On nayJa ,vbiIa 6asnandIr,rp
staircase with one of hischildren in his
arms, in the hotel OF Lenoxville, Can
ada, fell and somewhat Injured his
back.
Margaret Robinson, u coIored
woman, recently died in Schenectady
at the extreme age OF 10S1I years. She
was a native of Africa, and was brought
to this country while a small child.
AT the time of the revolutionary war
she was sixteen years of age. She was
very familiar with events of that re-
markable time, and delighted to relate
incidents from it's history.
1t is the intention of Hon. Edwin
M. Stanton to resume the practice of
the law, in partnership with his son, at
the close of the warm weather.
Hayes, ofthe Savannah Republican,
apologies for an alleged omission in
his journalistic duties, on the ground
of "pressure OF libel Snits and assault
cases."
Mrs. E. A. Pollard, since her "little
unpleasantness" with her husband, has
decided to take the stage. She will
make her debut some time this autumn.
The young lady at Keokuk, Iowa,
to whom 1t Is reported that Mr.. Colfax
Is TO be married, Is Miss Perry, daugh-
ter of prominent and wealthy citizen.
Senator Anthony Is in Providence,
r. i. Thad. Stevens threat of another
impeachment was too much for him.
General Grants eldest son, Fred
erick, youth OF eighteen, Is cadet at
West Point. Admiral Farragut's son
is also at West Point.
ALBERT Edward is growing bald
fast. Unless something is done 10 pre-
vent this, there will soon be no hair to
the throne of England.
Henry Watterson has become gen
eral and editorial business manager of
tho Louisville Journal. he was the
ecitor of the Chattanooga Rebel during
the war. Geo. D. Prentice is new labor
ing on the Journal as salaried editor.
The editor OF the Parkersburg
North american declares: 1--WE are
working for the people, unawed by
power, unbiased by party. We have
never uttered a sentiment that was not
for the benefit OF the people and of the
world" There's independence and
lofty phllanthrophy!
Alta conservative" meeting held
near Lexington, Va, and presided over
by General r. E. Lee, the chief speech
was made by Lafayette Washington,
formerly the slave of Thos. Gibboney.
Hon. Horace Maynard Is a candI-
date for reelection to Congress from
his District.
-Counterfeiters in this country COM
NIT breach of pollteness rather than
breach of law. All, therefore. they
have to do. is TO go to the President,
and say, "Sir, beg your pardon"
The President, who is a miracle Of cour-
tesy and tender heart, can not resist.
They are pardoned.
-Ex.Governor clifford, of Massa-
chusetts, one of the most conservative
men in the State, has the advantage of
personal acquaintance With General
Grant. He says that in his opinion,
there Is no man, either in civil or
military life, to whose prudence and
patriotism, the administration of the
Government could be confded, who
would justify in an equal degree the
assurance of the people In its safe and
successful guidance, and in the protees
ton and advancement of all the great
interests of the country.
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