New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-09

German the way. He got books FROM the public
library in the nearest town, and pored over them
tnuay. Scott and Byron were his fagoftes, and he
dreamed them in the fields and in the woods where
| he often betoos himself
| Edward Everett had an exceedingly good
opinion OF himself Nevertheless, he used 10 tell this
| story: Travelling in crowded Massachusetts, stage
| one day, before tho time Of railroads. school,
girl came out of house and wished to get
| in. They made room for her, Mr.. Everett offer.
ing his knee for her to SIT upon She had
sat time, when STr +. thought she might like to
OF sitting, gnd asked If she would Yes. Sir" re-
Piled He said, Ny nam9 Is Edward Everett Z" Dd
tell !" she replied. :" Be you sailor man -
Mr.. Henry Bacon, the artist, says that it was
Horace yernet who originated the word "ehie." used
to describe things striking and agreeable, almost as
much in Englshspcaking countries in France
Vcrnet had a clever young pupil who painted
80 like his master, and drew with such
strength and precision, that he held him
up as an example to all his class OF pupils When pupil
dspeased him he would say, "LOok at Chic THAT was
the name Of the faYOrite" how he works do as he
does" etc. Chic died young Vernet felt very badly
about it, and when be went INTO MS studio aud looked at
down his eyes, and say 10 himself ca NEST pas Chic"
Mr.. Z. T. Barnum is sketched adroitly by
writer The World OF London who In the course OF his
article notices this pleasant trait OF the Snowman:
"a love OF children Is one Of Mr. Barnums
characteristics, a love returned by all his small
little folks; who so fertile in deysing amuselnents
for them who relate sieh wonderful stories, mpro
ysng when the original narrative Is not sufficiently
thrilling; who coniure fearfully, swallowing
Watches making pennies drop out of little curly heads
who can bark like dog who, when the babies seize
the tail OF his coat. can slip out OF IL uncOn-
scously, and suddenly perceive be is coatess with
Wild With delight and VINO but he has taught every
child Of his acquaintance to drive like Jehup
1t is told of Bishop Simpson, the eminent
Methodist divine that after hts election to the eps
copacy ne stayed at Lancaster PENN introduced to
Mr. Bishop, the pastor, as Brother Simpson, and was
allowed with dlfdeDce to preach sunday morning
Whilo the collection was being taken up Mr.. Bishop who
astOnished ut the preachers clOqucnce, asked, Are
you q travelling prcachcrp ayes" said Bishop
Simpson, have been itnerant for several years,
and travel very large circuit" :" What conference
do you belong TOT" "Idid belong to the Pittsburgh but
cannot say that attached to particular confer
ence" "Hhat did you say your name wasp "simp-
SON" "sim son! Not Bishop simpson, why. they
call bishop sometimes" Greatly surprised, Mf.
Bishop and exclaimed 81 have the pleasure 10 an
nounce 10 the congregation that the eloquent preacher
who has addressed lis this morning Is Bishop simpson
DR.. Schlemann is neatly described as q short,
round pleasant man, love with his subject but not
attempting to Overwhelm you either with gush or lore
Mr. Conway gives this LITTLE picture Of the doc
tors recent reception by the London antquares:
"GladstOne carries vigorous gesiiculaory talk and
looks unconscousy triumphant at the Photographic full
specuations TennysOn enters with his handsome eldest
son, and, though he is shy, for once in his life
resist the temptation to rise up In ul view OF the
assembly and give prolonged shake OF the hand TO
thick-set who has quietly entered. This is schle-
mann himself, and sooner does he get the Lau-
reate's hand than he leads him to point
where hangs on the wall the beautiful picture OF cows
head, artIstcay the gem OF his COLLECTION Icnhyson
looks upon reycrenty as any ancient nhabitant OK
Mykenje might have done VINO saw in II the protecting
goddess OF his clty-tDe cOW-Iaced here
Mrs. "Stonewall" jackson is a handsome
little woman looking still very yOnng: Gen. jackson
left his wife and child in very moderate circumstances
He invested oil that he had in the bonds OF the Confed-
eracy, which OF course worthless. neat home In
Lexington was nearly all that was left. small
amount OF money in bonds and this house COM
prise Mrs. JacksOns wealth al present Her income Is
sufficient for the support Of herself and daughter She Is
now boarding school in Charlotte for the purpose OK
educating this daughter She has uniformly dis
couraged any movement that looked toward
the raising OF money by public subscription
for her use. Hence proposition made last
Spring that various memorial societies OF the South
should receive contributions ON Memorial day Tor the
family of StOnewall Jackson realized only lew nun
drcd dollars Mrs. Jackson las determined to maze
her homo in Charlotte. near which city her father
lives She is trying to so arrange her slender re-
that she can build and furnish nome for herself
and daughter She much prefers to supply Wnateyer ue
hcency there may be III her means Dy hef own eAcF
tOns.
q. Sultan Hamid, as he appeared In the historic
part OF opening the Turkish Parliament described
by q correspondent OF The London Daily NeTs: " The
Sultan entered the room with stumbling, in-
decisive kind Of walk and took up his position near tho
throne leaned it, and moved until lie went out
OF the again. The impression which he gave on en-
tering and which grew upon during the whole OF
the proceedings that OF physical weakness Sultan
Hamid is under the middle hight. with small
but expressive eyes, q good and pleasant mouth and
thickset manly beard, which, though in accordance
with the rule which prevents Turkish princes from wear
ing boards has only been allowed to grow since bis access
sion TO the throne, adds considerably to the dignity OF
His Majestys presence The expression ofthe lace was
at FIRST and continued throughout TO be- one OF sadness
On his entrance the Sultan made nasty salute 10
the House, but ii remarked that he en-
tirely overlooked the representatives OF the
diplomatic body who wero present. Hastily
giving the speech TO the Grand Vizer, the latter
handed IL again TO Said Pasha who thereupOn readn
aloud While It was being read His Majesty looked I'll nc
ease frighuly bored by everything, but particularly Dy
the reading The sad expression OH his lace Decale sd
der AS he suffering intense ply steal PAIN several
times he appeared sigh heavily RS II from weak resplr
ton and almost often he his hand on his chest,
ness that must allow his amcnt 20 become known
to those before HIM When the reading was over there
was one glance of relief and then HIS Majesty made tho
best OF his way out or the room.'
MADRID, April Seen. Gushing, the Amer
lean Minister had farewell audience with the King
yesterday.
POLITICAL NOTES.