New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-05-14
PERSONAL.

Thomas Minton established his famous CHINA
mandatory just 30 years ago
Mr.. L. l.. Hale says that the first poem on
the old south Church was composed by Ben. Franklin
Edward 5. Rand's estate, "Glendale,' at Ded-
ham, has been sold at auction for $4,000 to the mort
gagec. The mortgage is for $4,000.
w. u. Boone, a grandson of Daniel Boone,
Is now living in Santa Clara Valley, California lie was
born in Ohio, and went to California in 1919.
Miss Sweet, late the renowned Pension Agent
in Chicago Is trying to secure the office Of Pension
Agent Of Illinois The Chicago nagnaes nave gwen Hcr
letters OF recommendation
The Duchess Marie of Edinburgh has been
attending special service held for the success OF the
Russian army now in the field against Turkey Itis SAID
that in the event Of any unforeseen contingency asns
of the present hO5ulltlcs Inc DucHcas WI l,." "
Engand-Which is excessively vague ana diplomatic
A part of the speech of Webster in reply to
Uavne written ont by Webster's own hand, has been
added TO the collections Of the Boston Public Library
This is bound with Mr. Galcs's shorthand notes OF the
speech and with the original copy Of these notes written
in part by MI Gales anu his WHe' anu ~
Webster.
A fed-gass which belonged to "Stonewa!l "
Jackson ia now in the possession OF Mr.. j. L. Bechtel or
schoencck Lancaster County, Penn The glass which
was made IN England is of peculiar construction ana Is
covered with sharks skin. It was captured at Gooch-
land near Richmond during the contest at mat pace.
d
a relic, but was not permitted 10 DO So Mr. Btc"ltii
values the relic very highly ana ha' reiSeU 'o'' i'''
Offers for IT,
Ex-President Grant held two hours recep-
lion M the Union League Clubhouse, Philadelphia on sat
urday afternoon the guests being introduced BY eASec-
rc:ary Borie AFTER the reception Gen. Grant III com
pany with Gov Harranft and his staff Mayor stoSlcy
and other prominent citizens, reviewed the Isl regiment
Of Infantry, National Guard Of Pennsylvania when
paraded before the clubhouse. Another reception viii
II.II IN
Griut viii visit the Water Works and FarmounJ PARK
and attend banquet at Belmont Mansion
Nile. Louise BeItm, daughter OF BcrtIn, ST.,
ana sister OF Edward and Armand Berlin OF the DJats'
has Just died in Paris. she was the composer OF 'e
music OF In Esn6rada," the opera whose hOretto was
written BIS Victor Hugo lie not liked by the
Dtbqs and il Is said that when he offered 10 ma Nike
Berlin the libre0 Of which she was in search, 1t was on
the condition that that journal would be kinder to NM
The work when completed did not attract the public;
5e fourth act alone was successful MaSsO obtaining IN
It much applause IN the AR d'S tDches OF H.Fi,
nolo." Tnis fourth act was aitcfNard turned INTO
spectacle with ballet.
The widow of George fIcrwegh, the German
revolutionary poet, who died in exile couple Of years
ago IS now living in scclusion at BaienBaden, where
she Is trying to make her way by teaching. Though
recognized as Of the most accomplished women OF
Germany finds great difficulty 1t Is stated III o0d-
n-pup because tie society OF the place fears 70 incur
the dsp.asurc OF the government authorities by re-
a.
riunphI tour through Germany in ~ as the poet Of
freedom TIE King OF Prussia sent TO him to say, Let
H. be GOOD enemies" but his after poems made the per-
secuon of him so bitter that the posthumous collection
vi l!s New Poems" recently issued I'D S"ltHlaio i
been suppress ed n Germany An American @ - 80
edition of these Ncutn Godichte' las been Issued 10y
German publisher at Milwaukee Tor the DeAo"' Vi
UrrWegh's widow
Provost BresSant WOrmsand Madeline BrOhan,
the famous artists Of the Theatre Francais were at Ba
den about ten years ago ana engaged to play IaItuie
II was o'clock the evening oil representation anu 'h0
costumes had not arrived What could they dol 1T is
simple enough" said one OF tho actors 1--WE can't play
without our costumes and consequently We can't play
Lei US see nevertheless" said Provost zine public
azores w. and adores Moliere no less; we can then
count absolutely its indulgence. Why not play IN
modern dr.ss3" Ion! oh" cried the others, " that's
very daring but might try H. How should we dress y
After the characters Of MolleTcs pcrsOuageS,' said
Provost in Tapping trowscrs, Powered walstcOat,
and great coat; 'Tartufc in the gu5' OF sexton ia
-LrnuEen black ana VALERIE in black coat and white
crayat" &c." cried the youngest Of the troupe. since
we can't have the right costumes let Us meet the thing
sauarcy and play, all in white cravat and black
coats It's difficulty the more, without doubt
Int wnat elmy for Moere and for Us il
For the first five minutes, ~ spite OF the announce,
mcnt winch had been made, the audience seemed
Il litte bcWildeIed and then rather tempted 70 laugh
IN another i've minutes al t!hs mn" ',,Sg, anu at '
c.ud act nobody was conscious OF anything but The
am costumes. In short, 10 was yelitdDe triumph FOR
Mo!crr and group OF actors than whom PROBABLY the
world never saw better.
WAsmNGroS, May 13.-Secretarcs Eyarts
and schuiz and Cen Sherman viii accompany the Presl
dent to New-York tomorrow.
ToRoYTo, Ont, May 12-The Hon. VIM.
Armand Premier OF Nova Scotia, has been appointed
Agent General of the Dominion at London
EIMRA, \. Y, May 13.-The Rev. DR..
Henry H. Field Of NeW-York will deliver the annual ora
ton bcfor. the societies Enir Female College at
tle Commencement IN June.
LONDON, May 13.-The Emperor William,
after rs return from Alsace received the French Emhas-
sdoryery kindly The latter authorized 10 express To
President MacMahon the Emperor's good wishes for
France.
NORFOLK, Va, May 13.-The Hon. r. w.
Thompson. Secretary Of the Navy, accompanied by
number of distinguished naval officers, arrived here yes
terl.,y morning. \ committee waited on the Secretary
and rendered him reception by the city authorities,
bur he lucd a, his stay would be brief. The Navy
Yard was visited and inspected after which tie party
Took the 1 o'clock steamer for Washington.