New-York tribune., 1877-06-15
PERSONAL.


a martyr to rheumatism.
Ex-Speaker Blaine, accompanied by MS wire
and Gail Hamilton" were in Albany yesterday.
Mr.. John Mccullough, California's favOrite
traeedian playing crowded houses in San FRANCISCO
Senator Stanley Matthews while in Washing
ton spends his evenings at the White House chatting
with tne President.
IF ANYBODY is to be Ignored" Senator
snencer and Senator spencors camp followers seem 10
be AN excellent drove to begin wth'
Gov. Robinson gave reception to the MEM
bers of the State Press Association at the Executive
Mansion IN Albany on Wednesday evening.
Miss Georgiana Chapman OF Newburyport'
Mass has presented to Dartmouth College fne por-
trait In oil OF her father late DR.. George L. Chap
Judge Ward Hunt of the United States Su-
ureme Court and DE- stuart Robinson OF Louis ille KY
are the latest additions the list Of European eAeur
siOdists.
The Nation has lively art critic. Here is
its entire notice Of one picture: Mr.. Met sent ike
ness OF Mark Twain, covered, unhappy, with vulsary
with a garment
Ex-Congressman WattersOn is in danger OF
losing his youngest child born in Washington last Win
ter Louisville paper says that all hope OF It's recovery
has about ceased
Gov. Rice has been informed by telegraph
that President Hayes, his visit to Boston, will he ac
copaned by Gen sherman. most of the members of the
CABINET and their wives.
Aunt Polly, coored woman of Nashville.
Tenn lively young danse OF l2O years can be-
She can recoec everything that has happened ifOLl te
Revolutionary War down.
Gov Williams OF Indiana has been travelling
considerably OF late He has visited three State
capitols within short time with the State House
Commission and Tuesday he attended the Commence
me exercises at the Indiana state University at Bloom
ngton.
The Rev. John S. C. Abbott, who has shown
sch remarkable tenacy of life, is said to be at last
really sinking His mind continues clear, however, and
he is cheerful In nconversaton witha friend
few DAYS ago he said Soon shall be far happier than
any man aiive'
1t was not thoughtful of Mr.. Tilden to point
his morals and adorn his tales with illusions to the ola
Tammany Ring III presence OF the Hon d. d. Field, the
iusrious adviser the fallen statesmen, OF OF exGov'
John T. Hoffman, while his memories Of those lunches
still were green.
Col. John NJ. Weare of SeabroOk, n. H., has
given State the original return OF the selectmen oil
that town. of the of the male inhabitants OF Il
years of age and upward who, in 1776, signed the
agreement defend themselves against the hostile acts
Of the British Government
Ex-senator Pratt of Indiana is publishing
his Personal Recollectons" in The LOgdnsp0Tf und)
star In the issue OF that paper he says that when
q young he came to indianapolis 10 STUDY law
There being no banks in those days the lawyers were the
only collecting agents The office in which he was ala
very large business and 1t was the duty OF Mr. Pratt TO
ride over the country visiting delnquents, bringing
suits, In this manner nc visited nearly all portions
Of Indiana and be tells many thrilling incidents coi-
Eected with these long tralnls.
When Senator Blaine was told by friend,
the other day. that great many people attributed the
inspiration OF the Gail Hamilton letters in THE TRIBUNE
TO him. he said that reminded him of little story
woman in one OF the back counties OF Pennsylvania went
before notary public to acknowledge deed ana was
asked usual question If she signed the deed without
conpulsion or OF her husband stepping back one
or two PAGES she put hands her hips set her head
side, and after looking at the man Ior inomen,,
exclaimed: guess, jedge, you don't know the iainiy
Miss Elizabeth ID. WOolsey, whose marriage
at Newport on Wednesday, to President Daniel C. Gil
man of the Johns Hopkins University has been an
nounced is daughter OF the late Prof John NJ Woolsey
Of Hartford, Conn., sister OF MISS s. C. Woolsey (su-
san Cooilge'J, and niece Of ExPresdent Woosey OF
Yale College. Although not a wel-known literary char
acter as is her sister, Mrs. Gilman is said to possess
considerable amount OF taste and ability i'll that drec
ton. President and Mrs. Gilman Will sail for Europe 10
morrow.
Gov. Wade Hampton, in his letter of the
9th ns accepting invitation to be present at the an
niyersary of the Shields Guards at Auburn. Ow
ing 10 the pressure Of official business have been un
able hitherto your very polite invitation 10
ion the Shields Guards the occasion OF their ap
preaching anniversary As our Legislature was in ses-
sion until this morning it was impossible for me TO
make any definite plans as to my movements; but /
write now say that shall endeavor TO show my ap
probation OF your kindness by my attendance on the
10Th Thanking you for the invitation and for the cor
dial terms in which you transmit H. am respectfully
and Truly yours" The Governor Will leave Charleston
for New-lOrk Tonight.
"Old men live in the past. My past was
connected with the press Ny life from 1911 to 1865
was passed apprentice journeyman publisher, and
editor in printing Offices These occupations emil
nently c0ngenial SXysx years Of constant labor
cheered by aspirations which were gradually but ulti-
mately realized. Industry and fidelity were. under the
guidance OF a kind Providence, abundanty rewarded.
And now In the evening OF life my chief enjoyment
remembrances OF the stirring events with which
have been connected and OF the army of patriotic and
devoted friends Of whom cherish agreeable recolloc-
tonsrecOectiOns saddened only by the reflection that
most OF them have passed away. When published my
first newspaper at Norwich, Chenango County, there
about go journals IN the state or their propeors
my friend Lewis H. Redheld OF Syracuse is the only sur
yivor." SO wrote Thurow Weed TO the SewI York Press
Association Convention.
The Hon. John NJ. Francis, in his address
before the Press Association Convention,
gctc plea for clean Typography He said With most Of
us desire excel leads to exert best endeavos.
To no human being that desire given strongly than
to the average editor He likes to appear smart. But
dressing the brightest thoughts the wttest sayings
the proioundest wisdom in garb Of purost English,
without giving them at least respectable mechanical
presentation s ought be, abhorrent to the
journalist. want to speak word in favor Of
clean and neat Typography III your thoughts worth
printing, they worth printing good paper, with
distinct type and clear ink. newspaper Is not hand
bill and the memory OF the who Invented the pat
outside ought IL be forever buried in oblivion Let
his work perish from the earth the disciples o the art
presevatye OF all arts should show by their skill that
they appreciate tet glory OF their calling and the
grandeur OF their art"
The late Charles A. Arthur, who shot HIM
self Bryn Mawr Wednesday onaecount ofpeeuniary
troubles was a victim OF his own lboray. His financial
arose. his neghbors say, entirely from
his lberaty and his efforts 10 assist others. Twenty