Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-17
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SATURDAY. MARCH II, 1877.
CanliIIe's CHILD.

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The child of Matilda Heron fouud guardian
yesterday, Dir. A. NJ. Palmer, manager OF the
Union Square Theatre, being appointed to that
Office by Surrogate Calvio. The choice was
that Of her mother who repeatedly besought,
by letter, MIR. Palmer TO protect her cbild when
death should deprive her Of mothers care
Bijou herself was equally desrous TO obtain
such guardian, and all those WAC took an es
pecial interest in her welfare We're delighted
| with the decision OF the Surrogate. MIR. James
j. Traynor, who vas appointed guardian in
case of ueccssty, at the request Of Nine. Heron,
on May 81, 1874, united with other friends 10
recommending Mr.. Palmer. Mr. Traynor, who
is connected with the Surrogatc's Office as ad.
mDistration clerk, was au Old friend of Matilda
| HeroD's, and he cheerIully undertook the re-
sponsibiiity of future guardianship OF the child.
| when applied to and qualified as such. But
| when the question came up ou Monday last he
| waived all rights in favor OF the most eligible
person that could be named, and this person,
in his estimation was Mr.. Palmer At the re.
quest of MIR. Traynor the Surrogate sent for
Bijou Heron aud had an Interview with her
yesterday. The child, accompanied by Mrs.
Carey, with whom she is residing at present,
Her tall and slender figure atlired 10 deep
mourning, tie remarkably sympathetic ex-
preston Of her beautiful face and her large,
lustrous eyes attracted general attention wheo
she threw back the heavy Grape veil and let fall
the black shawl from her shoulders. Shrink
ing tmidity and modest simplicity were re.
vealed in the young face. The dropping eye
ashes were glisteni0g with the traces of re-
cent tears and the slight form shook With
emotion as the child passed through the
throug of curious gazels. There was
frank, confdi0g smile aud u warm clasp OF the
hand for each friend who was present. No one
would tbiuk that the little girl was ever on the
stage or was ever brought face to face with that
remorseles5 taskmaster, The world experience.
She looked moro like delicate flower that had
been hidden away 10 the conservatory Of some
happy home, or the budding tavorito OF con
vent Of holy sisters.
MIR. Traynor then brought the child into the
Surrogale's private rOom, and the kindly old
gentleman questioned her as to her own feel.
logs and choice in the matter Of guardian.
She unhesltatingy replied that she would pre-
fer her manager, Mr.. Palmer. to aoy one else.
She did not wish to be placed in the hands Of
her father anything but that. She was de-
voted to her profession, and it was the wish OF
her roor mamma that she should continue 10
it. The Surrogate then decided upon appoint
ing Mr.. Palmer as her guardian until she shall
be fourteen years Of age, when she can make
her own choice without reference to court TO-
reference. The intelligence and judgment Of
the child, far 10 adVarcc Of her years, induced
the Surrogate TO accedc TO her wishes in every
respect. Mr.. Palmer was notified and prompt.
ly appeared, and namel Mr.. Sheridan Shook
and another gentleman as his surei@s.
DEATH OF MADAME LIE FERT.-News comes
to us Of the death yesterday near Augusta,
Ca, of Octavia Walton lie Vert, lady we'll
known 10 New York society. Her graudfath-
cr, George Walton, native of Prince Edward
county, Va, was Que OF the signers OF the Dec
lara.iou of Iudrpcndence, and al,erward Gov.
eruor OF Georgia and mambcr ofihe Supreme
Court. Her father, George Walton. was a
Governor of Florida. having removed to thal
State soou after its incorporation 10 the Uoion,
and the Capital, Tallahassee, was named 10
Difference to her taste! When Gen. lafayette,
who Was warm friend O. her grandtathcrs
visited Mobile in 1925 he was much impressed
with Miss Waltou's charms Of pcr-cn and man.
ncr, and predicted for her i brilliant career
The prophecy was amply fulfilled. During her
sojouru in the chief c,l.es OF America and Eu,
rupc 10 later year she was everywhere courtcd
aDd admired, and Ell ycd the fr"nd-hIp OF
some OF tue most distinguished !nen OF letters
of her time. Washington lrrlGs "ai very
fond of her society aud l.amarIlne lnduc&d her
to write book OF "Survcnr5 OF Travel, which
proved Very successful.
In 1893 Miss Walton um%!ri"j d.. Henry L2
Vert, OF Mobile. During tie ad n''!,tra'lon
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