New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-13
PERSONAL.

The late Herr Dresbach, the liOn-tamer, is
said have been the first to bring animals upon the
stage in spectacular PLAYS
The memorial monument to the late William
Gilmore simms will probably be built; enthusiastic
efforts are making toward the completion OF the requisite
fand.
Mr. Alexander II. Stephens has been prepar-
ing speech on the Colorado election contest He has
also been writing for The Cascte OF Baltimore an arti-
Gle full Of anecdotes OF the most eminent men OF the last
half century
The report Of the death Of General McNulta,
OF Bloomington, H., which gained currency few
months ago. turns to be uulounded It arose from
the General having boon struck with paralysis while in
Arkansas for the benefit OF his health lie 10 now at
home, and has resumed legal practice.
Mr.. Crockcr is one of the richest OF the rich
men of California. III, silver wedding occurred recent
IT, and at its celebration his wife presented picture
so striking and singular that it deserves mention Her
gown was mass Of silver brocado and gauze she wore
a grde, necklace comb earrings and fan chaelane Of
magnificent diamonds; and GROWING all this si.ycry
glitter was her thick, shining siiycr-white hair.
Mr.. Lawrence Barrett is described as a very
hard student. lie has been such from early boyhood
He was found in indianapolis book shop one morn
ing lately mousrg about the shelves and in the course
Of fifteen minutes he bought tran5lations from TAG
Crock old plays, history. and biography. The book
seller said that Barrett never visited the city without
carrying away from ten 20 twenty books and he
o any kind in my ife."
A letter from Benjamin Franklin to Mr..
Humphrey Marshall. OF Pennsylvania, has just been
published for the first time Il is written in the high
protection ycln aud in it is this passage, which now
reads strangely The colonies that produce provisions
grow very FAST but OF the countries that take OF those
provisions some do not increase at al, 80 the European
n,t,n.. and others a. the West India colonies, not f.
the same proportion 50 that though the damln! at
present may be sufficient, it cannot long continue so'
An old gentleman, who was once intimate
with Washington Irving, says that one day. twenty years
ago. he found at work on tract Of land adj
iunrn. sleepy Hollow, and hearing one Of them ad-
dressed as Van Tasse AMI thinking Of his friend rynSs
legend of sleepy Hollow he in Ilrcd Of tins man II be
knew Katrina Van ras5ol. "Why," said the man. Il
ouyht 10 know her: sho IS my aunt Kate" Some refer
crc benz, made blythe gentleman 10 Irgngs story " her
Irving been writing lies .bouI my Aunt Kate"
The Spanish Duke Iii Nedina-Cpli is a pro-
isy % anco siry IL is four times Duk eight times
Marquis, ana six times Count without reckoning minor
houors An ancestor Of Medma-CUh boa5ted that he
came By lucal decent from the family Of the Virgin
sary. In consequence OF this assumption he preserved
in the most conspicuous place Of his principal drawing
ro .ri p.ot,e representing Medna-CGii Of the Her
odau period in he % sautug hal in hand the Holy
Virgin The latter is depicted according to the style OF
art ~ tie period, with ribbon issuing from her mouth
Inscribed with the courteous injunction, Put on your
at my cousin" In former days there used to De pic
tlrc IN the Chateau os the French Duca family o. L"ys
in otter spelling. Levin whicl Noah shown 10 Us
entering the Ark with MS miscellaneous following AmOn-
Ills arm Inscribed with the legend Papers relating to
me Lewis family" That must be sad to cap the Duk
az Ncliua-CWl
If there be anything that Mr. Whittier hates
tits "a scene" Al OF the three great Boston fairs
was a lady who for long had been an admircr Of
the poet and when she discovered that ne too there,
she bcsought friend to bring her into personal acquant
ancc with him. The friend consented whittier was
caught in passing, hurried and uneXpectant: IN the
centre Of a curious crowd the Introduction was
spoken. whittier bent his head in smiling greet
ings when, without warning the hooigates
OF feminine gl,h we're opened and Mrs Blank, between
,ob and tears tried tell Mr. Waiter that for years she
has cherished him in her heart and that she never
sniff suG-ucyer Thought TO have the happiness OF meet
ing him; that she felt that she could kneel al lis
et"-aud here whole torrent OF tears and snifs Tt
easy to picture tho shy, reserved poets misery. or
unite different order OF emotion that OF Dom Pedro
when met him. As he entered the dawngrOo, after
the company assembled he looked about IN very
eager urOya fashion. and Inquired with great earnest
moss: Where Is Mr.. Whittier" wren Whittier himself
appeared before him 10 answer this question the enth
Siastc Emperor innS ms arms ABOUT the poSI HTcH ana
gave him u regular Brazilian hug TO which Mr. Wlitier
partially responded BY hmsing one arm over Dom Pc
dro's shoulder.
Mr. II. X. Browne said the other day of
Mr. j. o. A. Ward that he Is sculptor OF great or 81
nality accuracy ant power. He seven IN my
studio, closely applied to study, devoted TO severe
routine ~ word-the discipline which always is tic
basis aud steppin One 10 great achievement II any arr
or accomplishment. Wnen he left me lie did not compre
bend his powers nor anticipate their results dd not
porceiye his gifts fully unit. day he placed before
me little modelo the Indian and Dog remember
well fhat on occasions OF converse with other and less
laborously-drcd art students, Ward would speak mpa
cnty Of the lack OF knowledge on their part not seeing
that such observation result OF comparison OF ae
qurcments due to his superior knowledge, rather
Than 10 their lack Of it. Once reminded him OF the
srropos story Of old German music master who had
with great severity. confined pupil possessing ne tai
emit to limited routine OF lesson and absolute study rac
e. This pupil afterithroe years OF such training hay
ing heard sons advanced student plaNins ann
cult composition, asked mis- master II he would ever De
aOlc to play such music az thar. 'surelY, s4ld ms
teacher. YOU play IL now. lOu are the pest per
former on your instrument In Germany Tho value OF
horoughncss and hard work has been just as sSnay ex
emph,d In Wards career"
The following graceful letter addressed to
Mr. Edwin Booth to the office OF The Utica Re
picz the other day with request that IT should
be yen to the upon his expected arrival III
that city: WeS school House Prospect, December the
icith Mr. Edward Booth Dear Sur and friend; Heering
that You was going 10 come TO Utica TO perform III play
called amit would like too say that us boys Is Citing
up Exbun for the benefit Of the diseased Soldiers and
their widows aud orphans, and would like to engage you
too take the leading part have talked it up with the
BOYS and we will DO the squire thing with you, and am
arerzed to make you tho following Oif,r We will come
down after you with good conveyance and will give
YOU at the rate OF Ten Dollars per day and board and
shall want YOU about weak. II you think nessary
you can have one two Of your best wimmen actars
come up with sou but cant pay them over about
Three Dollars a day aud feed. You know how tnat IL
Yourself this kind OF bisun,s is awful uEscrtan You
can have fun ont Of II hunting deer ana toA,s
around Flamsuurgs and Id Wiksuns Please LET me
[,nvy "a snou l4 yutt puu Yours truly
~ James sweet
lttf Ertp
lt.ver,' 6ounI she h, n good one Yours truly