New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-11-13
PERSONAL.

The late Charles Sprague's library will be sold
at auction Boston Thursday IL is choice one. and
bbliophles will be glad but it is always PAINFUL to see
beautiful and exceenty chosen collection scattered
Mr. Ben Wade, who Is decidedly noted for
strong language speaks OF this habit OF his with what
may oe called "nne Greek simplicity" "When have
sworn at men," he says, there was reason for it, l
reckon" And he adds that during the time that he
in Washington he never USED any mt9Hc5'ins Oe'er-
Miss Kate Field, after a long sojOurn in
France, is once at work In London. Her comcdi-
eta named Extremes Meet"-n which she acted last
Sprug at the ST. James, Theatre-has been published
in Mr.. French's series OF plays and another piece,
written by her. has been bought by Miss Madge Robert
su-Onc of the few really good actresses IN England.
Miss Field Ii In line health aud spirits.
Senator MortOns will gives the whole of his
property absolutely to his widow leaving her TO Use her
own Judgment aud discretion as to what aid she shall
give their children In their education and otherwise,
she being judge OF what aid shall be rendered"
Mrs Morton named in the will as executor The estate
is valued AT about $4,000 The signature 70 the will IS
said TO be the last written by MOrtOn's hand.
DIR. w. p. Harrison, of Atlanta, who has be-
come the chaplain the House. is described cult
waited and eloquent man. This Is the gentle way In
which The Constitution OF Atlanta mentions him: "Dr.
Harrison will win his fame by none of the tricks OF
speech or action that have made the pulpts Of many OF
the Ncw-YOrk cccbTiticsitlc better than mOuntcbank
chairs but will achieve distinction by sweet and simple
discourse profound IN its learning, human in its sym
patty, and loving and tender IL IT. sentiment
Miss Julia Smith, the elder of the GlastOn-
bury sisters and the translator the Bible has al
lowed her literary tastes interfere with her house
IeepIng she cooks and make carpets Sixty
years ago. she longed TO 80 to college but as that
could not be- she studied with her father who had been
ipstructng several young men in Greek aud Hebrew a
year before entered his class She not only caught
mp with them, she quickly distauced them Her reason
for studying these languages was her lifelong desire to
translate the Bible.
Mr. Dion Boucicault is writing n series of
articles dramatic construction, and the art Of acting
Mr. Boucicault Is reported saying that the greatest
misfortune of his life was his early London
Assurance" placed him at the top OF the ladder and he
lost the spur OF necessity He seemed indifferent
cess some called my Indifference faulty, but the plain
truth il 1t was ignorance" My only ambition" says
Mr. b. is to touch human sympathies; 10 bnd up
that which shall cause genial laughter or genia tears
am u melancholy reclusc, having litte very Mite, com
panionshp with Individuals an intense eager longing
reach out and clasp mems hearts 10 unlock me iou
tans OF nature, anu attune my work to those exquisite
melodies which have their origin III the genter cmOOhs
whether OF tears or laughter"
Senator Morton, it is related, could have been
hunoris if he had liked early life he had the OF
heinz xceedpgly funny with sober face. When he be-
gan politics he made Terre Haute speech anus
ing that its fame spread and invitations To speak came
from ali sides. Morton was troubled. This is some
thing of hit have made thus far" he said TO friend
"If do not permit 10 Dc my RUIZ lceI the DANGER
and am going to struggle against IT, All these invita-
tons have poured account OF the speech the other
night; they all expect something witty. Now, the cues
tion In my mind whether have the moral stamina 10
dsappont them. only the greatest punsters live any
age and they generally east aside after few months
of amusement, like culd's old doll and never come out
again only Oh stale occasions for display account OF
what has been. politician who goes lnto Wit a. reg
MAR thing must expect TO sacrifice every thing else 10 H.
He Will gain no reputation sound man. lie viii
get very high "a hohors ftppc VIII uot deeh te
author OF witty sayings capable OF originating large,
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