New-York tribune., 1878-07-24
Personal.

Ex-Governor Seymour attended the funeral
Of Gc0gge N. Tibbi,s ut Troy, on Monday Tncy were
distant relatives.
MFR. George William Curtis is spending his
animal vacation among the hs Of Western Massachu-
sctts. His family accompany him.
A drinking song composed and written by
Robcsperre was sold recently Paris ftwas probably
written before he assumed rhe cares OF office.
Henry Armitt Brown has been much bene-
nted BY tho change In the temperature IL is hoped
he be removed tho sea-shore in few days
The Rev. Joseph Cook is recuperating at
Lake George preparatory beginning his lecture en-
gagemenis which extend through tho Fan and Winter
and far into the Spring.
The late Earl Russell's personal estate
amounted TO s15O00O. His VIII divides II between his
wife and two sons and two daughters. Rach Of the
household servants are given years wages.
The Rev. Samuel Hunt, for number of years
private secretary to the late Vice President Wilson, lies
dangerously H. at his residence in Boston. He assisted
Mr. Wilson IN the preparation OF his work on The Rise
and Fall OF the Slave Power 10 America" the completion
OF which fell him after the Vice Presidents DEATH
At Columbus, Ohio, last Saturday, an old
soldier extended his left hand TO General sherman. and
said: You viii have TO my left fist, General for
Ilost my right while marching with you TO the sea-
Certainly, sir certainly, responded the General SYM
pathizngy ana he gave the remaining hand the hearth
est kind OF a shake.
The Marquis de Mailly, whose death was
lately announced. the first Marquis Of France his
title dating back to the eleventh century. In eonse
Quence Of services rendered by Maly who Regent
OF France during the madness Of Charles w. the family
were allowed TO place hoursdeys in their coronet like
princes u the blood The greagrandfather OF the de-
ceased nobeman Louis do AIaiy, Marquis De Hesc,
Prince OF Orange, and commandant of The genoarmerc
OF France.
Of Governor Rice, a private letter received
in Boston from London says Everywhere 20 hear
Governor Rice mentioned with the utmost interest and
with great praise. hud that is better known here
than almost any American, and his friends are very
anxious to see him here next year. Both Mr.. Welsh
and Mr.. Morgan are continually asking me what the
chances are Oh Governor Bces coming over next ySar
He Will have a tremendously hearty welcome at their
hands, can assure you"
Frederick Leighton's father would only con-
sent to becoming painter condition that be was
likely 10 attain eminenee his chosen profession The
decision upon this important question referred to
Dir. Hiram Powers the American sculptor. On one
memorable day father son. the latter accompanied
by bundle Of his sketches vent to the sculptor to ask
his opinion and advice Tue boy, who knew how much
depended upon the answer anxious and tremulous.
The sketches were exhibited The father stated his
views and said that If his had powers that would
lead 10 eminence in art, he might pursue 10 as career
that lac he father could not approve the choice oil
mediocrity. The oracle, after due examination OF the
specimens produced, answered dectsyely, Your son
this decision has been amply proved by Mr. Leighton,
who ranks to-day among the great painters OF Europe
LONDON, July 23.-In the House OF Com
mons this afternoon Sir Stafford Northeote, Chancellor
of the Exchequer announced tie bethrotha OF the Duke
of Connaugdt Queen Vctoias third soD) and Princess
Marie Louise OF Prussia, daughter Of Prince Frederick
Charles. The Chancellor said he would move on Thurs
day the provisions grant for the Duke. Sir Charles
Dixie iRadicaD gave notice that he would submit an
amendment Tecng that there Is no cOnslituu9ua pre-
cedent for such application