New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-03
PERSONAL.

The estate left by George Grant, the Eng
llsh coIonist m Kansas Is estimated at 100000 Mr.
Grant was bachelor Of sxtytwo and bis only relative
is a niece. Miss Maggie Grant, who lived with him at
Victoria.
Senators Blaine, Lamar Gordon, Bayard,
ana Others are going to Baltimore ths evening" to SEQ
Nj Booth in RchardIL" The actor has steadily re-
fused to play in Washington since President Lincolns
death.
The professors of Yale do not suffer from
poverty Ex-Presden Woolsey is assessed upon prop
erty OF 1896 Professor Dwight on 1920; Pro
fessor sliman $4,000 and Professor Hoppn on
S3I7sl
Mrs. Horace Mann is writing "reminiscences
Of her dead husband for Massachusetts Journal In
speaking Of his life with his children, she Gays To
tell papa the browning pleasure Of any discovery
In nature any acquisition Of knowledge. His sympa-
thy was complete and fruitful. as well as sure, and its
frutfulness was duly priced. lfchdren have any edu
cation at home or II it Is even duly watched at home.
1t is usually the mother who does IL bat Mr. Mann
shared the watching and the muistefng, IN spite OF
his arduous lsbors in other fields"
Senator Howe has made striking impress
sion upon q reporter OF The Post. % Washington. This
parsonage thus describes the Senator: Lazy leaning
back in his chair aud toying with half a yard Of
red tape much boy plays with whirlgig his head
poised ttle 0Ut Of perpendicular and eye closed
al times with the expression OF parrot contemplating
the finger OF an unwecOme yistor-that with gray
hair jery movements aud air OF boundess selfappre-
catiOn-thaps Howe. As ne rises 10 make an oJeclon
he seems 10 develop by sections, as one draws cut
Telescope"
The King of Denmark is an amiable and
iudicous Sovereign. poor woman, the wife OF Ia
borer past fifty, observing few months ago three chill
dran who had fallen through the ice lake, rushed
into the water and at the imminent peril Of her own life
rescued the children His Majesty the King decided that
this act Of bravery should not pass unrewarded The
poor woman was sent up to town from the country:
room was prepared for her in the Royal palace where
she STAYED couple Of days the sights Of Copenha
gen and she received the hands 81 the King In the
presence OF the Royal family the Medal and hlbhOn Tor
civil acts OF bravery being the first woman In Denmark
who has received this honor on one evening le hng
had secured places for her and her amy In the Royal
Theatre where she was the observed OF all Observers
Years ago Senator Morton sent TO his child
rem New Years letter. which said among other things
You can never know the depths CT mothers love
how constantly you are In her thoughts, her anxiety
about you from day 20 day, aud what Sacrifices she
would make for YOU We have been talking about you.
and wondering what you doing aud hoping you vii!
make great progress in your studies during the year
which has Just come in. One year Is great portion OF
ones lifetime Much be done In one year IN getting
an education and ng yourselves for the duties OF life
Lost time can never be recalled not he made No.
Each year should show a great deal learned and great
Improvement In and characters OF my dear
children Ny great anxiety and desire about my 1T
Ito boys. am constantly wondering what they will DO
when they grow up 20 be men. VIII they ho learned
talented. good, prosperous and an honor 10 tne par
ents and copntryi such Is my daily prayer. We hope
You think OF and love and think Of your dear sD
sent bro her, who is far away lonely island ~ mo
Northern Sea. You must constantly remember MN ~
your prayers, that he he preserved IN beaA anu
be prosperous and DO safely returned 10 US during INC
| year"
LONDON, May 2.-The Princess of Wales an
Crown Princess OF Denmark have left this city for Pafs