New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-10-09
PERSONAL.

The Rev. Robert Lard Collier, it is rumored,
is about marry English lady accept the charge
of a church In England.
Mr.. Gladstone is said to be surprised that
his cOuntrJmen don't like his North American Revies
article, " Kin beyond Sea-"
Ex-Marshal PItkin, of Louisiana, is in
Washington just recovered from an attack Of yellow
fever Others Of his family have had the disease aud
have also recovered
Senator Thurman Is seriously Ill with bilious
fever. The telegram which last week announced his
condition was incorrect in decaruglt" not dangerous
On Friday 10 feared that the attack might have
fatal erminationi but he Is now slowly recovering.
Mr.. Hunter, treasurer of the Lee Monument
Association has published statement showing that the
assets Of the association consist OF 50 400 cash. bearing
6per cent interest and $4,000 in Virginia consOs
chased in April. 1877. by order Of the board at72.
The Grand Duke Alexis is to be godfather
Of his little niece daughter Of his sister Marie Duchess
of Edinburgh Queen Victoria and her eldest daughter
the future Empress OF Germany, are visit. 1t is
rumored the Duke OF Edinburgh aud his wife at COburg
this Autumn.
Professor Seager, of the Catholic College at
Kensngton who died lately in Florence, Of the
ardent young thinkers who startled oxford with
theological thunderclaps the Tracts for the Times"
He renOunced the Anglican faith at the time that
John HenrT Newman went to "the Ancient Church"
Robert LyttOn, VicerOy of India, is a genial
man. and brilliant and delightful taker. HIS wife is
stately and graceful lady admirable hostess most
sweet aud courteous. Their palace at Calcutta Is mag
nlcent dwelling and full Of beauty and luxury Lord
LyttOn's office is a abOri0us one but IL has the
cOmpensatiOns OF power and splendor
Doctor Schliemann has telegraphed from
Ithaca TO Athens We have made great discovery.
On the plateau which extends toward the western
shore OF the southeast part OF the island have found
in digging ninety houses Of eyclopean construction,
belonging to the Homerc city OF Ithaca. Impossible to
express here the methOdioal result Of excavations
The Winter rains have washed into the all the ancient
treasures Nevertheless the discovery OF these ruins
constitutes valuable treasure for the island All the
lovers Of antique souvenirs Will hasten TO visit the city
OF Homer"
Thus looked Bismarck during his recent
speech Socialism, "As he raised his eyes Tor the first
time and contracting bis bushy brows into frown,
looked round the House rapidly, though taking stock
Of his foes his face angry look that BODIED evil
70 those should him during the days proceed
ngs. Judging from his appearance he subsequently
stood up whilst speaking it seemed that he has added
stone weight since last June, and that his health
is still far from what his friends wish It to be- His
delivery is broken and spasmodic than ever; he
struggles obviously with difficulty Of breathing
and is obliged 70 pause from time to time teyen in the
middle OF sentence) apparently TO gather strength or
to control his temper His hands hardly al rest for
a moment-elther they twisting huge lead pencil
brushing at his cuffs cuching at the shining breast
buttons OF bis dark cuirasser tunic But his gray
bright and fierce OF yore, ami his voice. at mo-
ments or paramount excitement rings out as debantY
and menacngly Altogether no IS the most re-
markaoe Incorporation Imaginable OF conscious power
and restrained passion, aud n is not 20 be wondered at
that WEAKER natures positively COVER before Tim When
he is iu ono his reckless aud desperate moods"
PROVIDENCE, r. l., Oct 8.-Mr. George Ban
croft the historian. is recovering rapidly from his In
iuries he was able sit for several hours to-day