New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-26
PERSONAL.

Mr. Pendleton Is reported to be seriously
III. Mr.. Wade Is slightly better.
The oldest Catholic prelate since the death
OF Pope Plus TX. is MOnseigneur Feron. Bishop Of
Clsrmont. He has been fortynye years in the epls-
copacy.
Mr.. Whittier has been writing n poem called
"Giver and Taker." which was read honor Of wash.
ngons birthday at Mrs. John I. sargents house last
Friday.
Under a photograph of Mr.. Milmore's por.
trait bust Pus TX, which photograph the artist him.
self possesses the Pope wrote with his own venerable
hand: " Benedcat vos Deus Il liberat "A mao."
Victor Hugo is said To have received from
the publisher OF his Chisons des q DIES boIs and
OF his EHomme qd Rh S72oOo FOR those two works.
The publisher who now hankrgpt I. rpor'ed as say
ing that lie Overestmated his authors value.
The Rev. DR.. Newman has preached his
farewell sermon in Washington. and is going to Balti.
more. The Boston Adrcrfiser unkindly There
are who think his grief at leaving is nstgaed by
the fact he longer enjoys he privilege Of number
ing President of the Omitted states among his par.
ishlonefs."
Just before Mile ThGrese Provost -Parado
the see, nd daughter Of the brilliant writer. took the
VEIL Ter friend Baroness James de Roihschld. begged
her reflect maturely. telling her aectionatey that
she did not feel very decided vocation for the rol
gious ife and preferred tho world the Roihschid fam
would give her a dowry Of 100000. The young novice
replied that she resolved to devote herself 10 God,
! and soon after took the VOWS at Au'euil.
At the late general annual meeting of the
British Royal Astronomical Society an amusing thing
was discovered for tie first time Il that the Pres
ient OF the society. ~ the secretaries and SIR
Richard A. Proctor WHO has served for several
tho council. had never been formally enrolled a. mem.
beers OF the society. They were accordingly admit
amid the laughter Of the assembled Fellows All tbs
would seem to imply that the heads of the Royal As
Economical people are usually IN the clouds.
Mr.. Larz Anderson, of Cincinnati. is danger
ousIy ill., and his recovery hardly b. expected. Iie
Is the grandson o Richard Clough Anderson, Iaiayeiies
aide-,e-camp. ana the brother Of Anderson OF Fort
Sumter His wife was. before her marriage. Catherine
Iongw ORTIZ She ia the youngest daughter OF tie ate
Nicholas IOngworh, OF Cincinnati. Eight sons ~ Mr.;
Ialz Anderson are now with him. and thc ninth Colonel
y. l.. Anderson, Is on his way home from Europe
This tale of ambition is told concerning the
early days of Senator Kellogg at South ladley lie be-
longed to militia company. many members Of which
had become very tired OF drilling. Various plans were
suggested getting lid of the duty, and finally the sns
gestion of Kcoggs that everybody chosen 10 Office ~
the approaching election should decline. thought 10
be Apostle But when the time came AMI nearly r,eH.
body had refused the capiancy. and kellogg had nrcs
cnosen he very cooy accepted the unexpected honor
with thanks.
Colonel L. w. Higginson's description of the
fashion In which Mr.. Alexander H. stephens gave his
recent Lincoln speech in the House. IL picturesque.
Mr. stephens gave hts address without NOTES.-The bad
told the reporters that it not written out-and IL
came in fiery Jets Of language, II rom woru-out
scream, rolling himself about neryUush IN MS lhNd
chair. he effect OF original power 10 much tha' III
print seems tame after ali
Albani, whose voice is now the delight OF
Paris quoted being very supersitous about APT
nightingale which. ever since crossing the Channel ha'
refused 10 sing. " II lac does die" she SAYS, have
superstitOus feeling that ! shall never sing AGAIN
have always had habit OF singing TO him before went
TO the opera. and. according he answered me wen
or ILL., lust so believed that would sins that night
| ia. ha.i i'm I mt
my plano every day when play and sing 20 him coz
stanty, but still he Is dumb" The young lady SANG
very early III life. She declares Ny father says tis
my baby googoos aud gaa-gaas a. SGT upon my mo.J
err. knee followed the music OF his violin Win su'
fidelity that he used to say with delight: "lhric NV
! baby that sings before IL can speak"
| Mrs. Hayes was gracious i'll her reception oil
the members OF the Massachusetts club visiting WASH
ngton. She showed them the White House. ana one "
them writes: "Mrs. Hayes IL n perfect housekeepc'
Everything orderly and Of absolute neatness an.
there atmosphere Of domescity and taste apo"'
the establishment that might expect upon serhA
her Upon Congressman Morse saying the state din'ns
room was should be for perfection. she aafo
| ly put her arm through bis drew him BACK iao ""