New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-27

cent tomb was prepared for him during his lifetime IN
-, M,ra Naxglore but 1000 francs are TO cover the
-, cost Of the new nonument the stone Is 10 nave
de,t's head instead OF coat OF arms anu tho usop
,iou mostly written In his own hand, IL rs iono"s'
,u,re lies Plus IX., supreme Pontih; born 10 May,
200 dod : February. 1873 Pray for him. one OF
Ri recent biosraphers says OF him that he was great
h,ar,payer lie had French table without pockets
a. tn Vulcan and when his health allowed it, used to
pav two or three games every evening before gong 10
bed He was not early riser and his habits had
grest deal OF the Italian Incidence. He liked sweet
meats pastry aud playful conversation Wine he never
touched at table and he took ali his meals alone it being
contrary to etiquette for any even crowned head
to eat with the supreme POntiT The Pope was always
very fond OF children. and frequently had some hte
street hns sent for to pratte with him ia Ills garden
sion however he had 70 deal with very astute Youth
b. hidden TO help himself to as nnoh as ~ oY9 e
carry ~ both hands, answered: had rather Aeu 4oi
father he has bigger hands than mine
OF the great Irish physician and author,
Dr. william Stokes it related that he was wondroas
talker He never hurried himself in walking or taking
md often in the midst of Summer tempest OF rain,
would stop deliberately take out his snaf-bo1, enjoy
large pinch OF snuff and then proceed to the point OF
his story, while the rain was streaming from his nat;
for ne never carried umbrella, and used even 70
laugh at the genus Of the umbrellierR, he called
them At dinner he would not sit at the head OF the
table or carve any DISH but devote himself wholly to
conversations Though LIE full Of sympathy for
talent totally void OF jealousy, and to fault
he had singular hatred for stupidity and above all ior
preentious stupidity which consists in gathering
md repeating useless details. remember saws ms
fricnd NaLafrv sitting beside HIM at dinner. when
scientific man OF tins kind was boring us Win ms TAX
lie turned to me. aud said with emphasis IhtIt Is
one gOiieu rule of cOnversauon-kHoW uotluE 80
Iatrlv And rule he always observed Hu'v.I'rA
cont where the interest actually lay IN mI"tt aV Vit
fu description; then nothing c9nld eAceeu the A4oAe
pcturesqueness of his language"
The Young King OF Spain gave an audience
tbe other day which pleasant ana conversational
A London Times correspondent says OF 1t: The Young
monarch aud bis amiable bride standing at the
france Of third the King with extended hand
and afabe smile Lis lips. and in gray country
su the Queen I'm a dark green velvet br0caded dress
During the whole interview the King did not utter
sentence without looking al the Queen as II 10 ask her
approval and NY friend tells that the Queen 10 whom
nv hac wac uecessarv turned, listened Will admiration
20 her husbands words. 81 have noticed you several
times sad the King during these grand spanish Jccs;
but they have not been ftgung Or you as FOR those
who nave constantly had 10 figure in them. You have
witnessed the two greatest events my lifemy aces
sion 10 the throne and my marriage As to marriage
al now ask for is quiet with ioy wife ana
az 10 NY accession. have the firm resolve 10 be Con
stitu;oual King and r. long as remain here here
the King looked al QUEEN with mingled tenderness
aud saduess-" long a. J am here no Cabinet VIII ne
overturned by palace intrigue nor II II please Gou 10y
Extra Parliamentary events but rs far possible ny the
working of Parliamentary maiorlrles TO whose policy
shall Ion ally conform" When he BARGE Iona work
NJ tailor commenced Ais haraugIe with these words
' IFS workman may address King" Alfonso MI. IN
,rruufiDc him said Why not 7 We are bOtL work
men Won make clothes. and make order; hui do not
forget that my Work permits you to enjoy the fruit OF
yours
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 2G.-Prince GOrtscha-
ko1 is still confined to ms bed.