The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-15
PERSONALS INTELLIGENCE.

Horace Maynard. United States Minister to Turkey.
left constantinople yesterday for America. on fur
Tough.
Sir Edward Thornton and his lady expected to
arrive at Niagara Falls to-day Secretary schum will
join them there.
As rule tho men who belong to the volunteer
army OF Great Britain much better shots than the
men who belong to the regular army.
General Franz Sigel met with serious accident on
Sunday last. He was ascending Grove HILL slippery
elevation in Morrisania. his way home. when he
lost his footing and fell, breaking his right leg,
A letter from Finland states that Lapand has suf-
fered dreadfully from the ravases of wolves this
summer. One-third the reindeer belonging to the
Lapps have been destroyed and nearly all the young
Ones
Mr.. Edisons first patent for the electric light was
sealed yesterday 1t is the same which unsnc-
cessfully opposed by Mr.. Russell Mr. Ellison has
two other applications for patents pending which
not yet sealed.
Saturday Reriep :-"When all the difficulties viii ch
surround detectives considered, and when atte-
ton also given 10 what they able to achieve in
spite OF these it may perhaps be thought that people
are sometimes wrotn with them because they cannot
make bricks without straw, and that the whole
their work is not i'll DONE"
Governor Hampton has far improved that he
was yesterday conveyed in easy chair out into his
yard, where he spent several hours in the sunshine
1t is confidently expected that he will attend the next
celebration of Washington's Birthday in Charleston
aud take part in the proceedings that occasion.
He will 60 as tho guest of the famous Washington
Lig bit infantry.
Mr.. II. U. Sherman has beon appointed to all the
vacancy on the New York Fishery Commission
caused by the resignation of Ex-Governor Horatio
Seymour. who has been compelled by his delicate
health and many other occupations to retire. Mr..
Sherman was for several terms member of the
Legislature, and has taken great interest in fish cul
ture from its very commencement.
London Gi0be:-"Our grandfathers, read in the
light of old books and obsolete newspapers, to
have been singularly social and unse6sh. Nihilism
was unknown to them. and that popular method Of
treating life kind of bore and pleasure. the
whole dreary business, would have been regarded
century ago as sheer lunacy. wo cannot bring
back those old days, and We can hardly even realize
them. Tho company oil met pleasantly, and all
knowing one another would be seated round the
supper table. when wit and song and rcpurtee and
speechnakng would follow another in rapid
succession. We are busy in these days that we
have not time for such pleasures
London Worid:-"The large stocks Of gold that
have been locked up in the United States to prepare
for resumption. in Italy under the suspension of
specie payments. and in the Bank Of France, must
dow forth by and by in fertilizing streams. The
effect will probably be to raise slowly the level of
values generally the world but that effect viii
be produced along with simultaneous advance in
credit Thus the letting loose Of boarded stores will
provide basis for increased activity and trade
will reap the benefits. There is reason for too
much dependency. Englishmen have lived through
worse tines aud have found in them the stimulus
to greater energy and the national character is sub
tsntially what it was"
London Court Jcurial:-"A man who has lived
thirty years seeds vegetables and fruits. to the
total exclusion Of alcohol flesh and fish, deserves
DO heard on the subject Of vegetarian Diet ME-
Ward, tho gentleman In question. reports himself
sound in wind and limb. He is fellow Of the Hor-
tcultural Society and PRESIDENT of the Vegetarian
Association. Probably mono could advance better
claim to the Latter distinction. He brings his long
experience to bear for the purpose OF recommending
lentils. pennyworth Of lentls. he says. contains
as much nutriment three shillings worth Of lean
beef. A peck of lents would, he adds, Last small
family the whole winter. OF course, this IL riding
hobbyhorse to DEATH hut 1t is quite worth while to
learn lesson from this horticultural gentleman's
long experience, especially at moment when the
subject OF cheap food is 80 important. vegetarian
dinner properly cooked and served is exceedingly
pleasant and satisfying; but whether could sub
sst entirely on that regimen is another and very
much larger question