The New York herald., 1879-11-16

mauteau. He was immedia lately saluted with roar
carriage. has he, DosS snafisS how fs is se DoiSy
.,Don't .iSn pp.. drop. the tickets Dolby! LOOK
which he Proceeded to business and concluded. as
usual, by giving universal satisfaction. de is now
going of upon little journey Ito look over the
again.
THE FAMILIARITY OF THE PRESS.
The following is from letter to Miss Hogarth -
BosTos Jan. 4. 1868.
must add that although there is a conventional
familiarity in the use OF ones name in the news
papers as ckens.' ''Charie" and what not do
not IN the least see that familiarity in the
writer's themselves. An inscrutable tone obtains i'll
Journalism which stranger cannot understand.
II say in common courtesy, to one of them whom
Dolby introduces. II am much obliged to you for
your interest in me- or so forth. he seems quite
shocked and has bearing of perfect modesty and
propriety. am rather inclined to think that they
suppose their printed tone to be the pubcs love of
smartness. but it is Immensely ditfcult make
out. All yet make is. that my
perfect freedom. from bondage, and ut any
moment to 30 on or leave of. otherwise do
as l like. is the only safe position to occupy.
boz TO DoUCIcAULT.
Again. there are two apparently rreconciable con-
trasts here Down below in this hotel every night
are the bar louneers, dram drinkers drunkards.
swaggers. loaters, that one might hnd in a Bouci-
cault play. Within half an hour is Cambridge.
where delightful domestic lfe--simple. self
respectful cordial and afiectionate-is seen in an
admirable aspect. All New England is primitive and
pnriarical. All about and around 1t is puddle of
mixed human mud. with no such quality i'll it.
Perhaps may in time sift out some toierabiy In
telligble whob. but certainly have not done so
yet. 1t is GOOD sign, may be. that it all seems i'm
menseIy more difficult TO understand than it was
when was here before
SUMNER AND STANTON.
From Washington. February. 1861
/ dined against my rulesl with Charles Sumner on
Sunday. lie having beeu old friend OF mine. Mr..
Secretary Stanton (war Minister) was there lie
is OF very remarkable memory. and
famous for his acquaintance with the mi
test details of my books Give him any pas
with the context. He was commander-in- hef
OF all the Northern forces concentrated here. and
something from my books. which were always with
him. l put him through pretty severe examina-
ton. but he was better up than was.
PRESIDENT JOHNSON.
The President has sent to me- twice. and am going
to see him Tomorrow. He has whole row for his
family every night.
man of very remarkable appearance indeed. of tre-
mendous irmness OF purpose. Not to be trfed
with"
CELEBRATION BIRTHDAY.
He continues
The papers here having written about this being
my birthday, the most exquisite flowers came pour
ing in at breakfast time from all sorts OF people. Tn
room Is covered with them made up into beautiful
Probably shall lind plenty more at the hall to-
night. This is considered the dullest and most
apathetic place in America. My audience has been
superb.
INFLUENCE OF THE TABLE.
On the day he presented to the President he
writes:-
Charles Sumner coming in at five O'Clock and tind-
ing me covered with mustard 'poultce, and appar-
emily voceess. turned to Dolby and said -"Surely
Mr.. Dolby. it is impossible that he read tonight
Says Dolby:-"Sr, have told the dear Chief four
times to-day, and have been very anxious. But
You have idea how he will change when gets to
the little table," After five minutes of the little
table. was not for the time) hoarse The fre-
quent experience OF this return OF force when 1t is
wanted saves me n vast amount OF anxiety.
CLUSTER" FIFTH AVENUE.
Writing from New York. February II, he refers
| again to the approaching walking match
The weather has been finer lately, but the streets
| are in u horrible condition, through half-meted
| snow. and it is now showing again. The walking
match next Saturday week is already in the Boston
papers! suppose half Boston will turn out the
| occasion. As sure way OF not being conspicuous.
] 1.-the men, going to walk in flannel. They
| are in mingled state of comicality and
gravity about it that is highly ridiculous. Yesterday
being bright cool day took Dolby for buster
| of eight miles. As everybody here knows me- the
spectacle OF our splitting up the fashionable avenue
! (the only way out OF town. excited the greatest
| amazement. No doubt that will be in the papers to-
| morrow. I give gorgeous banquet to eighteen
ladies and gcntlemen) utter the match. Mr. aud Mrs
| Field. DIR. Ticknor. Longtelow and his daughter
| Lowell, Holmes and his wife. &c.. &c. Sporting
speeches to be made. and the stakes (four hats
| to be handed over to the winner.