The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-29
Gossip
About Men and Women.

Queen Victoria is said to be very unpopular
in Brighton, on the ground that when there il
the beginning of her reign she put stop to
pleasing custom established by her royal uncles
and predecessors. Under George ~. and
William w. messengers, porters and others
going to the Pavilion were always sure OF o
free snack and drop of beer in the royal
pantry" Victoria, like a thrifty housewife,
made an end of this and got furiously Missed
for it i'll the streets.
A fresh description of Charles Reade says
that he is big and manly looking, not fat but
large-framed and muscular. He is very fond
of physical exercise, such as rowing, riding
cricket, swimming, and, notwithstanding his
hair is grizzled, his stalwart body shows no
signs of decay. He is neat though careless in
dress and resembles, with his ruddy face, easy
gait and unconventional manner, prosperous
farmer He likes congenial company, but not
formal society, which as a rule he takes pains
to avoid. He enjoys himself with a lot of good
actresses over pipes and bowl OF punch, but
is not dissipated nor sensual He has whole
some degree of animalsm, as most of his coun-
trymen have. but he takes all his pleasures in
moderation. He is a bachelor, but has a spa
cious pleasant house in the suburbs of Lon
don.
The present young duchess of Norfolk is
daughter of Mr.. Atney Hastings, stout Prot
estant. The young lady was also Protestant
until about four years ago, when she entered
the Roman Catholic Church. An Irish jour-
nal says that her father was angry at her
doing this that he turned her out of doors.
She lived with different Catholic ladies' and
when ON visit to the dowager duchess of Nor
folk met the duke, and was shortly after mar
ried to him. But although he was present at
| hpry father
quite forgiven her following the impulse OF her
conscience; and so fearful is he that her
brother, the earl of Loudoun, will follow her
example that he has done his utmost to prevent
the marriage of the latter with young Catho-
lie lady.
The Board of Managers of the New York
Produce Exchange have suspended until fur
ther notice, Francis ID. Moulton, better known
as ''The Mutual Friend" in the Beecher case,
for conduct Inconsistent with the just and
equitable principles of trade" on complaint
made by Woodruff & Mclean, that Moulton &
Co. declined to furnish an account of transac-
tions in salt during 1879 and 1877. When cited
before the complaint committee and the Board
of Managers, Mr.. Moulton denied their juris-
diction, and in conversation with Tribune
reporter, he denied the charge. Woodruff &
Co. say that the trouble arises from the fact
that they turned over to Mr.. Moulton a cargo
of SALT which he was to sell on joint account.
He sold it, and they have not received their
half of the profits, nor any account, explana-
tion or defence.
During the trial of a criminal case in Nash
vile, Tenn, recently, John III. Dix, of the
National Liberal League, when about to be
sworn as witness, stated that he did not be-
lieve that there was God, a heaven, hell, %
devil, future punishment or salvation of the
soul He believed in the Darwinian theory Of
evolution-that the world and all in it was
formed by the infexible law of nature, and
that the human race was descended from mon
keys, as the various species of animals were
descended from the sea and air and earth. He
believed that when he died he would decay
like other things, and that would be the last Of
him. He believed in conscience, and that his
conscience was his punishment. If he told a
lie he believed his conscience would reproach
him as long as he lived. He had never told q
lie in his life, never wronged human being,
and was the happiest man on earth. He was
asked if he believed in the God of Israel, of
Isaac and of Jacob Christian God or Pagan
God, and firmly answered, mo" Attorney
General Washington explained various beliefs
in regard to God and future punishment, and
declared that Mr.. Dix believed in his con-
science as God Justice Quarles announced
that in view of Mr.. Dixs statements, he would
have to rule out his evidence.
Mr.. Thackeray was once called'upon in Lon
don by Mr.. Francis Fl. Underwood, who graph
ically describes the interview. A huge, gray
headed figure came in at the the door with q
stride, thrusting long arms into loose sleeves
it advanced. There was dab of lather in
front of each ear showing that after shaving he
had been too much hurried or too forgetful to
finish his toilet properly. On he came, those
long arms waving and the fierce blue eyes
glowing as much as they could behind his
glasses. AS Mr.. Underwood presented the
letter of introduction he bore from Prescott,
the historian Thackeray's manner softened.
"Ah, yes,' said he, Prescott, my good friend,
excellent man, to whom am indebted for so
much kindness and hospitality. Yes, Prescott
is one of your 'top-sawyers'; was frequently at
his house or houses should say, and in his life
and surroundings he was an ideal man of let
ters." AS the talk went on, his visitor spoke
of some prominent female novelists and asked
If Thackaray had read their books. "No,"
said he, II fancy they are not strong beer
enough. Besides read very few novels; am
pastry cook. 1 bake tarts and sell them. L
don't eat them myself. l eat bread and but
ter" He spoke warmly of the poetry Of
Holmes, and praised Lowelfs Biglow Papers.
''Wit of the very first ORDER" he said, moth
ing like it in our time, and wonder that
man who can write comic poetry OF the best
should not occupy himself with it wholly"
Then he went on to say, Your country has
great destiny not only in material power and
prosperity, but in letters. 1t is to be the Great
er Britain, the home of the uncounted millions
who will perpetuate the language and keep
alive the traditions of. our island'. Then he
turned to the copy of Houdon's bust of WASH
ington and spoke with such warmth of admira-
tion as to draw tears from his own eyes.
Mrs. Stoves novel of Uncle Toms Cabin
G n n Tn Do;i
tional Era. When it first began, Mrs. Jewett,
wife of the Boston publisher, was in the habit
of reading it aloud to her husband. and was
SO much affected that she urged Mr. Jewett,
when it was about half issued, TO publish it in
book form. He wrote to Mrs. Stowe, who was
residing in Maine, Mr.. Stowe being Professor
of Theology at Bowdoin College. The author
| and her husband came to Boston. Mr.. Jewett's
offer was a surprise to them. They were ready
to accede to any terms he might offer. His
proposition was to publish at his own cost, and
pay a royalty Of we believe, ten per cent. Mrs.
Stowe was somewhat disposed to take a share
in the profits. Mr.. Jewett explained that it
would then be necessary for her to bear part of
the cost and suggested further that Mr.. and
Mrs. Stowe should take competent advice as to
the 1alrcSU pldn lOr MrS. OLOWe, anu uc Hdllleu
some prominent persons in Boston who could
advise properly. The result was decision in
favor Of the royalty. Three months after the
book was issued the author ana ner rttsbarad-
returned to Boston to receive their first pay
ment, which Mr. Jewett states was $4,000.
He paid in all to Mrs. Stowe a little over $780,
600. An amusing part of the event was the ig-
norance of both the Professor and Mrs. Stowe
as to how they were to get the check for this
large amount cashed, and what they were to do
for safety's sake with the money it called for.
Mr.. Jewett took them to his bank, and intro
duced them to the president. As such distin-
gushed visitors were rare, they were at once
asked into the back parlor, and then Professor
Stowe was instructed in the mystery of open
ing bank account and drawing checks
against it.-Harper's Bazar.
A Glass of Lemonade.
He was a dapper little fellow, as tidy as
new pin, and as he entered one OF the sample
rooms" .on Woodward avenue, Detroit, the
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