New-York tribune., 1879-06-10
PERSONAL.

Mr. Alexander II. Stephens will, it is sld.
spend the Summer in QUINCY, H. the guest Of Gen.
eral Singleton
General Grant, in jolly mood, is credited
with calling his venerable companion. Mr. Bore. lilo
Great American Euro pean-Asaue-A African Traveller"
Mr.. Preston Powers, the son of the late
sculptor and sculptor bImsef has received from tho
state Vermont commission for the statue Of Judge
Collamer which is to be placed the Capitol at Wash
ingtJn.
BishOp-elect Harris, Of Michigan, is not yet
certain his acceptance ~ office just bestowed
upon him. He much surprised. as he did not
know that his name was likely to come before the
convention.
Mr.. Robert COllyer Is now fifty-fve years
old, and weeks ago preached sermon the twen-
anniversary of his pastorate in Chicago He has
been receiving 5000 year from Unity Church, and
he mas home In Chicago wnich, II IS sald re VIII 10
obi ged TO sell at sacrifice II no comes TO NeT-IOTk
Mr.. David A. Wells is to be married in this
city to-day. at Calvary Church. 70 Mss Dwight, OF
Norwich, Conn Miss Dwight is the sister OF Mr. Weiss
former wife, and since her death has taken charge Of his
household She the Of DR. Fordy BaTker
this ctY. whose house the Wedding reception /, 10
be given after the ceremony.
Mr.. Edwin p. Whipple is now vigorous
and busy an of sixty years He has strong and rasu
lar features broad and high forehead. straight nose
rIn lips and short dark beard clustering under his
cha His dark hair still thickly his bead, and
his large blue eyes luminous ever. H. Il said
to have a wealth Of materials for life OF Governor
John A. Andrew and history "f ,ts during
the War; and 1t Is Goped that be viii make use OF them
Mr.. Ross Il. Winans, of Baltimore, has
Just been married in Lordoh to Msi Neva
Whistler his cousin, also Of Baltimore. The
yOunc bridegroom mas taken his bride 10
magnificent home in Kensington Gardens. He l.
so dissatisfied with the gas furnished by the London
companies that he Will have gas manufactured IN s
own grounds. Permission to make the gas bad - De
obtained from the municipal authorize. MI "'hahs
is the eldest OF the late Thomas Ninans.
1t is related that Starr King was once asked
II he would not pray for Jefferson Davis. aud If he aid
not hope that the man might pardoned. II replied
" lie representative TO my sOul aud conscience OF
force Of evil His cause rs pollution and horror HIS
banner is black nag. could pray for him as one man
for brother man, his priyate, afectonal and spr
iual relations 10 Heaven. Bur President Of the
seeding States head brigand forces organic repre-
sentative Of the powers OF destruction within our own
country-prdg for him !-as soon as ior anticmis'!
Mr.. w. B. SOmeryille, who has been for
eight ycar connected with the National Press Assoca-
ton IS about his relations with that orglizl'
ton, ard accept an important position in the western
Union elegraph Company. M. Somervlile i man OF
excellent characer,and by his mark ID newspaper ability
enabled to make very much more out o. the National
Pres, than anybody expected he ever could az tae
time he took hold OF H. His will undoubtedly
be a valuable acquisition 10 the Western Cnlon.
When Lloyd Garrison went South to SEQ
vaunah, and went driving with friend through the
city and ont into the suburbs. Presently they came IN
retired spot upon very old colored man feeby rest
ing in the Mr.. GarIison's friend drew rein and
called out, Uncle did you ever near OF William Loyd
Garrison lr Intelligence aud delight shOne suddenly
IN tle old face. On, Oress the Lord, hassa ys, yl
" Well, uncle, this IA William LLOYD Garrison. ing
feeble old sprlng up, stumbling over DIS slaH anu
halI climbing into tie carriage be seized GarusoD's
hand covering IL with tears and kisses calling % %uoWn
blessings upon the Eew-Engltndor and hair cAoAlnS
with emotion
The Vienna Neue Freie Pfesse has the follow
ing anecdote the journey through Austria Il
the Prince Of Bulgaria. HIS Hlghness accompanied
by an adiutaD had a coup6e % himself until the train
reached Lemberg, where a Polish uobcman gotin. Tho
CONDUCTOR eager protect The distinguished traveller
from intrusion hastened 10 the door and Offered 20
show the Pole better place In an0ber car but the
Pole eruAly replied that he well enough suited
where he was. Then the conductor, reduced TO e~
trtmiiies whispered in the nobleman's ear that the
garia "What ~ that 10 lne = replied the Pole IN
gsrian Prince" Finally the Prince and his adiutaut
took their travelling bags and sought seats in another
car.
Mr.. Cyrus II. Mccormick, the great pioneer
in moving and reaping machines. wo as the stal.
wart supporter Of Presbyterian orthodoxy and old
fashioned War Democracy in tue Northwest has just re-
turned from his stay abroad. somowh hat crippled Win
rheumatism otherwise IN excellent health He gets
back in time TO witness tho graduation Of his al
enjoy the announcement in the journals OF NE
own country OF the high honor paid him by
the French Academy OF Sciences in unanr
nously electing him a spending member OF mat
body. To the cordial and complimentary letter Of the
Perpetual Secretaries " advising him Of lIs acton
Mr. Mccormick replied in brief aud graceful note,ln
which he says ALTER alifetlme spent IN manulactnr
Ing and improving harvesting machinery, and with
success perhaps strongly marked N CONNECTION
with their exhibition the three French lntcfDalOhaI
EXpOsiuOns OF 1855, 1867 and 1878 than ON any Olbi
single field operations, beg 10 say thlOugh you
gentlemen, To tina Academy, that I am more deepy
touched by this unanimous election as cOrfespohushto
the Academy OF Sciences in the Department nI KrN
Economy than by any previous honor OF my ne
ROME. June 9.-The Pope has appointed
Cardinal Hergenroeher Keeper o the Archives OF ths
Holy See.
BERLIN, June 9.-The Emperor William, the
Empress and Prince Bismarck have returned to TINS
city. Tie Duke Of Edinburgh will arrive on Iueslay'
The act grace whereby the Emperor intends 10 sig
Dalize his golden wedding will only apply O. Pressia