New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-26
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Philip Edward Pusey, son of DIR. Pusey. and
the author of several theological works of some i'm
portance, has just died at Oxford.
Mr.. Ernest Longiellow Of the poet, is exhibit
ing IN Boston Il large allegorical painting called
" The Choice OF Youth"
The Empress Eugene will start for Natal on
March 90 and by her wish spec al state or cere-
mony Will be observed on the journey.
Professor John Muir, the geologlst, who has been
making five months study of the glaciers Of
Alaska, has inst returned TO San Francisco.
NJ Ernest Rcnan has chosen for his forthcoming
lectures in London the highly interesting subject
of the Deterioration of Christianity in peTcOlating
through the Roman Empire.
Miss Susie Adele Washburne. the eldest daughter
of the former Minister TO France. has just entered
society, being introduced by large entertainment
ut her fathers mouse IN Chicago.
Mr.. Charles Sprague Pearce, the grandson Of
Charles Sprague. the poet-is mentioned as one OF
the most promising of the American artists in Paris.
He Is young man-only tweDty-seven-a showed
his talent first by drawing Ia his school books lie
Is Il pupil of BOnnat.
Mr.. Gilbert and Mr. Sullivan have, says Tho
Courant of Hartford, refused au offer of $1,000
from the Boston Theatre for the privilege of pyo-
ducjpg "The Pirates of Penzance." They intend to
send company themselves to the Athenian town,
fhouph il IS said that the only theatre which they
can engage OF present is one holding not than
500 people.
When Prince Bismarck is in the country he never.
il is Asserted, let's any one know his intention to re-
turn to Berlin until he has taken his seat In the
train lie then sends brief telegram to his family,
informing them that he is " OIL" He decided upon
this MAN because he didn't like the hustle and
citement which used to be eaused in his household
by the announcement of his approaching departure.
The Rev. Dr. Edward Eggleston, who recently re-
signed tho pastorate of the Church of Christian
Endeavor in Brooklyn, account of failing health.
and who sailed for Europe on December 20 to recu-
perate has arrived with his family at Versle-bel.
a quiet village near Paris. He has written to
friend in Brooklyn that he has lost good deal OF
flesh since he left home, and that his health Is no
worse and no better. He has abandoned bis first
intention of going TO Geneva TO spend the Winter,
on account of the severe weather.
Notwithstanding the recent death OF his only son.
the well-knOwn name of Governor 4. ID. Morgan Is
to be perpetuated. He has just caused the name of
his grandson and only lineal descendant TO be
changed from Arthur Denison Morgan to Edwin d.
Morgan it, The Court cheerfuy granted the order
upon the necessary afidavits establishing the facts
first that Governor Morgan approved this adoption
of his name, and second, that the change was not
device for escaping pecunlary liabilities. II nay
well be imagined that ttlo evidence was needn't 10
establish either the grandahers willingness or the
grandson's solyency.
Mr.. Tennyson is described in interesting fashion
by a clever correspondent of TIE San Francisco
Chronicle. Nobody" says this writer. would
suspect him for poet His face is strong. and
his eyes have certain brightness, buth is scanned.
rather than wnnkled, from forehead to chin no
appears to be puffy he il partially bald he stoops
aud shuies; dresses ordinarily and carelessly ana
has a generally rustic men and denotement He
does not affect, and never has affected, general so
Getty and the fact shows IN his bearing ana Soy
enly raiment" The correspondent adds that nj.
Tennyson has made such wise investment OF ms
large literary earnings that his entire property 10
probably worth 81, 000,O00-a remarkable fortune
for poet.
When Thomas Buchanan Read was In London
during the first year of the Civil War he was in'
vited one evening to meet Mr. Tennyson. As soon
as they were introduced the Englishman began 10
speak of the war; sayings II have had much sym
patty with your country Mr.. Readi but havs
withdrawn my sympathy now. feel bound 10 tell
You that your country is going to perttition ana
don't mind it either. England. Mr.. Read, Is MOI
with the North in this barbarous struggle" heao'
nettled by such rudeness. determined 10 De rude
turn aud retnrted thusi " You need not disturb