New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-07-08
PERSONAL.


Mr.. SIMS Reeves. the English tenor is afflicted
with hay-fever and has been compelled to leave
London for the seaside.
Brigham Young's first wife died few days ago,
ago sevcnty-nine years. She was married Ill 1854
and was the mother of six children
General Wallace. the United States Minister to
Turkey, has been presented by the Sultan with a
painting representing n Turkish girl. Mr.. Wallace
has not yet accepted The present
Charles Gayarre. the Southern historian is now
in Canada transacting some business with Mon
treal publisher He will deliver his lectures on the
French Revolution III the leading Canadian cities.
The Prince of Wales has begun to shine as
farmer lie won three first prizes at the Norfolk
Cattle Show one for Il ShOrthOrn bull and two Tor
SOuthdOwn sheep.
Garibaldi named his sons after heroes instead of
saints. His daughter Signora Cauzio, has named
her sons after political heroes One son bears the
name of Abraham Lincoln, another that of John
Brown.
The physicians attending Judge Brown, of the
United States District Court, who is suffering from
injuries received in the recent railroad disaster
reported that he was feeling better yesterday than
on previous days.
Professor James Hall, State Geoogist has been
made by King IIumbert Of Italy "A commander of
the ROYAL Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus.
This is the highest honor the Italian monarch can
bcstOw upon foreigner.
ChcfEngneer Melvie's home is in pretty little
village close to the Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad, about fourteen miles from
Philadelphia. The house, which is pleasant and
Notwithstanding, Is now occupied by AIs' Sel-
VILE ana her three children.
The Sultan of Turkey recently made present of
five splendid horses to the Empress, the Crown
II Gov, la
two horses for the Empress are black ponies, those
for the Crown Prince are thoroughbreH Arabian
lght-brown stations. and the Crown Princess IS TO
receive roam hunter
Count Tostoi the new Russian Prime Minister, is
highly cultivated He understands thoroughly the
history and constitutions OF foreign nations but IS
of the opinion that Russia needs no new form Of
government Any political novelty, he contends,
will not merely not content but will arouse the
suspicion and increase the unrest Ol the huSsah
people.
Mr. Gladstone lately received an address from
member, of the Liberal party expressing their con-
fdcnce that he would in the end overcome the dlf-
fculies of the Government in Ireland and speak
inc OF the attacks made upon him as beng carried,
in DO mt Of violence beyond the usual limits Of pot-
zeal discussion" In reply Mr.. Gads one through his
secretary said: with regard t. their reference 10
the personal attacks Mr.. Gladstone only, regrets
that persons, some Of whom are individuals OF sta
ton, should be found to make them"
Aupiste Biard, the eminent French painter who
died lately at Fontainebca1, was very eccentric.
An English writer says of him: " For many years
he has lived alone in sort of castle on the banks Of
the Scinc surrounded by tomahawks, stuffed skins,
yataghans and other relics OF his early travels.
Here u crowd OF noisy tropical birds made lie
hideous for HIM. On the side of ms house which
overlool,ed the road he painted very careful life
ut X
ing out OF windows, and his greatest pleasure was
to starie and deceive the passcr-by with these
tigeS."
Baron de Vaux IN his book on fencing gives the
origin of the amusing duel between Francisque
Sarcev and Amelien Scholl. The affair began
with quarrel in the press between NJ. de Vile
messant and NJ. Sarcey The Editor of the Figaro
al fast sent challenge to VI. sarcey observing at
the same time that he would not accept it. NJ.
>choh. meeting VI. Sarcey who a great friend
of his told him what had happened aud received
for answer: You can tell Nillenrssant | Will
meet him. Accordingly NJ >choll took this news
10 NJ de Vlemcs,ant, who replied to it by belt NJ
a thousand francs tina; NJ. Sarcey would not light :;
and in fact, NJ. Sarcey's seconds presently an
nounced that reflection, their principal would
not fight. You owe me a thousand francs said
NJ. de Niiemcssant to VI. Sch0l. Not yeti
What do Won mean p lie has jus sand he won't
ight-not with you, hu' he might WIN somebody
else; no particular person was specified ia the bet
And with whom, pray, Is he to tight WIN
me- The next day The ijGoTO contained an article
by VI. Scholl which pIoyoked NJ. sarcey to I'M
sheath his sword The duel was fought III Baden,
and NJ. Sarccy was lightly wOunce@ In the arm.
The Whole party OF ducills.s then went oft to
breakfast 4t the Hotel de Russo. A. they were
drinking their aiter-bTeaNfast coffee: NJ. Gale. one
of VI. Scholi's seconds asked the landlord: DO
many duets take place hcreabouts on, No
sir none Why Is that p Because, Sir IN the
Duchy of Baden the penalty for the offence OF
duelling Is death Ncyer' says the Baron de NauA,
was bill more quickly called for ana settled tuan
that OF the dueilng party"
CAMPBELLTeN, y. b., july Her Mdjesty's ship
Famngo sailed to-day for NewRichmond with the
Governor-Genera Her Royal Highn4- Princess
Louise and suite on board.