DEC. 22 
PERSONAL ITEMS. 
Gen. Grant has gained forty-eight pounds In 
weight since he has been abroad. 
Wdittiru Is always a Quaker, ne Invariably 
says •• thee” and " thou,” and has the quiet, gen¬ 
tle Quaker way. 
Mips Mary L. Booth of Harper's Enzir, Is ono 
of the best, souls alive. Probably no literary wo¬ 
man In the country has so many friends. 
Lowell, while a most thorough gentleman, is 
moody and uncertain, and those who approach 
him are not always sura with what degree of cor¬ 
diality they arc to bo received. 
Howells, editor or the Atlantic Monthly, has 
a shy way about him, and something of the del¬ 
icacy and gentleness.that mark Bis writings are 
visible also in bis bearing and movements. 
Dr. Holland, editor of Scribner’s Monthly, is 
Inclined to be severe and solemn, lie has a pace 
like an Indian, and lank, black Indian’s hair, and 
his countenance is seldom lighted up by a smile. 
Longfellow is said to have the kindliest, most 
benignant, and gentle manner conceivable. Ho 
treats every one who approaches him with the 
utmost courtesy, that Is at the same time with¬ 
out stiffness or reserve. If he wishes to get rid of 
you, he does It without letting you nnd It out. 
Oliver Wbndbli. Holmes Is a brisk, witty man, 
who dresses In the most charmingly old-fashioned 
style, always with a drab waistcoat, and a coat 
that seems too small for him, He looks like a 
cross between a Yankec and a Scotchman, and 
has a drted-up appearance, very much like an 
autumn leaf. Hut he has a keen eye, that laughs 
when he laughs. And be enjoys laughing, and 
wakes you up with his run. 
Titk venernbln William Cullen Bryant is said to 
be the best preserved literary man on record. Ho 
la the richest of American poets, and also most 
public In his habits. He Is always accessible, and 
is ready to address a meeting when It may appear 
necessary. No orator of hl3 years has ever berore 
done somueh speaking: for John Qulncey Adams, 
• * the old man eloquent," was three years younger 
than Bryant’s present age, when he died. 
Mrs. Mary Mates Dodge, who wrote "liana 
Brlnker” and "Rhymes and Jingles," and edits 
St. Nicholas,” Is a bright-eyed, rosy-cheeked wo¬ 
man, from whoso face one would never guess that 
her life had been one of much affliction She has 
two sons who are more devoted to her society 
than most boys aro to thetr sweethearts, and her 
little office lu Scribners building Is probably the 
most luxurious editorial room In the country. 
Thb youngest son of the Queen of Oude, in In 
did, after completing his studies at Cambridge, 
England, has gone to Paris, preparatory to a con¬ 
tinental tour. Queen victoria is his guardian. 
He receives 2100,000 pension from tho British gov¬ 
ernment for having ceded to It his regal rights, 
and has been appointed a Lieutenant In the Hov- 
enteonth Regiment of Infantry, stationed at Que¬ 
bec. Ho will Join It after his travels. Ills skin Is 
quite dark. 
Senator Ecstick of Louisiana was born at New 
Orleans 41 years ago of Massachusetts stock, and 
was two years a law studeut at Harvard. At 
the commencement of the rebellion ho was ap¬ 
pointed Judge advocate, and after servlug a year 
lu Texas on the staff of Oen. Magruder he was 
transferred to the staff of Gen. Joe Johston, on 
which he served until the surrender of Appomat¬ 
tox. Returning to New Orleans he resumed t he 
practice of law with great success, and has been 
prominent as a conservative politician. inlS72 
he wa3 elected State representative, and In 1S7-1 a 
State Senator for four years. 
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Clark’s Patent 
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Id Gorman St., Baltimore, Mil. 
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The Great Bloomington Nursery, 
Founded and mannged by Mr. Franklin K. Phtcnlx, 
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J K. HUDSON, Topeka, Kansas. 
Has quickly taken a high place among agricultural 
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(Practical Farmer, Philadelphia. 
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high character and sterling worth nf ilielr Hiuto agri¬ 
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edited nt our Western agricultural exchanges.— 
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contain* moro infornuitlmi o' vnluo U* an advertiser 
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BOSTON. 
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Titk Journal op Progress, a iir?t-cia*3, nt 
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about Improved Mechanical Industries, anil all 
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t seed* when 
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