Historian Bancroft's Ninetieth Birthday

Newpoiït, R. I., Oct. 4. - Hon George Báneroft, tho venerable historian, quietly spent his OOth birthday at his residence on the "ClifF," whero ho received scores of congratulatory telegrams and lotters, besides many call3 from his personal friends. He appeared quito bright for ono of his age, but each adetitional year now showa plainly upon his still orect fora.