New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-09-04
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EX-GOVERNOR THOMAS II. SEYMOUR.
Ex-Gov. Thomas H. Seymour died at his
residence in Hartford Conn at - o'clock last evening"
Of TYPHOID fever ged years. lie educated ia tho
Midd!etown Military Institute, studied Law, aud prac
tced the profession, and was Representative IN Con
gress from Connecticut from 43 to ls5 IN lSAo he went
10 Mexico AS Major OF New-Engand regiment. and was
propotad 20 be Colonel after tile battle Of Chepuepec
lie was elected Of Connecticut in $780, and re-
elected three in succession, Minister 70 Russia
during President Pierees administration, and had held
other Of honor and trust lie was much respected
for generous AID social qualities, and had large err
Gle Of friends and aequaintaBces throughout the country
He was prominent member OF the Masonic fraternity.
James Upper distinguished citizen of Sum
mervile 6 c. died last Friday morning. James Upper
was a younger son Of Tristan Topper, many years q
prominent merchant OF Charleston He was born in that
city in 1919. At twentyOne he admitted to practice
law In the Of the state, and gained reputation
in his profession In 1888 he elected 10 the state
Legislature. remaining there two years In 1881 nc was
appointed the Masters OF Equity In the Charleston
Dsttct In 1867 he elected State Auditor and while
holdug this Office effected thorough reconstruction OF
The state finances. Mr.. Topper, while SO busiy ana
bercd as his principle duty, Obed!eRce TO God" lie
joined the First Baptist Church in 1885, WAS chosen
Deacon and contributed more than 5000 toward Its
support. ~
In the death of Judge Thomas r. Whittle-
Soy Wisconsin loses or her oldest and most sterling
mon. Born IN Fairfield County. Conn., in 1885, he passed
ms youth IN his native town VI DauDaIy, ana, preparing
for college under good instructors he was pronounced
qualities at the early OF u; but objection
beng of his yOut, he deferred DIS ehtiy
one year, graduating with honor Ia Yale m 1911
Throughout his whole life, IN Oh the posi-
ors OF private Us we'll pnlc trast To which he
called as Judge the Bench. Representative twice
IN Congress his native district Ire commanded the
hgl respect Of his associates ana constituents After
the dea th OF ms wife, Judge Mtesty retired from poi
tics and law practice, and settled with his family near
Maids sou, Wisconsin, There he devoted himself 10 tho
Improvement OF his estate, building NILS, ana encour
aging tie settlement ana improvement OI me country
IN 1852 accepted the nomination of state SENATOR and
was elected by u handsome majority. ....
EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION AT HUDhON, n. y.
HUDSON, n. Y, Sept. S.-The Emancipation
celebration In This city to-day was participated In by
about 1880 colored people, men, women and children
Large delegations were attendance from Albany,
CoXsacAie KnderhOok and other places Tho exercises
consisted OF procession, which paraded the principal
streets and speeches. in Washington Square The assem-
blaGe addressed by Geo. H. Piaut of schagcoke
the Rev. Mr.. winer of Albany and others MI Plant
also addressed meeting at the City Hall this evening
The whole affair very quietly conducted and Tor 20
large aud yfoinscu0us gathering quite r'Eiarki,
bic for us Grder and decOrum. All VINO participated
seemed 10 enjoy tho occasion {" the utmost extent