The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-06-17
LEWIS C.isS's ONLY son.
Tho Romance In the Life OF the Most Hem.
tiruI Daughter OF Michigan.

Ryps ne Drtca Nos.
Emily " Mason was reputcd TO DO tho
most beautiful woman In tho Northwest. Her
family were patricen and all her associations
Wcro elevated. In 1888 when her fnthcr was
Secretary Of tho Territory OF Michigan She en-
loved political Ns well ~ n social distinction,
nnd later. when Michigan was erected into "a
state, her brother. Stevens T. Macon, becano
its first Governor, and shc prrsdh over tho
household and dispensed liberal and graceful
Hospitality. The guhcrnatorial mansion was
Ne centre Of u, culture and fashion Of the
thnsociciy 81 the Wolverine metropolis.
While Miss Mason was dscharging the dutics
q west Point During his vacations he visited
his nome and was thrown much into the society
s oI Ihc hrilliant Emily, lilo was, Younger than
accomplishments he never summoned the
courage to propose.
The sudden death OF Gov Mason and the
breaking up Of the Mason homestead and tho
rcvers, that followed obliged Miss Mason to
look about Tor means, Of support Sho was u
Rlrl OF proud. independent spirit. and with tho
ket farm, in Fairfax county. Va and began
business III e practical woman. She developed
energy and commercial foresight. and soon en-
loyed abundant prosperity. She supported
herself and her orphaned nieccs in elegant
style. worked hard, and acquired a competence.
At the outbreak n the civil war her home was
one OF the most delightful in all Virginia and
She was enabled to devote considerable por-
tion OF time TO literature. The war however,
scattered her iortune to the winds, and left her
All but destituts. She was now a fully matured
and energetic. Driven from her homo. she
went TO Richmond and became nurse in the
hospitals. The Federal prisoners who carne
under her minstrations were objects Of her
especial care.
On the close OF the war she devoted herself TO
the education Of Southern orphans. and pub
lishct several works Of an educational charac-
ter. She dwet in Washington for while and
her home IN Pennsylvania avenue WIS the re-
sort Of some of the most brilliant men and
women in the capital. She occupied a position
in one 81 the Government Offices for n time. and
everywhere commanded respect and admira-
ton. She finally took NJ her residence in Paris.
Many veurs before tins Major Cass had csiab-
lished himself in the French capital, and had
become frcnchman in his tastes and methods
OF life. The two mot, and the concealed passion
OF early years, rekndlpd in the breast Of the old
gentleman led him 10 offer Miss Mason his hand
and fortune. but she said that she had resolved
never To- marry. and the Major asked her ~ do
MN the homer OF granting him her friendship.
Ihen unit his death, which occurred rather
suddenly. Miss Mason was his companion in
that friendship Ia which the French in tho de-
cline OF life know so well how to associate and
she closed his eyes and took charge OF his rc-
mains. Under the terms OF his will his body was
cmhamed and brought TO Michigan. plain
tomb. 10 coet not more than 5000. will mark the
resting place Of lewis Cass. She sclf-eN patriatad
d,sc"ndnni Of Mi hignn's greatest son. Tho
VIII ot MAJOR Cass hcqueaths to Miss Mason
5000, three diamond rings. which the testltor
dearly prll"d. and makes her the joint eXecutrix
OF the instrument.