Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-24
THE SWAMI sCANDAL.
4 Maryland Eco Govsrnor Separated From
Hts Bride Of a Fear.

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Philadelphia News.
WAxnaaaEoH, Nov. 16.--The announce.
ment of the separation Of Ex-Governor
Swami, Of Maryland, millionaire, and who
the city OF Baltimore in Con-
gress for several terms, from his wife, whom
he married but a little over year aeo, at
her home in Princeton, N. j., has caused
much stir in social as we'll as political cir
cles. The governor has long had maenih-
cent home in this city, where he has enter
tanned in princely style. Mrs. Swami was
conspicuous IN society moro than twenty
years ago as the wife of Senator Thompson,
of New Jersey. The prominence Of both
parties has, therefore, afforded bounteous
supply OF material for gossip.
who was noted beauty in the time of Mrs.
Thomp.on's reign in society here, from 1856
to 1860, says that the couple afforded con-
parity of their ages, and the naturally ludi-
crous situation which resulted from such an
incongruous union. The Senator was
equity old man of so years and upward, and
during long career Of fashionable life had
Dc
with old Madeira and sherry. He, there.
forr, was in little condition to meet all the
requirements Of his young and active wife,
she, when he married her, being young
and blooming girl of 20. She is remem-
bered here as beautiful blonde, with large
blue eyes and magnificent tresses, whose
charming manners and exquisite toilets at
tracted scores of admirers from both politi-
"a nd tn NSrol
ing the disparity Of their ages and tastes. it
is stated that they lived most happily togeth-
or, as the Senator usually passed bis time at
the card table with a few choice spirits.
while she was the queen of the drawing
room.
It is also stated with considerable amuse-
ment that along toward midnight the Sena-
tor, feeling the necessity of repose for his
aching bones, would sally into the drawing
room, and after brief parley persuade the
youthful sharer of his joys to consent to re-
tire from the scene of geiety. They would
leave the room together, but would almost
| invariably return in q few moments, she
having obtained the Senator's consent for
one more round in the giddy mazes of the
dance, while he would accompany her to the
door Of the drawing room, and there stand
trimmed wraps. There he would stand until
the "wee sma' hours" patiently awaiting
her return, and when rallied with the re.
marks of hia friends, "Senator, are YOU ready
to go?" with his huge form shaking with
laughter and a merry twinkle in his eve, he
would reply: Eyes; but it is hard matter
to get these young people to abandon the
destinations of the Dance"
IF no
the nonce her brilliant career in Washing
ton, and she retired to Princeton, N. J.. his
late home, on competency which he had
left her. Here many years passed, her chief
social amusement being the entertaining a.
few of the students of Princeton COLLEGE.
Upon the election of Representative Randall
to the speakership of the house, Mrs,
Thompson returned to the city, she being
the sister of Mrs. Randall and the daughter
of Gen. Aaron Ward. She occupied palatial
quarters in the vicinity of Ex-Gov. Swann's
residence, she and her maid living in SUNNI
tuous style in the house formerly occupied
by MIR. Fish when secretary of state. DURING
her residence here she frequently met Ex-
Gov. Swami, who was q warm personal
friend of Speaker Randall, and it was not
long before it was announced that the VEN
cradle Ex-Governor had offered his hand and
fortune to the blushing widow of the late
Senator from New Jersey. Their marriage
soon followed, the bride being given away
by Speaker Randall, aud the distinguished
party left for Princeton in q special parlor
car. After passing the summer at the Gov
ernor's seaside villa at Newport, they re-
turned to Washington.
Mrs. Swami, remembering her social
achievements quarter of century before.
and not having outgrown her fondness for
society, and desiring to renew with even
more gorgeousness her relations with the
distinguished statesmen, diplomatic, and
military and naval officers, induced the ex-
governor to consent to a most elaborate sys-
tenn of entertainments, and to that end his
then palatial residence i'll this CITY was ex-
tended to meet the requirements of this, for
him, new departure. A magnificent saloon
and dining-room were added, and the entire
building was subjected to most elaborate
renovation in the way of decorations and
works of art. This was accomplished and
the residence of the venerable ex-governor
OF Maryland was regarded as one of the
most elegant mansions in the city. The sea-
son OF entertainment began and their resi-.
dence was often the scene of brilliant as
semblage of the most distinguished psople
at the capital.
No reason has been assigned for the sepa-
| ration other than that ex-Gov. Swami was
opposed to this style of living and had en-
tered serious objections to it. This check
did not please her ladyship, and it was soon
discovered that a GOODNESS existed between
them, which the friends and relations of the
| ex-governor took no steps to interfere with
simply maintaining a neutral position and
! allowing matters to take their course. Sub
sequently Mrs. Swami took her departure
for Princeton and the ex- governor left TO,
Baltimore with Mrs. DR.. Carter and her hus.
band, a gentleman of fine appearance and
elegant style, and the accomplished widow
OF his only son. Last summer, instead of
going to Newport, they spent the summer
with Dr. Coates at his country residence in
Maryland. The ex-governor has now re.
turned to this city and is again seen with his
elegant turnout, bowling along the avenues
and drives of the capital, while his wife re-.
mains domiciled at her residence in Prince.
ton. Mrs. DR.. Carter and young Mrs.
Swami will dispense the elegant hospitality of
the ex-governor's home during the coming
winter In manner more in consonance with
the aged statesman's wishes than was the
case last winter.
St. Paul Retail Markets.
81. PAUL, Nov. o.
OH1oKENs-Dressedc chickens 12Ac per lb.
IuRhEYs- Good dry picked stock l21lc per lb
Eees-Firm; fresh-laid eggs 2oQ123c per dozen
BuTTER-Choice creamery 9O0a5c per b. fresh
dairy 2OD22c; roll 18025c: cooking butter 12Ql6c
Fau1r-Apples. 92.25@s.00 per Dbl; cranberriea,
5000 per quart; Concord grapes 12c; Californis
25o per Id; crab apples, &c per qt; 81 as per bu,
VEaE7A1LEs-Potatoes, 35G5oc per bus cabbage
&c per head; squash, 10@l5c; beets 81 @6Oc per
b Pasnel; ~, turmps' 15c per dozen punches !;