The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-19
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

PERSONAL AND POhlTlCAl.
A biography Of the late Senator Chand-
Ter is soon to be published.
A new instruction is causing good
deal of commotion in Cuba.
Gen. Grants reception at Philadelphia,
will be under the charge of the Grand Army
of the Republic.
1t is reported that a favorable turn in
Jay Cookies affair, will enable him to pay dol
lar for dollar of his Indebtedness.
The Empress Of Russia is in Cannes,
Franco. A man was arrested while attempt
ing to MAXI his way to her presence in that
place. 49,.
Great preparations are being made in
Spain for the festivities of the approaching
marriage Of King Alfonso and the Arch Ouch
ess Marie Christine. ....
Senators Comeron, Hill and Vance, of
the Kellogg SpoTord investigating sub-com-
mittee have arrived in New Orleans and be-
gun their investigation.
The secretary of the Navy announced
Nov, II, the death OF Rear Admiral Augustus H
Kitry. He died al his residence in Baltimore
bid; Nov. l0, aged u years.
Moody and Saukey have Closed their
labors Of several weeks il Cleveland Ohio. At
the fina, meeting, 600 persons were present
Moody goes 70 Chicago to commence labors
there.
The official canvascs in New York
State shows that the entire Republican State
ticket has been elected, except the State cngi.
neer and Surveyor, Seymour Democrat, being
elected.
Robert Davis the millionalr Of Henry
Illinois, died at San Antouio,' Texas, Nov. II.
He was the richest man in Marshall county
His remains will be taken to his late home IN
Illinois, for interlnent ... UI 80.
1t is reported that assistant Secretary of
State Seward has resigned, and that Secretary
Evarts has tendred the position to John
Hay OF Cleveland, o., who was private sec
rotary of President Lincoln. -
The organic complaint from which
Prince Bismarck is suffering is said to be the
incipient stay fatty degeneration of The heart
rs yet but slightly DEVELOPED. There is no
immediate cause for apprehension.
d Frederick A. Clarke for 20 wear fore.
man OF the Daily Republican ,jo'. office in
Wnona, Mimi, died suddenly OH the morning
OF Nov II, Of heart deseasc His ago was 81
years. he was an Englishman he leaves a
wife and three children. t., ~1
The funeral Of Mrs. Margaret Eaton
widow Of Gen. John H. Eaton, secretary 0.
war under President Jackson, took place In
Washington, D. G. Nov. IL, and was largely
attended Among the floral offerings wee
bouquets from Mrs. Hayes an. Secretary Nc.
Crazy. The Presidont,in note to the family
regretted his inability to be present ct the fu
neral and rendered his deepest sympathy.
.> The forthcoming message of President
Hayes was considered in cabinet meeting,
nov. IA Thelgeneral conclusion was reached
that recommendations should be confined to
suggestions, rather than extended to rcuncsts
OF radical changes in existing laws, it being
considered expressly desirable at this time to
provoke as little conflict in Congress and as
little disturbance of business interests as DOS
Sible. The Presidents message ia now in the
course OF preparation. 1t will be shorter than
usual and contains very few recommendations
other than those comprised in the reports OF
bis cabinet officers. 1t is believed that the
only Important topic under the head OF foreign
affairs will be the reopening of the fishery
question with Great Britain, and it is also I'm.
derstood that especial attention will DO direct
ed to the ACCESSIBILITY Of legislation to author.
ize resumption of funding operations. "''.S
At cabinet meeting, held Nov. 18th
The President announced that he thought O
Offering the appointment of District Colum
bia commissioner to Gen. Halbert E. Payne
} present commissioner Of patents. Tho sug
gestlon was received with great. approval b,
all present except the secretary of the interi
or, who, while fully agreeing with tho othe
T. heads, OF the departments as ts Gen. Payne
eminent qualifications for the appointment
expressed strong disinclination to soc hin
, retire from tho position he now fills 80 accept
ably. It is generally believed that Geu. Payn,
although not an applicant, will accept tin
District coInmissionership. <t.E4t..
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