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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-07-16
GEN. TWIGGS' SWORDS.

H0aC They Were Captured By Ben Butler
in NeaU Orleans and the Efforts of Thei,
Family to Recover Them. a..
Augusta (Ga.) Special to Louisville Courier
Journal.
duced in Congress asking that the swords of
the late Gen. Twiggs be returned to Mrs.
Joseph Guedelia, of England, they then be-
ing in the treasury department.. There is a
history hanging on these swords. The
swords were presented to Gen. Twiggs for
bravery in the Mexican war-one by Con-
gress through James K. Polk, President
one by the State of Georgia, and one by the
city of Augusta. They are magnificent
pieess. The one presented by Congress is of
Damascus finish, the scabbard of pure gold,
and the hilt of solid gold set brilliantly with
diamonds. 1t is worth $50 900 in money.
The other swords are worth probably $40, 1000
more. When Gen. Butler was about enter
ing New Orleans Gen. Twiggs deposited
these swords with Miss Florence for safe
keeping. Gen. Butler found them, however,
seized them and sent them to President
Lincoln, his purpose being, as he afterwards
told Gen. Twiggs' daughter, to have them
kept in the treasury as reminders of ''what
base uses these glorious swords had been
put" abiding to the fact that Gen. Twiggs
drew them in defense of the confederacy.
A year ago Mrs. Myers, the married
daughter of Gen. Twiggs, applied to Con-
gress for these swords. TO her surprise,
Miss Florence, now Mrs. Gudelia. having
married an Englishman of that name,
claimed that the swords we're hers and that
Gen. Twiggs had not only presented her
these swords, but also large amount of his
family plate. She claimed that the presenta-
ton was bona tide and absolute. Outraged
at this claim, Judge H. H. D. Twiggs, a
nephew of Gen. Twiggs, brilliant young
lawyer of Augusta, and q dauntless hot
blood, made public the fact that the claim
was pretense, and that the swords had been
solemnly devised by Gen. Twiggs to his
children and could not have been given away
to stranger, and that Gen. Twiggs valued
these swords as his most precious posses
sions. This brought a sharp letter from MIR.
Ernest L. Florence, of New Orleans, who
insisted upon his sisters right to the swords
and silver. The silver plate, it Is
said, was the property of Mrs. Myers, the
daughter, and could not have been given
away. To this letter Judge Twiggs replied
in sharp and singing letter, saying: "We
are led to the notifying conclusion that
these swords, around which cluster the
dearest memories of our hearts, would be
put, if you get them, to more substantial
purpose, or converted into baubles for fem
mime adornment." Mr.. Florence has not
been heard from since. And thus the war
over the swords wages. The friends of Gen.
Twiggs will make every effort to secure the
swords and plate for his heirs, while it ap-
pears equally sure that Mrs. Gudella will
claim that the articles we're given to her
absolutely rather than confided to her for
safe keeping. The stranger claimants have
no scraps of paper to sustain their claims.
They are Jews, and stand we'll in New Or
leans and elsewhere
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-07-16
RMfus Hatch on the Situation.
iChicago Tribune. JULY 81


Mr.. Rufus Hatch, who has cut quite q
prominent figure in the New York combine
ton controlling the deal in spring wheat. ar
rived IN the city Saturday evening. A re-
porter of the Tribune called on him at the
Palmer House to get some information from
him as to the future prospects of the deal, as
we'll as his opinions on the crop prospects at
home and abroad. -.
In response to q question as to the situa-
ton Mr.'Hatch said: 81 don't keep MIR.
Keenes books, and the situation can be
stated in few words. Mr.. Keene believed
that wheat was good property to have and
so he purchased large amount of it, intend
ing to hold it for higher, and what he deems
legitimate, prices"
"rhen there has been no corner as vetP''
"Certainly not, in the ordinary sense of
the word. The receipts had disappointed
everyone in their volume, and at one time it
seemed as if the press and all the people of
the country had turned bears upon their
own productions"
''Then this is to be viewed in the light Of
straight deal?''
'Of course. Mr.. Keene is large specu-
lator and bought this property for a rise,
in which he expects to be gratified. Those
in Chicago who have assailed him, and have
lost their occupation as manipulatOrs of the
market, have none but themselves to blame"
''Then you think there is no ground for
this complaint against Keene?'
"Why should there be2 It is difficult to
see why dealers should sell the market down
and plumber the country producers. Still
they have done so, and succeeded in getting
rid of q vast amount of their surplus. after
persistent effort, at prices at least 20 per
cent. below it's value. Mr.. Keene has certain
ly tried to injure none by depreciatine
the property, and those who do.
and suffer in consequences. will
pet but little sympathy in their howl against
Keene. He has tried to keep his wheat for
legitimate price, and for this he has been
assailed by the press and dealers of Chicago.
He has made no complaint, however, and has
asked no favors of any, either banks or in
dividuals."
''To come down to the main question. MI.
Hatch, will the deal be kept up, or NAV We
look for q break?"
"Those who sold short for June have had
to fill their contracts at q loss, and those who
have done the same for July and August win
have the same experience. Make or break.
Mr.. Keene will carry his deal through to q
legitimate result, asking no favors even If be
does not grant any. Il he to blame il be
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-07-16

OLD habitucs of the Astor House will
remember Alexander McC. Steton, briefly
known as "Aleck," who was connected
with the management Of the hostelry for
many years. Aleck is now running the
Estes Park Hotel in Colorado, and is evil
IDENTITY satisfied with the location to Judge
by what he writes to friend in New York
He says: "This park is paradise-the
weather is pleasantly warm, and it seems
as if we could reach out and seize the
snow from the mountain tops in front Of
us. And such delightfully."- cool nights
for sleep! you never saw anything tina
could surpass t. en-. If you are burned
with the heat Of Nav YORK come her
and l viii sti"% yr1 low to find perfect
appine@
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-07-16
VASA ORPHAN ASYLUM.
The Number Of Tictinss Increased to
TtCetCe.

| The Number Of Victinss Increased to
Ttcetre.
[Red Wing Argus, July l0.l
The Argus of last week contained full
account of the horrible scene here on last
| Thursday, and there is not much to add.
On the night of the Sd the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Holm, named Otto and aged IS years,
died. His injuries were such that it was q
marvel that he survived as long as he did.
On the afternoon of the Fourth the fu-
neral of ten of the unfortunate victims of
| the storm was held in the Vass church: and
! while enjoyment and patriotic enthusiasm
held high carnival all over the rest of the
country, in the little town of Vasa a solemn
and almost funeral silence prevailed, for the
! inhabitants had not yet sufficiently recover
ed from the shock and horror of their ter
| rible catastrophe to attempt to celebrate
| "Visited by the hand of God," the pastor
said, but it seems to US that an orphan
asylum is not exactly suitable place for an
exhibition of divine wrath.
DR.. Raymond returned to the city on Sat-
urday, and he reported that two more of the
orphan children, little boy and girl, had
also died. The last death reported was that
of little baby, whose injuries were described
as fearful. This was the child that remained
in the bushes where she was thrown until
morning.
On Sunday afternoon the funeral of tho
remainder of the dead was held in the Vasa
church, Rev. j. P. Sward officiating. 1t 10
hoped that these are all the deaths We shall
be called on to report. Most of the wounded
are now able to be up, their injuries consist
ing chiefly of Commissions and scratches They
still remain in the town ball, which has been
fitted up with curtains, etc., so that it makes
q very comfortable hospital.
Already has subscription been started for
the purpose of erecting new asylum on the
site of the cid one, and nobody refuses to
contribute. Nearly enough to rebuild has
been subscribed.
Prince Jussupoff, the prospective faith
erin. law of Prince Alexander of Bulea-
ria, is enormously rich, but rather miserly
itis'said. He has yearly income Q
several millions Of roubles, whole govern
ments belong to him, and his st. Peters
burg houses are rich palaces-looked on
from the outside. Tie Cologne Gasette
says that only seven weeks ago he was
sentenced by the Justice of the Peace. on
account of non-observance of the public
rules concerning cleanliness in the infer
ior of houses and courtyards, to one
months imprisonment
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-07-16

THERE is again much talk about the
stolen body of the late A. T. Stewart
The general belief is that it has been re-
covered, but Mr.. Henry Hilton refuses to
give any definite information on the sub
ject. ut is not true that Mr.. Hilton has
the body in his possession. It is true
that he knows where the body is, and that
he has had it inspected and is satisfied
that it is Mr. Stewards body. He can
have the body any time that he pays
$4,000 forit. That is the price demand.
ed. When the crypt at Garden City is
ready the negotiations will be closed. ]
body"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-07-16

Mr.. CHARLES j. BoNAPARTE, of Balti-
more, although now made independently
wealthy by the Inheritance of much ofhis
grandmother's hcardings, still works hard
in his law practice and displays great
ability therein. He thinks, now that the
Prince Imperial is dead, that tie Ma
poieonic dynasty never will be restored.
Mr.. Bonaparte has apparently no aspira-
tions in the direction Of the French
&hronc.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-07-16
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL,

Secretary Sherman goes to Maine July
H.
Six hundred Mormons arrived in New
York from Europe, Julys.
Senator Bayard sailed from New York
to Europe on Saturday July H.
Postmaster General Key, wife and two
daughters left Washington July 9 for New
England.
Bishop Odenheimer, of New Jersey is
reported seriously i'll with little hope of his
recovery. t.s.
Clafince H. Corning, nephew, Of tie
late Erasus Corning, died suddenly July 1s, at
Albany, NY. aged 4s years.
The President has signed the commits
sion Of John A. Hunterto be chief justice of
the supreme court of Utah.
sManton Marble, ex-editor of the N. Y,
World and Mrs. A Williams Lombard, were
married in New York city, JulyS.
At Neport, R. L., July s, St. Mary's
church was crowded on the occasion of the
requiesn mass for the Prince Imperial.
NJ. NJ. Showers, president of the Stow
ers Packing company, of Scranton and Chica-
go, died Sunday, July 10, Of heart disease, at
Scranton, Pa.
Congressman Henry Poehler of the
second Minnesota district, reached st. Paul.
July 9, on his way home in Henderson, from
the extra session of congress. He was accom-
panied by his wife.
The expenditure to the present time
for the BrooklynN. Y. bridge is Sic, 523, 750. The
contract was awarded for 1O,72S,O00 pounds
steel and 81, 900 pounds of iron. The trustees
say the bridge will be finished by July, 1881.
Queen Victoria, the Prince of Wales,
and other members Of the royal family, were
to be in Chiselhurst at the funeral of the
Prince Imperial Neither Queen Victoria, or
ex-Empress Eugenia were to participate in the
procession, or to be present at the church
uriug the service.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-07-16

OF Representative Bouck, of Wisconsin,
the Washington correspondent of the
Syracuse Journal gently says that he wears
in the House a dark green coat with
metallic buttons, thought to he of pure
gold; he is said to have won gold in the
early days Of California.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-07-16

MosBy, ex-Confederate, is said to look
like the ideal portraits of Brother Jona-
than or Uncle Sam. His figure is spare
even to meagreness, and his features are
sharp and aIuillne. His eyes are gray
and mild in expression. His favorite
writers are Byron and Bulwer.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-07-16

OF John Randolph, Of Roanoke, Mr.. E.
P. Whipple tells this story: "'Isn't it a
shame, Mr.. President said he one day in
the Senate, that the noble bulldogs of
the administration should waste their
precious time in worrying the rats of the
opposition Immediately the Senate was
in an uproar, and he was DANGEROUSLY
called to order. The presiding officer,
however sustained him; and, pointing his
long, skinny finger at his opponents, Ran
dolph screamed out. Rats, did I say?
Mice, micer"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-07-16

JEFFERSON Davis at the age of thirty
seven, and a member of Congress, is pic
turesquely described by Colonel Forney as
having II handsome face, graceful man.
ners, an erect figure, flashing eyes, and a
broad white collar folded over his neck.
He was one Of the few Southern politicians
who had scientific tastes.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-07-16
CURRENT TOPICS.

A GRANDSON of Henry Clay, who bears
his name and who IS prosecuting attorney
of the City Court of Louisville, KY, was
fined $s5 the other day for assaulting a
ranor
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-07-16

HAWTHORNE did not intend that his
Note Books should be published, and
they probably would not have been print
ed had the fortunes of the family permit
ed the luxury Of keeping them locked up.
The books, however, were a disappolnt-
ment, returning but small income.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-07-16

THE sum OF $4,000 has been raised by
subscription as an additional endowment
for the Harvard College Divinity School,
$4,000 of it having been given by Mrs
Thomas Tileston, of New York city
Daniel Drew's gift of $250,oo0 as an en-
dowment of Drew's Theological Semina-
ny, which was lost through his failure, has
been replaced by subscriptions amounting
to $24S,000, and it is believed the sum
can be increased to 100000.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-07-16

WHEN the Molly Magu1res held high
carnival in the coal regions they were as
RELENTLESS in their hate as they were cruel
IN their methods Of revenge. The few
who have thus far escaped the penalty
of their crimes find the law equally merci-
less. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania,
few days since, sustained the decision
of the lower courts in the cases of Peter
McManus and John O'Neill, under
sentence Of death for murder committed
five years ago.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-07-16

AN alarming increase in the number
ofdivorces in Massachusetts, is noted by a
Boston Eschnnqe. The courts during the
last nineteen years have granted seven
thousand two hundred and twenty three
absolute divorces, and more, than hall of
ibis number were given within the st
seven years. As the rate of increase is
much greater than the increase in MARI.
ages, these figures are certainly not en-
couraging.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-02-05

!" The STATE DEBT.-This question is now
fully before the Legislature. The Dispatch
and the State warmly commend the pro-
posed settlement, while the Whig disap-
proves it: With one or two exceptions, the
Post also endorses it, and these defects can
be very readily corrected by the Legisla-
ture to the satisfaction Of the creditors.
Fix ON the people OF Virginia 8 per cent.
Interest for the next ten instead Of for the
next .fue years, and then let the other bar
dens fall on the next two generations.
which will certainly he far better off than
[we5are1in population and wealth, and the
questionis settled at once to the advantage
Of both sides OF the issue. The debate will
no doubt beihteresting in a few days, and
a favorable result is .anXiously looked fol-
by the people of the State.-Petersbasrg
Post.
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.::3 EFor the Dispatch.I i;& ~ -
The State Debt ind James-Riyer
- 49, 5tSj RafIronnSSlI - 5aft&I7& :.

One word. Messrs. Editors, from an
original readiuster.s Now is the, time to
strike--to strike quickly and 6naIIy. Re-
pose and prosperity are presented. The
acceptance OF the propositions OF our credit
iors at once by the Legislature, fully aud
cordially, will give, us rest, repose and the
Immediate adopt ion Of the iBocock railroad
bill will send thrill OF JOY and an inspira-,
ton OF life and energy through the whole
the great heart of, Virginia; and while the
railroad will add new life to: her, slike u
great Aorta,. 1t will send streams OF life and
energy through all the Commonwealth. i.ft.
zs Should our legislators proyeiso blind to
VNginia,s interest, as mot to close, up, these
two great questions ,,0ss.and at once, weA
may despair oil our. State, land conclude
that g It Is only in danger when theL egisls-
ture is in session. szeI HANOVER. y
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-02-05

= We publish by request to-day card from
body of men who call themselves readiust-
ers. we have nothing to say of any body
OF, men or OF any individual who honestly
takes = position and honestly maintains it.
However much we may blame him or differ
with him, we must. respect his integrity.
That the men who edited this card have any
honesty of purpose we do not believe; that
they have any desire to settle the State debt
we do not believe. Their whole course has
had an, opposite tendency. and still has ;
therefore we have no sympathy with them.
Fredericksburg. Recorder.
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The asaYara ssatssoad.

sEl Yesterday fine speeches were mads by
Messis. R0RHAa md BoCesE$in behalf Of
This great bill. oEsEaa.Ir supported
the BEE&AaD,goIkiisseN amendment which
vas adopted, as had been sezgected. Mr..
FAuSTLEaoIm moved an amendment dispos-
fngiin part sf the sefacsss cf the proposed
railroad company should 1T forfeit Its rail.
road under the provisions .of the, bill reIa.
! ting to forfeitase. Eetx1ay sayithet should
\ the worthy gantleman Eve :as long as the
proposed rsiiroad viii run lhe VIII probably
live till he Is entitled to the name:of g ME
THUsELAH FAERILsRoY;s aMsssrs. lHARvIE
and BERSARD both opposed The amendment
and supported the bill. Shey discIsined
any desire to see the eonpapy oppressed
with unnecessary restrictions. and expI ess--.
ed q desire to see the road built. Me-
TAUSTLEK0Y, amend ment received d con
strlctiye compIimen tary amendment Of
stsss,s as es to- air.sty noes !! A proposition to
tsx the road will be disposed OF to-day, and,
fhes the Dili will ,in oil probability, pass.
a.
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aNoTE PAPER.

"a sheets of PAPER and "a ENVELOPES for 1oc.:
"a sheets OF PAPER. "a ENVELOPES, and u
BUCKsKfN PURSE for 20c.; .h
"a sheets OF PAPER. "a ENVELOPES. and cake
. ofCOLGATE'S CASHMERE SOAP for 20c.;
L24 ENVELOPES, "a sheets Of PAPER, and q bot
i: lie of COLOGNE for 25c-; ~ .E.'
"a sheets Of PAPER, "a ENVELOPES. a bottle of
VIOLET INK, PEN, and PENHoLDER for
yr 20c.; .n t.'a t;@ ~ g.. -
"a sheets of PAPER, "a ENVELOPES, paper Of
PINS, IL dozen AGATE BUTTONS, paper Of
NEEDLES, and 1 roll OF TAPE for 25c.;
Cd SHEETS OF PAPER, "a ENVELOPES,
COMB, HAIR-BRUsH, TOOTHBRUSH. and
!, LOOKING-GLASS for Coo. All Of the above
named articles are In nice boxes. ... o..
so other styles OF NOTE-PAPERS and ENVE.
LOPES in boxes, containing pa sheets OF Paper
: and "a Envelopes, at 10, To- 20, 20, 80, 35, 40
so, 80, 75c., and 81 per box;
GOOD NOTE-PAPER al IL per ream;
GOOD FOOLSCAP PAPER at 10c. per Quire:
HEAVY ENVELOPES ut 40c. for a box Of ESQ;
GOOD LEAD-PENCILS at Zoe. per dozen:
RUBBER-HEAD LEAD-PENCILS at csc. per
dozen;
STEEL PENS, INKS. MUCILAGE, ..
MEM .g... .., -@
ytSITING-CARDS, IL ..r.... -.',. r,
|POCkET-B0OkS, ST.. -s
PEN-HOLDERS, &C., at
rel LEVY BROTHERS.
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81 ssss o,,ta mites il reid.
81 ~ riinatol,
IN s.. ss Me Msssas 2cn TO amend anu
s..,,,cf 3,,e serf5 or nf 6l o. ing
fnfa 1T fs7a. nd reIntto t0 turn pi aess ss e
aripnde "a nd & feanact pfEossls
Est,r,sarr b. 1e75s Titled au aet 20
r ~: mar fhe 7tb section Of aI 81
si,.s ftnde ~ 1878, iii felat ion
40 Hr. Rnf,issnH bill TO arth1rize lne.
frr,afres: 81 Portsmouth laval Lodge, No.;
nm ana q Mount H Torch Roy aI Arch Gnnp
fars ID, to sell their real esente anu
smbscrine % the q. asonic Building As sst
ciatiou 90 Portsmouth g e =
By M. HARRisoN of Sassex a; Dill toIgs
Icorporafe tbe town OF faveriy. IN. "
county Of Sussex. 8 - - Az
nv MrsTALIAFERRo OF Norfolk :: A1Dlll l
TO Incorporate the Norfolk saf la
SENATE bills issEp. s's d
to. ITO. providing for the bin.dlhg. o.
hnnEs AZ record In county and circuit c9urrs
o.s104. Ia ttx the times OF mol ding courts
in the Fourteenth judicial circDtt. l5lss. 8
No. 10 amend. and. feennct an act 70
anthorize the construct ion alteratlo on, an .,
rapoir of roads In the counties az sSal IsI
land Graysop, approved ebruary lS, lSa Z,
as amended by an act proyets !Aareah ~
ISIS, with amendme tents. .sria sfarg = =.
/ RIyEs UsuRP AIIaS 30 s.i s,
Az iii ther House proeeeded to- The, con:
/ sideration sof .fhei Rtyes-usnrpatlon Fesoiu.
i lions; from the Senate! ": &.
/ a MP j. .CaRTERt( c6 logedp continued bis
/ sneect, si1ntflI2 O'Clock. when the neItlspe:
ciaI order-tiie railroad tbi!l-Acame up.
3 c1N.1 RI IL Ro 40. - &ii5is Il
/ slessrs. PopHAa and sRoBBrSso spoke in
flavor OF the bin, and Mr., MorFETT in favor
4 Of amendments. Mr. BococK closed the
i debate in q speechsf an hour Tor the BILL. y
The vote on the gERS Ard M0FF Eft amend.
Ement resulted as follows ;.Iia1. ], q
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mFIRsT ENGLISH LUTHEI

~FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN
CHURCH Seventh street between Grace and Broad
strees).-Gospei meetings EVERY NIGHT THIS
WEEK from S 10 O'Clock.
Bishop DooGETT viii preach THIS Tuesday
might. r. ls.s ,'.fi ~ ',..s - IS 1917. r.
Rev. PRESTON NASH on WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
i DIR. PRESTON onTHURsDAY NIGHT. :@si -
Seats free, All weicome.laz al. ~
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( LET tus. sestae.,,s

f4ALExANDRIE;fK..F February 1857
sissiE diors.L dispatch = Hope the General as
sembly will accept the bondhciderss pfopo--.
sitio1. and, as they say, quit talkiHg about
our poverty, &c.. a II this does hut iHiure
us In tue eyes Of the world. In upper Eau.
|quier. where my property chiefly lies, no
man, SO Tar as | know, viii sell his lands ut
|theif assessed value. ! say this. from On in-
innate know dye Of the county and people.