Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-20
THE EVENING STAR.
THURSDAY. November 90, 1879.
A STATESMAN,S MIsALLLANCE.
Ex.(sOvernOr Swami Separated from,
His Bride of n Year.

Ex-Governor Swami Separated from
His Bride of n Year.
The announcement OF the separation of eX-
Governor Swami. OF Maryland a millionaire
ara who represented the city Of Baltimore in
Congress for several terms from his wife. whom
he married but little over year ago. at her
home In Princeton, New Jersey, has caused
much stir In social as wen as political circles.
me Governor has long had a magnificent home
In this city, where he has entertained In
prfncely style Mrs. Swami was conspicuous in
society more than twenty years ago as the wife
of Senator Thompson, OF New Jersey. The
prominence of both parties has. therefore. af-
sip.
A lady distinguished in social circles here.
who was noted beauty at the time of Mrs
ThompSons reign in society here from 1855 TO
1860, says that the couple afforded considerable
amusement on account OF the disparity OF their
ages and the naturally ludicriouS situations
which resulted from such an incongruouS union.
The Senator was a equity old man of sixty years
and upward and during long career of fash
ionable life had partaken OF many fine dinners,
washed down with old Madeira and Sherry. He
therefore, was in little condition TO meet all tnS
social requirements Of his young and actiNa
wife, she. when he married her, being a young
and blooming girl of twenty. She Is renem-
bered here as beautiful blonde with large blue
eyes and magnificent tresseS, whose charming
manners and exquisite toilets attracted scores
of admirers from both political and diplomatic
circles. Notwithstanding the disparity In their
ages and tastes it is stated that they lived most
his time at the card table with few choice
spirits, while she was the queen of the drawing
room.
1t is also stated with considerable amusement
that along toward midnight the Senator, 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 retire from the scene of
ga1ety. They would leave the room together,
but would almost invariably return In few
moments, she having obtained the Senator's
M do ft,f hoo 4.
maZeS OF the dance, while he would accompany
her to the door of the drawing room, and there
stand with his arms piled full with her ermine-
trimmed wraps. There he would stand until
the 1--WE sma hours" patiently awaiting her re-
turn and when rallied with the remarks Of his
friends Senator, are you ready to go?" with
his huge form shaking with laughter and
merry twinkle in his eye. he would reply: Eyes;
but it is hard matter to get these young peo-
pie to abandon the destinations of the dance"
The death of the Senator terminated for the
nonce her brilliant career in Washington, 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 few of the students of Prince
ton College. Upon the election of Representa-
tive Randall to the speakership of the House.
Mrs. Thompson returned to the city, she being
the sister of Mrs. Randall and the daughter of
General Aaron Ward. She occupied palatial
quarters in the vicinity of Ex-Governor Swann's
residence, she and her maid living in SumptuouS
style in the house formerly occupied by Mr.
Fish when Secretary of State During her resi-
dence here she frequently met Ex-Governor
Swami, who was warm personal friend of
Speaker Randall, and it was not long before iG
was announced that the.venerable Ex-Governor
had offered his hand and fortune to the blush
ing widow OF the late Senator from New Jersey.
Their marriage soon followed. the bride being
given away by Speaker Randall, and the diStin-
guished party left for Princeton in special par
Tor car. After passing the summer at the gov
ernor's seaside villa at Newport they returned
to Washington.
Mrs Swami rememherino her social acbiava
ments quarter OF a century before, and not
having Outgrown her fondneSS for society, and
desiring to renew with even more gorgeousneSS
her relations with the distinguished statesmen,
diplomats, and military and naval officers, in
duced the ex-governor to consent to a most
elaborate system OF entertainments, and to that
end his then palatial residence in this city was
extended to meet the requirements of this, for
him, new departure. magnificent salon and
dining-room were added and the entire build
ing was subjected to a most elaborate removal
ton in the way of decorations and works of art.
This was accomplished and the residence OF the
venerable ex-governor of Maryland was regard
ed as one OF the most elegant mansions in the
city. The season OF entertainment began and
their residence was often the scene of brilliant
assemblage of the most distinguished people at
the capital.
No reason has been assigned for the separa-
ton other than that Ex-Governor Swami was
opposed to this style OF living, and had entered
serious objections to it. This check did not
please her ladyShip, and it was soon discovered
that GOODNESS existed between them, which the
friends and relatives OF the Ex-Governor took
no steps to interfere with, simply maintaining
neutral position and allowing matters to take
their course. subsequently Mrs. Swami took
her departure from Princeton, and the eX-Gov-
ernor left for Baltimore with Mrs. DR.. Carter
and her husband gentleman of fine presence
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 returned to this city,
and is again seen with his elegant turnout bowl
ing along the avenues and drives of the capital,
While his wife remains domiciled at her resi-
dence in Princeton. Mrs. DR.. Carter and young
Mrs Swami will dispense the elegant hoSpitali-
Ties OF the eX-GOvelnOr'S home during the com
ing winter in manner more in cOnsonance with
the good aged stateSman's wishes than was the
case last SeaSon.-(WdSh. Cor. Pius6nrg GU
zeue.