The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-09-10
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.
Secretary Thompson left Washington
for Indiana September 5.
The Georgia fund for Gen. Hoods
children has reached s, 900, and it is thought
it will go to $4,000.
The election in San Francisco, Septem-
Der 8, passed off quietly. Kalloch is believed
to have been elected mayor. A large vote was
polled
Rev. w. H. II. Murray, (the we'll known
Adirondack) announces his final leaVe-taking
of the ministerial profession. He will preach
no more.
The Democratic state central commit
tee of Massachusetts,, at session in Boston,
decided that they could not recognize the
Butler party as Democrats.
Ex-Minister Welsh was in Washington
September 4, closing up his accounts at the
State department. He paid his respects to the
President at the Soldiers Home.
A London telegram says Lady Cavag-
mari has received a telegram from the ViceroY
of India, ANNOUNCING the death Of her husband.
He was killed by the mutineers, in their at
tack on the English embassy.
A Yankton, D. r., telegram Of Septem-
fantry, commanding officer at Fort Hale, has
suddenly become violently insane. lie has
been taken East for treatment.
Ex-Gov. Fenton of New York, still re-
msins in Washington city, and the fact that
he is supporter of the b-metalic theory gives
color to the rumor that his name is under
consideration as minister to some point in
Europe.
An address to the people Of the State of
Missouri soliciting aid for the children of the
deceased Gen. Hood, has been issued, by gen.
tlemen of both political parties, and soldiers
who served in both armies during the re-
bellion.
The daily Constitutioa's fund for Gen.
Hoods children, reached the first day nearly
81 COO The money was invested in securities
by three trustees. The children are left en-
tirely destitute. Subscriptions received from
any quarter.
A Providence, r. l., telegram of Sep
TENDER 5th, says Mrs. Katharine Chase
Sprague has filed petition in the supreme
court asking for the appointment of a trustee
of her property and estate in South Kings.
town, Rhode Island.
The New York Republican state con-
vention met at Saratoga, September g. Sena-
tor Conkling was temporary chairman. Vice.
President Wheeler was permanent chairman
Each addressed the convention at len 9Th. A.
B. Cornell was nominated for governor.
At the cabinet meeting Sept, 2, show
ing Of the public debt statement, the general
condition of the treasury and the great influx
Of gold into the United States were talked
over and much satisfaction expressed The
Kentucky judgeship was mentioned but no
action taken.
About 200 Prohibitionists m in State
convention at Boston, Mass, Sept Sd. Reso-
lutions were adopted urging the duty of tenn
perance Republicans attending caucuses, and
| opposing the nomination OF any man for Office
who favors or advocates the use and sale of
Intoxicating liquors as a beverage.
The Pacific Mail Steamship company
received the following from Yokohama Sept
8 To Capt John Riley, President of the Paci-
fc Mail Steamship company. New York:
Steamship City of Toxic sailed September 3d.
| and will probably arrive at San Francisco,
! September 2lst Gen. U. s. Grant was a pas
| senger on the steamer.
At the election in San Francisco, Kal
loch. the workingmen's candidate, was elected
mayor. The workingmen have also elected
the sheriff. strict attorney, probably auditor
and city and county attorney, otherwise 1t is
believed the republicans have made sweep
of the city ticket Thsr publicans have elect
ed the eutire state ticket by 8 plurality, and
will have majority in the legislature
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