The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-03-16
WHOLE NO. l549.

Madison county Journal, publishe
at Hamilton, his native town. The
ability he displayed in the manage
ment of his paper secured for him
the appointment of collector Of canal
tolls, which position he filled in con-
junction with his editorial duties for
several years. In 1861 he went TO
New York city and became inspect
or of customs under Hiram Burney,
collector of the port. In 1864 he
was promoted to the position of gov
ernment weigher, and soon after
wards deputy collector in the ware
house department. In 1873 he was
appointed postmaster of New York
city by President Grant, and in
March, 1877, was re-appointed by
President Hayes. Mr.. James excel
lent administration in New York,
and his vast experience in the postal
service pointed him out as one who
was fitted to become postmaster gen.
eral when Judge Key presented his
resignation in the spring of 1880. 4
petition tor his appointment was
signed by every republican senator
of New York, and of every state Of
1 ficer except Governor Cornell, to
whom, for obvious reasons, was not
presented. Congressman McCook
laid before Mr. Hayes, by whom it
was taken in favorable consideration
until Mr.. James declined longer to
be considered 4 candidate.
Hon. S. J. KIRKwooD.
/ Hon. S. ]. Kirkwood bears a re-
semblance to Abraham Lincoln in
appearance. He is tall and angular,
and is careless as regards dress. He
makes quaint speeches, always en-
tertains and generally instructs. He
is warm personal friend of Garfield,
and accompanied him on his Chat
tanooga trip, making the finest
speeches of them all. He lives in
Iowa City, and was born in Hartford
county, Md, Dec. 20, 1913; received
a limited education at the academy
of John Mcleod, in Washington :;
removed to Richland county, Ohio,
in 1885, and studied law there was
admitted to the bar in 1913; was
elected prosecuting attorney in 1915
and again in 1S47 was in 1851 a
member of the convention that form
cd the present constitution of the
state of Ohio; removed to Johnson
county, Iowa, in 1855; was elected
to the state senate in 1856 was
elected governor in 1859 and again
in 1861; was in 1868 nominated by
President Lincoln and was confirm
ed as minister to Denmark, but de-
clined the appointment; was in 1866
elected TO the United states senate
to fill the unexpired tern OF James
Harlan; was in 1915 again elected
governor of Iowa and resigned that
office January 81, 1877: vas elected
in January, 1876, to tie uited
States senate as republican TO sue
ceed George G. Wright, republican.
ROBERT LINCOLN.
Robert Lincoln, secretary of war,
is the oldest son OF the late Presi-
dent Lincoln. He IS about thirty
eight years of age and a lawyer by
profession. He has never held any
public position, but has studiously
devoted himself to the practice Of
law in Chicago, where he now lives.
In general disposition Mr. Lincoln
resembles his lamented father, be-
ing quiet and unassuming in his
manner and kind and courteous in
his bearing toward all who are
brought into contact with him.
Those who know him best say he
possesses talents of high order, and
that he combines those qualities
which would make him a successful
executive officer. While Mr.. Lin
coin is esteemed on account of his
father, he is also respected by all
who know him on account of his
worth and ability. His wife is a
daughter Of ex-senator Harlan, of
Iowa, lady of many accomplish
ments, who is well known in social
circles in Washington.
JUDGE HUNT.
Judge Hunt, who has been select
ed to fill the position of secretary of
the navy in the cabinet of President
Garfield is a native of South Caroli-
ma. He went to Louisiana with his
fathers family when a boy, in which
state he resided ever since. He be-
longs to very old and respectable
family, and is recognized as man
of ability, accomplishments, and
unquestioned personal integrity.
Previous to the war he was an old
line whig, and during the rebellion
he was staunch Union man. He
is a lawyer by profession, and is one
of the most effective and accom-
plished speakers in thesouth. Judge
Hunt was the candidate of the re-
publican party for attorney general
in 1876, when Packard was elected /
governor. The Packard government, /.
however, having been overthrown, I
Judge Hunt was not permitted to
occupy the office. A few years ago
he was appointed one of the judges |
of the court OF claims by HAYES,
which position he now holds
Tales of the Lobby.