The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-27
GEN. SIMON CAMERON DEAD.
Tho Old GEAR OF Pennsylvania Poll.
tics" Quits This World.

Tho Old "czar of Pennsylvania's Poll.
tics" Quits This World.
LANCASTER, Pa, June 26.-Gen. Simon
Cameron died at s o'clock this evening.
The Generals condition throughout the
day was very encouraging, and death came
very suddenly while he was under a weak
spell. He was unconscious. Around the
deathbed were ex.Attorney- General Nc
Weigh and wife, Mrs. Haldeman, James
Cameron, Simon b. Cameron and wife
and Mrs David b. Watts, grand
daughter. The funeral will be held in
Harrisburg.
lsimon Cameron was born IN Lancaster County.
Pa, March y llya lie was left an orphan al an
early age. but recciycd n lair English education
aud began 10 learn the pnntcr's trade when seven
ycsn OF aee. lie worked As a lourncyman Ia Ian
cd his opportunities that In isO be was editing
paper at Duyostown' Ia. and IN is22 one In Harris
bnrg. A. soon as he accumulated sun.
ccnt capital be became Interested In banking aud
Ia railroad construction IN the central part Of the
state. lie was for time Adlutnut6cncfal Of
rcnnsyyanla. lie was elected 10 thu United states
senate Ia 1915. for the term ending IN 1870. and
during this period acted with the Democrats on
Important party questions such a. the Missouri
gnl pfoniss PHI. Ihis Wa rteaied IN ia snd
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party. subsequently, merged with the Republicans
As It's candidate he wa reelected 81 the rcnAti-r-
the full term Of sx ycaH beginning In itss period
that covered the exciting crisis Of secession During
ihie time he was 20 earnest an al o. pc-ce
that his loyalty was suspected A. the Republican
convention that nominated AlFham Lincoln be
was strongly supported for the TtsidcnCy but lack
| OF harmony Ia the Pennsylvania delegation pr.
vented his nomination for the latter Once. NJ
Lincoln at once called him 70 the Cab.
equal 20 the ariuous duties Of the olcc lie ndyo.
Gated moro stringent measures than Mr.. Lincoln
wau prepared IN caffy out aud when Ncn. Butler
was asked for instructions regarding fugitive
slaves directed him 10 employ them under such
organizations aud 10 such occupations a. exgcn.
were given Gen. sherman and other oifeer IN the
field In the original drnit ~ bis annual pToft TO
Corrruss IN isbl he boldly advocated the aiming
/ OF fugitive slaves. but this was modified on
consultation with b the Cabinet Mr. Cam
crnn resigned the scrrciary.hlp January n. is6l
was al once appointed Minister 10 Rus-ia and bis
influence undoubtedly tended Ia a lauc measure
i 10 secure the friendship Of that powerful nation
during the civil war His Official conduct IN Ger
tain Transaction In contracts was ccnsufcd BY the
/ House Of Representatives, April 81. iAai, but hr.
Lincoln Immediately scut q mcSagg assuming,
/ a. Minister " Russia Ia November Ol
1 1851 and remained N homo untii is1c when he
was elected United states senator aud appointed
chairman Of the COMMITTEES ON fofcien Ahaiu on
the retirement OF Mr. sumner N ls.l We wa.
sent 10 the senate iof the fourth time IN isll bat
rrtgncd Ia favor OF bis son, Donald. During The
/ wan OF his nctlye public life be vas poscriul
/ political leader, pmciicnlly detailing the policy 81
/ The Republican party Of Ienusylyanla and Weld
AZ larEc lie was called the ''caaf Of icnns5lvsnia
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