The National tribune., 1891-09-10
PERSONAL.

Comrnde George F. Mason has recently received
mementO Of bis confinement la Libby Prison.
lie was captured in 1864 and taken 10 that prison.
To pass away the time be carved his name in a
plank on the hoor Since he left the prison he
never once thought Of the thing but he was
doomed TO be pleasantly surprised. When the
building was being taken apart preparatory TO re-
moving TO the Worlds Fair at Chicago, n gentle
man who happened 70 be present discovered the
plank. He begged TO be allowed to cut out and
keep the portion upon which was inscribed
"George F. Mason, 10th ". Y. ;. "" His request
was granted and he secured the K 10 inch plank
which he presented to Candy Post of Gloversville.
". Y. Candy Post was determined to find out If
the comrade was still a resident Of this earth and
with that object in view made persistent injuries
They at last rewarded for their trouble with an
interesting letter from Comrade Mason giving his
experiences from the time he was captured and his
life in Andersonvle and other prisons In which he
served during about eight months of his captivity
Candy Post kindly forwarded the memento 10
Comrade Mason, and he takes a great pride in
showing il to his friends and comrades The COM
rade is member Of Abel Smith Post, 435, New
York.
Commodore Robert Inglis and Mrs. Margaret
Walton, of Philadelphia, were married on Aug. 26.
The announcement of their engagement created
quite sensation but the novel circumstances sur
rounding the tying Of the nuptial knot created
quite a furOre They were married on board the
propeller japan the seething pillows of Cheaua-
megOn Bay between Bayfield, and Ashland Wis.
None Of their friends suspected that the marriage
going TO occur. Three sons of the Commodore :
were present. Mrs. Walton has been visiting
friends in Bayfield, Wis, for some time. and has
many warm friends. Commodore Inglis is express
agent, old settler at Bayfield, and IS well known
fhraft rhou TTa 4
Of the
James Campbell ofst Louis, has in his possession
a letter written to him by Gen. Grant, instructinx
him to sell two shares of ST. Louis Fair stock for
$780, This was written just after the failure Of the
General and his partner Frederick Ward In the
course Of the communication Gen. Grant writes
Even the sum Of $50 is matter of great i'm por-
lance to me Just now. when everything has been
swept from me-" Mr.. Campbell Is proud of ex-
hibiting the letter.
Gov. Francis, of Kansas attended the G. A. r.
Encampment at Detroit, Mich. One evening he,
with a number of officers, took supper at one of
the lake hotels A waitress was anxious TO know
who was the Governor, and approaching the Gov
ernor. who was the only one of the party not in
uniform, asked him to tell which was his excel.
leney. - am the man." be replied and to assure
her he added, but I've lost my uniform"
Gen. Lew walIace's literary ventures are not yet
ended. He IL at present working on a new story,
which will be published as finished The
General is an extremely careful and painstasi ling,
writer and he does not send his manuscript for
publication until he has revised it TO his liking
Secretary Proctor. who will succeed Senator
Edmunds Is one of several men prominent in
public life who resemble Lincoln physically He
Is oId-fashioned In his manner. but shrewd and
keen and usually hits the mark at which he aims
He does not smoke, and his habits are extremely
simple.
Jesse ID. Grant, the youngest son Of the General
has accepted the management OF a group Of silver
mines located In Mexico He has been living on
large farm and fruit ranch in California.
The sword which belonged to Mai Gen. Sill Of
Ohio was presented TO tho friends Of the General
by a Texan, Capt. ID. N White by name. The
sword was taken from the hand of the General
after his death at the battle of Stone River Capt
White, who lives at Winnsboro, Tex went to the
soldiers Reunion at WaveFIy, o., Aug q, to make
the presentation. In presenting the sword he
spoke feengy, andat times elOquently. He told OF
the death OF Gen. sill at Stone River and described
the circumstance under which he secured the sword
lie then drew the blade from the scabbard and
passed il to the old veterans surrounding the speak,
er's stand who cried over il like children. Hon
j. O. Douglas formally accepted the sword In be-
half Gen. silPs family and the veterans. The Re-
union closed by the presentation OF fine gold
headed cane TO the Captain by the citizens of Wa
verify. Capt White expressed himself IA delighted