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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-13
state Convention.

We publish to-day the call of the Dem
ocratic Central Committee of Tennessee
for a convention to be held at Nashville
on the 9th Of June. Delegates should be
chosen through county conventions, for
which purpose it will be necessary to hold
primary meetings in the several counties
at day sufficiently early to assure rep
resentation. Those opposed to the Rad
zeal policy are called upon to partici-
nate. and we doubt not all will do so
freely. All old party lines are properly
ignored. and every white man invited to
the enjoyment of political right, which
none but the Radical party In this conn
try ever before presumed TO deny. We
are equally pleased with the call of the
committee, and with the character of
that call. Nor do we regard it as having
been postponed too long. We have
urged a convention heretofore, not
as an exhibition of impatieuce" at
the delay, as suggested by the
Union and Dispatch, with reference
to the previous opportunities of some
friends of the measure, but rather be-
cause Of seeming opposition, to SO proper
a thing. because a doubt had grown up
whether the call would be made at all,
and because we knew it would teke all
the time which has thus far been con-
sumed in paving the way to the accom-
plishment The same reasons which led
the committee to wait, advise, and can
vass the sentiment of the people" had
led us to doubt whether that concur
rent opinion" on which the COMMITTEES
has now acted really existed, as it should,
or whether it must be the fruit Of discus
sion. Hence, so far as we we're con-
cerned, and without intending any cen
sure Of the committee, we have advo-
Gated what we thought right, and are
pleased to know that our fear1 aud dis
trust we're unfounded. With reference
TO the announcement Of the committee,
the Union and Dispatch says:
The call is properly directed to all who
oppose the party in power. 1t Is eatho-
lie and comprehensive. 1t ignores the
party divisions Of former times, and DIFF
ferences Of opinion during the recent
war. 1t is intended TO embrace Wings
and Democrats alike, Union men and
Confederntes. The Convention is ex-
peeied 10 be composed entirely Of white
men, who will represent the political
rights and interests Of white men. IL
proposes 10 be a council Of the men Of
Tennessee who reprobAte Radicalism,
az d who desire 10 Danish that accursed
thing from power, and reinstaie the rule
Of the Constitution. Il has adopted the
name Of the Democracy, because under
that title, the great mass Of the people
with whom they sympeihize in sentiment
and agree in opinion are already organ
lied.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-13
The Movement for Hancock.

Prom the N. Y. Citizen. May 81
The National Central Committee ap-
pointed by the Convention of Loyal Sol.
diers and Sailors, held at Cleveland in
the fall Of 1866, is now in session at Fifth
Avenue Hotel in this city, for the purpose
Of urging the gentlemen who are in con-
troll OF the regular Democratic machinery
CT the country 10 repair the fatal error
By which the assembling Of our National
Convention has been postponed to the
llh Of next July. Among the members
present and most active in this good
work. are Gems. Steedman, Gordon Gran
ger. Frank P. Blair, Henry w Slocum,
Kilby Smith, George p. Este, Alexander
NcD. MoCook, Henry Z. Davies, jr, Col.
Frank G. Noyes, and many others Of
equal weight. Their first object is 10 Sc
cure the highest interest Of the Conserva-
tive cause; and incidentally 70 this, or
rather as the best means by which, in
their Judgment, success can be secured
they are bringing forward the name Of
Msjor General Winfield Scott Hancock,
a. that Of The most popular and available
leader, under whose banner this-last bat
tie for constitutional liberty may best be
fought Il would be premature, At pre-
sent. 20 state what considerations they
are crying, with whom they are consult
in9, or what are the prospects, thus far,
other finding acceptance for their views.
This fact, however, must Be Obvious
that II or Democratic managers desire
70 couuteract the influence Of the Radical
er-mililary organization known IS The
Grand Army Of the Republic, under iis
commanders Logan and Sickies. they
can BIZ no means afford 70 neglect or
overlook the vast Conservative ex- miii-
tary element Of which the Cleveland
Convection vas 90 splendid an expres-
sion, and Of which these gentlemen are
the delegated and worthy representatives,.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-13

GOA and glitter IN infAmy, and Ind .
End Of consolation for having basely
wronged their country,
And again; -.
To remand the American republic 70
the custody Of Andrew johnson, ahd 10
give him, In addition 10 the impulses Of
his own disloyal nature, the triumph OF
an acquittal, would be 10 commit an act
Of treason only eqnaled by that OF Ben
edict Arnold. We have no fear that this
will be done. We shall do no Senator,
In whom we have confidence, the injns'
tice 70 believe that he Is base enough 70
court dishonor, or stolid enough to feel
that he can make himself the defender
and apologist Of Andrew johnson with
out standing by him in history as the
partner Of his crimes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-13
WASHINGTON.


NEw YoRK, May l3.--The Tribune has
the following this morning; Eiitorially
confidential dispatches from the best aa'
thority, received las, nigh, by the editors
Of the Tribune, leave no room for doubt
that the Senate will convict on Saturday.
Leading friends ofMr. johnson said last
night that conviction is doubtful, the
chances being abou, even.
A sagacious Republican leader says
Senator Anthony is safe; Wiley is sure
for two articles, and Van Wrinkle sure on
the llth.
WASHINGTON, May l3.-The Demo-
cratic city convention, last night, nomi-
mated John S. Given for Mayor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-13
The ResuIs. and The Presidency

That there is strong reason for hoping
for verdict Of acquittal of Mr.. johnson
would seem TO be.evident from the con-
s,ernatiou which exists among the Radi-
cal thousands in Washington, who have
been long hungering aud patiently wait
ing a conviction. They are about to lose
their prey. And besides the party is i'm
periIed, and may fall to pieces between
the pariisans Of Chase and Grant. A
Radical paper predicts as consequence
also the nomination Of johnson by the
Democratic party, on the ground that he
has fought their battles But the Herald
forcibly answers that the Democratic
party has never given any indications OF
such an intention, aud adds;
John Tyler, in the Senate and in the
House Of Representatives, and through
ont the country, in his conflict with
Henry Clay on the Fiscal Bank and the
Fiscal Corporation bills os 1912, was sus
tanned as earnestly in his veioes BY the
Democrats as johnson has been IN TINS
impeachment trial. he was doing their
work and they strengthened his hands.
TIE result was, in the triumph Of Tyler,
such a Gripping of the Wing party thai,
in 1874. with Henry Clay himself as its
standard-bearer, they were defeated by
Polk, Democratic obseurity from Ten
nessee. TYLER, early in the field, was
A candidate on .he lookout for the
Democratic nomination. There was,
in fact, simultaneously with the
gathering Of the Democratic nomi-
mating convention in Baltimore,
convention hard By Of the independent
TYLER party by way Of q flank movement;
but i, was utterly ignored over the way,
and II ended in the surrender Of Tyler
10 the Democratic nomination Of Polk.
Tyler. in short, had so far identified him
self with the Democratic cause that, next
TO his own nomination, he desired the de-
feat of the Wing candidate; and this Is
now the attitude Of johnson towards the
radicalized Republican party. The
Democratic managers thoroughly under
stand it, and so, without the remoiest
idea of nominating Mr.. johnson, they are
in any event. as against General Granti
confident OF mis- support
Bennett, like an expert matchmaker,
however, as usual, has new string to
his bow. He drops Grant IS q heavy
and not very valuable weight to carry,
and Just now thinks Chase is the coming
man. Chase is supposed to be honest
enough to stand with Fessenden aud
Grimes, and to do what no passable
county court judge could help doing With
decency-try the impeachment case &C
cording to the law and the testimony.
So he is the giant Of the occasion OF
course, and must be nominated, If bet
ter man should not turn up before that
happens. Besides Chase is the wonder
ful fnancier, whose head adornS every
greeubsck, and whose purse was better
than Grants sword in carrying on the
var. Indeed, he has come to be such
Hercules, that, whether the President is
acquitted or convicted, he will be elected
as the peoples man. Well, we shall
know more when we learn more.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-13

A meeting Of freedmen held last week
in ona Of The churches in Richmond, has
forwarded petition to Gen. Schoheld'
requesting him 70 stop the further nat
utilization OF foreigners Their petition
sets forth that the colOred people want no
more white men il Virginia, and invokes
the aid of the CON mandant Of the district
10 keep them out Of the State The peti-
lion is said 70 be drawn up 10 . style
that indicates white authorship-proo-
IDLY one Of the carpet-bsg gentry, ~ao
desires 10 shut out any additional con-
petition Of outsiders for the loaves and
fishes
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-13
orn telegrans from washingtOn

OuR kilograms from Washington are
becoming daily more and more worth
less. aud less and less reliable. The
Tribune dispatches give a radical parti-
san coloring, and are often false. We
pay for news and the truth and we want
il. This matter must be remedied.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-13
$50, 900 WORTH OF DRUGS
AT COST.
1t No. 3IS Main Street.
WHOLESALE DRUG EMPORIUM.

WE WILL CONTINUE Z, SI: To SELL OUR OUR
Ps.nts, Oils, Liquors. Pomaies. Perfumery,
Soap and Fancy Toilet Articles genera ~, etc.,
etc now on land in broken parkag s, n the
RETAIL AND TOWN AND COUNTRY
DRUG TRADE, and 20 Planters, AT
COST until the whole stock is closed out. with
view 10 making orr trade a WHOLE
SALE AND JOBBING HOUSE EXCLU-
sIVELY. We therefore hold out these in
dueemebts TO the trade. who wish TO buy every
thing usually kept in a Wholesale and Retail
Drug Store, at greatly reduced prices.
n. B-These rates will be Afforded for short
time only, as our present stock was bought az
low cash prices. and We do not expest TO dupli-
cate Drugs at lower figures, only in unbroEen
packages.
p. s.-We especially solicit orders Of Town
and Country Druggists. both for the present
and future, knowing We can make Il greatiy 10
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Address all orders 70
j. ID. WATSON a CO,
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-13

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BY TELEGRAPH.
aold and COTTON Rsporta.

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ers are cautious Middling SOC.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-02
The several wards and Montgomery
township will be entitled to the following
number of delegates, to-wit:

The delegates from the several wards and
Montgomery township, will meet at the
City Hall on Saturday evening, March 7th,
at ~ o'clock. to nominate candidates for
the township offices above designated.
None but Democrats and those who
pledge themselves to support the whole
Democratic ticket at the April election will
be allowed to vote at the Primary Election.
The names of the several candidates shall
be voted for on one ticket. The polls will be
opened from to O'Clock P. M. in the city,
and o'clock to p. M. in the township.
One Judge and one Clerk shall be elected
at the time and place specified above, to
receive the votes cast at said Primary Elec-
ton. The Judges and Clerks of said Pri-
mary Election are requested to appoint one
of their own number to return a certified
abstract of the votes so cast in their respec-
tive wards, and the Judges or Clerks so
appointed shall constitute Board of Cam
vassers, whose duty it shall be to meet at
Thurman Hall, in the city of Columbus, on
Saturday, March 7th, at 10 O'Clock A. M. :,
and proceed to count the votes cast for the
respective candidates, and to declare the
person receiving the highest number OF
votes the candidate for City Marshal, and
transact such other business as may come
before them.
In case of tie vote between the two
highest candidates, the Board OF Canvassers
shall decide who shall be the candidate by
ballot.
WIN. .GULICK, Chairman.
w. NJ. CLANCY, Secretary.
(Crisis and Westbote please COPY
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-02
Just What II Wants.

Some of the Republican journals are
pitching into the Commercial as paper the
loyal" can have no faith in, because it de-
nounces impeachment as a stupendous
folly. This suits the Commercial exactly.
1t pretends to ndependence-wants the
the public to believe it Independent and
Impartial, that it can the more effectually
play into the hands of the Republican par
ty and put money in its purse. Pending
the contest in the Eighth Congressional
District; to fill the vacancy occasioned by
the death of Hon. G. S. HAMILTON, it be-
labored Congress for its Radicalism, and in
bold words declared that if they did not
stop, the people would cry halt" At the
same time, however. it threw its influence
in favor of General BEATTY, who it knew
would, if elected, reinforce the Radicals.
His election strengthened and emboldened
them. The Commercial knew it would do
so. In contest between an Impeacber
and Democrat tomorrow, it would sup
port the Impeacher. That's the nature of
its Independence and Impartiality.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-02
Know Thy Destiny.

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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-02

such consummate,fools of themselves as to
applaud the Impeachment of the President
for the asserted violation of that bill, is to
suppose them as devoid of sense and polit-
ical honesty as the editor of the Journal
has illustrated himself to be In this Inn
peachment business. Such supposition
would be doing them incalculable wrong.
We don't suppose the people will resort to
civil war to chaseise the Republican leaders
who are keeping the country in an unset
tied condition and running almost every in
dustrial pursuit but we do think they will
chastise them through the ballot box
This thing of convulsing or attempting to
convulse the country over a matter that
sis practically absurd" and which sis too
ridiculous for discussion" is equivalent to
a crime that they will not think lightly of
as the supple-jack politicians win learn to
their sorrow.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-02
Cougress on Trial, Too.

The President is not alone on trial for
Impeachment. This Radical Congress,
that has violated every pledge it made, is
ON trial before the people. Its violations
of the Constitution, its corruption, its pro-
fligacy, its keeping the Union dissolved,
its efforts to put the Negroes above the
Whites, its keeping the taxes up. and at
the same time depressing trade, are some of
the items in the indictment they stand
charged with, and it they are not convicted.
it will be miracle. New Hampshire will
render her verdict on the 10Th.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-02
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-02

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