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Letter from MIR. randolph.

We publish the following letter from
Mr.. W. NJ Randolph, and are glad to
give the gentleman an opportunity Of
setting himself right before the public.
He is not a politician, but lawyer, who
attends strictly to the business of his
profession, and has few superiors at the
bar:
To the Editor of the Ledger:
Nv attention was called on yesterday,
at jackson, to an article in your paper
of the 18th April, headed Hell's Fire. "
| suppose | am the one of Curry's
LAWYERS who is referred to in the arti-
Gle. went to Jackson in the usual way
which, however, | do not believe to
have been with lightning speed and,
together with Judge VIM. NJ. Smith, APP
piled for a supersedeas to the orders of
Judge Swayne. | am not aware Of hav-
ing been in the least excited, and do not
think exhibited a wild Manner" nor
did grow furious" And as for saying
% if the writ was not granted Immediately
the streets of Memphis would be drenched
in blood not only did not say such a
thing, but / did not say anything that
could be construed TO have such mean
ing. What ] did say was heard by the
Judges of the Court, BY Judge Archibald
Wright, Judge VIM NJ. Smith and other
gentlemen, including several members
of the bar; and, if it is at all important,
/ presume they can give the substance of
what | did say 1t was to this effect:
That the case was one in which the peo-
pie had manifested considerable inter
est that Wright and Curry each was
claiming to be the lawful Sheriff of
Shelby county; that the case, in conse-
quenos of those claims, had assumed a
critical form, and ] did not know what
might be the result; and, therefore. that
the application for a supersedeas should
be heard and determined as soon as pos
sible ! used more words, but | have
expressed the substance Of what j said.
The Judges did not look aghast,'
that observed, and | certainly had no
intention 10 brighten them CT anybody
else. did not say word about the re-
suits of Curry not being retained in Office,
except, that if, as we contended, Wright
was a usurper, and not an officer de
f1ct0, bis acts as Sheriff would be void,
and that great injury M u result to the
public at large from his continuing to act
AZ Sheriff,
Those who know me can attest the fact
that in the conduct Of lawsuits ] resort
TO as little extraneous matter as lawyers
usually do. Very respectfully,
w. NJ RANDOLPH.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-30

Army of Tennessee, and revival spirit
was manifest. That on the past Sunday
General Lowry, who was a Baptist min
lister, preached at General Hnrdees head.
quarters; and that Generals, oihcers and
men mingled their tears of penitence and
songs of praise. ] knew not flor none
asked to what religions society General
Cleburne belonged, if to any; but his
presence at such place, and the interest
he manifested, revealed the simple yet
sublime Christian faith which is usually
associated with the loftiest heroism. Soon
after this he fell in the trenches of Frank
Ina type of Christian hero, whose
name may well be associated with that of
Stonawall jackson. t.
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ILLINOIS.
Base Bali - Billiards - Consfitu-
tiOnaI Convention.

Base Ball - Billiards - Consfitu-
tiOnaI Convention.
CHICAGO, April 30.-Base ball players
are exulting over the overwhelming vic
tory Of the new Chicago club.
Frank Parker to-day challenged J. W.
Coon to another game billiards, for $500
a side, on Monday, May I'd. The chal-
lenge will probably be accepted
SPRINGFIELD, April 3O.-The Constitu-
tional Convention considered the Bill OF
Rights yesterday. Among the sections
adopted are the following: Section four
provides that no person shall be com
PEELED TO attend or support any minister
Of the gospel or place of worship; and
that persons conscientiously observing
the seventh day as the Sabbath shall be
exempt from answering civil processes
on that day. Section five allows the
free speaking and Publishing of senti-
ments in libel suits; the truth, when
published with good motives, being suf-
ficient defense. Section nine, provid-
ing that grand juries shall not be i'm
panelled, was amended so as TO provide
that the Legislature may abolish grand
juries in all the courts.
Protests from the ladies Of Cook and
Adams counties against female suffrage
were received. A motion to spread them
on the journal was lost
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WASHINGTON.
Seizure of Moro Castle by Spanish
Volunteers - The Amnesty Bill

Seizure of Moro Castle by Spanish
Volunteers The Amnesty Bill
Again.
WASHINGTON, April 3O.-Rumors are
current at the Navy Department that the
Spanish volunteers have seized the eta
del and are holding Moro Castle
Senator Robertson has obtained the
assent of majority of his committee to
report back his general amnesty bill to
the House.
The Ways and Means Committee held
another session yesterday, with a view to
make some Further amendments 10 the
tariff bill. The funding bill was dis
cussed, but no action was taken upon it.
1t is understood that the committee will
submit a number of further amendments
to the tariff bill.
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seneral Pat CIeburne-An Incident.


The last time the writer saw the above
named noble soldier. whose remains
passed through our city last Thursday,
was in the St Francis street Methodist
church in Mobile, at a union prayer
meeting. The burden Of the prayers
offered was for the spiritual condition Of
the army; and ] knelt beside General
Cleburne while DR. Hamilton, venera-
bic minister Of Mobile, prayed. After
the prayer, observed General Cleburne
whisper to the individual next him-a
well-known merchant Of the city, Price
Williams This gentlemen rose after
the singing Of hymn. and remarked
thai he was requested to say for General
Cleburne that there ~-s- -:----:=ihought
and feeling in regard to religion in the
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B.-About fourteen acres. in high state
Of cultivation. with handsome improvements.
can be had at a bargain by an early appli-
cation 10 PAssMoRE & RUFFIN.
Real Estate Agents, 2sl Second street.
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.
Specials to the Ledger.
AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION, VIA 8. P. 4 A.
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
NEW YORK.
Fire More than 500
WOrkmen Thrown Out of Employ

Destructive Fire - More than 500
WOrkmen Thrown Out of Employ
ment.
New YORK, April 3O-Last night at
half past nine Cummings car factory,
occupying whole block in Jersey City,
was entirely destroyed with its contents.
More than FIVE hundred workmen are
thrown out of employment, and about
forty of them lost valuable chests of
tools valued at 5000 each. The fire is
supposed to be the work of an incen-
diary.
The moulders' strike at Peekskill has
ceased, and the men are at work for
three dollars per day The anti-union
men have been shut up in the shops for
month.
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CINCINNATI.
Negroes On the pre.. cIrel.

CNcISSArI, April 30.-A number Of
colored citizens occupied seats in the
dress circle at Parepa Rosa's opera last
night
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KENTUCKY.
GOV. stesenson's Response Hon.
Joshua Bell Dangerously III.

FRANKLIS. April 30.-5ov. Sievenson's
response 70 Senator McCreary did not
appear in print to-day, as expected, nor
viii il be published for a week or more.
Hon Joshua Bell is dangerously III.
The annual exhibition Of the State
Agricultural Society viii take place in
October.
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f a m lily Pill s !!

These are not quack or patent medi-
cines.
They are prepared after approved
formulas.
They are compounded of the purest
and finest ingredients.
They are Endorsed by the Medical Pro-
fession.
They are recommended by the News
papers.
They are praised by the preachers.
They have been tested in thousands
of homes.
They Fave been analysed by the first
Chemists
They should be in every family.
All other remedies are secret. Edward
Wilders are open to the investigation of
any graduate of medicine.
Use no other. Save healthand lengthen
life.
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RENTl SALEl LEASES

UrOR RENT-ON MEMPHIS 4 CHARLES
IT ton railroad switch, just south Of Beal
street, a warehouse 50x5O feet.
E0RSALE OR LEASE-SIXTY LOTS. CITY
II and suburban, suitable for business, man
ufacturing or residence purposes, lying be
number Of the lots are Of large size, capitally
situated for cotton sheds. Residence lots from
six acres to the dimensions Of the old city
plan.
Il EASES WILL BE MADE ON FAVOR
IL able terms, Apply q
&-ss W. L. VANcE. is Madison Il.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-06-10

| TIE San Francisco Chronicle thus re-
cords the affecting scene OF the uucork
ing of bottle Of Atlantic wafer and the
emptying of Il portion Of 1t into the Pa
eihc. The scene brought tears in the
eyes ola pota,oe When the procession
had arrived at the beach, the leaders,
| comprising r. B Swain, Grand Marshal;
Alexander II. Rice, Grand Chaplain
Charles Wolcott Brocksl Grand Royal
Arch Lieutenant and Principal So jour
meyer, and others, proceeded to take
their stand on a jntting point of rocks.
IL is hardly necessary to say that, by
this time, the waves were very much ex-
cited. q. u. Swain, to an officer whose
title was too long to be committed to
memory-..Wha Is the tool of your of.
fee? s.The corkscrew. Most Adorable"
e. VI. Swain-"You will make use of il,
sir" G. VI. Swain, turning to another
officer-..W What is the tool o. your Officer
The thermomei er, Most Influential"
G. VI. Swain Yon will now test the
temperature of the ocean, in order that,
after the cootents of the bottle have been
emptIed into ii, we may be able to as.
certain by how much the temperature
has been increased" Oaicer-s.It shall
ae done, Nest Potential" The Grand
Chaplain then held up the bottle and an
uouuced that be would only pour in
part of its contents. The bottle would
then be filed up with Pacific water and
taken back to Boston, there to remain
as type of Union. Fortunately be did
only pour in part, for directly he had
done so the ocean swelied so rapidly that
the whole party had to run for their lives,
while the seals coughed and their eyes
ran with water az the strength of the
No lives. however. were lost, !
and everybody. with cheers and waving
Of handkerchiess, exulted in their lucky |
escape, and in this practical solution of
The Darien Canal difficulty the waters of
he two oceans had met After singing |
he hymn America" which, to our I'M J
,racticed ear in the distance, bore 4 /
striking resemblance to God Save the
Queen" the party returned to the Cliff
House.
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PIocHs CITY.-A correspondent of the
White Pine News furnishes the following de-
sc.iption Of the business indications of Phoebe
City. Lincoln County: Town lots sell at so
20 $500, lumber, SO; wood, 81 per cord.
Most of the timber and wood lots have been
taken up-also, water-privileges, mill-sites
and other such light affairs. Still there are
plenty of mines which have not been taken
up The town is almost completely walled
II oy mountains IL has about 200 houses,
built with lumber. Some houses are going
Up most every day. The population is esti-
mated from 800 to 1000. Business houses
consist Of 6 saloons, = baker-shops, s board
ing houses, 3 livery stables, law offices, l
county judge, 2 justices OF the peace, 2 nota-
ries public, sheriff, 2 deputy saerigs, 2 bar
Der shops, 3 blacksmith shops, % families
with Ia children.
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FISASCIsL STATUS OF SToREY County.
Toe finenoial standing of Storey county
Is now most excellent. All demands
have been met as fast as legally made,
and . large amount of old indie bteduess
has been paIc Oft. Lest Saturday
hvs Thousand dollars of Indebtedness
WAS redeemed at 80 and 99f cents on
the dollar. puring the last fiscal year
So, 500 of Indebtedness has been paid.
and there is now Sufficient money In the
. treasury 10 meet AL demands until after
iae next taxes are collected. Storey
county paper is worth haviug-good as
Uncle Sam's--Enterprise.
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GRAND Masonic CELEBRATION IN New

GRAND Masonic CELEBRATION IN NEW
YoaK.-We should judge from perusal Of
the following that the Masons had, if any
thing, somewhat larger turn out in New
York, en- the Sth than we had on the 9th oil
June. Says the telegraph:
The grand procession OF Freemasons this
morning was in every respect a success The
weather was glorious ard the ground pleas
an, Cor training. The column was formed in
zen divisions, the right resting on Fifth ave
nre, and marched through Thirty-fOurth
street from Fifth avenue 20 Tventy-third
street, where the right of the column halted
and the Marshals opened their several di-
visions. The ceremonies OF LAYING the cor
ner stone then commenced. The ditferen,
Lodges, with their sigma and banners, pre-
scented a splendid appearance and elected the
admiration of the assembled multitude, which
lined the streets along the line of march.
The procession is considered TO have been
the finest display by the Masonic Order ever
Witnessed in this city. More than 1000
Nasons participated.
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DEArH OF NATHASIEL WILLIS --Natha
MEL Willis, aged ninety years, died IL
Boston on the 26th of May last. He was
the son of Nathaniel Willis, publisher
well known in the days of the Revolu-
ton, who was an apprentice with Ben
jamin Franklin in the printing Office
which was situated upon the spot where
the Daily Advertiser building now stands
and was also member of the :! tea
party" His son, the subject of this
sketch, was also a publisher and jour
nslist. He founded the Eastern Argus
of Portland, and was the original pro
prietor and for many years editor of the
Boston Recorder, which was established
in 1916, and was the first religious
newspaper in the world. He also start
ed the Youths Companion, the first
youths paper. Two sons, Nathaniel
Parker Willis, the poet, and Richard
S,orrs Willis, followed the profession OF
ths;r father and grandfather, and one Of
his daughters, Mrs. Parton, is well
known as an author and a lively news
paper writer.
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DEATH OF Isaac Nevada
City sustained a sad loss to-day in the
death of Isaac Williamson. For weeks
past on. citizens have wascbed with
eager interest, and frequeot inquiry, the
progress Of his painful and lingering
disease. The announcement ofbis death
this morning, was not expected, but it
was received With universally saddened
faces and low spoken words Of regret
He was one of our oldest citizens-a
resident ofNevads continually from 1850.
He has shared with our town the vicis.
sit9des Of California life. He has been
rich and poor; but through all changes
of fortune has maintained the character
Of . courteous, kind hearted, true
hearted gentleman.-Nsrada Gazefts,
June 4fk. .-a- -- ~ a.
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THE war SToPPED-ARREsr OF o.
NEILL.-The New York Tribune thus
| speaks of the arrest of O'Neiil near
Pigeon Hill, an accoun: of which is given
elsewhere
y plain narration of this s:ory-a war
stopped by a Marshal and one deputy.
a whole army defeated ADD utterly rout-
ed by two men. is so utterly ludicrous
that no comment can improve it. But
in fact we have no desire to dwell upon
the farcical festures of this new Giscov.
cry in strategy. We have no disposition
to speculate upon what would have hap
Pened if Wellington had been arrested
oy Sheriffs officer in the middle of
the battle of Waterloo, or Grant lodged
in jail by Virginia Constable while The
army OF the Potomac was fighting in the
Wilderness. The serious side of Gener-
al O'Neill's ridiculous blunder is too
painful to be laughed at. The folly of
this charlatan has cost thousands of
working people the last dollar Of their
savings, and perhaps some poor fellows
their lives. lihas covered good cause
vita disgrace. 1t has postponed the
liberation of Ireland. 1t has degraded
lrishmen in the estimation of many of
their fellow citizens, who will perhaps
overlook the difference between the pat
riotism of the people and the i'm becile
sanity of the leaders. These are the sad
results of the last Fenian Invasion.
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Alexander Il. Stephen Opinion Of Gen.
eral Giant.
In the second volume Of his work, now in
print, Hon. Alexander H. Stephens, of Geor-
gia, gives the following in regard to his first
interview with General Grant:
Twas never so much disappointed in my
life, in my previously formed opinions, of
either the personal appearance or bearing Of
any one about whom had read and heard SO
much. The disappointment. moreover, was
in every respect favorable and agreeable. l
was instantly struck with the great simplicity
and perfect naturalness of his manners, and
the entire absence of everything like affecta-
ton, show, or even the usual military air or
mien of men in his position. He was plainly
att,red, sitting in a log cabin, busily writing
on small table, by kerosene lamp. 1t was
night when we arrived. There was nothing
iicated his official rank. There were neither
guards nor aids about him. Upon Colonel
Babcock's rapping at his door the response |
. Come in" was given by himself, in a tone |
If voice and with cadence which l can
lever forget. His conversation was easy |
md fluent, without the least effort or re-
traint. In this, nothing was SO closely no.
iced by me as the point and terseness with |
which he expressed whatever he said. He
lid not seem either to court or avoid CONVEX
alton; but when he did speak, what he said
vas directly to the point, and covered the
rhole matter in few words. l saw before
eing with him long that he was exceedingly
uick in perception and direct in purpose,
nth vast deal more of brains than tongue,
S ready as that was at his command.
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Tho Pope Embraces and washes the Feet
Of Samha, . Negro Priest-He Dimes
with Him and Honors Him.

[Roman Correspondents of the Catholic Mirror.
On Holy Thursday, after the Mass ant
Procession of the Blessed Sacrament
the Pope, according to custom, washes
the feet of twelve pilgrims" The
ceremony took place near the grand al
tar of st. Peters. The pilgrims, dressed
in white, with cap shaped like a sugar
loaf, sat on an elevated platform. The
Holy Father, at the proper time girded
himself in a business-like way, with a
| large white napkin, while the Deacon
chanted that portion of the Gospel which
refers to our Blessed Redeemer washing
the fee, of His disciples. The Pope
then approached the pilgrims, and after
washing the feet, he kissed them. He
then presented the pilgrims with
bouquet of flowers and with the napkin
with which be washed his feet, EN- bra
ced him, and passed to the next. Among
the pilgrims, was priest from Sene-
gam bia as black and as shiny as ebony.
Samba tsuch is his name) was no doubt
overwhelmed with honor, and will never
forget the ceremony Of day.
After the ablutions the pilgrims NOV
ed to an adjoining chamber, where they
sat down to dinner which was served
by the Holy Father. The Pope has the
reputation of being witty, and knows
how TO be pleasant as well as benign.
Ga this occasion he remarked to the
negro priest, Samba: ." | am Jealous
of you to-day, and displeased with you,
for you have absorbed all the attention.
While everybody was admiring Samba,
the Pope was overlooked"
Thus you will see that, while some of |
your Senators are preaching philau-
thropy to the colored race, the Pope is |
toward one of them virtue
Of charity and humility, which few of
their soi-disant friends would be disposed /
20 initiate. The spirit of the Catholic
Church, while despising shams, has al
ways tended to sustain the true dignity
If the human race, without regard TO
color or caste.
Yesterday the same colored gentleman
lrove by me in a carriage, accompanied
" priest of the Caucasian race, who
at beside him. He certainly enjoyed
uore freedom and privileges, then OF
lis way to ST. John Laterau, whittier be
vas going to witness the ceremonies,
han would be granted 10 him under the
hadow of the National Capitol.
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TIE MANNER OF O'NEILL's ARREST
The New York World gives the particu-
lars of General O'Neill's arrest as fol-
lows:
The General, in company with Boyle
'O'Reilly, walked down the side of the
hill and entered the parlor of the brick
house. encountering General George
Foster, who, with his deputy, Thomas
Failey, CT ST. A lbans, was seated in the
parlor. He reached out his hand, but
the greeting was refused and General
Foster, placing his hand on O'Neills
shoulder. said, II arrest you, by virtue
of my authority SIS District Marshal
of the United States"
"Sir." exclaimed General O'Neill,
starting back as he spoke, II shall re-
sis, your arrest"
SIT will be useless, sir" replied Cen
eral Foster.
"But, sir, am armed"
$50 am l." said the General. "John,
open that carriage door. Now, Mr.. O..
Neill, get 10. or will throw you in. 1
am going to take you to ST. Adams,
right through the midst of your men,
and if you make the slightest outcry
will shoot you dead"
Resistance was useless, as the General
bad said, and O'Neill placed himself in
the carriage and was driven to St. Adams.
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The WASHINGTON TERRITORY election is
the subject of the following telegram:
Garteld 43 majority; Utsalady precinct. in
Island County, gives Garfield q majority !;
he will have a small majority in that county.
snchouaish County gives Garfield Is majori-
y; King County gives him s. majority !;
Pierce County gives Mix p majority in two
precincts Kitsap County. CARRIED IS ma
Jarisy. All returns received indicate that
Garfield is elected BY 500 majority.
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IT Is now reported that private dis
patches from Constantiuople place the
number of Jews massacred a; Rouma-
MIA at not less than 5000.
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Democratic. The Republicans say there
was shenanigan going on and threaten
to contest.
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PITzEE has been Gaming nan By the name
If Bucklin-so the White Pine News Of
Monday states. Bucklin had insaleed the
.i.;csus Pi:zer.
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JUDAISM is on the increase 10 Austria.
Many conversions from the Catholic to
the Jewish faith are reported.
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TEE OREGON ELEcrIoS.-We reckon
the webfoot wing of Prices army has
corralled Us again. Here is what tele-
gram in yesterdays Enterprise says:
PORTLAND, June s.
The Republican gains throughout the
western part of the State are large, but
not sufficient to cover the Democratic
majority In the remote counties east of
the Cascade Mountains. The Democrat
;c State ticket is elected, but BY . great
~ reduced majority compared with two
years ago. The Legislature is certainly
Democratic by a few votes, but how
many is unknown. The election was the
most exciting ever known in this State
The full strength of both parties was
Poiied. The returns demonstrate that
the immigration is largely Republican,
the counties yet TO hear from are five,
which gave Republican msiorities las,
election.
Judge Wilson, Republican, for Con
gress, is probably elected