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IT Is very well for people not to forget
the old landmarks. While these are not
involved in the pending Presidential
campaign, they viii re-appear in each
successive political contest. While en-
gagged in the task of expelling thieves
from Office at home and abroad, we can
afford to pretermit reference to the tariff
G~reenbacks, as they are, will do very
well if we can reduce the cost Of govern
ments, and expel thieves from office.
When honesty is enthroned and mill
tary. subordinated to civil authority,
when State and personal freedom is re-
produced, then we may properly recur
to differences which must yer define
two great classes of political theorists
and thinkers in America. The names
Of parties signify little OF nothing. There
are. however, radical differences affect
ing every phase Of society and govern
ment which must ever define partisan
organizations and influence the cOun-
try's fortunes forever. These issues are
now subordinated to ephemerl necessi-
ties. Dangers Of despotism must be
first averted before we discuss theories
involving the delights Of pure republic
e-lnism.
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THE CANDIDATES.

He is a traitor to this community who
proposes to surrender supreme power in
Shelby county, through all coming
time, to a race Of men consolidated I'M
der the leadership of Curry, Lewis and
Mclean. Whatever the pretext, what
ever the personal grievance, whatever
the degree Of disappointment involved
in the action of the Democratic COnven-
ton. there can be no individual wrong
confessed justifying a white man incon-
sorting with those incapable Of right
when the grossest wrong was exactedby
the leaders Of the Radical party. No
man can be respected, politically, by
white men who adhered to Stokes, the
exponent Of despotism and Of incom-
parable knavery in the contest with
Senter, and yet such are they
to whom a few disappointed or
disafTeeted citizens would surrender the
most important positions in the rich
est city and county in Tennessee. In
vest Curry and Mclean with Office if
you viii, and there viii be nevermore a
representative white man, still less q
representative Southerner, indicted into
Office in this county. The Sheriff holds
elections and makes up the returns, and
Mclean wields the wealth of a power
fulcommunity, which makes manybend
before the majesty Of bis worth. Sure
", those who propose to support Curry
have not reflected upon the eonse-
quences Of their action. BE YEA a
smiling face, and devotes himself to
currying popularfavOr It was his name,
perhaps, that gave currency to that
current word. His address is pleasing
perhaps, but his conduct demonstrates
his intolerance and ~unftness for Office
among freemen. Even If he had never
been a confessed enemy Of this people
as shown when he opposed our enfran-
chisement, he is unknown, save through
,as.brief term Of service in a public Office.
His competitor is part and parcel Of the
community in which he lives. Mr..
Doyle is identified with US in principle,
prejudice and interest. He is part and
parcel Of a community which he would
have entrust him with powers the most
dangerous that can be conferred upon a
citizen of Tennessee. If Curry and
Mclean be successful, we will have here
in Shelby county reproduced our local
government every publieevi that curses
the most savagely ruled and plundered
counties Of Mississippi. Men in Office
do not forget to serve those to whom
they are indebted for elevation. What
are the great mass of those who support
Curry and Mclean?
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Coz. JNO. S. KERR is a candidate for
the State Senate. Thus far he has no
opposition, and in the city, since Colonel
Mcdowell declines, viii probably have
none. He has certainly 6one as much
to promote the interest Of the party, to
which he has ever adhered with unfal-
tering fidelity, as any gentleman in the
city or county, and deserves everything
at the hands Of partisanship and Of
patriotism. He is a fluent, forcible
speaker, and can serve in the coming
contest most effectively.
Whether nominated or not, he wiz
make the fight, and if others falter be
cause notcrowRed with honors and their
fidelity to principle may be questioned,
Colonel Kerr is equally true whether
a leader, or a private in the ranks. In
this there are so-called Democrats and
Conservatives who differ widely from
Colonel Kerr. He is ever at his post,
crowned with honors, or leading a for
lorn hope, or, spade in hand, certifying
an i~ntrenehment. Wherever duty calls
he follows-or leads the way-always
faithful in public or private station.
Such are the men who deserve the re-
wards which p~artisanship confers upon
patriotism.
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THE New York Commercial Bulletin
says that the Kansas Central railroad,
narrow-gaUge, from Kansas City to
Denver, will connect with the Denver
and Rio Grande railroad. Colonel Scott,
Of Philadelphia, is a director Of this
road, and it is contemplated TO extend
it to the Mississippi river, possibly at
Memphis, adopting part Of the line of
the Memphis and Kansas City road.
Colonel Scott is claimed a a champion
Of the narrow-gsuge system, but this is
probably only true 30 far as it may seem
best adapted to the peculiar ~exigencies
and capabilities OF the proposed routes.
He is identified more than any other
man in the United States with the
standard gauge, but there can be no
doubt that he Is also largely interested
in the narrow-gauge lines in the South
west. 1t has been reported thAt the new
Texas (Southern) Pacific railroad, two
thousand miles long, vas to be
constructed on the narrow-gauge plan,
subject to the approval Of Congress,
which can Of course be always obtained
for any Of Colonel SCOTS projects. But
the various branch lines Incorporated
with or annexed 10 the Texas Pacific
are all Of standard gauge, and this would
seem to indicate the policy Of the COM
pany on this subject. Besides, il is by
no means certain that the narrOw-gauge
would afford the comfort and ease
which Pullman palace car have taught
the public to regard as Indispensable on
long journeys. A nArrow-ga1ge rail-
road is within the resources of most
towns and farming and mineral dis
tricts that desire connection with the
outside world, and when they expand
and grow rich enough to aspire to the
luxury offs h~road-gauge line, the change
can be effected with little or no loss on
the original investment.
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conversation last night with tho only
gentleman who was granted am inter-
view yesterday with the Cincinnati AN
didate, said that Mr.. Greeley has no
doubt he viii be Endorsed at Baltimore,
and less doubt that he viii beat Grant if
the election is not carried on by fraud"
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y, mrsroncrrrIoN Of FACTS

The former Grand Jury, in a report to
be followed by another, perhaps involv-
ing and developing more startling facts,
made no assault, we believe, upon the
personal integrity or purity of purpose
Of the members of the County Court.
TIE statement to the contrary origin
ated in a misapprehension of facts. 1t
was only asserted by the jury that the
venerable Chairman of the court is not a
frst-class book-keeper and accountant.
The Chief Justice would himself proba-
bly, approve this declaration. Some of
the Magistrates have misconceived The
terms or purpose Of the jury.
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DEMOCRATIc OONGREsSIONAL EXEC

uEENE COMMI1TEE.
Humphrey Bate, Marsh Polk and
Samuel @. Sparks, members Of the
Democratic Executive Committee of the
Ninth Congressional district, are hereby
requested to meet at the Second Chan
eery Courtroom, in Memphis, on Tues
day, the ninth instant, for the purpose
Of making all the necessary arrange
ments for holding a convention to NOM
mate a candidate for Congress from this
district. n. Z. L. STEWART,
Julv5 Isl. Chairman, etc.
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A Virginia Mountain Retreat.
THE MONTGOMERY
WHITE SULPHUR as.
MON-covrrpv CorN-rv U

-
THS delightful summer retreat VIII be
Il opened Tor the reception OF visitors on
JUNE lsr, 1872.
It Is atuated in the very heart OF the AL
LEGHANG MOUNTAINS, only one and a
half miles from the Atlantic, Mississippi and
Ohio Railroad, and is accessible by means OF a
horse-car railway from BIG TUNNEL De
POT, a ride Of ten minutes
1t is within ONE HOURS drive OF several
other w~atertng-places and small towns Its
several springs Sulphur, ~Chalybeate and
Ltmestone) stand Unrtvaled for medicinal
virtues.
An experienced Caterer and hrst-class Cooks
have been secured, and many improvements
made since last season.
A FIRST-CLASS LIVERY,
a Telegraph, Express and Postohice, Barber
shop, Bath-house, Billard-salOOD, Bowling
alleys, beautiful Croquet Grounds, and
Splendid BRASS and String Band,
are added 70 the natural attractions and con-
venfeces Of the place,
Excursion tickets from Memphis 70 Mont
gomery White, via Memphis ans Charleston
Railroad from June lst, $40 20.
Terms only so per month.
For further particulars, address
myl5 cod THOMAS WILSON, Propr.
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VALHERMOSO SPRINGS,
Morgan County, North Alabama.
Iodine. white and BLACK Sulphur, ChsI
ybeate and RreestORe Waters
In great nbuuHauee.

THIS celebrated watering place, located IN
i the switzerland Of the south, and which
has been visited by crowds OF tnvRl1ds during
the last 6fty years, but has been closed for the
last few years, Is now 70 al such g.
desire to improve their health. We have in
our possession many testimonials bearing ey1-
dence 70 the cures that have been effected in
Rheumatism, Neuralgia. Asthma and many
other ailments, which can be seen in our cir
culars, that viii b. freely circulated, and for
Warded TO any One making. their wtshes
known. We viii try to render our guests n
comfortable a. possible, and our table shau Be
supplied with the best the country affords, IN
abundance and good style. The scenery is 70
mantle, and the location healthy.
We viii IA pleasure in answering al let
ers of inquiry regarding the Springs.
Address, via Decatur,
myIT ]. II. PAINTER 4 SON.
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HOTEL.
THE NEW WARREN HOUSE
McMinnviIIe, Tenn.

THIS large and c-ommOdious Hotel, contain
L ing nifty " rooms, has just been COM
pleted, and is now being newly and elegantly
furnished. It viii be ready for the reception
of visitors by the 20th OF June.
Being located in the Mountain District F."
OF Tennessee (by many called the Swttzer-
land of Ameriea'), its advantages cannot fail
to attract the attention of those b are seek
ing comfort, pleasure or health. The sur
rounding scenery is beautiful, the air pure
and bracing; the fare will be excellent, and
sulphur water of the finest medicinal charac-
ter win be supplied fresh every morning.
To those having families, liz may not be i'm
proper to state that McMinnviIle contains
good schools and churches; and the teacher
OF Music, Drawing and Painting resides in the
hotel.
Being easy Of access by railway 10 all parts
OF the country; having daily communication
with all the world by mail and telegraph, and
being kept equal to any hotel IN the state,
private families or transient guests will al
ways fnd the New Warren House" a most
pleasant, healthful and attractive summer
home.
Terms per 90
Terms per week............ ..--.................. y 80
Terms per $50
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CWEET CHALYBEATE SPRINGS-For-
- merly Red Sweet, Allegheny county,
Virginia. These Springs, 50 long and faTora-
bly, known for their valuable IONIC aud u
TERATIVE POWERS, both as a Beverage
and Bath, have been newly ana completely
cOmmodatiOns for 40 persons. Route, via
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad 10 Allegheny
station, where elegant carriages belonging to
the Springs will b in readiness for the vtsi-
tors.
CHARGEs-S per day and $50 per month.
fuA J. L. WILSON. SUPERINTENDENT.
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WATERING PLACES.
ARLINGTON HOUSE,
LONG RRANCH NEW YORK.

THE undersigned Is pleased 70 tzform his
Il friends and the public that his house viii
be reOpened on the 18th day OF June FOR the
season. The general expressed satisfaction o.
my numerous visitors last year lead me u
hope that shall be p~atrOniZed again by them
Therefore no expenses have been saved 70
make the sojOurn st my house as agreeable a.
possible. Families and travellers who wish to
favor me with their visit are requested to send
orders for rooms as soon ss possible to the
" Arlington House" Fourteenth street, nesI
sols T. STINE Proprietor
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THIS IS a machine to the direct interest Of
1 every railroad in the United States.
l am now prepared to say that my patent
will load all the fuel that is wanted On the
tender Of a train, in 8 quarter to a half min
ute's time; also, that It win load any freight
on a car, that VIII DO to dump, in the szms
time.
1 am ready to sell rights, and make deeds
to railroad companies. or States, or TO the en-
ire United States. address
j.. WsLLIAMs,
Bets porot- Ts-
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WATERING PLACE.

'THE HOTEL at this celebrated Watering Place IL nOwotn for he exception on visitors
L he WHeH are absolutely unequaled in their Healing power over Drops, 5 rOfuia
SIM III country, near a beautiful UcSb0und creek the Mrtucfng and pure the scenery
delightful Billiards Bar en-Puz Music, Pymenadet Dancing and all the nSaonabs
Routev via Memphis sd ChaHesOn Railroad 10 Florence Stage Line nine mile 70 IA
springs
Grand Ba11 or the Season, July 10, L B72-
Boadp rd ay So per week SIS ermouth, SO
For hrher Information circulars etc. address
ELLIS q o PrOPretOrz or
my8 H A MOODY VI D. ResHIens PhydeGan-
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ONE HUNDRED LOTS
FOH SALE

II HAVE just finished laying Off another por-
II zion Of my bone place, on the fernando
road, just outside Of the city limits. and on
the line OF the street ears, over one hun red
lots. All lay well, ana are beautiful residence
lots. Would invite persons who wish 70 build
TO call and see these lots. Hsying already sold
several to salaried young men, i would advise
othsfs 10 do likewise, and invest what they
may have 70 spare in real estate. IL is the
beat possible savings bank No corporation
taxes. will sell on favorable terms.
jys ]. N. PRovINE, p Madison strest.
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sippi, has written quite lengthy letter
ever, he steals Greeleyis thunder against
earpetbaggers, and adds q little Of his
own to it. Here is a specimen: al al
lude to those homeless and unknown
Migrants who have floated into the State
on the waves of public calamity, men
who are not wanted anvwhere sxeent
perhaps, in the prisons of distant lands,
and who have come here 70 remain only
for & season. and willis they remain, to
rob he eolored people, OF the white peo-
pie, 81 the State q the county treasu-
ries, or anything else they may find ex-
posed.n
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THE CLAIMANTS

IhE CLAIMANTS
are scattered over all parts of the Union
and every day fresh ones are turning up
They came yesterday from smoky Pitts
burg, godly Philadelphia, Sag Harbor
Staten Island, Long Island, Jersey, anC
other parts unknown-On all their fea
lures expectancy sitting, as if they Were
gathered together at the reading Of 4
will. In the corner Of the room hug,
bag of biscuits and q pitcher Of waite
were visible, ofwhich the audience stead
lily partook, justifying their claim to b,
bone of the Admiral's bone and flesh o
his flesh, by indulging in an unlimited
quahtity of hard tack.
The secretary made a long report O
what had transpired since the last meet
ing, in February, and presented a mum
Der ofdoeuments received from England
with a ~genealogy which would puzzle
Sir Bernard Burke, DR.. Shelton Mac,
kenzie or q Welehman to uDrayel. He
said the property involved now amount,
ed to one hundred and twenty-five mil.
lioR dollars.
AT this point a little man, who looked
like Daniel Dances, and who held the
knob of a large stick to his nose to assist
his hearing, jumped out Of his chair, ex.
claiming, 9TH! what! eh!' and then
relapsed into idiotie silence, vainly en-.
deavoring TO comprehend the magni.
tude of such q sum.
The secretary read a list Of the prinei-
pal claimants, mentioning families
which had been intimately associated
with Trinity church in times past. An
old lady prieked up her ears at this, and
playfully tapped an old gentleman by
her side on bis bald head with her para
sol. She was one of the family alluded
to, and then attacked the biscuits again
with increased zest.
A female with an empowering ex'
panse of breast, attired in a black silk
dress, and wearing her hair q To- Tennie
Clafin. here came forward, and in al
animated speech moved that n eonsid-
GRAFTON be given to those heirs who failed
to be present. Carried.
All who had claims We're called upon
to send them in, no one being attended
to which couldnOt produce in its support
the coat of arms Of Sir Francis Drake
a large ship on a small world, with two
dragons in the rigging, their heads
downward. This device and crest was
the especial gift Of Elizabeth to the Ad-
miral in his knighthoOd.
The Pittsburg claimants caused a great
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NEW YORK NOTES.
NEW YosK. March 1s.

NEW YORK mArch lo.
Dispatches from all the Eastern
cities state that 81. Pstrick's day was
celebrated with the usual enthusiasm.
jurors In the Hall case will be
discharged and new panel summon
ed, their names being retained in the
jury box.
Richard Smith, OF the Cincinnati
Gazette, is here to-day on business
connected with the Western Associa-
ted Press.
Judge DAILY expresses doubt whether
the court now held by Recorder
Hackett is valid, and which court
has the power to summon new Jury.
Fifteen secret cases Of smallpox
was discovered by the health officer
last week. There was one hundred
and eighty seven cases in the hospital
on Sunday, and seven death in the
past forty eight hours.
Robert Elder, a letter carrier, and
Freeman Cornish, proprietor of a gift
enterprise, are charged with removing
letters from the postofice and opening
the same. They are held to await the
action of the grand jury.
Judge Pratt, of Brooklyn, has post
pOned the trial of Miss Hyde for the
murder of Watson until the next
term. The cases against the Staten
Island railroad are also delayed until
Wednesday week, which brings them
into the next term. The company
have resolved to appeal to the court
Of appeals, and are preparing bonds
for the release Of the ferryboats West
field and Mortified for double the
amount Of judgments thus recovered.
1t is believed the boats will be released
tQ-mOrrOW.
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FOrty-SeCOnd Congress
SECOND SESSION.


5ENATE....... W AsHTNGToN, March 49,
Bills were introduced by Senator
Hitchcock authorizing the construc-
tion OF a bridge at Nebraska City and
also granting the Fort Kearney mill
tary reservation to Nebraska for the
| benefit of the State Deaf and Dumb
and Insane Asylum.
By Senator Kellogg-To aid in re-
building the levees on the Mississippi
river and providing for the Issue Of
| United States ten forty bonds at the
rate of SIG, ,0G0 per mile to the Missis-
sippi Valley Levee company TO aid
in the construction of levee from
Cape Girardesu, Missouri, to Fort
Jackson, Louisiana.
By Senator Pratt-A bill providing
| thatsthe States of Indiana, Illinois and
Ohio shall have their accounts stated
in regard to the five per cent. act Of
March Sd, 1857.
Senator COnkliBg then said that he
would modify the resolution in accord
ance with Trumbull's amend nent Of
fered some days since.
Senator Thurman said that the reso-
luton was unworthy of the senate and
was a shame. 1t would end in smoke,
and even if the report showed that
Senator Conkling had not a single
recommendation Cn file, it would
not vindicate him from the charge
of using undue influence. His
enemies would say then that he was
too shrewd to put his recommends.
tiOns on paper, and that he made
them really to the President, or to
his familiars.
Senator COnkling said the resolution
as modified would call for information
on that subject too.
Senator Thurman said it was not to
be expected that the administration
would give list of its familiars.
Senator Hill moved to lay the resO-
luton On the table. LOst-4 yeas, 30
nays.
Senator TrumbuIl offered an amend
ment asking the departments to dis
tinguish between recommendations
and the mere reference of the papers
OF applicants to the heads of depart |
ments.
Senator Conkling accepted the mod
iflca ion.
Senator TrumbuIl moved to am end |
so as to include Louisiana.
OendtoE OoHALlng dccepIeU lne |
amendment.
The resolution, as modified, was
then adopted.
The senate then took up the Chicago |
relief bill.
Senator Wright advocated it and |
said he believed it constitutional.
Senator Ferry [Michiganl opposed
1t.
Carpenter argued that the bill was
unconstitutional, and that IL passed
it would not benefit the poor but the
uabob5 of Chicago.
Logan argued that the bill was con-
and that there many pre-
cedents for it. He said that this talk
about nabObs of Chicago arose from a
Of small towns like MiIWau.
kee against great city. Laughter. ] |
The senate went into executive ses-
sion and soon adjourned.
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WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, March 19.-The com,
mittee on commerce TO whom was re-
ferred the complaints against the
Southern improvement company will
hear committee of oil producers on
the subject who are expected from the
oil district in western Pennsylvania.
1t is alleged the Southern Improve
ment company have made a cOmbi-
nation with the New York Central,
New York and Erie and Pennsylvania
Central railroad companies, for a
term of five years, the object Of which
is to control all transportation of oil
at advanced rates, the rates under this
arrangement have already been. adj
vanced one dollar and fifty cents
per barrel on the oil which will
amount to an increase OF cost for
transportation alone Of over eight mill
lion dollars per annum, tWo-thirds of
which is to go to the Improvement of
the company Ia the shape Of draw
backs, and for which they render no
equivalent. The people Of the oil re
giOn are intensely excited, and they
are holding meetings and organizing
for self-prOtection. They have formed
secret political organizations which
they claim will enroll over thirty
thousand voters and be strong enough
to change the political complexion
of the State, II necessary to protect
their interests.
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fifteen Thousand persons were present
Mr.. Romayne presided, and on tax
ing the chair made q powerful speech
He said that the most despotic gov
eminent in Europe would not have
allowed such an occasion as the royal
Thanksgiving to pass without signal
izlng it by an amnesty to political
prisoners. The Queen OF England
should remember that her dynasty
owed its existence to the greatest per-
jurer Of modern times, the Duke OF
Marlborough. Providence seemed to
interpOse to remind her OF that, for in
the same carriage with the Queen,
when O'Conner presented his pistol
and petition, sat a lady OF honor, who
was descendant oiC Churchill. England
had never granted Ireland anything
from motives of justice. Concessions
had always been wrung from her
through fear. The speakers bold de-
nuuciations were received with fre-
quent and prolonged cheering. The
various organizations marched to and
from the park with flags and music.
Although there was much excite
ment, no disorder occurred, and the
police force, which had been largely
increased for the day, found no occa-
sion TO interfere.