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TICKETS, FIVE DOLLARS.
COMMITTEE ARRANGENESTs:
Colonel George Clark, Coiohel a. '" III li"H'
Emanuel Blessey, John clarke,
Samuel Manning Todd NJ. CarviA,
Alexander Mcneil, K NJ MontsomeTy'
=. L. Gubernator, Daniel Eo"atds'
George Purves, ). ). warren
T. VI. Bothick, Thomas Ii. BRADY
Andrew Parle James Davis.
MANAGERS.
W Bosworth Gerard Stith.
rohn Daniels A. B. Seger,
II r Hill T. F. Hedges,
William TenbriRk, William Glpson
Thomas Askew John B. Leefe,
J. G. Bates, e. W. Houu'
j. S. Washington John s. Mcintyre
Thomas g. Nack!e, G. W. Phillips
r. Miller. Henry R. Swasey,
r. Greenfield John Mclean,
p Barbot John Slenmer,
r,bomas Freeland Joseph H. Sherman,
H. H. Stanley Henry Bdwell,
A. B. Beals, J. o. Nixon,
David Bdwell, George W. Hynson,
Thomas Hassam j. U. Decasfo,
George W. Race John Livingston.
John Leeds, James IT, Collins,
George S. Knower NJ. H. Waters,
lanes Lindsay, John Allen,
Asa Payson. Z. Tilford.
FLOOR MANAGERS.
John Puryis, Alexander Taylor
H. G. Hyatt, John $: Barnes.
William Pierce, A. X. sherwood
Warren Kahn, r. ~ blaGE,
Walter +. Perry, Z. W Cnloertson
b. +. Hynson, D. hittrldse.
william Sammer,
Applications for Ladies' Invitations may be made
20 any Of the Managers. and will by being left at
The Office of the Secretary, No: IA Poydras street,
at the store of Mr. 3 A. Tyer NO. Il. Ii' Canal
tions No applications will be received after
twelve O'Clock NJ, on the day of the ball.
A Mask Committee will be appointed, and no one
win be permitted to enter the ball room in mask
without first repairing to the mask room and un'
masking; and that committee will have iul an nor.
Ity to refuse Admittance to any person VINO may
be Objectionable.
By order of the President.
ja28 JOHN G. FLEMING. Secretary.
THEODORE THOMAS
UNEQUALED CONCERT ORGANIZATION
,srxTY DISTINGUISHED PERFORMERS,
Pronounced by the entire press the largest and
most perfect Concert Troupe which has ever
undertaken tour in this country or in Europe,
will give series of
FOUR GRAND EVENING CONCERTS
AND
One Grand Matinee.
Al
ODD FELLOWS HALL.
Commencing
sIonday February 10.
Tuesday, February 30.
Wednesday. February 81.
Friday, February 23, and
Saturday Morning, February "a.
The following celebrated Artists will appear:
Mise MARIE KREBS the young and brilliant Pianist.
Nj. BERNHARD LISTEMANN, Violin.
Mr. LOUIS SCHREIBER, Cornet- Piston
Together with the
Unrivalcd Orchestra of Over Fifty Fer.
formers.
Many of whom are eminent Sooists
Reserved seats. uo
The sale of reserved seats will commence on
WEDNESDAY MORNING, February H. at Louis
Crunewald's Music Store, when Prog rammes Of the
a,ove concerts can be obtained.
In addition to the above named,
TWO GRAND CONCERTS
VII be given at the NATIONAL THEATRE, OIL
THURSDAY and SATURDAY EVENINGS, Pebru-
ary % and d
The Grand Pianos used are from the celebrated
manufsctory Of Stenway Sons warorooms in
New orleans at Louis Grunewald's fol3 If
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ASSASSINATION OF THE WRONG NAN
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COUNTY AID GRANTED

FROZEN TO DEATH IN NEBRASKA
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TWO KU.KLUX REPORTS
NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL CONVENTION
Weekly Bank Statement
ALSACE AND LORRAINE
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE GERMAN

ACTIVITY AMONG THE BONAPARTISTS
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NO BUSINESS IN THE HOUSE
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MEMPHIS AND ARKANSAS RAILROAD
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THE SENATE NOT IN SESSION
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wo HUNDRED COAL BARGEs LOOSE

CINCINNATI ICE GORGE BREAKS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17

WHILE Colonel Kellar, independent
is opposing Colonel Landon c. Haynes
the Conservative nominee for Congress
in this district, Judge Barbour Lewis,
the Radical nominee, is enjoying his
ease with dignity on the White Noun
tains. Judge Lewis knows full well that
Colonel Kellar, without probably in
tending it, is fighting his battles in this
contest, as is that stupendous dema-
gogue. Andrew johnson. Running as
independents means anti-GreeleJism IN
Tennessee, DO matter under what ban
nsr the independents array themselves.
Already johnson and his LilliBntian .ol-
levers OF the independent school have
ssriOasly injured the Greeley movement
throughout the State Greeley and his
followers North are disorganizing Radi-
ezIisru, While johnson and his pigmies
South are disorganizing Greeleyism.
The independent candidate, stripped Of
all nonsense, is working for self. Every
body understands that the anti-conven-
ton yell is a mere mask, behind which
rings of the most dangerous charac-
ter attempt to get up a system of disor-
ganization in order to elect their favor
ties. The scheme is too thin to be
successful in this State.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17
Campairn Chart for 1879.

Z. Hannaford & Co., No. III West
Fourth Street, Cincinnati, have issued a
campaign chart Of great value TO all per
sons interested in the political affairs Of
the country. 1t gives the political and
economic history Of the country for the
past City years, with fresh and reliable
figures. containing a large amount Of
statistics taken from the census Of 1872,
and never before published. The chart
contains statistics showing the popula-
ton, majorities production aud other
important matters. Price, one dollar
and City cents. Agents for the sale Of
the chart wanted by the publishers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, September l7.-Some 1900
carpenters held meeting last night in
the Turner's Hall and took action toward
securing better pay and fix standard
rate of wages. 1t was resolved to notify
the bosses after the next meeting on
Wednesday evening of the demand fol
increased wages, and it is feared that o
strike viii result.
The trial of VIM. Schweigert, for the
murder Of Kane Higgins at Winetka,
has made such progress as to lead to
the expectation that a verdict will be
reached to-day.
A reporter has interviewed the man
who was arrested for having murdered
Callahan a week since, and procured
from him full confession of his crime.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17
Our Book Table.

From J. B. Lippineott Co., publishers. Phil.
adelphia: a" 4 Review Of the First Volume Of
Alexander II. Stephens War Between the
States" by C0nstitutionalist.
The Constituencies presents the
other side of this question in quite an
adroit and able manner, and combats
the facts and ideas so well sustained by
Mr.. Stephens. 1t is the best review Of
the Stephens work that has been pub
lished.
Prom Boyle & Chapman. 279 Main street:
THE Reviewer Reviewed. or Spiritualism
vs.. Orthodoxy" By Mrs. Annie 7. Dryer.
This pamphlet contains dissertation
on the spiritual topics and advocates, 50
much discussed in Memphis at present,
both in the pulpits and on the street cor
ners. 1t is well worth perusal from
those interested in sublunar and spiritual
matters
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17
FOREIGN.

GENEVA, September l7.-Hon. Charles
Francis Adams and Mr.. Jacob Stampai
have dissented from the judgment pro-
nounced by the court in so far as re-
CARDS the case Of the retribution. They
also dissent from the decision regarding
the indemnity to be paid to America for
the damage done by the Alabama and
other cruisers.
PARIS, September l7.-Count De Rem.
usat, Minister Of Foreign Affairs, has
addressed note to the Prussian govern
ment asking an explanation Of the ar
rest of About at Sayerne.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17

The three-cornered fight in Tennessee
between Cheatham, Johnson and May
nard is attracting the attention Of the
press throughout the United States, and
is regarded as 6rstclass sensation in
current polities-one Of national inn
portance. The comments and specula-
tons of the press of other States are
amusing if not instructive, displaying
an interest in the Tennessee struggle,
while admitting that the issues are in
comprehensive because foreign. Our
contemporaries are correct in one thing,
however, in representing the personel
of the combatants and their political
stata-Cheatham representing the Libe
raj movement, Maynard the Grant party
and johnson representing nobody and
nothing but-himself.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17

NEXT Saturday a reception will be
given to General Frank Cheatham, can
didate for Congress for the State at
large, by the citizens Of Memphis. 1t
will be grand ovation, participated in
by the representative men of this city
and State. 1t will stamp the Johnson
movement as q miserable failure, a
laughable farce, in which the chief &C.
tors are bogus politicians and opponents
Of the people. Johnsonism is dead in
West Tennessee, and the friends Of the
corpse ought to bury it as soon as pos
aible, ere it becomes outrageously often.
sive to the masses Of the people.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17

The burden of every Radical speech
and editorial has been since the cam
paign opened--the danger Of intrusting
the Democratic party with political
power. This cry is taken dp by indie
pendent candidates for Office, running
in Tennessee, showing how much they
are in accord with Grantism. After
twelve years trial Of the Radical party
resulting in the plumber Of every South
ern State, it is time for some other party
to succeed, let that party be Demo
cratic, Liberal Republican or Conserva-
tive.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17
LATEST rTELEGRAMS.
AHHRIoAE rRnss ASSOCIATIONS. VIA .. r. = A.
TnLnaRAPH COMPANY.
specials 90 the Ledger.
NEW YORk.

New YoRK, September ia dis
patch from Augusta, Me-, gives returns
from four hundred snd siyty-nine cities
and towns, comprising nearly the entire
State, showing Perhsm's majority for
Governor to be 1902.
The Herald's special from London
under date of 10th inst, says the repre-
sentatives of the Cuban Junta are in
council there engaged in arranging for
loan OF 100000, 900 to be used for the
purpose of purchasing army supplies
and of cooperating in the effort to elect
Horace Greeley to the Presidency of
the United States. The Cuban agents
act in the latter instance with the under
standing of the recognition of Cuba as
an independent State by America in
case Greeley is elected.
A special to the Tribune from Boston
says the cable dispatch announcing that
Sumner will decline the nomination for
Governor of Massachusetts, is not cred
tied either by the Democratic State Gen.
trail Committee or the Liberals. Sumner
has been officially informed BY telegraph
of his nomination, but no answer has
been received from him.
General Sherman, who arrived from
Europe yesterday, leaves the city with
his family for Washington this morning.
The steamer Dean Richmond, which
left here at halfpast six o'clock last
evening for Albany, burst one of her
flues when off Peekskill and the steam
and smoke filing the state-rooms and
officers quarters, created considerable
alarm, most of the passengers having
retired for the night The steamer ran
ashore at Kidds landing at one o'clock,
and nearly two hundred passengers
landed. Five men are severely burned.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17
NOTICE
Congressional Canvass.

Landon C. Haynes will address the
people upon the issues Of the day at the
following times and places:
LaGrange, Tuesday, September II.
Middleton, Wednesday, September 10.
Toms Station, Friday, September 70
Whiteville, Saturday, September q.
Gainesville, Monday, September %.
Moscow, Wednesday, September %.
Lafayette, Thursday, September 26.
Collierville, Saturday, September -.
White Station, Monday September 80
somerville, Monday, October Z.
Judge Barbour Lewis, and Colonel A.
]. Kellar are respectfully invited to at
tend.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17
A OoIored LawyerIn Cour,

In the Second Circuit Court this
morning Charles Morris, colored mem.
Der Of the legal fraternity, was admitted
to practice law in that court. Morris is
the first colored man that has yet been
admitted to practice law in the courts oil
Memphis. he was formerly a member
of the Lexington kentucky bar, is a
man Of intelligence, and says he expects
more professional courtesies from South.
cru gentlemen than from those Of the
North, and for that reason chose to take
up his residence in Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17

Coles CIRCUS, "A large crowd visited
Coles circus and menagerie on the bluff
4 yesterday afternoon and last night. In
the afternoon the seats were all occupied
and numbers had to stand, while at night
hundreds we're turned away from the
door unable to gain admission. The
performance was very interesting to all
lovers Of the sports of the arena, and
passed off admirably. One of the best
things Of the show is the trained horse
Alexis, introduced by Mr.. Henry Cooke.
The horse is very handsome and won
derfully sagacious animal, and obeys
commands with almost human intelli-
gence. The trick of taking from
bucket of water piece of money and
handing it to his master is very good
one. Another feature Of the circus is
the wonderful leap over sixteen horses
as performed by Mr.. George Bachelor.
The young equestrienne, Mile Rosa,
circled around the ring very prettily and
very gracefully, and elected hearty APP
plause as she tore the paper from the
hoops in her aerial flights. The trapez
performance of the Misses Marietta was
very good, and the classical groupings
of the two brothers the most graceful
and picturesque we have ever seen.
Altogether the performance is excellent.
MISS EDGARToN. = Tomorrow night
Miss Lillian Edgarton, the Pearl
of the Platform will give her
first lecture in the city of Mem
phis. She comes highly recommended
by the press of other cities in which she
has appeared, and the more intelligent
and intellectual people of our city will
doubtless give her very cordial recep-
ton. Her lecture tomorrow evening
will be Woman is Coming" lecture
that is spoken of by Northern papers in
the highest terms of praise. We hope
to see full house.
PIcNIc.-The recent moonlight picnic
at Alexander Park was so successful in
every respect that the managers deter
mined to give another before the close
fthe season, and to morrow evening has
been selected as the occasion, and Alex
der Park as the place. There is a nice
floor for dancing, good music will be in
attendance, and general good time
may be anticipated.
BARRIERS PlcNIc.-The BARRIERS Union
Picnic, at Concordia Garden last even
ing, was decided success. A large num-
Der of happy, light-hearted people en-
gagged in the dance, inspired by excel
lent music, and all went merry as mar
rage bell. Speeches were made by
few candidates present, and by Mr.. H.
G. Hampe, President of the Society.
Brooks OPERA HoUsE.-The public
can be highly entertained by paying a
visit to the Opera House, where they
can witness chaste performance, con-
sisting of rare novelties not to be seen
anywhere else in the city. Two more
new stars added to our already gigantic
More stars are engaged,
and will appear in rapid succession.
Come and be amused.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17
CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI, September l7.-Burnet
Elfars, aged seventy-three, took out 9
license yesterday in the Probate Court
for marriage with Kathrine Rafting
aged eighty.two years.
Jefferson Davis dined at the St. Nicho-
las yesterday, and visited the Exposition
last night.
Colonel Dom Piatt was thrown from
his buggy at West Liberty. Sunday night
and received severe injuries.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17

WARRASTs.-Mary Bombard is charged
with bOmbarding the breastworks Of
Emma V. Scott. She is likewise charged
with trespassing upon the premises Of
the aforesaid Scott. Furthermore, she
is charged with threatening to take the
life Of Miss Scott. Upon each of these
three warrants Esquire Miller will inter.
view the bombarder this evening on the
subject Of bombardnent BE will also
interview the! Scott on the charge Of
threatening to lombard the Madame
Bonbsrd,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17

IT now turns out that in 1865 Ear
Russell would have been glad to cancel
all legitimate claims against England
for much more than the award made by
the Geneva Tribunal, viz, eleven mil
lions of dollars, which sum will not more
than pay the expenses Of the affair on
the American side Of the question.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17

TIE Cincinnati Commercial has a per
ipatetic correspondent (Redfeld), who is
following ANDY" and writing fnlsome
euIogies of Moses and the most bare
faced and false accounts Of his swings
around the quadrilateral Of Tennessee.
johnson, Red6eld and the Commercial
are injuring the cause Of Mr.. Greeley in
this and adjoining States.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17

SENATOR BRowxLow thinks there S
music in the air since A. j. came out
for Office. He writes: "At no time,
hitherto, in Tennessee or throughout the
country, have the prospects of the Ma
tional Republican party been brighter
and more glorious than now"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17

Police coURT.-Drunk, drunk, drunk,
is a specimen Of the literature afforded
by perusal OF the Recorders docket
this morning. Eleven names were reg
istered. and opposite each one was the
signi6esnt inscription, drunk" The
city treasury vas enriched thereby to
the extent Of ssYenty.sys dollars
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17
Ths Trotting Horse Red CIoud

PIrTsBURG, September l7.-Charles
Clark, of this city, offered $4,000 Satur
day for Red Clond, the trotting horse
that took first prizes in all the races here
last week. Alexander King subsequently
bid $4,000, but both offers were de.
clined. The horse is six years old, and
valued at $4,000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17
IKE Tintnn Recnrd cave

The great and good" Avalanche Of
the 18th instant devotes its editorial
space to the great and good" speech Of
the great and good" Kellar, delivered
at the great aud good" theater, in
Memphis, on last Tuesday night. We
this week give our editorial space 10 q
better document--tbe great and good"
address of the great and good" Cheat
ham.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17

Poor Arkansas, with taxable property
only amounting to $4,000, 900, has to
pay an annual debt Of 81, 10000. This
displays the beauties of carpet-bag rule.
In 1868 the Stale debt was So, $50, 900;
in 1872 il is $ll 200. 900.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17

PAUL WRIGHT, the well known news
dealer, has one of the handsomest news
emporiums in the city, and he always
keeps it supplied with the latest periodi-
Gals and current literature.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17

TEE Avalanche is making desperate
though feeble effort to strAighten out the
Johnsonian record 80 as to make it
palstable TO West Tenneseeans The
task Is herculean aud utterly beyond The
ability and power Of our ingenious and
able contemporary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17

But few papers in the State support
Andrew johnson. This is fair indica-
ton as 10 how the people viii vote on
election day. There is great deal Of
fuss and sustian about A. J. and his ad.
mirers. Take the Nashville Banner and
Memphis Avalanche sway and Moses "
would be left with the weakest kind of a
corporals guard.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17

TRADE sales, all classes of merchan-
disc, throughout the season at Frank
lands, 1876 and 1917 Main street. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17

New STYLES now ready. Wheaton K
Co., "The Hatters,' 279 Main street,
sign of the tiger. 10
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17

Violin and guitar strings. best
Italian, at II. Seehausen's, 245
Second street. SIT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17

Go TO Allen Bros. for your groceries,
corner Vance and fernando streets.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17

We take great pleasure I'm announcing to the
public and the ladies in particular that are re-
ceiving daily attractions In our line of goods Real
Whitby Jet is all the go at present Being manufac
tured much cheaper than usual, we offer that line at
low figures, and our assortment is superb
Attention is called to our different styles of Hair
Ornaments---all new.
We have made immense reduction ON all Solid
Gold Goods, from the finest gold Watches and Chains
down to plain 1Scarat gold rings.
In Plate Jewelry we claim to keep the only COM
plete stock in the city, These goods are equally as
well finished the solid gold jewelry, and are guar
anteed to wear from five to ten years.
The best jewelers. and Watchmakers i'm our employ
for all kinds of repairing and manufacturing
I. ROESCHER e. CO.. 500 Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17

W. q. Mitchell-school, 1903 Third st.
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GAS FITTING, l6 Jefferson st. 8
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-17
EXPOSITION STOCK.

lHE FOURTH AND LAST CALL is DUE
this day. All the stock Is now due. the build
Ing Is nearly completed and promp, payments
must be made. Call At once.
Ed. BURKE PICKETT. see'y.
~ No. sJsssrson street.
, 1872-10-12

exercises a similar attraction on the Slavo-
mic population of Austria. 1t is equally
clear that Russia, whom we have recently
seen so eager to recover her mastery in the
Black Sea, cannot resume her advance to-
wards the Danube and the Mediterranean
without meeting on her way Austria sup
ported by Germany. How then can there
be any doubt that the sole anxiety of M.
de Bismarck is to guard himself against
Russia, the only power over which he has
not yet triumphed5 and the inevitable ally
of any one in Europe who may wish to rise
against the Germanic hegemony2 The Eu-
ropean balance of power, destroyed by the
degradation of France, can only be restored
by her recovery, and that is the reason
why the interview at Berlin is really but
a truce founded on the absolute domination
of one power-a domination which no 9TH
er power will ever accept sincerely and
definitiyely. Those who can read events
will see that in reality France, although
she is now so much in the background,
nevertheless remains the knot of the pro-
blem and the arbiter of the future.
, 1872-10-12
PROCLAMA.

II LIE og Enhyer, der MATTE have
III Noget at fordre efter afgangne
Peter Apollo Worm, indkaldes her
we'd med 3 Maaneders Varsel til for
undertegnedo Skifteret at anmelde
og beyisliggj0re deres Krav. Lige-
ledes indkaIdes med Aars og Days
Varsel Afd0des Arvinger efter Lo-
ven-naynlig hans den eden August
1862 i Danmark abode Broder Fritz
Absalon Worms's B0rn-tiI at melde
sig, legitimere deres Aryeret, og are
tage deres Tarv under Skittebe-
handlingen.
st. Thoma Skifteret, den lode
September 1872.
AXEL HEIBERG.
, 1872-10-12

to fight, and both of them are overawed
by the great German power. But they
cannot be made into. hearty allies !; and
with France profoundly resentful of the
fate of her former Eastern provinces, Rus
STA and Austria know perfectly we'll that
excellent opportunities for settling their
difference of policy will only be postponed.
Had France been generously treated, the
intense prudence, timidity, and caution of
her great rural population might have Sc
cured the Republic by this time for the in
terests of a lasting peace. 1t would be
nearer the mark for new-made Emperors
to say, The Empire is Truce